longhorn said:
Thanks again to our hosts for providing a new thread. I guess everyone is working today? Do I have to threaten more elevator music? heheheheheheh
I'm trying to think of a Tom Sawyer gimmick to get unsuspecting folks to come to the farm here and help me get some work done:) Things started greening up here about four days ago, and I'm already four WEEKS, not days, behind.
Everyone around here is spoiled now that they can eat my cooking any time. I have trouble now getting folks to "work for food". heheheheheh
Guess I'll have to sweeten the pot to get more help. The prospect of getting home grown tomatoes is too far in the distance to motivate anyone here. When the tomatoes are ripe, I guess I'll go little red hen on all my buddies who managed to be too busy to help :)
I'm trying to think of a Tom Sawyer gimmick to get unsuspecting folks to come to the farm here and help me get some work done:) Things started greening up here about four days ago, and I'm already four WEEKS, not days, behind.
Everyone around here is spoiled now that they can eat my cooking any time. I have trouble now getting folks to "work for food". heheheheheh
Guess I'll have to sweeten the pot to get more help. The prospect of getting home grown tomatoes is too far in the distance to motivate anyone here. When the tomatoes are ripe, I guess I'll go little red hen on all my buddies who managed to be too busy to help :)
Vaughn Tolle said:
longhorn, just dropping by during a short break from work; agreed that we need to do something to get this going forward, given our new hosts' kindness. With regret, all that comes to mind at the moment will cause things to crash to earth quickly.
Good luck with the Tom Sawyer approach; let me know if it works!
Good luck with the Tom Sawyer approach; let me know if it works!
jfran said:
Tracy,
I hope you all decide to stay right here. I've been reading the other place occasionaly, and it is slowly withering. The wingnuts that remain continue to amaze me with their self-righteous smugness. They remind me of some of my students....they are basically bullies.....and now they have their halos out, because they think they are in the right...what a joke! Getting away from them is the best thing you guys could have done. Don't go back. This new place will grow and get better. The old place didn't become good overnight. They've already declared "victory", going back would just make them think it more....they are just bullies, and they can't take what they dish out.....leave 'em there to rot.....
just my thoughts......back to lurking!!!!
I hope you all decide to stay right here. I've been reading the other place occasionaly, and it is slowly withering. The wingnuts that remain continue to amaze me with their self-righteous smugness. They remind me of some of my students....they are basically bullies.....and now they have their halos out, because they think they are in the right...what a joke! Getting away from them is the best thing you guys could have done. Don't go back. This new place will grow and get better. The old place didn't become good overnight. They've already declared "victory", going back would just make them think it more....they are just bullies, and they can't take what they dish out.....leave 'em there to rot.....
just my thoughts......back to lurking!!!!
darwinsdisciple said:
Tracy,
Where's the controversy? Other than the bizarre statement at the end about limiting the power of the government - which seemed to come out of nowhere - this appeared to be to be a dispassionate, accurate description of what goes on at the Blog that shall not be named.
Where's the controversy? Other than the bizarre statement at the end about limiting the power of the government - which seemed to come out of nowhere - this appeared to be to be a dispassionate, accurate description of what goes on at the Blog that shall not be named.
darwinsdisciple said:
This:
"The Justice Department is expected to release more e-mails on Monday, and the White House is expected to tell Congress on Tuesday whether it will invoke executive privilege to prevent Bush political adviser Karl Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers from testifying."
From here:
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/16930979.htm
The timing here is interesting. The White House looks to be confronting this head-on early in the week. I would have expected the White House to say nothing and then issue a non-denial denial on Friday afternoon. May be interesting.
"The Justice Department is expected to release more e-mails on Monday, and the White House is expected to tell Congress on Tuesday whether it will invoke executive privilege to prevent Bush political adviser Karl Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers from testifying."
From here:
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/16930979.htm
The timing here is interesting. The White House looks to be confronting this head-on early in the week. I would have expected the White House to say nothing and then issue a non-denial denial on Friday afternoon. May be interesting.
Vaughn Tolle said:
DD, I find the hand of Fred Fielding in this; confront early, then get the investigation bogged down in the arguments over executive privilege, etc., with the usual arguments over the need to preserve the privilege for future administrations, and all that.
longhorn said:
I remember reading that Bob Weeks thing when it was first posted. In retrospect, he was correct.
The wind is blowing about 100mph, so I am inside. Supposedly WORKING inside, but here I am. Avoidance is such an undervalued skill...
The wind is blowing about 100mph, so I am inside. Supposedly WORKING inside, but here I am. Avoidance is such an undervalued skill...
Aaron Lynch said:
Just wanted to interject that we love having all of you guys/gals and there is no reason you couldn't create your own InstantSpot site dedicated to your conversations :)
There is a pretty neat feature that comes with all of the InstantSpots http://aaronjlynch.com/index.cfm/event/myfriends
It allows you to post on the site ONLY if you are a member of that Spot's friend network.
Not trying to run off Dubya's traffic, but just wanted to share a feature. He could even enable that section on this site if he so desired.
(Dubya, feel free to delete this comment if you don't want it on here)
Thanks! Aaron
There is a pretty neat feature that comes with all of the InstantSpots http://aaronjlynch.com/index.cfm/event/myfriends
It allows you to post on the site ONLY if you are a member of that Spot's friend network.
Not trying to run off Dubya's traffic, but just wanted to share a feature. He could even enable that section on this site if he so desired.
(Dubya, feel free to delete this comment if you don't want it on here)
Thanks! Aaron
longhorn said:
VT, I agree. They will never let kkkarl or harriet testify. Another part of the "run out the clock" strategy. Like you said, get things bogged down, drag 'em out, and by the end of 2008, the country will be begging for a fresh start. Not helpful to repukes up for election that year, but we all know how bushco cares for "the little people".
They value loyalty until it is no longer needed. I think they are going to defend and protect people they might secretly WANT to throw under the bus, but it serves their own self preservation needs to keep those chess pieces in place and run out the clock.
Mixed metephor, but you know what I mean.
I think SCOTUS will have so many issues to deal with they just wont happen to get around to some unitl the first Monday in October, 2009.
They value loyalty until it is no longer needed. I think they are going to defend and protect people they might secretly WANT to throw under the bus, but it serves their own self preservation needs to keep those chess pieces in place and run out the clock.
Mixed metephor, but you know what I mean.
I think SCOTUS will have so many issues to deal with they just wont happen to get around to some unitl the first Monday in October, 2009.
CF said:
Longhorn,
Indeed. Who cries for the baby elephants? Not anyone in the Bush Administration.
VT,
Fred Fielding, indeed. However, I have my doubts that the stonewalling is going to go so well or easily for Administration. It's obvious to everyone that the Administration is guilty as sin (firing Carol Lam the DAY AFTER she notified her higher-ups at DOJ that she was going to execute search warrants against suspects in the Cunningham case), and Leahey is PISSED.
They've lost control of the message and will never get it back again. And while they might try to make this Executive Privilege argument, it's not clear at all to me that it's going to work, or be sufficient to keep Rove or Miers out of the hearing room for another couple of years.
Indeed. Who cries for the baby elephants? Not anyone in the Bush Administration.
VT,
Fred Fielding, indeed. However, I have my doubts that the stonewalling is going to go so well or easily for Administration. It's obvious to everyone that the Administration is guilty as sin (firing Carol Lam the DAY AFTER she notified her higher-ups at DOJ that she was going to execute search warrants against suspects in the Cunningham case), and Leahey is PISSED.
They've lost control of the message and will never get it back again. And while they might try to make this Executive Privilege argument, it's not clear at all to me that it's going to work, or be sufficient to keep Rove or Miers out of the hearing room for another couple of years.
Vaughn Tolle said:
I think the Carol Lam issue has staying power; and, apparently, from a blog posting forwarded me by a client earlier today (the link to which I have, at least for now, lost) so do the apologists. In the post to which I refer above, much is made of the alleged jurisdictional deficiencies in Ms Lam's case; pointing out, with all innocence in the words, that the investigation as it was then moving, was properly under the direction of the L.A. U.S. Attorney, and gee whiz, isn't that the person who should be following up?
lindainks55 said:
I'm still chuckling Tracy. How in the world did you find that bloggers post of almost a year ago? Wonder what his opinion would be today (or a week or two ago)?
In this last week I have read at the old place and each day I find it less interesting, more silly and many of the posts not something I would bother to respond to. I wasn't drawn in often to posting there because I really don't want a part in any fights. I'm a total pacifist. This is the way I want to live. I could be like a mother lion and fight to the death if my children were in danger but I don’t go looking for any fight.
Do you know the word pronoia? It is the opposite of paranoia, and it means that the world is conspiring to shower you with blessings. Perhaps most would call me a Pollyanna or worse. I do know I can be as happy as I decide to be and most days I decide to be pretty happy.
I thank you, my on-line friends, for getting me out of there! It was getting harder to decide to be happy. And we all know we weren’t changing anyone’s mind over there just joining the fray and providing ammunition. I’ll learn more here where we can freely share, ask questions, express doubt and disappointment without getting jumped on.
Longhorn, here in Wichita it is very still. Almost like the still before the storm. It has “that” feeling of a spring storm coming and one we should be aware of.
In this last week I have read at the old place and each day I find it less interesting, more silly and many of the posts not something I would bother to respond to. I wasn't drawn in often to posting there because I really don't want a part in any fights. I'm a total pacifist. This is the way I want to live. I could be like a mother lion and fight to the death if my children were in danger but I don’t go looking for any fight.
Do you know the word pronoia? It is the opposite of paranoia, and it means that the world is conspiring to shower you with blessings. Perhaps most would call me a Pollyanna or worse. I do know I can be as happy as I decide to be and most days I decide to be pretty happy.
I thank you, my on-line friends, for getting me out of there! It was getting harder to decide to be happy. And we all know we weren’t changing anyone’s mind over there just joining the fray and providing ammunition. I’ll learn more here where we can freely share, ask questions, express doubt and disappointment without getting jumped on.
Longhorn, here in Wichita it is very still. Almost like the still before the storm. It has “that” feeling of a spring storm coming and one we should be aware of.
Vaughn Tolle said:
longhorn, to add to the sports analogies; the White House is going into the four corners (before the shot clock) made famous by UNC and Dean Smith.
CF said:
VT,
Part of Rove's perverse brilliance lies in turning people's assets into their liabilities. This is equally true of the current situation, particularly with Carol Lam and David Iglesias. In each case, the performance record of the individual in question actually shows them to have been ememplary in precisely the areas in which they are claimed by Bush flunkies to have been deficient.
Iglesias is said to have been insufficiently tough on voter fraud? Guess that's why in 2005 he was one of two Federal Prosecutors invited to teach at a "voter integrity symposium" held by the DOJ. Lam didn't go after illegal immigrants enough? Guess that's why the DOJ vouched for her handling of such cases, three months before she was thrown out.
Paul Kiel has all the details at TPM Muckraker:
http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/002795.php
Shameless. And those defend such behavior are equally shameless.
Part of Rove's perverse brilliance lies in turning people's assets into their liabilities. This is equally true of the current situation, particularly with Carol Lam and David Iglesias. In each case, the performance record of the individual in question actually shows them to have been ememplary in precisely the areas in which they are claimed by Bush flunkies to have been deficient.
Iglesias is said to have been insufficiently tough on voter fraud? Guess that's why in 2005 he was one of two Federal Prosecutors invited to teach at a "voter integrity symposium" held by the DOJ. Lam didn't go after illegal immigrants enough? Guess that's why the DOJ vouched for her handling of such cases, three months before she was thrown out.
Paul Kiel has all the details at TPM Muckraker:
http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/002795.php
Shameless. And those defend such behavior are equally shameless.
lindainks55 said:
longhorn said, "Oops, I see we have a hot and fresh open thread for today, so I'll be movin' on up! Linda, if you are here, let me know when you want to talk about small town development."
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Are we going to develop a small town? Will it be like living Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged? I know NOTHING so I'm ready to start my lessons.
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Are we going to develop a small town? Will it be like living Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged? I know NOTHING so I'm ready to start my lessons.
longhorn said:
Agreed, CF!
VT, I watched Jody and the Lady Longhorns do that too!
The wingnut arguments and talking points defending bushco have long passed into pathetic territory. Sometimes I just shake my head and wonder how they BELIEVE that stuff. It defies logic, but I guess if they can deny science they can defy logic too!
Sure is quiet today on such an auspicious anniversary. I wonder how quiet the sheeple will be next year, when it enters it's FIFTH year?
VT, I watched Jody and the Lady Longhorns do that too!
The wingnut arguments and talking points defending bushco have long passed into pathetic territory. Sometimes I just shake my head and wonder how they BELIEVE that stuff. It defies logic, but I guess if they can deny science they can defy logic too!
Sure is quiet today on such an auspicious anniversary. I wonder how quiet the sheeple will be next year, when it enters it's FIFTH year?
longhorn said:
heheheheheeh Linda! No, I'm not THAT kind of developer. The "great divide" in small towns and their economies right now is whether they are located near a "regional economic engine" or not.
Long story, but the head of the polic sci dept at KState did a study on just that subject. Short version is that Topeka/KC, Manhattan, Salina, Wichita, Pittsburg, are all regional economic engines. They generate enough "turn" of new money that they bring the small surrounding towns along with them. It's a change in Kansas, because small towns used to blame their city cousins for destroying their town.
Now, it appears that without proximity to such a "city", small towns are destined to die. I found it interesting that in Joe's study, he points out that Hays and Colby do not help their neighbors. Salina is the last "regional economic engine" on I-70, and it doesnt reach much farther west than Ellsworth or Wilson.
The "rising tide lifts all boats" theory is what I call it. Some of those regional engines generate enough "tide" to lift all boats in the region. Hays and Colby cant generate enough to do that. And as the little towns that feed them wither and die, their engines will slow too. Water flows from west to east, and money and shoppers do too!
So the first question I would ask a potential client is where they are located. I happen to know the town you are near is near Wichita, so that is a great place to start.
All economic development boils down to bringing "new" money into your community, and then keeping it there by "turning" it as many times as possible. So one question to ask yourselves is "what can we do to bring in new money"?
If I havent bored you yet, I'll pontificate more upon request. hehehehehe
Oh, and on the lunch menu here at the farm is sliced smoked beef, stir fried with fresh mushrooms, garlic onions, rice wine vinegar, and jalapenos and serranos. Poured over lo mein noodles already coated in hoisen and soy sauce.
Burns goin' in, and burns goin' out...
Long story, but the head of the polic sci dept at KState did a study on just that subject. Short version is that Topeka/KC, Manhattan, Salina, Wichita, Pittsburg, are all regional economic engines. They generate enough "turn" of new money that they bring the small surrounding towns along with them. It's a change in Kansas, because small towns used to blame their city cousins for destroying their town.
Now, it appears that without proximity to such a "city", small towns are destined to die. I found it interesting that in Joe's study, he points out that Hays and Colby do not help their neighbors. Salina is the last "regional economic engine" on I-70, and it doesnt reach much farther west than Ellsworth or Wilson.
The "rising tide lifts all boats" theory is what I call it. Some of those regional engines generate enough "tide" to lift all boats in the region. Hays and Colby cant generate enough to do that. And as the little towns that feed them wither and die, their engines will slow too. Water flows from west to east, and money and shoppers do too!
So the first question I would ask a potential client is where they are located. I happen to know the town you are near is near Wichita, so that is a great place to start.
All economic development boils down to bringing "new" money into your community, and then keeping it there by "turning" it as many times as possible. So one question to ask yourselves is "what can we do to bring in new money"?
If I havent bored you yet, I'll pontificate more upon request. hehehehehe
Oh, and on the lunch menu here at the farm is sliced smoked beef, stir fried with fresh mushrooms, garlic onions, rice wine vinegar, and jalapenos and serranos. Poured over lo mein noodles already coated in hoisen and soy sauce.
Burns goin' in, and burns goin' out...
longhorn said:
IIRC, VT, Today, the war enters it's fourth year. Next year, it will enter it's fifth. From March, 03 to March 07. I know, it seems longer than that...
CF said:
longhorn,
Mmmmm---Pan-Asian commie food. CF likey.
Also, as for our erstwhile ideological opponents: denial is all they've got. Who are we to take it from them?
Mmmmm---Pan-Asian commie food. CF likey.
Also, as for our erstwhile ideological opponents: denial is all they've got. Who are we to take it from them?
TRACY said:
Hello jfran, glad you made it here.
Aaron, when I have more time, I'll set up my own instspot stuff.
I just can't believe the emamils going around about those wanting to go back with a new attitude.
To each his own, and good luck.
That year old post from bob somebody was one of the top hits about weblog, which tells ya something instantly, Sherlock.........
quite a few other googlers have been looking for articles about strife at weblog.
Wonder why?
Aaron, when I have more time, I'll set up my own instspot stuff.
I just can't believe the emamils going around about those wanting to go back with a new attitude.
To each his own, and good luck.
That year old post from bob somebody was one of the top hits about weblog, which tells ya something instantly, Sherlock.........
quite a few other googlers have been looking for articles about strife at weblog.
Wonder why?
Vaughn Tolle said:
longhorn, I agree that today is the fourth anniversary, tomorrow therefore marks the beginning of the fifth year; or so says my fingers (counting madly). :-)
longhorn said:
My fingers may use different math than yours:)
March 03-March 04 = year 1
March 04-March 05 = year 2
March 05-March 06 = year 3
March 06-March 07 = year 4
March 07-March 08 = year 5
?????????? Have I so lost touch with reality I cant count any more? I want my money back on that finance education!
March 03-March 04 = year 1
March 04-March 05 = year 2
March 05-March 06 = year 3
March 06-March 07 = year 4
March 07-March 08 = year 5
?????????? Have I so lost touch with reality I cant count any more? I want my money back on that finance education!
longhorn said:
hee hee hee CF. Farmy likey too! I should be able to add my own broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower in about a month. Viva la cold frames!
Vaughn Tolle said:
longhorn, interestingly I was one five hour course from having a third major (finance) to go along with the double (accounting, business administration). However, I wasn't going to take that Insurance course, not even if they paid for it!
A diversion, and perhaps new topic. "Bong hits 4 Jesus" was argued today at SCOTUS. Predictably, Mr. Starr argued the end of the world; the attorney for the plaintiff's argument, insofar as I'm able to gather from media reports, was in essence, under the Tinker case, Plaintiff's First Amendment rights were clearly violated by the actions of the Principal; and nothing in Tinker, or subsequent cases, changes this. What do y'all think?
A diversion, and perhaps new topic. "Bong hits 4 Jesus" was argued today at SCOTUS. Predictably, Mr. Starr argued the end of the world; the attorney for the plaintiff's argument, insofar as I'm able to gather from media reports, was in essence, under the Tinker case, Plaintiff's First Amendment rights were clearly violated by the actions of the Principal; and nothing in Tinker, or subsequent cases, changes this. What do y'all think?
WSClark said:
The WE Bloggers have found our hideout and have posted a link to WV Blog. A poster using the nic "alkdsjds" posted the link on the open thread about ten minutes ago. I would imagine that you can expect company soon.
Interesting.
I wonder how "respectful" the conservatives will be.
Interesting.
I wonder how "respectful" the conservatives will be.
longhorn said:
VT, that is exactly what we were going to argue if my case had not been settled. Even though I was clearly fired for speaking out on GAY issues, it was the First Amendment that saved me since I did it on my own time. Like Neil Jederowski (sp) I made the mistake of identifying my professional associations so that muddied the water, but there really never was any question about what they did and why they did it.
PS--I hated insurance too! Still do....
PS--I hated insurance too! Still do....
longhorn said:
Shit!!!! Well, there goes the neighborhood. It was nice while it lasted.
On the other hand, they were either tipped off or they really did miss us and come looking.
On the other hand, they were either tipped off or they really did miss us and come looking.
longhorn said:
Shit!!!! Well, there goes the neighborhood. It was nice while it lasted.
On the other hand, they were either tipped off or they really did miss us and come looking.
On the other hand, they were either tipped off or they really did miss us and come looking.
darwinsdisciple said:
I am thinking that Jesus might have preferred the bong hits over legal arguments. Sorry, my cynicism is in full operation today.
longhorn said:
I guess I'll go eat my Pan-Asian Commie Food (heheheh) and see what does or does not happen here.
No tater salad for whoever the shit head was that posted that link :(
No tater salad for whoever the shit head was that posted that link :(
Gster said:
I"m having trouble posting- I do not get the email to approve. Anyone else having that problem?
I've had it several times.
I've had it several times.
CF said:
And here I thought we had our own gated community.
Wonder how long it'll take RepubiKKKhan to start trolling CF?
Wonder how long it'll take RepubiKKKhan to start trolling CF?
longhorn said:
CF, If Tracy gets the damned drawbridge up, my lesbian avengers and I have the rifles poking through slits in the fortress and snipers stationed around the roof. hehehehehheheehheehe
After that spicy lunch, I think I'll just blow real hard in their direction...
After that spicy lunch, I think I'll just blow real hard in their direction...
Dave Shuck said:
Gster, check your spam folder. If you are using a service like Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, or the like, our emails sometimes end up getting caught in their spam filters One solution is to create an InstantSpot account. When you do, you will not need to go through the validation step on future comments. I promise we aren't trying to sound like broken records about signing up, but that is a quick way to eliminate that step.
Dave Shuck said:
Oh yeah... and then you can have that cool headshot next to your comments like me. :)
lindainks55 said:
Thank you Gary for asking the question. I didn't want to be the one (this time) who seemed not to understand what everyone else had figured out.
So, Dave, did I also accidentally set up an IstaSpot account? And if I have one, how do I borrow the cool headshot?
So, Dave, did I also accidentally set up an IstaSpot account? And if I have one, how do I borrow the cool headshot?
Dave Shuck said:
Gster, if you are using the same email address in the comment form that you did with your account sign-up, then you should not have to validate your comments. The only reason that would not be true would be if you had not activated your account. If you did activate your account, you can log into the control panel from http://www.instantspot.com/index.cfm/event/admin to set up your site, create blog entries, add pages, and do various other things such as add your headshot which will appear next to your activity on InstantSpot.
If you have any trouble with that, feel free to hit me up through my contact form at http://daveshuck.instantspot.com and we can continue off-line via email.
@TRACY- the world isn't ready for two of me. :)
~d
If you have any trouble with that, feel free to hit me up through my contact form at http://daveshuck.instantspot.com and we can continue off-line via email.
@TRACY- the world isn't ready for two of me. :)
~d
lindainks55 said:
I'm loving my lessons longhorn! I honestly knew nothing and find it fasinating. When your time allows I'm ready for the next class. You can assign homework. I'm one of those "on-hands" learners.
I can not believe you cook like that at Lunch! Do you follow the tradition of eating the biggest meal midday and dinner tonight will be lighter fare? It's much healthier! Don't even tell me if dinner is going to sound even better. Wait until tomorrow. I don't want to be pouty right now.
I can not believe you cook like that at Lunch! Do you follow the tradition of eating the biggest meal midday and dinner tonight will be lighter fare? It's much healthier! Don't even tell me if dinner is going to sound even better. Wait until tomorrow. I don't want to be pouty right now.
Gster said:
Dave - thanks- that must be it. I setup my stuff from home and during the day am posting from elsewhere... I didn't think aboust it until now.
Gary
Gary
TRACY said:
I see we got our first weblog troll.
Lesson #1.
Avoid anyone that posts as uber-anything.
Lesson #1.
Avoid anyone that posts as uber-anything.
Dave Shuck said:
And to those wondering if you created an account. Without knowing what username you chose, what email address you used, etc, it would be hard for me to tell you whether your created an account. The biggest hint would be.... did you ever fill out and complete this form?
http://www.instantspot.com/index.cfm/event/Join
http://www.instantspot.com/index.cfm/event/Join
CF said:
TRACY,
God, are they ever pathological. Self-hating and transparent. Where they go, stink follows.
God, are they ever pathological. Self-hating and transparent. Where they go, stink follows.
lindainks55 said:
Now, I really have a problem. Or, maybe my kind hosts have ME as their problem...
I uploaded a pic of myself -- heck with the headshot, this was a full-length of all of me. And, I was going to surprise everyone with my pic beside my next post, but I can't find it. I lost it! Does anyone knwo where it went?
I uploaded a pic of myself -- heck with the headshot, this was a full-length of all of me. And, I was going to surprise everyone with my pic beside my next post, but I can't find it. I lost it! Does anyone knwo where it went?
CF said:
Gster,
Indeed: Rule #1 of trolls is that the topic of their posts is always themselves, regardless of what they say it is.
UberLib is right: he/she/it IS boring.
Indeed: Rule #1 of trolls is that the topic of their posts is always themselves, regardless of what they say it is.
UberLib is right: he/she/it IS boring.
longhorn said:
Well, glad you liked it linda. I'll give lesson #2 more thought so it doesnt ramble so much. In the meantime, what do you want to know? Ask some questions! Give me some direction here. After thousands of hours of thinking over 21 years :) I may not know all the answers but I have heard all the questions!
Dinner tonight will be more like old fashined "supper". Fruit, sandwich, milk, crackers, etc. Maybe popcorn and a soda but I try not to drink too much soda. Breakfast is usually eggs, but I'm trying to eat oatmeal more often. I like oatmeal. I just like eggs and toast better.
Dinner tonight will be more like old fashined "supper". Fruit, sandwich, milk, crackers, etc. Maybe popcorn and a soda but I try not to drink too much soda. Breakfast is usually eggs, but I'm trying to eat oatmeal more often. I like oatmeal. I just like eggs and toast better.
Danny said:
I'll admit I was one of those who had seen the link and visited here as a result. I don't post too often on WE, and surprisingly, you still got my email address that I used there here also. Though I lean more conservative on some issues, I'm not so blind to the issues that need to be resolved in different areas before those things that I am conservative on can be solved.
However, before I post too much here, am I welcome if I have a more conservative view on issues than yourself? Secondly, have I actually offended anyone here personally? If I have I'll apologize for that now, in the case you are not reading all the WE posts.
However, before I post too much here, am I welcome if I have a more conservative view on issues than yourself? Secondly, have I actually offended anyone here personally? If I have I'll apologize for that now, in the case you are not reading all the WE posts.
TRACY said:
Danny, welcome to the blog.
Conservatives welcome.
Flamers, nic switchers etc., keep moving.
Somebody needs to thank them for posting the link.
Our gracous blog host here is also a self confessed conservative.
Conservatives welcome.
Flamers, nic switchers etc., keep moving.
Somebody needs to thank them for posting the link.
Our gracous blog host here is also a self confessed conservative.
Vaughn Tolle said:
A little something for your reading pleasure on how Kurdistan (the Northern portion of Iraq) is doing. Main point, made in a comment to the posting: what is so remarkable about a homogenous population "getting along"?
http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/001407.html
http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/001407.html
Gster said:
Danny- Around here if you have an open mind and are house broken , you can have any opinion you want.
That's not why were're here.
Welcome
That's not why were're here.
Welcome
Danny said:
Cool, thanks for the welcome Tracy. I agree with you Tracy, I'm of the philosophy own up to what ones own actions(words, etc). I've followed that for quite sometime.
Is the blog host Dave? If so, might I ask why cold fusion and not Java/JSP, Struts/Hibernate?
Is the blog host Dave? If so, might I ask why cold fusion and not Java/JSP, Struts/Hibernate?
lindainks55 said:
Hi Danny, and welcome. We're liberals (mostly) so we ALL have different opinions. That makes the world go 'round, don't ya know!? I think Tracy said it best one day when he admitted he knew we couldn't agree on where to have lunch if he was buying.
Always post as yourself and take credit and responsibility for what you say and believe and you will have my respect. Feel free to change your opinions if new ideas or info sheds light on something and helps you see another side of the issue. I will do the same. We'll both be better Americans for it.
Always post as yourself and take credit and responsibility for what you say and believe and you will have my respect. Feel free to change your opinions if new ideas or info sheds light on something and helps you see another side of the issue. I will do the same. We'll both be better Americans for it.
Danny said:
Won't have that problem from me, though I'll probably still steer clear of a few issues for a while. That is until I'm more comfortable in posting my ideas. I don't claim to be knowledgeable on all issues, but certainly possess an opinion on a great many things.
Generally, what you'll get with me is one who reads headlines thinks about what the headline says, then reasons with myself about something I know nothing about, and draw my own personally biased opinion on it.
Gster, I gathered as much reading some of the posts. And as said above(in this post), your likely to not to read alot by me initially. That's just my personality(engineer at heart, shy to the core). Amazing I'm married and have a kid with the second on the way.
Generally, what you'll get with me is one who reads headlines thinks about what the headline says, then reasons with myself about something I know nothing about, and draw my own personally biased opinion on it.
Gster, I gathered as much reading some of the posts. And as said above(in this post), your likely to not to read alot by me initially. That's just my personality(engineer at heart, shy to the core). Amazing I'm married and have a kid with the second on the way.
WSClark said:
You are more than welcome here, Danny. Contrary to the conservatives on the WE Blog, those of us here are not flame throwers, although some are quite adapt at return fire.
I would encourage any and all conservatives that can support their positions without nic switching, trolling or ad hominem attacks to join us.
Believe it or not, those of us on the Left can treat conservatives with respect.
I would encourage any and all conservatives that can support their positions without nic switching, trolling or ad hominem attacks to join us.
Believe it or not, those of us on the Left can treat conservatives with respect.
Danny said:
Well WS, thanks for the welcome also. I had issue with the name calling also. And while I may agree with a conservative there, some of it may well be two polar opposite ideas colliding and hitting really, really hard. It's just going to make a big mess sometimes.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Well, here it is, about 1700 hrs local. The DOJ announced earlier that it would be releasing certain additional emails "by the close of business" today, IIRC. Last time I tried to do business in DC, the "close of business" was not 5 p.m. Central time; it was 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Wonder what is causing the holdup? Oh, I know; there is just such a voluminous number that they are encountering extreme difficulty in reviewing them to be sure all relevant ones are included within the release.
lindainks55 said:
You must be right, VT. Because it couldn't possibly be that they want to be sure some aren't released (accidentally). ahem
I'll just bet they're reviewing them rather closely.
I'll just bet they're reviewing them rather closely.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Yep, Linda, I'm also sure of that. Cannot, for the life of me, understand why.
Hope y'all have a good evening. I've many errands to run, so am signing off for the day.
Hope y'all have a good evening. I've many errands to run, so am signing off for the day.
WSClark said:
As usual, a couple of random thoughts......
Now that we have been "outed" at least on conservative has joined us, I would like to invite the rest to make the pilgrimage to WV Blog.
I have also noticed that there are a great number of new bloggers at WE Blog. Usually, there was only one or two new bloggers a week - it looks like there has been at least 15 - 20 new folks join since we left. What's up with that?
Lieberman is making noises again about flipping to the Republicans. He is also saying that he may endorse the GOP's candidate for President in '08. If it were up to me, I would invite Traitor Joe to go ahead and jump. He is trying to hold his tie breaking vote over the heads of the Democrats. Rather than play that game, let the bastard go. We would be better off.
Not much blog interest in the Fourth Anniversary today. Are we getting tired of fighting back against the Bush war machine? Protest weary?
Or are we just sick and tired of being told that we are traitors, terrorist sympathizers, cowards and anti-American?
I am of the opinion that Bush is going to wait out Gonzo-gate. Nothing is going to happen. They will stonewall any investigation and let the clock run out. You will see me testify under oath before Congress before you will see Karl Rove in the hot seat. Nothing is going to happen and the bastards will have won................ again.
Christ, do the good people ever get to win one?
Anyway, that is my two cents worth.............
Now that we have been "outed" at least on conservative has joined us, I would like to invite the rest to make the pilgrimage to WV Blog.
I have also noticed that there are a great number of new bloggers at WE Blog. Usually, there was only one or two new bloggers a week - it looks like there has been at least 15 - 20 new folks join since we left. What's up with that?
Lieberman is making noises again about flipping to the Republicans. He is also saying that he may endorse the GOP's candidate for President in '08. If it were up to me, I would invite Traitor Joe to go ahead and jump. He is trying to hold his tie breaking vote over the heads of the Democrats. Rather than play that game, let the bastard go. We would be better off.
Not much blog interest in the Fourth Anniversary today. Are we getting tired of fighting back against the Bush war machine? Protest weary?
Or are we just sick and tired of being told that we are traitors, terrorist sympathizers, cowards and anti-American?
I am of the opinion that Bush is going to wait out Gonzo-gate. Nothing is going to happen. They will stonewall any investigation and let the clock run out. You will see me testify under oath before Congress before you will see Karl Rove in the hot seat. Nothing is going to happen and the bastards will have won................ again.
Christ, do the good people ever get to win one?
Anyway, that is my two cents worth.............
WSClark said:
You are welcome to be here, Santiago, just behave yourself. If you would like to discuss the issues, you will find many diverse opinions here.
lindainks55 said:
Will,
You are absolutely right about Rove -- there is no way someone with the inside knowledge he has will ever hold up their right hand and swear to tell the truth. But they won't have won. History will bring up much that has been hidden. It won't be soon enough but it will happen and the legacy this bunch deserves is what history will give them. Their names will be associated with an assault on our constitution, corruption like never before, and the needless deaths of thousands. Add to that the debt they leave the next several generations. No, they haven't won.
Why not wait out as much as possible? Bush has already said getting out of his misbegotten war wasn't going to be up to him. Revenge or even expecting bush&co to be held accountable isn't going to move us forward. I want the whole bunch of them in this administration behind bars where they belong but I also want to see Congress address the many important issues our country faces.
There are those who will always be unable to see the truth. Let's not worry about butting our heads against brick walls in hopes of changing their minds. They have no minds to change.
Maybe we can find a victory in the political arena a lot like we all found by moving here. We are now among honest people with great minds, we're all much calmer and happier. We have blog hosts who value our input. If this Democratic Congress starts getting the job done they will be victorious. The idiots won't face the music NOW but the higher road will have been taken.
I'm with you wondering what all the new posters at the other place is all about. Shoot, maybe each editor has taken on a nic to keep the postings up -- who knows and more importantly, who cares? I'm not going back. I decided today. I had thought I would wait until the end of the month but I don't need more time. Even if this place doesn't make it, you all are in my address book and we will keep in touch. You are people of integrity!
You are absolutely right about Rove -- there is no way someone with the inside knowledge he has will ever hold up their right hand and swear to tell the truth. But they won't have won. History will bring up much that has been hidden. It won't be soon enough but it will happen and the legacy this bunch deserves is what history will give them. Their names will be associated with an assault on our constitution, corruption like never before, and the needless deaths of thousands. Add to that the debt they leave the next several generations. No, they haven't won.
Why not wait out as much as possible? Bush has already said getting out of his misbegotten war wasn't going to be up to him. Revenge or even expecting bush&co to be held accountable isn't going to move us forward. I want the whole bunch of them in this administration behind bars where they belong but I also want to see Congress address the many important issues our country faces.
There are those who will always be unable to see the truth. Let's not worry about butting our heads against brick walls in hopes of changing their minds. They have no minds to change.
Maybe we can find a victory in the political arena a lot like we all found by moving here. We are now among honest people with great minds, we're all much calmer and happier. We have blog hosts who value our input. If this Democratic Congress starts getting the job done they will be victorious. The idiots won't face the music NOW but the higher road will have been taken.
I'm with you wondering what all the new posters at the other place is all about. Shoot, maybe each editor has taken on a nic to keep the postings up -- who knows and more importantly, who cares? I'm not going back. I decided today. I had thought I would wait until the end of the month but I don't need more time. Even if this place doesn't make it, you all are in my address book and we will keep in touch. You are people of integrity!
lindainks55 said:
Something I've been wondering about. Remember the young soldier serving in Iraq we used to hear from -- Andrew (IIRC)? He was from Texas, a man I enjoyed reading. Does anyone know if he is OK? I have read less each day over there but don't remember a post from this man for quite awhile before we left. Anyone know?
gster said:
Linda- I'm with you- i have noo intention now of going "back". I had no problem with people disagreeing with me or having contrary ideas; I learned a lot from them whether or not I necessarily agreed. I got tired of the closed minded knee reactions and the labeling and name calling. There are a lot of good people over there, but some of the "new" ones leave a lot to be desired. Then , of course, are the few whose sole response is to talk mindless crap not stop- that's when I choose to leave.
I miss none of it!
I miss none of it!
WSClark said:
Although I have been lurking about WE Blog, looking for stragglers, I have not seen a post from Andrew. I did count at least 18 new names posting on the Blog. That seems like a highly unusual number of new bloggerites.
Anyway, it seems that this blog is losing momentum. The number of folks posting has dropped since last week. We need to include some more conservatives and to develop some thread topics.
Any ideas, folks?
Anyway, it seems that this blog is losing momentum. The number of folks posting has dropped since last week. We need to include some more conservatives and to develop some thread topics.
Any ideas, folks?
gster said:
WSC- We need to find a source of topic suggestions, maybe on CNN.COM or Usatoday, or etc?? Ideas, anyone?
lindainks55 said:
Before we get too excited or concerned let's remember this week is spring break for Wichita and Maize schools (I have grandchildren in those) and maybe others. Lots of plans were made for this week before our group formed. Spring is here with a venegence and I know I'm trying to get the yard cleaned up after ole man winter, there is basketball on television almost non-stop (which may be important to more people than just me {giggle}), other reasons I can't even think of may have some people otherwise occupied. Some people even work for a living (gasp!). All that said, I would like to see this place busier.
I have nothing interesting to say and remember I posted seldom even at the old place. I've rambled onandon here and that gets boring to me and the readers. I'm more a reader and lurker. Maybe we have several like me out there we could encourage to say something even if it's a hello and a word of encouragement.
We are all very interested in national politics. So let's all find a tidbit somewhere out there in cyberspace to share here tomorrow -- that could be our one-day mission -- worth a try. Maybe one of those things we bring to show and tell will get us going. At least it will give me incentive to be an early bird so I don't have to compete. CF reads more online than I even visit daily. He is good!
Well, I'll shut up now and wait for other better suggestions. I love reading each of you! I like the company I hang with here!
I have nothing interesting to say and remember I posted seldom even at the old place. I've rambled onandon here and that gets boring to me and the readers. I'm more a reader and lurker. Maybe we have several like me out there we could encourage to say something even if it's a hello and a word of encouragement.
We are all very interested in national politics. So let's all find a tidbit somewhere out there in cyberspace to share here tomorrow -- that could be our one-day mission -- worth a try. Maybe one of those things we bring to show and tell will get us going. At least it will give me incentive to be an early bird so I don't have to compete. CF reads more online than I even visit daily. He is good!
Well, I'll shut up now and wait for other better suggestions. I love reading each of you! I like the company I hang with here!
WSClark said:
For what it's worth, I use MSNBC and CNN for news. It would be easy for one of us, on a rotating basis, to write a few lines and post a link to the article. Undoubtedly, we could not do worse than Brownlee and Company.
I had suggested early on that we could help with the process for Aaron and Dave, that is, we could help set up the threads, etc.
What do you think, Aaron and Dave ?
I had suggested early on that we could help with the process for Aaron and Dave, that is, we could help set up the threads, etc.
What do you think, Aaron and Dave ?
lindainks55 said:
One thing for sure while we're out looking for our show & tell tidbit we will become better informed on something! If I know you bunch of libbies I'd venture to guess you'll ALL search high and low for something worthy of sharing. I don't think we have many under achievers among us.
CF said:
CF is game to set up threads. But he's a bit more of a policy wonk than the "average bear" ("Hey Boo Boo! Pick-in-ick baskets, Boo Boo!"), so perhaps such a duty ought not to be trusted to him alone.
This fits with my earlier question soliciting the lists of what places folks go to look. Why doesn't everyone have one thread suggestion per day, write a short blurb, and then clear the threads through either Aaron and Dave, or one of us who's enfranchised to start new threads.
Longhorn could do Kansas issues; WSClark can get the stuff being discussed on the large media sites; lindainks55 can use her acuity and good sense to pick out things where she looks; and CF can play shortstop and find stuff from all over the dang place.
Hey kids, let's put on a show!
Also, linda, how did you get that graphic happening on your posts? I have a picture of me drawn by my seven-year-old friend Frankie that needs to go up.
This fits with my earlier question soliciting the lists of what places folks go to look. Why doesn't everyone have one thread suggestion per day, write a short blurb, and then clear the threads through either Aaron and Dave, or one of us who's enfranchised to start new threads.
Longhorn could do Kansas issues; WSClark can get the stuff being discussed on the large media sites; lindainks55 can use her acuity and good sense to pick out things where she looks; and CF can play shortstop and find stuff from all over the dang place.
Hey kids, let's put on a show!
Also, linda, how did you get that graphic happening on your posts? I have a picture of me drawn by my seven-year-old friend Frankie that needs to go up.
lindainks55 said:
Above in this thread, Dave's 2:49 post had a link that takes you to a page where there is a control panel. Once there you will find a click for "headshot," or something similar. You wil probably find it immediately. I searched around, lost the fat cat pic at least once and then surprised myself when it appeared. I'm dangerous with this technology -- still operating at 33 rpm around here.
lindainks55 said:
It's under the heading "Site Manager" and is the "Headshot Image" coice. After that you just upload anything you have on your hard drive. And, right there are things I think would also solve the start threads and such... Have a look, I think you'll come back with all kinds of info to report.
WSClark said:
I am game for the program! I would be more than happy to get some items off the ground and on the board.
Oh, by the way, the OTHER Blog is lurking about over here and then reporting back over there, just as we are doing. I have to admit that it is kind of funny. It's kind of the cyberspace version of the Hatfields and McCoys.
The King of the Blog, Republican is trying to suggest that those of us boycotters are inferior because we are not Native Kansans like he is. Or something like that.
To his credit, GMC is lecturing any and all about manners, but his points are lost on the most notorious of the wingnuts.
But anyway, for the lurkers out there.............
Go Cheney yourself, Khan.
Oh, by the way, the OTHER Blog is lurking about over here and then reporting back over there, just as we are doing. I have to admit that it is kind of funny. It's kind of the cyberspace version of the Hatfields and McCoys.
The King of the Blog, Republican is trying to suggest that those of us boycotters are inferior because we are not Native Kansans like he is. Or something like that.
To his credit, GMC is lecturing any and all about manners, but his points are lost on the most notorious of the wingnuts.
But anyway, for the lurkers out there.............
Go Cheney yourself, Khan.
WSClark said:
This is a test. If a headshot photo shows up, it is a picture of my Great, great, great, great Grandfather Dillion Asher, circa 1830, Redbird, KY.
If nothing shows up, well.............
If nothing shows up, well.............
lindainks55 said:
The more I think about the page that allowed me to upload the fat cat pic, the more I'm thinking that earlier today Aaron (read his 11:39 post) may have been encouraging us to set up a separate InstantSpot site. I didn't get the impression he was inviting us to leave -- he was kind and gracious as always, but maybe was suggesting this to be helpful. Read his post and look at the click left by Dave and let me know what everyone else thinks.
WSClark said:
I think he was showing us that we could set up our own sites if we chose, but I did not get the impression that they did not want us to blog here. The site they are referring to allows you to set up a page that requires an invite to join.
I could be wrong - just ask all the cons on WE Blog.
I could be wrong - just ask all the cons on WE Blog.
lindainks55 said:
I'll form my own opinion -- already have in fact, and KNOW you are an interesting very nice friend of mine. I like the pic of GGGG-Grandfather! I think CF got lost over there at the control panel. Should we send a search party?
Must go to bed, need ALL the beauty sleep available. See you tomorrow! I'll find something to post for show and tell.
Must go to bed, need ALL the beauty sleep available. See you tomorrow! I'll find something to post for show and tell.
Aaron Lynch said:
I definitely was not asking anybody to leave!!!
I just wanted to share some of the other cool features InstantSpot offers.
You are all welcome here, enjoy the stay!
I just wanted to share some of the other cool features InstantSpot offers.
You are all welcome here, enjoy the stay!
Predestined said:
Hey, y'all! I've been gone most of the day, living the normal life...whatever that is.
One question for Dave: I design websites, so I'm curious if I can change the background on my own "blog". Not that I have an idea what I want to do, but who knows what evil will lurk in my dark mind. ;)
VT, I remember the old 4-corner stall. Isn't that the reason for shot clocks now? Those stalls sure slowed the game. Bless my dad for my indoctrination into sports. I even remember watching the Monday/Thursday/Friday Night Fights (boxing) as a kid. He wasn't active in sports, himself, but my dad loved watching them. Lazy Sunday afternoons of watching golf (and napping) was common.
Will, republican better watch out. Many of us are natives. I was born here and have spent over half a century in this state and area, but I've visited 48 states, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. Bet republikkkan can't add the latter to HIS list. *grin* I'll let him know that after the turn of the month.
Good to read all the posts here today!
One question for Dave: I design websites, so I'm curious if I can change the background on my own "blog". Not that I have an idea what I want to do, but who knows what evil will lurk in my dark mind. ;)
VT, I remember the old 4-corner stall. Isn't that the reason for shot clocks now? Those stalls sure slowed the game. Bless my dad for my indoctrination into sports. I even remember watching the Monday/Thursday/Friday Night Fights (boxing) as a kid. He wasn't active in sports, himself, but my dad loved watching them. Lazy Sunday afternoons of watching golf (and napping) was common.
Will, republican better watch out. Many of us are natives. I was born here and have spent over half a century in this state and area, but I've visited 48 states, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. Bet republikkkan can't add the latter to HIS list. *grin* I'll let him know that after the turn of the month.
Good to read all the posts here today!
darwinsdisciple said:
I have a photo I want to upload to this site to accompany by posts. Would appreciate info on how to get that done. Night all...
Aaron Lynch said:
@Predestined : We have allowed the InstantSpot user complete access to the stylesheet for their spot. You can change every aspect of the style for your site. (click on the 'Style Manager' to access that area)
@darwinsdisciple. log in to your control panel at InstantSpot.com click on 'Headshot Image'
@darwinsdisciple. log in to your control panel at InstantSpot.com click on 'Headshot Image'
Predestined said:
Aaron, thank you! I just peeked in to see how things work and saw all the bells and whistles. Very cool! In fact, I think I've thought of the perfect use for my InstantSpot blog. When I'm a little less tired, I'll play around with it.
Predestined said:
As you can see, I've added my "headshot". It's only temporary, so if anybody has a problem with it, speak up. Besides, I thought it might generate some, um, interest? tee hee
WSClark said:
Well, Pre, Khan seems to think that Native Kansans have a better understanding of the Kansas politcs and the way Kansans think.
Ouch.
I guess being a Republican means never having to say anything that makes sense.
Ouch.
I guess being a Republican means never having to say anything that makes sense.
Predestined said:
Will, I'm a newbie to KS politics, which is why I've remained silent on most of it. But thanks to the good folks here and the not so good ones there, I'm slowly learning.
Dave Shuck said:
@Predestined - also, check out http://www.isdx.net (InstantSpot Design Exchange). You can actually import skins right into your InstantSpot site. There are some cool ones you can use immediately. If you come up with something cool on your own that you would be willing to share, make sure to upload it on their site.
Predestined said:
Dave, I'll do that. I have website clients that added blogs (mostly through blogger.com) to their sites, and I created a new blog "template" to match the site. In fact, I have 2 more to do the same to when there's time. Not a lot of that around here. :)
As for what I plan to do with my I(nstant)S(pot), I don't need to completely revamp. I'll start with a new header and go from there. I have a class reunion coming up in a couple of years (not telling how many years it's been), and a couple of us are going to do a kick off in May to get some interest going. I think a blog like this one will do that. It's easier to read comments, although signing in might be a problem for some of them.
Must be synchronicity. :)
As for what I plan to do with my I(nstant)S(pot), I don't need to completely revamp. I'll start with a new header and go from there. I have a class reunion coming up in a couple of years (not telling how many years it's been), and a couple of us are going to do a kick off in May to get some interest going. I think a blog like this one will do that. It's easier to read comments, although signing in might be a problem for some of them.
Must be synchronicity. :)
Dave Shuck said:
Sounds great Predestined!
...and just so everyone is clear on the "who's who" over here, Aaron and I are the creators/owners/midnight-coders that created InstantSpot. We really have nothing to do with the Wichita Voice blog specifically other than the fact that we wrote the code underneath it and all the other sites on our network(s). We are still small enough that we are able to keep a fairly hands-on approach and stay in touch with our user base. We like to stay active with what is going on throughout the network, which is why you have seen us posting in these threads.
The owner of the Wichita Voice site/blog (Dubya) is a great guy who took a chance on our infant network very early on and has been one of our most steady bloggers for months now. He has also given us some great feedback which has helped steer or development. He has put a big effort into his Spot and I am glad to see him getting the traffic from the KS crew! I am only clarifying since I saw the question someone posed earlier about creating targeted discussions. That would be something to take up with Dubya! Make sure to keep an eye on the main Wichita Voice blog page too, as he does a lot of targeted blog entries in addition to the open threads.
~Dave
...and just so everyone is clear on the "who's who" over here, Aaron and I are the creators/owners/midnight-coders that created InstantSpot. We really have nothing to do with the Wichita Voice blog specifically other than the fact that we wrote the code underneath it and all the other sites on our network(s). We are still small enough that we are able to keep a fairly hands-on approach and stay in touch with our user base. We like to stay active with what is going on throughout the network, which is why you have seen us posting in these threads.
The owner of the Wichita Voice site/blog (Dubya) is a great guy who took a chance on our infant network very early on and has been one of our most steady bloggers for months now. He has also given us some great feedback which has helped steer or development. He has put a big effort into his Spot and I am glad to see him getting the traffic from the KS crew! I am only clarifying since I saw the question someone posed earlier about creating targeted discussions. That would be something to take up with Dubya! Make sure to keep an eye on the main Wichita Voice blog page too, as he does a lot of targeted blog entries in addition to the open threads.
~Dave
CF said:
Why Predestined, look at you. With that pentagram, you're like a big old Satanist and all. Bless your heart!
CF said:
Rove and Barney the Purple Dinosaur. Thanks for the visual, Gster. Thanks a lot. CF will never be able to keep food down again.
Vaughn Tolle said:
CF, Gster stole my thunder with the photos. Don't know about Barney, though.
Did any of you happen to see the ripoff of Apple's Big Brother ad from several Super Bowls back that is making the rounds on YouTube (or so I understand) that is an alleged anti-Hillary campaign ad put together by the Obama campaign? Obama's folks deny it.
The concerns I have center around the ability of anyone, with the commonly available editing, etc. tools, to release stuff like this on the Internet with no realistic chance of being held accountable. Just one more way the technology in the hands of the mean-spirited has outstripped the ability of the campaigns to "direct the message".
Did any of you happen to see the ripoff of Apple's Big Brother ad from several Super Bowls back that is making the rounds on YouTube (or so I understand) that is an alleged anti-Hillary campaign ad put together by the Obama campaign? Obama's folks deny it.
The concerns I have center around the ability of anyone, with the commonly available editing, etc. tools, to release stuff like this on the Internet with no realistic chance of being held accountable. Just one more way the technology in the hands of the mean-spirited has outstripped the ability of the campaigns to "direct the message".
Gster said:
vt- You're right- it used to be one had to be concerned about Big Brother. Now with the abilities and techniques you allude to, it seems one has to be concerned with "little brother" also, and they are every where!
Gster said:
CF- Not to worry- AG Gonzales is hot on the case and justice with be served! Now, is that with or without mayo?
lindainks55 said:
Amazing read but get your hankie because it lays bare some of the sadness bush has brought to the Iraqi citizens
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/03/26/0703...
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/03/26/0703...
lindainks55 said:
cute cartoon about those hazy memories
http://www.newsobserver.com/581/image_media/554674...
Bet their memories are hazy!
I'm in agreement with everyone else about Rove -- he has AT LEAST pics. How long have he and bush been best buds? Goes back a ways, huh?
http://www.newsobserver.com/581/image_media/554674...
Bet their memories are hazy!
I'm in agreement with everyone else about Rove -- he has AT LEAST pics. How long have he and bush been best buds? Goes back a ways, huh?
Vaughn Tolle said:
Been wondering what had happened to you; long time, no read. Hope all is better since your last posts.
Paul said:
Had issues posting over there. Yeah, things are much better. Had a talk with my son’s girlfriend and got a LOT cleared up. That is one troubled little girl. Trying to work things out to make things better for her and my step son. Coming along nicely. Thanx for remembering.
lindainks55 said:
Welcome Paul (sol), pull up a chair and make yourself at home.
Guess some of our posters are sleeping in on this rainy day. Or other things in life are needing attention. Imagine that! lol
Guess some of our posters are sleeping in on this rainy day. Or other things in life are needing attention. Imagine that! lol
Predestined said:
Good morning-- uh, good afternoon, all!
"you're like a big old Satanist and all."
CF, just to clear things up, I'm not a Satanist. *grin* However, Satanism is an interesting and varied concept that most are not aware of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanism Check it out. You might learn something new. :)
Now would someone explain the Rove/Barney/photos thing? Other than checking my email, this is the first place I've been to online today.
Hello, Paul/Sol, and welcome!
Happy Spring Equinox/Ostara (First Day of Spring) to everyone!
"you're like a big old Satanist and all."
CF, just to clear things up, I'm not a Satanist. *grin* However, Satanism is an interesting and varied concept that most are not aware of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanism Check it out. You might learn something new. :)
Now would someone explain the Rove/Barney/photos thing? Other than checking my email, this is the first place I've been to online today.
Hello, Paul/Sol, and welcome!
Happy Spring Equinox/Ostara (First Day of Spring) to everyone!
lindainks55 said:
My take on it is that there is NO explanation for the Rove/Barney/photos thing. The original question was, "Why does Karl Rove still have a job?" Since there is no answer that makes sense, why not blame it on Barney the large purple dinasaur? Or maybe Rove is in possession of photos that could be used to blackmail? Or, what other answers could there be?
Predestined said:
Linda, Rove does go back a ways as far as the Bush family is concerned. He was involved in Bush41's admin and was fired for---get this---leaking info to Novak. ;) I'm sure it goes farther back than even that. I do believe he's part of the Texas cabal. Check him out on wikipedia. I know there's info about him and the Bush relationship there, I just don't remember it all.
Predestined said:
One more, and then I'm outta here for a while. There's work a'waitin for me.
Paul/Sol, I'm sending hugs to you and yours. It's too bad the ability to produce children doesn't come at the same time maturity kicks in, but because it doesn't, the adults have to help as much as possible. Still, kids will make decisions, no matter what we say, and although they often aren't the best, all we can do is stand back and catch the fallout.
Hoping things get better with time (and age).
Predestined aka RD ;)
Paul/Sol, I'm sending hugs to you and yours. It's too bad the ability to produce children doesn't come at the same time maturity kicks in, but because it doesn't, the adults have to help as much as possible. Still, kids will make decisions, no matter what we say, and although they often aren't the best, all we can do is stand back and catch the fallout.
Hoping things get better with time (and age).
Predestined aka RD ;)
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