Americans believe in the God-given
twitch, twitch
(Sorry, reflex.)
Two steaming cups of chocolate goodness. Courtesy of whomever I swiped it from out of the cupboard.
Ben ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 42, the Universe, and Everything
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, flaming otters, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Feb 01, 2006 7:08:03 am PST #4156 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Jesse - Feb 01, 2006 7:13:16 am PST #4157 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
So, I finally heard back from American Airline after my lost-bag issue last month. It was a really thorough and apologetic email, and they gave me 2000 frequent flyer miles. I guess that's something.
Nora Deirdre - Feb 01, 2006 7:15:35 am PST #4158 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I read the other day that 1/4th of our HIV/AIDS funding for other countries is abstinence-only crap.
Yes, it goes specifically to religious organizations that have decided to branch out into this area, as opposed to non-profits that actually, like, understand the issues in the areas affected.
beth b - Feb 01, 2006 7:16:31 am PST #4159 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
just reading little bits makes me annoyed....
beth b - Feb 01, 2006 7:24:49 am PST #4160 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
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Nutty - Feb 01, 2006 7:24:51 am PST #4161 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
9/11 wouldn't have happend if the administration had unchecked power to spy on Americas.
Actually, you know, I was just re-reading the Commission Report a while ago -- it's really a surprisingly insightful read into the intricacies of interdepartmental communication and DC turf wars, aside from all the other stuff -- and was reminded of all the intelligence the US did have, that they didn't do squat with.
One department has the Sekrit List of Bad Guys, but it's so secret they don't share it with the people whose job it is to keep out the bad guys. People who were singled out, by name, never to be allowed into the country, who got in anyway just by walking up to customs. Stupid, basic problems of bureaucracy, that more intelligence will not fix.
It's like all those cop shows where in the middle of a drug deal, everybody pulls an gun and a badge, and the FBI realizes it is arresting the DEA (and vice versa).
beth b - Feb 01, 2006 7:26:17 am PST #4162 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
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Gudanov - Feb 01, 2006 7:26:53 am PST #4163 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
... then there's some rah-rah stuff about the economy. Then his plan for the economy.
Tonight I will set out a better path -- an agenda for a nation that competes with confidence -- an agenda that will raise standards of living and generate new jobs. Americans should not fear our economic future, because we intend to shape it.
Keeping America competitive begins with keeping our economy growing. And our economy grows when Americans have more of their own money to spend, save, and invest.
In the last five years, the tax relief you passed has left $880 billion in the hands of American workers, investors, small businesses, and families -- and they have used it to help produce more than four years of uninterrupted economic growth. Yet the tax relief is set to expire in the next few years.
If we do nothing, American families will face a massive tax increase they do not expect and will not welcome.
Because America needs more than a temporary expansion, we need more than temporary tax relief. I urge the Congress to act responsibly, and make the tax cuts permanent.
And the plan is to continue tax cutting, especially for the wealthy. Nothing new here.
beth b - Feb 01, 2006 7:27:20 am PST #4164 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
It's like all those cop shows where in the middle of a drug deal, everybody pulls an gun and a badge, and the FBI realizes it is arresting the DEA (and vice versa).
my goverment resembles bad tv.
beth b - Feb 01, 2006 7:28:10 am PST #4165 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
In the last five years, the tax relief you passed has left $880 billion in the hands of American workers, investors, small businesses, and families -- and they have used it to help produce more than four years of uninterrupted economic growth. Yet the tax relief is set to expire in the next few years.
and savings is at what level?