Time for Democrats and Republicans to work together? Where the hell was this sentiment when the Republicans were the majorities in both the house and senate? Seriously, how the hell can this man even eat food with that mouth, considering the bullshit it produces.The Washington Post
Whatever happens in Mississippi, Boehner has enough trouble to preoccupy him here in Washington, where House Democrats have been passing their agenda with little thought for Republican preferences. "The majority has taken, once again, their go-it-alone policy," Boehner lamented yesterday. "It's time for Democrats and Republicans to work together."
Bark Bark Woof WoofMother?!?!?! I don't need no stink'n mother.....
Friday Blogaround
What's the news across the nation? Here's the LC look this week.- A Blog Around The Clock: face symmetry.Don't forget: Mother's Day is this Sunday. Call her if you can, or remember her in your own way.
- archy: more problems from the Religious Right for John McCain.
- Bark Bark Woof Woof: should Hillary quit the race?
- Bloggg: what would you do?
- Collective Sigh: andante discovers the cure for chemo.
- Dohiyi Mir: The Tour de Ntodd is underway.
- Echidne Of The Snakes: Dr. Phyllis Schlafly.
- Florida Progressive Coalition Blog: Four scenic views of Florida.
- Iddybud Journal: a unity ticket.
- Left Is Right: bits and pieces.
- Lefty Side of the Dial: review this podcast.
- Musing's musings: stupid Republican tricks.
- Pen-Elayne on the Web: the International Norbert Conspiracy!
- Rook's Rant: Stay in, Hillary.
- rubber hose: those whacky neo-cons.
- Scrutiny Hooligans: North Carolina primary results you might have missed.
- SoonerThought: The Police raise money for public TV.
- Speedkill: Creationists and fake discussions.
- Steve Bates, The Yellow Doggerel Democrat: Temper, temper.
- Stupid Enough Unexplanation: Bryant will be right back...
- The Invisible Library: help Keith with proofing.
- WTF Is It Now?? more Republican family values.
- ...You Are A Tree on the road.
Leg 7: 9.6 miles with an average speed of 12.8 mph. I maxed out at 29 mph and achieved a total riding time of 44 minutes and 39 seconds. I stopped to stretch once. Oh, and I took Featherstone Hill.
On a related note, yesterday was the first time that I can remember having french fries since I started biking. I could feel it at the beginning. It took a lot of effort to keep going the first 20 minutes. I would have posted better numbers otherwise. Not that what I did achieve was bad. It was just I could feel the fat in my blood keeping me sluggish for a bit.
Update: Allow me to elaborate; I went up Featherstone Hill.
On a related note, yesterday was the first time that I can remember having french fries since I started biking. I could feel it at the beginning. It took a lot of effort to keep going the first 20 minutes. I would have posted better numbers otherwise. Not that what I did achieve was bad. It was just I could feel the fat in my blood keeping me sluggish for a bit.
Update: Allow me to elaborate; I went up Featherstone Hill.
After Obama's decisive win in North Caroline, and Hillary's poor win in Illinois Indiana, it's getting to the point where it's obvious who is going to be the Democratic Nominee. But, here is the kicker, despite the strong indication in Obama's favor, I would rather Hillary stay in the race anyway.
It's like this; the actual run for the Presidency goes until November 2, 2008. There will be no call for McCain to step down if the polling shows him losing. The Democratic nominee and McCain will be going at it until the end.
So, with that said, I believe Hillary needs to keep at it to either show Obama's not a finisher, or for Obama to show us he is a finisher.
It's like this; the actual run for the Presidency goes until November 2, 2008. There will be no call for McCain to step down if the polling shows him losing. The Democratic nominee and McCain will be going at it until the end.
So, with that said, I believe Hillary needs to keep at it to either show Obama's not a finisher, or for Obama to show us he is a finisher.
Leg 6: 7.67 miles at a leisurely 11.5 mph average speed. I hit a max speed of 21 mph and garnered 39 minutes and 39 seconds of actual riding time. I stopped twice for stretching.
It was cold and overcast, with a brisk breeze that perpetually seemed to blow into my face, regardless of which direction I was riding. I skipped Featherstone Hill, it was just to daunting. I also stayed away from the Mississippi River trails. The wind is always stronger there.
I wasn't looking for any hard workout today. I just wanted to develop a bit of a sweat and keep my metabolism up. Mission accomplished.
It was cold and overcast, with a brisk breeze that perpetually seemed to blow into my face, regardless of which direction I was riding. I skipped Featherstone Hill, it was just to daunting. I also stayed away from the Mississippi River trails. The wind is always stronger there.
I wasn't looking for any hard workout today. I just wanted to develop a bit of a sweat and keep my metabolism up. Mission accomplished.
Before I go up and make myself some breakfast, here are today's numbers for leg 5: 9.61 miles at an average speed of 13.2 mph. I hit a max speed of 27.5 mph and took a total of 43 minutes and 19 seconds of actual riding time. I took one stop for stretching. This is pretty good. I improved on yesterday's average speed, and today I went up Featherstone Hill. In fact, yesterday I skipped Featherstone Hill completely. So yeah, I kicked butt.
Hugo nominations.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bear and Patrick Nielsen Hayden, both of who I am familiar with by way of Blogstonia.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bear and Patrick Nielsen Hayden, both of who I am familiar with by way of Blogstonia.
Okay, I believe these numbers are for leg 3 and leg 4:
Yesterday's leg was 14.29 miles at an average speed of 12.1 mph. I hit a top speed of 33.5 mph (Featherstone Hill) at took a total of 1 hour, 10 minutes and 23 seconds of actually biking. I stopped twice to stretch.
This morning's leg was 5.52 miles at an average speed of 12.9 mph. I hit a top speed of 28.5 (not Featherstone Hill) and took a total of 25 minutes and 35 seconds of actual biking. I stopped once to stretch.
I didn't bother to record the 2nd leg of my 2008 tour because, well because I forgot. It was in the morning sometime last week. It was raining and 58 or 59 degrees Fahrenheit. To be honest, it was one of the most enjoyable bike rides I have ever had. I am regretting my failure to record the numbers. However, I am pretty sure they were in line with the above numbers.
Yesterday's leg was 14.29 miles at an average speed of 12.1 mph. I hit a top speed of 33.5 mph (Featherstone Hill) at took a total of 1 hour, 10 minutes and 23 seconds of actually biking. I stopped twice to stretch.
This morning's leg was 5.52 miles at an average speed of 12.9 mph. I hit a top speed of 28.5 (not Featherstone Hill) and took a total of 25 minutes and 35 seconds of actual biking. I stopped once to stretch.
I didn't bother to record the 2nd leg of my 2008 tour because, well because I forgot. It was in the morning sometime last week. It was raining and 58 or 59 degrees Fahrenheit. To be honest, it was one of the most enjoyable bike rides I have ever had. I am regretting my failure to record the numbers. However, I am pretty sure they were in line with the above numbers.
MN PubliusWay to go Steve!
Our congratulations go out to Steve Sarvi who was endorsed by acclimation after the first ballot......
Now, if you'll all excuse me, I am going to go for a bike ride.
New York Times
he economy lost 20,000 jobs in April, the fourth consecutive month of decline, the government reported on Friday. But the drop was not as sharp as expected, a sign that the economy’s decline may be moderating.
So sorry, but this whole article seems an exercise in putting lipstick on a pig. What would the economist from Philly say? Oh yeah. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is time once again for that age old tradition of stealing code from Mustang Bobby.
Bark Bark Woof WoofOh, and he also has an interesting question of the day, which I am also going to discreetly acquire:
Friday Blogaround
"Tra-la, it's May, the lusty month of May..." (Name that musical*). Okay, enough of that. Time for the first Liberal Coalition blogaround of the month.- A Blog Around The Clock: the Master Clock.*Give up? It's from Camelot.
- archy: Wiener of the Week.
- Bark Bark Woof Woof: Right on Wright.
- Bloggg: Buddies.
- Dohiyi Mir: The language of the birds.
- Echidne Of The Snakes: the Congo nightmares.
- Florida Progressive Coalition Blog: Democrats improving against McCain in Florida.
- Iddybud Journal: Holocaust Memorial Day.
- Left Is Right: bits and pieces.
- Lefty Side of the Dial: answering your questions.
- Musing's musings: road trip!
- Pen-Elayne on the Web: watch this amazing origami.
- Rook's Rant: Codpiece Day.
- rubber hose: a reminder?
- Scrutiny Hooligans: Cavort, cavort.
- SoonerThought: Most. Unpopular. Ever.
- Speedkill: apocalyptic art.
- Steve Bates, The Yellow Doggerel Democrat: Moore's law and memory.
- Stupid Enough Unexplanation: what's up with who's down.
- The Invisible Library: get Keith's book.
- WTF Is It Now?? In memoriam.
- ...You Are A Tree: fashion on ice.
What was the last food that made you gag — that you just couldn’t eat?I don't mean badly prepared; I mean the food itself that you hate. Mine is acorn squash, yams, and sweet potatoes. Barf.
I sometimes get gloomy and sullen at my job. That is when my co-workers ask if I am fed up and looking for another job. I tell them, as long as I do not get a hair cut, I am not looking for another job.
I think someone is looking for a new job.
I think someone is looking for a new job.
I have to give Digby credit for coining Codpiece Day. However, Kyle E. Moore over at Comments From Left Field makes the point for the day.
Oh hell, of course I don't. Besides, rhetorical question. Duh.
Well, boys and girls, we’re still in Iraq, and since declaring the end of major combat operations, a full 97% of the men and women who have died in Iraq have done so following that potentially great day. And, of course, if we choose to elect John McCain as our next Commander in Chief, we will have many more Mission Accomplished Days to celebrate.Do I really need to add to that?
Oh hell, of course I don't. Besides, rhetorical question. Duh.
I was on my way to the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Heath and Therapy to drop off my Affidavit of CEU's because----well because I procrastinate and waited until the final day to actually have it signed and stamped by a Notary Public. Anyway, I was on my way, having just turned off Highway 110 onto 35E heading into St. Paul when this old couple in a minivan pulled up along side of me. They both smiled brightly and gave me the thumbs up.
I figure they liked my bumper stickers. I have 4 of them. One calling for us to Fight The Right, another calling to end the war, an Al Franken sticker, and a Steve Sarvi sticker. Now, usually I get angry stares, an occasional condescending smile, and once in a great while the finger. But to get a thumbs up is new. Hell I got two thumbs up.
It feels good.
I figure they liked my bumper stickers. I have 4 of them. One calling for us to Fight The Right, another calling to end the war, an Al Franken sticker, and a Steve Sarvi sticker. Now, usually I get angry stares, an occasional condescending smile, and once in a great while the finger. But to get a thumbs up is new. Hell I got two thumbs up.
It feels good.
Okay, let's make the excuse this is an open thread so I can ping the intertubes.
Right now I have time to work on my story. I have time to write blog posts. But, instead, I am allowing my mind to find all sorts of distractions. Why am I afraid to write?
Oh, and Bryan, once again you are unavailable by way of my connection to the intertubes.
Oh, and Bryan, once again you are unavailable by way of my connection to the intertubes.
Bark Bark Woof Woof
Friday Blogaround
I may be in Independence, Kansas, today at the William Inge Theatre Festival, but the Liberal Coalition blogaround goes on.- A Blog Around The Clock: EuroTrip '08.I haven't seen Toto yet, but I have seen a lot of friends of Dorothy...
- archy: the secret of Bamiyan.
- Bark Bark Woof Woof: from the heartland.
- Bloggg: Uh huh! Yes she did!
- Collective Sigh: Go get 'em, girl.
- Dohiyi Mir: Going pink again.
- Echidne Of The Snakes: Stage one: begin poking at a study.
- Florida Progressive Coalition Blog: It's not called the Hate Amendment for nothing.
- Iddybud Journal: Earth Day 2008
- Left Is Right: Friday fun. Bonus: graphic reality.
- Lefty Side of the Dial: Obama, meet me on camera three.
- Musing's musings: "Sorrow, sing sorrow; but let the good prevail."
- Pen-Elayne on the Web: Lotsa pictures from the New York Comic Con.
- Rook's Rant: Internal E-Mails show the VA hid suicide risk.
- rubber hose: strategy.
- Scrutiny Hooligans: Clinton comes alive in North Carolina.
- SoonerThought: a bright spot in the economy.
- Speedkill: Expelled... the movie.
- Steve Bates, The Yellow Doggerel Democrat: Scalia... the asswipe.
- Stupid Enough Unexplanation: what planet is Michael Medved writing from?
- The Invisible Library: an open letter to Hillary Clinton.
- WTF Is It Now?? "We don't torture." Yes, we do.
- ...You Are A Tree: happy blogiversary!
