‘It’s the end of the world as we’ve known it,’ how ya feeling?
Earlier in the week, I was trying to decide which John Coltrane cut I was going to post tonight, given that this would have been the saxophonist’s 85th birthday. Then, well, news happened. R.E.M. announced it was disbanding, which means Trane got pushed aside.
Sorry John (although the guys at R.E.M. are big fans of yours, I hear).
I came to R.E.M. relatively late, at least compared to a lot of folks here in Georgia. But from my first exposure I marveled at their distinctive sound and the fact that somehow, they could come off both lush and economical in their music. Their lyrics were special as well, often funny if absurdly opaque, reaching for and sometimes attaining poetry.
More than any band I can think of, you always wanted to know what their next album would sound like, because it was bound to head off in a new and interesting direction. Following their career was a musical adventure, and after 31 years it has now come to an end.
Thanks, guys. Here’s one of my favorites, as much because of the memories it inspires as much as the music itself:
– Jay Bookman
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out of the blue
September 23rd, 2011
7:47 pm
It seems the participation in FNM is beginning to dwindle….Not so good, in that I thought the purpose was to mend broken fences!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1z48_BrqI4
FrankLeeDarling
September 23rd, 2011
7:56 pm
#1 fave R.E.M. I close my eyes and listen to this and for a second I was 19 again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIb3U4eblTY
JamVet
September 23rd, 2011
7:58 pm
blue, not to worry. It’s all good.
Bought Silk Degrees right after it came out and loved it.
Moonlight through the pines, no less!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnowrxj_cbQ
JamVet
September 23rd, 2011
8:04 pm
Hiya Frank.
Anyone who’s been to Colorado knows they have plenty of these…
Mountains come out of the sky and they stand there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPOTg-7pV64
theyeshaveit
September 23rd, 2011
8:07 pm
Did someone say the world is at its end?
Well, then it’s time for this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxQFYeS5DoI
FrankLeeDarling
September 23rd, 2011
8:13 pm
Hey Jam good rockin’ in here tonight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1sYN0PuRs4&feature=related
theyeshaveit
September 23rd, 2011
8:13 pm
JamVet,
I have that Boz Scaggs on tape, I believe. But, I would like to get my hands on that turntable.
Equinox Matti
September 23rd, 2011
8:21 pm
blue,
It’s because BRUNO left us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRSE19-Mfag
BADA BING
September 23rd, 2011
8:33 pm
Kind of partial to the real early REM. ‘Radio Free Europe’ and the little mini EP album with ‘Wolves Lower’. If you are a native here, you know that Album 88 from Ga State University always played the best Punk and New Wave music in the late 70s, the 80s, into the 90s. They always played REM the 52s and other Athens’ bands.
Kamchak
September 23rd, 2011
8:42 pm
One of those “other Athens’ bands” playing a song that REM covered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSARRZiC2g
JamVet
September 23rd, 2011
8:51 pm
Frank, I like that band. Very influential.
Equinox Matti, love that name. Don’t be blue…
And Brother Kam nails it with that boss Pylon.
More Athens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1DzJpFMps
theyeshaveit
September 23rd, 2011
8:55 pm
In a nod to recent events, namely the Fox/Google GOP debate and Akhmanutjob’s UN speech, I give you this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YJzStOjHhs&feature=related
Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)
September 23rd, 2011
8:59 pm
Well, I don’t care who saw who where and how high they were back then. And this R.E.M. don’t mean a thing to me. I was dog-tired all day from staying up late to watch that debate last night on Fox, and here’s a song dedicated to all the canadates:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-NlR54PqLw
theyeshaveit
September 23rd, 2011
9:02 pm
Here is a better link to SNL’s parody of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
http://www.boreme.com/posting.php?id=13313
theyeshaveit
September 23rd, 2011
9:06 pm
For those of you who have tucked yourselves in early tonight, this one is for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdRgdiSizFE
bman
September 23rd, 2011
9:17 pm
I missed the debate & am just catching up. Who performed the best?
josef
September 23rd, 2011
9:21 pm
matti
Yep. Brother Bruno has issues, but as of a Friday night…well, it just ain’t the same when he’s not here…
josef
September 23rd, 2011
9:25 pm
eyes
@ 9:02
1811/0311
September 23rd, 2011
9:52 pm
BADA:
Where have you been ?
BADA BING
September 23rd, 2011
10:03 pm
0311……I have been around watching the blog. I have been very busy as a wave of good fortune has come my way. Some long term plans have paid off for me, and I am humbled at the good luck I have received. I have been in sort of a fog as to what to do. I go to sleep at night …..laughing.
1811/0311
September 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
BADA:
Excellent !
Just remember …………… the libs. will want to “re-distribute” your good fortune !
1811/0311
September 23rd, 2011
10:28 pm
P.S.
Don’t be a stranger.
We need you !
Jm
September 23rd, 2011
10:29 pm
Re booing at gay soldier
If CNN is to be believed, only two people at debate boo’d soldier
Then the audience in retaliation went ape sh-t on those two people
Which was all the noise and retaliation boo’s heard
Butim sure libs won’t let that get in the way of their story
Gen Neyland
September 23rd, 2011
11:22 pm
R.E.M…Seems we finally found a common thread. BTW, Jay-Bo, how many copies of Michael Moore’s book you gonna buy to defeat racism..? Just wondering…
RW-(the original)
September 23rd, 2011
11:38 pm
REM fan here… check
Any CSI-NY fans around here? Talk about a bone chilling ending tonight when they showed the tribute wall to 9/11 first responders. I was a part of the 2996 project on the fifth anniversary. The first name they showed on CSI tonight was Joseph Angelini Sr. and five years ago that was the man I chose to write a tribute to.
getalife
September 23rd, 2011
11:59 pm
Looks like pf is back.
RW,
Post your tribute.
BADA BING
September 24th, 2011
7:29 am
When is Mei Lan going to appear on DWTS?
thewindwhistler
September 24th, 2011
7:35 am
I get Coltrane on Sirius every day. My favorite group were the Mills Brothers and the Texas Playboys. i just love “my Rose of San Antone” Music is music, there will always great ones,
stands for decibels
September 24th, 2011
7:39 am
I checked in yesterday evening and literally couldn’t think of anything to say about REM that could be remotely insightful. Still can’t really, but for the record, there was about a solid decade in which I wouldn’t even consider not buying whatever-their-new-lp-happened-to-be.
For me the string kinda ended when Berry left–they didn’t quite have the magic after that, I didn’t think, but there was still lots of worthwhile stuff, they had a hell of a ride, and Georgians should feel some pride over their accomplishments.
John Galt
September 24th, 2011
7:53 am
Something with which I can agree with Jay; a rarity for this capitalistic, Christian, right-wing, neo-con, Bible thumping, heartless, ignorant, unenlighted, Neanderthal, hate-filled, backward fundamentalist.
Joe the Plutocrat
September 24th, 2011
8:16 am
sfd, as I noted on KW’s blog on similar topic; when Berry left the remaining members were still a band; just not REM.
Stevie Ray
September 24th, 2011
8:35 am
Jay,
I hear you. I was at UGA circa Herschel Walker era and we got to see a pre-Europe touring REM at Legion Field gratas every quarter. I’m still stuck on Chronic Town EP….Gardening at Night seemed like my preoccupation at UGA…
Hootinanny Yum Yum
September 24th, 2011
9:37 am
From Sat AJC:
“Young adults lost in recession
Those 18-34 face unemployment and underemployment in such staggering numbers that they risk falling into poverty for years.
In record numbers, they’re struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom and dad, delaying marriage and raising kids out of wedlock, if they’re becoming parents at all. The unemployment rate for them is the highest since World War II, and they risk living in poverty more than others — nearly 1 in 5.’
Sad, but these were the young people that bought into Hope and Change. Perhaps positive, unintended consequence are listed above. Rebirth of the nuclear family, not having children out of wedlock.
That is change I can believe in.
getalife
September 24th, 2011
9:58 am
How many jobs did w lose yum yum?
md
September 24th, 2011
10:22 am
Per members leaving REM:
Felt the same years ago when GENESIS came out with “Then There Were Three”…………
After Gabriel left, it wasn’t genesis anymore………..
md
September 24th, 2011
10:25 am
“Sad, but these were the young people that bought into Hope and Change. ”
Yep…….the one’s this admin screwed when they took over school loans and preceded to charge 6,7,8% interest………..while the fed rate was/is sitting close to 0%…………
Fleecing the kids………and many of them will vote for more……………
Hootinanny Yum Yum
September 24th, 2011
10:55 am
I didn’t loose any under W. I lost two under O.
I could care less about aggregate numbers. I care about the population of “I”.
Jay
September 24th, 2011
11:00 am
And it’s Obama’s fault that Hoot lost those jobs.
You know, personal responsibility and all that.
getalife
September 24th, 2011
11:01 am
yum,
w lost over 15 million jobs.
Our President added 2 million jobs then your party took our economy hostage to being us back into a recession.
Our President gave up on working with the treasonous gop and now it is up to the American people to choose to move forward or go back to the fifties.
getalife
September 24th, 2011
11:11 am
Sorry you lost your jobs yum.
Perhaps you should contact your reps and tell them to pass the President’s jobs bill .
Or you can continue to deflect blame.
Your call.
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
11:15 am
Sometimes it’s really hard to get in a decent nap around here!
TaxPayer
September 24th, 2011
11:20 am
Hoot lost two jobs under the big O. Well, what did the big O hire ya to do and what were you told as the reason for your multiple firings by the big O. By the way, I thought it was mighty righty of the big O to give ya a second chance like that though. I really doubt w woulda done as much for ya.
TaxPayer
September 24th, 2011
11:29 am
Yep…….the one’s this admin screwed when they took over school loans and preceded to charge 6,7,8% interest………..while the fed rate was/is sitting close to 0%…………
I can put in a good word for you if you like. I don’t think it’s right for them to go and hit you with a higher rate retroactively like that.
md
September 24th, 2011
11:39 am
“I can put in a good word for you if you like. I don’t think it’s right for them to go and hit you with a higher rate retroactively like that.”
Might want to put in a good word for all the current kiddies that are getting the shaft……………….and to add insult to injury, many can’t even find a job to pay back those high loans……………
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
11:41 am
9 Policies Conservatives Were For Before They Were Against Them
1. The Health-Care Mandate
2. Cap and Trade
3. Small Business Tax Credits
4. Infrastructure Bank
5. Supplier-Side Cuts to Medicare
6. Financial Disclosure Laws
7. Encouraging Low-income Home Ownership
8. The Fairness Doctrine
9. Judicial Restraint
[F]rom eschewing the “magic” of market-based solutions to opposing tax credits for businesses, we see in the conservative coalition an almost perfect ideological flexibility. The only constant is that whatever policies Democrats propose — even those conservatives previously championed — are foreign and beyond the pale.
A great article worth reading.
getalife
September 24th, 2011
11:50 am
The solution to most of our problems is to finish recovering the millions of jobs w lost.
Our President’s jobs plan is a start to go back to recovering w’s job losses.
Tell them to quit playing politics and pass the bill.
TaxPayer
September 24th, 2011
12:17 pm
Might want to put in a good word for all the current kiddies that are getting the shaft……………….and to add insult to injury, many can’t even find a job to pay back those high loans……………
Hey! If they choose to go out and borrow truckloads of money just so they can pay for a Phoenix U. degree, they shouldn’t come back whining about not getting the job they were promised to anyone other than the person that made the promise in the first place and then only if they have that promise in writing and with all the appropriate signatures. By the way, we were offered loans at 1% but we turned them down. It just doesn’t seem right to have to borrow money to get an education so we pay as we go for anything not covered by scholarships and Hope. After all, Hope is pocket change you can believe in.
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
12:32 pm
I didn’t loose any under W. I lost two under O.
I could care less about aggregate numbers. I care about the population of “I”.
I didn’t lose any under Carter or Clinton. I lost 4 under St. Ronnie-of-the-Ray-gun, 2 under Bush Sr. and 1 under Bush Jr.
carlosgvv
September 24th, 2011
12:43 pm
Comes now news that some truckers hauling refrigerated trailers have been shutting down the refrigeration for long periods of time to save money. Of course, whatever food is in the trailer gets hot. Bon appetit!!!
getalife
September 24th, 2011
1:07 pm
The cons cut and ran. They should stay home this cycle.
w’s global collapse is ongoing and they are running out of bullets to stop it.
christie is the new con hero to save us. Fat chance.
cons can’t find a candidate to beat our President so they should give the corporate donations back and let him win by default.
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
1:10 pm
Well, well, It looks as though that “communist, socialist activist, and un-American Sean Penn..titles he has received from our staunch right-wingers pulled some of the strings in the release of the two hikers in Iran…..
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44647434/ns/today-entertainment/
Dave R.
September 24th, 2011
1:11 pm
“9 Policies Conservatives Were For Long Before They Were Against Them”
Otherwise known as “9 Policies A Couple of Cherry-Picked Conservatives Were For Long Before They Were Against Them”
Qualifiers, Sooth, qualifiers.
Just because our host has never heard of them, doesn’t mean you have to follow suit.
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
1:15 pm
cons can’t find a candidate to beat our President so they should give the corporate donations back and let him win by default.
I think they don’t want the White House, just like 08.
They want someone else to clean up their mess, just like Clinton cleaned up after 12 years of Reagan and Bush Sr.
If a conservative SCOTUS seat was in play in the next four years, they would fight tooth and nail for the WH in 2012.
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
1:15 pm
Dave R.: another nonsensical answer from your treasure trove of knowledge. By the way, double cheeseburgers are on sale at McDonald’s. You may want to rush on over there.
Mr. Right
September 24th, 2011
1:20 pm
Tax analogy
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten
comes to 100.
If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something
like this …
The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay 1.
The sixth would pay 3.
The seventh would pay 7.
The eighth would pay 12.
The ninth would pay 18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay 59.
So, that’s what they decided to do.
The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happy with the
arrangement, until one day, the owner threw them a curve ball.
“Since you are all such good customers,” he said, “I’m going to reduce
the cost of your daily beer by 20″. Drinks for the ten men would now
cost just 80.
The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes.
So the first four men were unaffected.
They would still drink for free. But what about the other six men?
The paying customers?
How could they divide the 20 windfall so that everyone would get his
fair share?
They realised that 20 divided by six is 3.33. But if they subtracted
that from everybody’s share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would
each end up being paid to drink his beer.
So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man’s
bill by a higher percentage the poorer he was, to follow the principle
of the tax system they had been using, and he proceeded to work out the
amounts he suggested that each should now pay.
And so the fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% saving).
The sixth now paid 2 instead of 3 (33% saving).
The seventh now paid 5 instead of 7 (28% saving).
The eighth now paid 9 instead of 12 (25% saving).
The ninth now paid 14 instead of 18 (22% saving).
The tenth now paid 49 instead of 59 (16% saving).
Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four
continued to drink for free. But, once outside the bar, the men began
to compare their savings.
“I only got a pound out of the 20 saving,” declared the sixth man. He
pointed to the tenth man, “but he got 10!”
“Yeah, that’s right,” exclaimed the fifth man. “I only saved a pound
too. It’s unfair that he got ten times more benefit than me!”
“That’s true!” shouted the seventh man. “Why should he get 10 back, when
I got only 2? The wealthy get all the breaks!”
“Wait a minute,” yelled the first four men in unison, “we didn’t get
anything at all. This new tax system exploits the poor!”
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.
The next night the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks, so the nine sat
down and had their beers without him. But when it came time to pay the
bill, they discovered something important. They didn’t have enough money
between all of them for even half of the bill!
And that, boys and girls, journalists and government ministers, is how
our tax system works.
The people who already pay the highest taxes will naturally get the most
benefit from a tax reduction.
Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not
show up any more.
In fact, they might start drinking overseas, where the atmosphere is
somewhat friendlier.
For those who understand, no explanation is needed.
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
1:23 pm
Mr. Right: that’s been posted on here hundreds of time already. Give it a rest! It proves nothing.
md
September 24th, 2011
1:26 pm
So Sean buddies up to the elected dictator to free the dumb as dirt hikers from the thugs running Iran, and he is suddenly a hero. I’ll give him his props for helping, but still label him a smo for being buddies with the under belly of the planet………
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
1:27 pm
For those who understand, no explanation is needed.
For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
For those that are just not that into you, not reading any of that, is a must.
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
1:30 pm
Here’s my advice to all Righties on this blog who are unhappy with their tax burden. MOVE TO A COUNTRY WITH LOWER TAXES. No one’s stopping you. Get on a plane tomorrow. Believe me, we won’t miss you and your constant belly-aching about it! Goodbye!
Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)
September 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
Well, it was a great day for great golf and I got one of the two.
I swear, if Bookman put up a blog about the stars all the posts would be about taxes by the third page. I don’t know how much taxes would need to be cut for everybody to be happy. Maybe we can just get rid of taxes and everybody would be happy. Nah, some librul would start whining about the rich not paying enough.
Anyhow, this FNM sure turns nasty on Saturday. Have a good weekend everybody and don’t forget to buy your booze today to tide you over till Monday. We still observe my Sabbath on Sunday, at least till the libruls can hold a election to change that. Wicked people. Just wicked. They need to learn to stock up so they can be drunk on Sunday without defiling my religion.
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
MD…..”Suddenly he is a hero!” Now where in that article was hero mentioned? I don’t believe it was! I guess the article was a little difficult for you to understand!
md
September 24th, 2011
1:43 pm
“Now where in that article was hero mentioned? I don’t believe it was! I guess the article was a little difficult for you to understand!”
Good…….glad to hear he is still all those things you mentioned earlier…………….
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
1:59 pm
Republican Debate Audience Unsympathetic to Dying Uninsured Man Hypothesis
Even after Wolf Blitzer collapses on stage, gasping for air, begging for help, they’re unmoved!
Yes, I can believe this!
Paulo977
September 24th, 2011
2:13 pm
“The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there”
_YASUTANI ROSHI
so as we watch them dancing on the world stage….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d_i2F2LlF8
pogo
September 24th, 2011
2:21 pm
Up yours sooth. We’ll stay and we will continue to complain. After all, we are paying for the right to complain, unlike most of burnout retirees here who do nothing but consume and consume.
Paulo977
September 24th, 2011
2:30 pm
out of the
blue
@ 9/23
7:47pm
Oh very nice, and now for you…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30syc_TO-uk
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
2:43 pm
“The next night the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks, so the nine sat
down and had their beers without him. But when it came time to pay the
bill, they discovered something important. They didn’t have enough money
between all of them for even half of the bill!”
So, they cancelled the 2 wars the rich guy started and they didn’t have to worry about money for beers for lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ng time!
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
3:05 pm
“Up yours sooth” Now, that’s what I would call a deeply thought out, profound statement. NOT!
Pogo….I’ll admit that I am a retiree, and I have been known as a consumer (Which in your screed seems to be evil) but, Publix doesn’t mind when I pop in to buy some groceries, nor does Home Depot, or Lowes, I don’t think I’ve ever been questioned by L.L. Bean or Amazon Where I came upon the credit cards I use to make on-line purchases, and, those restaurants, and bars whom I frequent and whose employees reap in a nice sized tip foir their service seem to enjoy my presence. So I’ll
just say in my most profound way….Go Ef yourself!
getalife
September 24th, 2011
3:24 pm
Me too pogo.
Up yours.
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
Now, laddies, let’s remember to be civil to one another.
Brosephus™ - Partisaned Rancor, I put that s**t on everything!!
September 24th, 2011
3:31 pm
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten
comes to 100.
If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something
like this …
If anybody other than those first four agreed to split the bill that way, then they’d be 100% Grade A jackasses for agreeing to such a dumb ass idea.
1811/0311
September 24th, 2011
3:53 pm
SOMEONE FIND JAY ! WE NEED A CHART ON THIS ONE !
Headline: “Obama’s Plan Won’t Propel Job Growth, Economists Say”
“Economists say unemployment would remain high for the next three years under Obama’s $450 billion jobs plan, despite the 1.9 million new jobs the White House says the bill would produce in 2012.”
1811/0311
September 24th, 2011
3:58 pm
Headline: “Inspector general: Bush-era Pentagon officials cleared of wrongdoing”
O.K. …………… now that that is done ………… back to “Solargate” !!!
Thomas
September 24th, 2011
4:06 pm
Now, laddies, let’s remember to be civil to one another
those who are lacking in size drive Porsches if they have money or blog tough if they don’t. What a joke. On the main stage is “Sooth”- dance for us please.
1811/0311
September 24th, 2011
4:07 pm
getalife:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkcYKC8ANt8 (Up Yours)
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
4:09 pm
“those who are lacking in size drive Porsches if they have money or blog tough if they don’t.”
Thomas, it sounds to me like you have some deep-seated psychological problems you need to deal with. Maybe you should get some help.
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
4:12 pm
Did someone say “dance?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPdWfBtWlYg
carlosgvv
September 24th, 2011
4:12 pm
Mr. Right – “they might start drinking overseas”
Big Business has been “drinking overseas” for many years now. The Bush tax cuts for the rich are STILL in effect. Obama’s plan to get them to pay more taxes has NOT been implemented. And, Big Business is still NOT creating any new jobs. So. try to come up with a better defense for your Corporate and Republican heros.
Recon (2nd.and 3rd.)
September 24th, 2011
4:12 pm
Looks like Mr. Rights beer party post got a lot of play. Old one but tells an interesting story.
Midori
September 24th, 2011
4:13 pm
how about a graph for this, Scout?
Wisconsin Gov Scott Walkers spokesman granted immunity during federal investigation
Madison – Three days after Cindy Archer was to have started her job as the legislative liaison at the state Department of Children and Families – and while she was already being paid sick leave for it – the agency interviewed someone else for the same job.
Department officials did not fully explain why they interviewed another person to be the legislative liaison. They did not respond to a question asking if they expected Archer to stay in the job for long.
Documents released under the state’s open records law Friday also show the office of Gov. Scott Walker – and not the Department of Children and Families – offered Archer the job at up to 65% more than what the last person to hold the position made. Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson never interviewed Archer for the nearly $100,000-a-year job, even though Anderson is responsible for appointing someone to the post.
Archer was granted the job just weeks before her home was raided by the FBI as part of a secret John Doe investigation of current and former Walker aides, dating back to when he was still Milwaukee County executive and running for governor.
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/130477953.ht…
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
4:19 pm
Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
So Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ?
Soothsayer
September 24th, 2011
4:23 pm
Well, I’m outta here for a while. Don’t be bad-mouthin’ me while I’m gone. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Oh, and Thomas, it’s not how big your pencil is, it’s how you sign your name! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
4:46 pm
Hiya, Midori!
Since Sooth opened the door, this one’s for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWJexBuAF60
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
4:47 pm
And right on cue…Who shows up in tandem? Well it’s Scout and Recon!
Midori
September 24th, 2011
4:54 pm
excellent song Kammy. Thanks
getalife
September 24th, 2011
5:08 pm
Hi Midori
Got this song stuck in my head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yflkan_2gtA
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
5:27 pm
Headline: “Obama’s Plan Won’t Propel Job Growth, Economists Say”
Now Scout where did that headline come from? Oh Fox News! and, what did that headline actually say?
“Obama’s Jobs Plan Wouldn’t Make Huge Dent in Jobless Rate, Economists Say.”
Hell Scout everyone knows it’s going to take three to five years to correct the mess that the repubclican led legislature has has created.
And, are you one of those people who lie just to create your own version of the facts?
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/09/24/obamas-jobs-plan-wouldnt-make-huge-dent-in-jobless-rate-economists-say/#ixzz1YuJbom55
Jm
September 24th, 2011
5:30 pm
Thomas don’t knock Porsche
I’d drive one if I could fit in it
Brosephus™ - Partisaned Rancor, I put that s**t on everything!!
September 24th, 2011
5:36 pm
jm
You can have your Porsche. Gimme All-American power with either the ZR1 Corvette or SRT8 Challenger any day. I prefer that my horses have an American accent to them.
Kamchak
September 24th, 2011
5:40 pm
Now Scout where did that headline come from?
From gooey Drudgey goodness.
Paulo977
September 24th, 2011
5:49 pm
out of the
blue
“communist, socialist activist, and un-American Sean Penn……”
whaddya know!!!Great!!
Paulo977
September 24th, 2011
5:53 pm
Scout
Just to update you….
http://politicsorpoppycock.com/2011/09/10/economists-obamas-jobs-plan-would-work-if-it-passes/
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
5:54 pm
John Stewart cracks me up!
http://www.newshounds.us/2011/09/23/here_we_go_again_oreilly_v_jon_stewart_this_time_over_tax_hikes_for_millionaires.php
Midori
September 24th, 2011
6:00 pm
exactly Getalife!
we can split my stash
theyeshaveit
September 24th, 2011
6:07 pm
out of the blue,
That John Stewart segment was hysterical. Made me want to adopt a millionaire.
out of the blue
September 24th, 2011
6:10 pm
What am I doing here today? I rarely post on the weekend….but for some odd reason I find myself at home with little to do…….
From Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann, and Sarah Palin this goes out to their supporters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNO72aCnVr0
theyeshaveit
September 24th, 2011
6:13 pm
blue,
I’m multi-tasking…got football games on the tube, too.
stands for decibels
September 24th, 2011
6:16 pm
when Berry left the remaining members were still a band; just not REM.
yeah, pretty much.
(I’d add ‘they were still a GOOD band’, to that; I particularly liked “Accelerate,” myself.)
theyeshaveit
September 24th, 2011
6:23 pm
Did anyone post this one for Scout last night?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if-UzXIQ5vw&ob=av2e
getalife
September 24th, 2011
6:26 pm
“Herman Cain Wins Florida Straw Poll By Huge Margin” Aol.
Everybody loves 9.99 pizza.