Gone fishing … literally
If anybody needs to find me over the next week or so, here’s where I’ll be.
Oh, and you’re going to need a helicopter or a whitewater raft to get there.
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Paul
July 29th, 2011
8:51 am
Thomas
So if one is fortunate enough to live near such an oncologist, then problem solved?
25 percent of the people where Iive do not have health insurance. We had a real problem with getting general practice doctors, let alone specialists, to practice there. Any idea why your friend doesn’t practice in such an area?
So your friend has no limits at all? Will never, ever turn away anyone? Will he also pay for the contract lab work? The radiologist? The operating room? The other specialists he may have to refer the patient to?
I go to a retinologist. He does charity work, couple weekends a month at local hospitals. I’ve discussed this with him. There are limits – he’s not writing a blank check on this.
As far as the tax exempt hospitals, Thomas, are you saying you can walk into any tax-exempt hospital anywhere and get whatever treatment you need? For any condition? You sure about that?
See, in a local county (Tarrant) there’s a tax exempt hospital. Couple years ago they did an audit. Billed lots and lots of people for care becaue they did not live in the county that paid the taxes that supported the hospital.
But what you’re really saying, carried to its conclusion, is no one in this country who has few resources or health insurance, ever needs to worry about receiving noncompensated medical care for any condition.
Do I have that right?
Keep Up the Good Fight!
July 29th, 2011
8:53 am
USinUK, there are so many disconnects that it would be laughable if not so sad.
Paul
July 29th, 2011
8:54 am
USinUK
“the funniest part of that exchange:
I mean, you know, if the moon had (snip) erupting volcanoes, a few years, well, a few million years ago, however you want to put it –”
That’s where I hit “stop.”
I’ve listened to that guy before. It’s par for the course for him.
Adam
July 29th, 2011
8:55 am
carlosgvv: And if that NASA report had any validity, I’m sure the major networks would have carried the story by now.
Nah. Maybe if the other stories they keep following, like the debt ceiling debate, go away. As in get resolved.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
8:57 am
Thomas – “By the way- a tax exempt cannot turn you away.”
they can’t turn you away for emergency treatment.
they can easily turn you away if you have arthritis .. ms .. any number of other chronic ailments – even cancer.
MEGO
July 29th, 2011
8:59 am
http://swampland.time.com/2011/07/28/republicans-dangerous-debt-ceiling-charade/?hpt=hp_t2
Adam
July 29th, 2011
9:04 am
MEGO: “Cut the Crap” Act
Bruno
July 29th, 2011
9:05 am
why don’t you over educated yo-yos apply your advanced intellects to change the world… not just Jay’s liberal blog?…
RT–In my case, I save the world by day, and out-piss the lamers at night. Ok by you??
USinUK–Hope you caught my 12:04 exposition about space. One of my best.
Paul
July 29th, 2011
9:06 am
MEGO
From the link:
“These are the actions of a party that has completely lost track of reality”
For a significant statement that appears to be correct. A blanket dismissal of projected conditions without any rational argument other than “It’s the future… who can say what will happen in the future?” is not a responsible position for a legislator.
“–and of a leader, John Boehner, who has lost the support of his party.”
I think that’s a bit harsh. TP Congressmen may have been elected under the Republican banner, but they made it clear from the start they were beholden to no one but their districts and their ideology and that they were NOT going to go along with the traditional leadership.
Some of them have shown some awakening awareness of reality but there’s still enough pyromaniacs around who want to burn it down.
Cut (one), (Pop a) cap, and Balance
July 29th, 2011
9:09 am
The partisan-pleasing, poll-posturing over the past-due payment plebiscite is about to play out.
Deal imminent.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
July 29th, 2011
9:09 am
Rand Paul (on Hannity): The Boehner plan is not going to be law so why lose your principles by voting for it?
They dont have the votes to pass a bill into law themselves
When someone else tries they wont support it because it will not pass into law
They wont be beaten into it by their “leader” (has the crying started?)
What they want is completely unrelated to the real issue
What they want will adversely and disproportionately hurt the people that can least afford it
They will destroy the economy if they dont get their way
Their demands are based on false premises and silly pledges
The people of this country overwhelmingly want compromise
But they have their all or nothing prinicples and that is what they are “proud” of? Its like standing on top of a nuclear bomb with a timer counting down and no ability to stop it and proclaiming “Be proud of me. I will not run away. When you hear the boom, remember my principles!”
Monumental Stupidity! (and not worthy of even a plaque)
Aquagirl
July 29th, 2011
9:11 am
Hope you caught my 12:04 exposition about space.
Jeez, what did you people get into last night?!?!
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:13 am
Bruno – “I save the world by day, and out-piss the lamers at night. Ok by you??”
my kind of superhero …
will check out your space post
Thomas
July 29th, 2011
9:14 am
they can easily turn you away if you have arthritis .. ms .. any number of other chronic ailments – even cancer
Agreed on arthritis- disagree on life threatening such as cancer.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:15 am
Bruno – what’s the time stamp on your post? (there is a lot of dross I don’t feel like sifting through)
Aquagirl
July 29th, 2011
9:17 am
Maybe I didn’t get enough sleep, but I thought the 12:04 exposition about space was posted at 12:04.
Please, god, don’t let there be something more mind-bending.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:18 am
Thomas – really. hospitals can’t turn you away if you have cancer? they have to treat you? oh, and they’re treating you for free????
is that really what you’re saying???
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:22 am
I wonder if we’ll get to 100 pages before Jay gets back.
Have you ever had nights where you lie down around 7:00 or so, right after dinner and think, “I’m just gonna close my eyes for a bit” and wake up around 1 in the morning? That was my night last night.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:24 am
Bosch – 9:22 – and did you get up from the sofa and go to bed? (I’ve done that before)
sounds like you were a beat puppy!
Adam
July 29th, 2011
9:27 am
And now, your moment of Zen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoS52fVtVQM
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:27 am
USinUK,
I actually laid down on my bed, and the pups woke me up around 1. I looked around and it was all dark and I saw the time and was like, “well, damn that was some nap!”
Me and sleep haven’t been meeting up lately.
Paul
July 29th, 2011
9:27 am
AquaGirl
“Hope you caught my 12:04 exposition about space.
Jeez, what did you people get into last night?!?!”
I think they’re Trekkies….
Thomas
Re: USinUK
Here’s the part when you cite federal law or a ’standards of care’ enforceable rule.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:31 am
Paul – damned socialized medicine!
Bosch – “Me and sleep haven’t been meeting up lately.” … you okay? sounds like things are a bit stressy …
Talking Head
July 29th, 2011
9:35 am
I’ve been pretty impressed by the One Percent Spending Reduction Act, proposed by Rep. Connie Mack.
Check it out http://www.onecentsolution.org/
Paul
July 29th, 2011
9:37 am
Hey Bosch!
Saw Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 3D yesterday. It was great. I really balked at paying extra for 3D but for a movie like this it was worth it.
And you know what comes out today? Cowboys and Aliens!
Did I tell you Transformers was really great?
Midori agrees with me, to it’s The Truth!
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:38 am
USinUK,
Yeah, I’m good. You know I told you about a new business I’m starting and it’s keeping me up at night; but in a good way, that’s when I get the best ideas and write out notes, and expand ideas I have etc. And then afterwards I can’t get back to sleep.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
9:40 am
So, how’s the debt impasse going to play out. Will this issue help to bring down the GOP and relocate them to their rightful place in the back of Air Force One.
++++++++++++++++++++
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txlXcJDtDwM
Paul
July 29th, 2011
9:41 am
USinUK
Damned socialized medicine?
Why have socialized medicine when you can have a health care system run by for-profit insurance companies with a few tax exempt hospitals who will give ongoing care for life-threatening illnesses and doctors who will treat anyone who walks in for free?
How come none of the anti-Obamacare advocates in the Congress never made that argument? My rep is a doctor and even he didn’t go there.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:41 am
Paul,
You know you can keep those 3D glasses you pay for and then you don’t have to keep repurchasing them. That’s what we do, I don’t go to many movies, but our kids do and we just keep them for them and their dates.
I saw the trailer for Cowboys and Aliens when I saw Harry Potter last weekend, it looks pretty cool and Harrison Ford is in it! I hope it’s better than the last Indiana Jones movie — what a yawner. I hated it.
So Transformers is good, huh? I also heard the Captain America is tre-swell too.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
9:45 am
Sell, sell, sell.
Paul
July 29th, 2011
9:46 am
Bosch
Seems like the 3D showing is always next to the ticket taker with the regular on the other end of the theater. I don’t want any “sir, your showing is that way” incidents.
I’ve always wondered if and how they sterilize those things.
Okay, off for a bit. Just fixed biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast. I dreamed about it last night.
’s why God invented cholesterol meds -
Bruno
July 29th, 2011
9:49 am
Maybe I didn’t get enough sleep, but I thought the 12:04 exposition about space was posted at 12:04. Please, god, don’t let there be something more mind-bending
Well, you do have to factor in relativity, AquaGirl. And since USinUK is generally moving near the speed of light, it may be a significant factor.
BTW, in case any of you didn’t know, Einsteinian Relativity isn’t just an academic discussion. GPS systems have to factor it into their calculations or else it would give inaccurate readings.
USinUK–If you want a good laugh, Thomas has concluded thta I am a humanities professor or some such rubbish. The lamers never cease to amaze me.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
9:49 am
Paul – “Why have socialized medicine when you can have a health care system run by for-profit insurance companies with a few tax exempt hospitals who will give ongoing care for life-threatening illnesses and doctors who will treat anyone who walks in for free?”
I mean, talk about the best-kept secret!! who knew that they’d treat anything for free!! who are these whiners going bankrupt from medical costs???!!!
Bosch – NO!! I didn’t know about your new business – how exciting – and well done, you!!!
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:49 am
” I dreamed about it last night”
Weird, I do that too — some of the best recipes I have are from dreams. As you all know, I’m a little weird, and my dreams are even more bizzare.
RE: Socialized medicine. It always makes me shake my head that people gripe and complain about having socialized medicine, but care not about socialized gas.
And two, those who are so upset about the insurance mandate and say Obama is all anti-business, well one, he just handed the insurance companies millions of new customers, and two, how do you think the insurance companies are going to pay for the things everyone does seem to enjoy in the new law?
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
9:49 am
This blog is like sitting with 14 heavy set folks on a church pew meant for 12 on a hot summer day.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I’m down with the heavy set and hot summer day, but are there really 14 blogmonkeys here that could be found in a church pew?
Maybe at a wedding or a funeral, I guess… 
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
9:51 am
Paul and Bosch
Is there any help for those of us who can’t watch 3D?
Mr G and the Zillettes love it, but when I put the 3D glasses on over my
own specs (which I can’t see without)I get dizzy and ill and literally have to leave the theater for fear of a “spill” and 3D without the glasses looks weird.
I would love to have seen the Deathly Hallows battles scenes in 3D.
Question Man
July 29th, 2011
9:51 am
Isn’t it time for you to return and help guide us through the debt ceiling debates?
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:51 am
USinUK,
Thanks! It’s not actually open yet, but this dirty frakking hippy socialist liberal just hired three new people to help me get it open — so I’ve done more to create jobs than John Boehner!
getalife
July 29th, 2011
9:53 am
q man,
No means there is no debate.
There ya go.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:53 am
Mrs. G,
I too get queasy during 3D flicks — I’ve only seen one in the movie (not counting the Muppet 3D at MGM Studios at Disney). I can live without it.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
9:54 am
Awww…poor wittle Barry sooo sweepy
Valerie Jarrett: Obama ‘getting absolutely no sleep’ because of debt crisis
++++++++++++++++++++++
Could be from snorting la coca
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:55 am
Oh, and Mrs. G., I would say take Dramamine before, but if it affects you like it does me, you’ll be asleep drooling before the first scene. I also can’t do those rides where you look at a screen and the chair moves around — those make me violently ill (I still feel bad about the guy sitting in front of me when I rode the Star Wars ride at MGM studios).
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
9:57 am
“Could be from snorting la coca”
Yeah, Jed, maybe Dubya left some stashed in the desk in the Oval Office and forgot to get it before he left.
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
9:59 am
Uncle Jed
my, my, how casual and familiar you are with drug lingo….
did a stint in rehab did ya?
getalife
July 29th, 2011
9:59 am
The turtle just attacked the orange dude and his party on the Senate floor.
I have not seen that in years.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:00 am
Get lost jed.
You stick out like a sore loser.
Midori
July 29th, 2011
10:01 am
Paul – I liked Transformers so much, I’m going to see it again.
This time I’m going to the drive in
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:01 am
Solidifying the ol’ base…yep, that’s it, yessiree.
African-American Middle Class Eroding As Unemployment Rate Soars
The unemployment situation across America is bad, no doubt. But for African-Americans in some cities, this is not the great recession. It’s the Great Depression.
Take Charlotte, N.C., for example. It is a jewel of the “new South.” The largest financial center outside of New York City, it’s the showcase for next year’s Democratic National Convention. It was a land of hope and opportunity for many blacks with a four-year college degree or higher.
According to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute, in Charlotte, N.C., the unemployment rate for African-Americans is 19.2 percent. If you add in people who have given up looking for jobs, that number exceeds 20 percent, which, according to economists Algernon Austin and William Darity, has effectively mired blacks in a depression. …
At the end of the day, each and every day…IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID!
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/28/african-american-middle-class-eroding-as-unemployment-rate-soars/#ixzz1TVE7k4BR
Bruno
July 29th, 2011
10:02 am
Isn’t it time for you to return and help guide us through the debt ceiling debates?
My personal opinion is that the talks have fallen apart because Jay decided to take vacation at this critical impasse. I have it on good word that their primary source of info and guidance on this issue comes from the JB blog.
MEGO
July 29th, 2011
10:04 am
Adam, too funny.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:04 am
Yeah, Jed, maybe Dubya left some stashed in the desk in the Oval Office and forgot to get it before he left.
++++++++++++++++
Yeah, that’s it…must be…yeah.
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
10:04 am
Not only is it THE ECONOMY STUPID
it’s the STUPIDS WHO GOT THE ECONOMY TO THIS POINT
Thanks so very much, Uncle Jed for your part in it…..I’m sure the African-American middle class does too.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:05 am
The gop are playing with fire and got burned.
Adam
July 29th, 2011
10:05 am
Bosch: You know you can keep those 3D glasses you pay for and then you don’t have to keep repurchasing them.
Theaters around here charge the same amount whether you kept the glasses or not.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:06 am
did a stint in rehab did ya?
++++++++++++++++++
Uhh mann, I like really can’t remember maann
JOE C00L
July 29th, 2011
10:06 am
Morning ALL
-Bush explains slow reaction to September 11 attacks-
“My first reaction was anger. Who the hell would do that to America? ”
Ummmmm, probably all the ppl who hate us….
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:09 am
You stick out like a sore loser.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
And then hemorrhoids stick out, too. But you alredy knew that, Itchy.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:10 am
Ladies and gentleman, fox news:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/29/fox-news-pat-caddell-hits_n_913019.html
Hilarious.
McLame got on Hannity and lied about his attack on the tea party too.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:10 am
“Theaters around here charge the same amount whether you kept the glasses or not.”
What the hell? Well, it might be that way here too, I haven’t been to a 3D movie since I saw Alice in Wonderland.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:11 am
getalife,
Like really? Was it physical? Did he punch him in the face?
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
10:11 am
“but this dirty frakking hippy socialist liberal just hired three new people to help me get it open — so I’ve done more to create jobs than John Boehner!”
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:11 am
jed,
Politics are for adults.
Run along now child.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:12 am
USinUK,
Well….I have you know.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:12 am
Not only is it THE ECONOMY STUPID
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Eureka, I’m finally getting through to you.
I am the middle class you clown. The origin of one’s ancestors is not a factor in my world, but then I am not a liberal/progressive/democrat.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:14 am
Bosch,
A tap on the arm but things are heating up on the gop and corporate propaganda channel.
The gop corporate establishment can’t convince the new cons not to default.
Adam
July 29th, 2011
10:14 am
Uncle Jed: Why focus so much on things that hurt the economy then?
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:15 am
Polly want a cracker?
Aquagirl
July 29th, 2011
10:15 am
Einsteinian Relativity isn’t just an academic discussion. GPS systems have to factor it into their calculations or else it would give inaccurate readings.
Oh, you trust those so-called “experts?” Think how much money they make pushing this “Einstein” nonsense like the climate change leftists. If this so-called theory didn’t exist, what would happen to all their government grants, huh?!?
This country was founded on Newtonian physics, all the Founding Fathers were firm believers in Newton, and if you don’t like it, go back to where you came from.
Adam
July 29th, 2011
10:15 am
getalife: The new cons don’t know how to run a business.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:16 am
“I am the middle class you clown.”
This clown votes for a party that attacks and steals from the middle class for the wealthy.
jed is pathetic.
Adam
July 29th, 2011
10:16 am
HEADLINE: Raging Boehner
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:18 am
Uncle Jed: Why focus so much on things that hurt the economy then?
+++++++++++++++++++
Not sure what point you tried to make. Please elaborate.
USinUK
July 29th, 2011
10:18 am
Adam – dammit, man … that made me snort
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
10:19 am
Uncle Jed
Hoover! Dyson! Rainbow! Oreck!
Sorry Clown (back at ya’ bubba) but I am the middle class….and you are a middle class sell out.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:19 am
Adam,
Lets take Joe Walsh for instance.
First , he is a dead beat Dad that is behind on child support.
He admits he has financial problems and now wants our country to be a dead beat country.
This is a typical example of our new cons same as the old cons.
Epic failures.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:20 am
This clown votes for a party that attacks and steals from the middle class for the wealthy.
+++++++++++++++++++++
Why do you do that, Polly? Are you “the wealthy”?
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:20 am
getalife,
Yeah, apparently dealing with the Tea Turds is like herding cats.
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
10:21 am
I understand the President will be speaking shortly…
Mary Elizabeth
July 29th, 2011
10:22 am
Good Friday morning, all, and Bruno, a special message for you, here.
I would like to connect, for you Bruno, my thoughts that we” kill” others, daily with our anger, hatreds, adulteries, etc. and the fact that we also “kill” plants and animals for food. Because we kill to survive
does negate spiritually. I thought maybe if you come back to this blog on Sat. afternoon or evening, and if you would like me to, I will connect those seemingly disconnected thoughts regarding spiritual understanding.
How does that time sound to you? But, of course, you have to promise not perceive Mary Elizabeth as just wanting all to be “good.”
Let me know. It is not a topic many may want to read about. That is why I chose Saturday evening, when many may not be here.
—————————————-
President Obama is going on TV to talk about the debt ceiling right now, for all who are interested. Have a nice weekend all.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:22 am
Adam
July 29th, 2011
10:16 am
HEADLINE: Raging Boehner
Dammit Adam, that was my last sip of coffee too, and it HURTS when it come pouring out your nose.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:22 am
jed,
The question is why vote for a party that attacks you and does not represent you.
The gop represents the wealthy and you know it.
Explain jed.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:23 am
I understand the President will be speaking shortly…
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Speaking! Pandering! Lying! Obfuscating!
Mary Elizabeth
July 29th, 2011
10:23 am
That should have read “Because we kill to survive does NOT negate spirituality.”
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:23 am
And as a personal favor, can we cut the clown talk? Thanks.
Doggone/GA
July 29th, 2011
10:25 am
“Explain jed”
I’m not sure anyone CAN explain jed
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:25 am
Jed,
You might want to take something for the Obama Derangement Syndrome you have.
Uncle Jed
July 29th, 2011
10:26 am
Explain jed.
++++++++++
There is no explanation for Little jed
My finger is sore from pushing y’alls buttons and I have to go meet my financial wizard and marketing guru. Have a great time today.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:26 am
jed ,
I am waiting.
Paul
July 29th, 2011
10:26 am
Granny
The old 3D glasses gave me the same reaction. Then along came the new screen technology (Avatar) and it was fine.
It was a bit off putting, but I found if I kept my head pointed straight towards the screen, not cocked off to one side even a little bit, it was fine. Took a bit of effort but worth it.
Midori
“This time I’m going to the drive in”
But I thought you wanted to watch the movie?!!?
Midori
July 29th, 2011
10:27 am
getalife — Joe Walsh was on Washington Journal this morning. Hilarity ensued
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Washington-Journal/105755856125426
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:27 am
jed can’t explain because it is insane to be middle class and vote for a party that represents the wealthy and not you.
jed is insane.
Midori
July 29th, 2011
10:31 am
Paul,
har har hardy har har
Mr_B
July 29th, 2011
10:33 am
Einsteinian Relativity isn’t just an academic discussion. GPS systems have to factor it into their calculations or else it would give inaccurate readings.
But.but..but it’s only a THEORY: there is no real PROOF……
Granny Godzilla
July 29th, 2011
10:35 am
Pretty funny
Uncle Jeds pushin’ buttons and we were playing whack a mole.
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:35 am
I like this Joe Walsh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt75y38J00s
Paul
July 29th, 2011
10:36 am
getalife
“The question is why vote for a party that attacks you and does not represent you.
The gop represents the wealthy and you know it.
Explain”
I’ve been watching Twilight Zone and Outer Limits at lunchtime. This is weirder.
As Jay said, the biggest social change he’s seen is the absolute defense of the uberwealthy class by the lower and middle economic class.
Brosephus
July 29th, 2011
10:38 am
HEADLINE: Raging Boehner
Dammit!!! I just spewed chewed potato chips all over my keyboard.
Doggone/GA
July 29th, 2011
10:38 am
“As Jay said, the biggest social change he’s seen is the absolute defense of the uberwealthy class by the lower and middle economic class”
I call it the “serf mentality” – just like Medieval serfs, if they defend “master” then “master” will protect them. It doesn’t really work that way, but they never see it.
Bosch
July 29th, 2011
10:40 am
Doggone,
Actually, it’s called “cultural hegemony”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_hegemony
getalife
July 29th, 2011
10:40 am
Paul,
I was hoping a adult will offer up the reason because I don’t understand the mindset of a middle class con voting for the gop.
Perhaps a more adult con willl step up and take a swing at this so called logic.