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§ ita § - Sep 23, 2005 7:08:38 am PDT #274 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

It's probably a bit much to expect actual self-reflection from a public figure

I'm sure there are plenty of public figures that can have as much self-reflection as us mundanes. They mightn't do it where we can see it, but I don't do it where they can see it either. I don't think lack of perspective is a requirement for the gig.


Topic!Cindy - Sep 23, 2005 7:11:33 am PDT #275 of 10002
What is even happening?

Unless they are setting GWB up so that Cheney can take over.

See, it's thoughts like this that lead me to conclude there's not enough foil in the world, and if there is, I can't afford it. That is to say, that's what I'm afraid of.


Fred Pete - Sep 23, 2005 7:11:45 am PDT #276 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.

Unless we can jigger with Cheney's heart medications, put him in the hospital, and pull in Condi to give the Good Ol' Boys aneurysms.

Actually, Hastert is after Cheney.

Someone who thinks that certain cities should not be allowed to exist.


Steph L. - Sep 23, 2005 7:13:35 am PDT #277 of 10002
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

It's not good to think of Our Leader going on a bender.

Eh. Shrub is just a hand puppet. I truly believe that.

(He is the unpleasant toad that keeps us all safe!)

GAZE INTO THE HYPNO-CHENEY!!!


Nutty - Sep 23, 2005 7:16:03 am PDT #278 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."

Well, if Hastert were acting president, at least then we'd get to see if Bill Clinton really meant it when he said, "I'm afraid I might has assaulted him."

Politician Smackdown!

It's not Plei's dream of tubby white manlove, but, sort of the same ballpark.

I don't think lack of perspective is a requirement for the gig.

Oh, I'd guess there's a fair need for lack of perspective. For one thing, you have to be able to recite the same speech 100 times, without getting bitchy; for another, you have to know that people will hate your guts no matter what you do. I should think that lack of self-reflection (till afterwards) is a pretty big advantage, for most politicians.


P.M. Marc - Sep 23, 2005 7:18:11 am PDT #279 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

It's not Plei's dream of tubby white manlove, but, sort of the same ballpark.

They could jello wrestle.

(Mainlines brain bleach)

And it just has to be sick and wrong tubby manlove, which knows no color.


Gudanov - Sep 23, 2005 7:20:45 am PDT #280 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping

Hastert

You misspelled "Tom Delay Puppet"


sarameg - Sep 23, 2005 7:21:13 am PDT #281 of 10002

They could jello wrestle.

WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO US PLEI? WHY?!

You must hate us or something.


§ ita § - Sep 23, 2005 7:21:44 am PDT #282 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I should think that lack of self-reflection (till afterwards) is a pretty big advantage, for most politicians.

Why does it require a lack of self reflection to deal with being hated, or to deal with being repetitive? How does it help? I mean, surely being zen about the whole thing, which is best achieved with a lot of reflection would help too.

I'm driving a 2006 Jetta rental today, and it seems peppier than the Passat rental I drove last oil change. But not as peppy as my VR6. Feels very big inside, though, and they've totally changed up the interior controls. Importantly, the cup-holders aren't in the dash anymore, but now the arm rest is too short for me to use it and still have that hand on the wheel.

Ah, life.


msbelle - Sep 23, 2005 7:22:08 am PDT #283 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

LUNCH is gonna be awesome.

Shrimp po'boy, fries and fruit cobbler. OMG YUM!