If the Chron's first choice was David Dewhurst, I'm not sure how far their opinion can be trusted.
Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery. Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay. Wash: Oh, no, I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she's all corpsified and gross...
'Shindig'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Dana - Oct 16, 2013 5:14:24 am PDT #9215 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Connie Neil - Oct 16, 2013 6:15:07 am PDT #9216 of 30000
brillig
My paycheck shows on the bank computer but hasn't been posted to my account yet. WTF, bank?
Theodosia - Oct 16, 2013 6:16:14 am PDT #9217 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
OK, my first actual expenditure was hi-tech windshield wipers for my car. Also paid up on a bunch of credit stuff. Will have to wait until the check actually clears for more financial excitement.
Consuela - Oct 16, 2013 7:23:30 am PDT #9218 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Here's something for the Harry Potter fans: a documentary someone's making about the rise of Quidditch as an actual sport. It's pretty endearing, and I suspect that, like other sports documentaries, if I see it, I'll cry.
Jessica - Oct 16, 2013 10:46:14 am PDT #9219 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Of course, the Senate deal is an incredibly stupid deal that just guarantees we'll do this dance all over again in January, but hey, no US credit default, so yay.
Burrell - Oct 16, 2013 10:56:42 am PDT #9220 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I agree Jessica, the deal is no deal, just an agreement to more of the same.
le nubian - Oct 16, 2013 10:58:13 am PDT #9221 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
There are some people of the opinion that they won't act up as much in February because it is an election year.
Uh huh.
Theodosia - Oct 16, 2013 11:11:12 am PDT #9222 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Or they'll convince themselves if they just try harder, they'll succeed this time.
Calli - Oct 16, 2013 11:14:09 am PDT #9223 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
There are some people of the opinion that they won't act up as much in February because it is an election year.
I guess it will come down to how many are worried about being primaried by the Tea Party faithful. If the Tea Party is still considered a significant force in Republican politics, then we may see a bunch of Republican Congressmen doubling down on the stupid.
Which would do nice things for Democrats chances in the fall, but I'd rather not wreck the country and it's credit rating in the process.
le nubian - Oct 16, 2013 11:19:14 am PDT #9224 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
right? Well, some moderate Repubs and Dems are trying for a left (-ish) challenge to GOP members who like mucking up the works. That might be nice.