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Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2007/02/hillbillery.html

Randy — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:26:00 -0000

You reap what you sow!!

Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2009/02/slumdog-millionaire.html

Randy — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:38:00 -0000

We just saw the film last night. It is certainly worth seeing. It gives you a glimpse of the poverty in India but until you have been there and experience the smell (curry, diesel fuel, and human stench) and the noise (it is just incessant noise) you can’t fully appreciate the conditions people live in. The children beggars break your heart but you a warned that most are being forced to beg by an adult. I will never forget a little girl with her "baby sister" begging at my taxi. The movie will give you some insights into this life. However, I did spend a day at HOINA (hoina.org) which is a home run by some wonderful Americans and for over 30 years they have made a huge difference in the lives of many kids that would have ended up as street beggars at best but most likely they would have died. The other item of note in the movie is the persecution by Hindus in this case of Muslims. Most people view Hindus as peaceful “Gandhi” types and the reality is the Hindus can be very militant and are usually the persecutors of Christians in India. This is a film that will stick with you for awhile.

Re: http://www.kansasbob.com/2009/03/caption-needed.html

Randy — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:46:00 -0000

I can never get those little fuzzies!!!!!!

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/080708.html

Randy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:10:00 -0000

只好再說一遍^^
恭喜！循著那一剎那的感動走，幸福必將永遠追隨著妳！

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_16.html

Randy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:28:00 -0000

可怕!
先問一下:我有得罪妳嗎?
好可怕!!!!

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post.html

Randy — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:15:00 -0000

別煩這也算是獲得幸福的試鍊呀！
獻上誠摯的祝福^^

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post_18.html

Randy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:04:00 -0000

怎麼辦？聽說男人結了婚會變胖這下...哈！

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2009/01/090101.html

Randy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:08:00 -0000

牛年大吉

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-post_13.html

Randy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:55:00 -0000

祝妳安產加油喔^^

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2009/04/sneak-preview.html

Randy — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:37:00 -0000

恭喜升格做媽媽啦!
女兒好可愛

Re: Cutting the tie that binds - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Randy — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:54:00 -0000

Thank you Gabe for sharing. The length was warranted. I commend you for thinking for yourself despite a fairly extensive and punitive system set up precisely to prevent that. If you ever go back to your faith, no one is going to write you nastygrams for not coming to them first so that they could talk you out of it. No one is going to tell you that their child was up crying all night for Gabe to remain a free thinker. No one is going to tell you that they love you but are hoping you get hit by a bus so that you will remain a free thinker.

Those are they kind of dirty underhanded tricks that someone would use if and only if their belief system was a fragile house of cards that required bullying, threat and massive amounts of guilt to maintain.

Fight the good fight Gabe.

Re: Joost Almost Ready to Go

Randy — Wed, 02 May 2007 21:08:00 -0000

MG,
I just read about joost on news site. It sounds great. If you get anymore invites, I woud really like to give joost a try. Thanks!

Randy

Re: UpsideTrader

Randy — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:55:00 -0000

My vote is that we are going lower. In fact, I'm really surprised by the bounce (end of day rally) that took place today.

Re: Chiddy Bang – Truth, PMA Premiere

Randy — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:57:24 -0000

This is really hot, but it doesn't touch "Kids"... that song is going to be the song of the summer!

Re: Happy St. Patricks Day!

Randy — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:05:11 -0000

Jordan, you poor man. It was GORGEOUS here today. By far the best day of Spring so far. Just thought you might would want to know :).

Playful picking on you is a sign of acceptance :).

GT and Dawn, glad to know the pack I am running with and ...

Ralph, oh my goodness, I would say that was very nerdy of you but the fact that you know that it was "olive" green and that it didn't work with "French" blue... well ... that's not nerdy.

It is good to see you all here. :)

Re: Bush Not Praying Enough

Randy — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0000

When they are on the campaign trail or when you are on the campaign trail?

Re: Katie Poll - Not so good for CBS

Randy — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 09:50:11 -0000

They both have their pitfalls but I think between cable news and the credible blogs... that's enough.

Re: Bush Not Praying Enough

Randy — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 09:57:02 -0000

When they are on the campaign trail or when you are on the campaign trail?

Re: Serenity and Aliens: Best Damned Sci Fi Movies Ever

Randy — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:43:14 -0000

I'll have to rent this soon, you've piqued my interest. The way you describe it makes me think of "Blade Runner". Sort of an under the radar classic which I seem to be able to watch over and over again. Any advice regarding letting my 10 year old son watch with me(Serenity)?

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/06/blog-post.html

Randy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:49:00 -0000

我的google reader內有從2008/4/27到現在的存檔，妳可以問更早的朋友讓他e-mail给妳，再一張一張貼回？

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/06/blog-post_22.html

Randy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:10:00 -0000

留待周年慶拍吧！

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/06/blog-post_27.html

Randy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:35:00 -0000

職場生態就是如此，看開點，學著去適應，終會扭轉情勢的。

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_01.html

Randy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:35:00 -0000

是啦！與其成天鬱煩苦惱，不若回想往日的點滴甜蜜，重獲再出發的動力。祝順心！

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_03.html

Randy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:28:00 -0000

出遊愉快！記得拍些景照，讓我這外國佬開開眼界^^

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/tioman_08.html

Randy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:15:00 -0000

很美的度假地區，看照片好似天氣陰陰的^^
期待續集更多的美景

Re: http://booiyong.blogspot.com/2008/07/tioman_7153.html

Randy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:02:00 -0000

想不到是在旅行後發生^^
恭喜！希望這祝福不會太遲。

Re: The Fifth Element

Randy — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0000

:), what part of the movie is the
Funniest?
Poignant?
Overarching theme?
for me, the funniest was Chris Tucker screaming forever and ever. Poignant - when wounded Leilu (sp?) cries out as the diva dies. And the overarching theme to me as good vs. evil will only win because of the purity of human love.

Re: You had to know this was coming … Spammeristas

Randy — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:12:22 -0000

Hey Jack, I was surprised to see you are still with blogger. You are a serious blogger with all that html and tagging you do, it would seem that blogger makes that very difficult. I love WordPress for it's power (they have a free blog service too) but I switched backt to TypePad because of cost and honestly, I don't need so many options. I spent way way way to much time tinkering with the code and plugins instead of enjoying blogging.

I like TypePad because it is built on MT. MT is also very powerful and clean (code wise.)

Re: Bush Not Praying Enough

Randy — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:14:28 -0000

That's very interesting. There are times, even recently (like yesterday) that the Republicans and Democrats here leave me feeling so absolutely hopeless for our government.

If you lived here we could start the Persuader party :).

Re: The Fifth Element

Randy — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:18:14 -0000

:), what part of the movie is the

Funniest?
Poignant?
Overarching theme?

for me, the funniest was Chris Tucker screaming forever and ever. Poignant - when wounded Leilu (sp?) cries out as the diva dies. And the overarching theme to me as good vs. evil will only win because of the purity of human love.

Re: The Judas Gospel

Randy — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:22:51 -0000

gno·sis - n. Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths, an esoteric form of knowledge sought by the Gnostics.

I wish Tony would have cited his definition but I have always heard/learned that the gnostics always claimed to have the secret knowledge of God. They never evolved into anything but gnostics. There have been gnostics ever since that time.

They were not massive, their influence was roundly denounced and are definitely not Christian. They believed in multiple Gods just to name one reason.

Here is also their take on salvation, "Gnostics do not look to salvation from sin (original or other), but rather from the ignorance of which sin is a consequence. Ignorance -- whereby is meant ignorance of spiritual realities -- is dispelled only by Gnosis, and the decisive revelation of Gnosis is brought by the Messengers of Light, especially by Christ, the Logos of the True God. It is not by His suffering and death but by His life of teaching and His establishing of mysteries that Christ has performed His work of salvation."

The Bible is very clear that if you break one law, you have broken the whole of the law which requires a sacrifice.

In other words only a few sins, you know, the important ones have consequence according to the gnostics. And apparently those are handled by Christ's teachings, not His sacrifice.

They not only deny Jehovah, they make Him out to be a lesser jealous God of the supposed far off completely aloof god. They dismiss the punitive element of the atonement which then minimizes the need for Jesus' to be our Savior.

But then again, they can come up with new divine knowledge at will so they will probably come up with something else to answer that in a more confusing and self-serving manner.

Kevin, this will not turn into a debate.

Re: The Judas Gospel

Randy — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:23:33 -0000

Thanks Jack!

Re: Judging Judges of Judges

Randy — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:39:08 -0000

Oh... I like that take of it :)

Re: Deeply Unnerving Confession

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0000

Ha... that would explain it. Regardless, it was fun.

Re: Insta-Issues

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:09:03 -0000

That is very nice. Sounds completely grass roots. I'll keep my eye out for it.

Re: Wednesday Night Alligator Thread

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:11:19 -0000

He most certainly can Dawn. This was the first alligator I saw in the wild. I dared Alan to go up to it and poke it with a stick.

He didn't fall for it.

Mike...2? In a pond? Did you report them? I am thinking if they are close to an apartment they need to not be (pets, children ... not kidding.)

Re: Wednesday Night Alligator Thread

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:13:37 -0000

Well... don't shake that fist to close to them, you might lose it.

And a wounded Mensley would be an unhappy Mensley.

Re: Deeply Unnerving Confession

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:20:28 -0000

Oceanskater, I am so glad you registered with typepad... it wasn't that hard was it?

I think it's funny it put you toward big government too.

Jack, I checked out the site a litte further and you are right. It has to be purposefully slanted toward Libertarian. Even the graphic sends a pro-libertarian message.

I mean come on *me* a centrist just left of center? Maybe halfway between the center and the right but not tilted toward the left.

However, I am not real thrilled with either the left OR right at the moment so maybe it is picking up on that.

Re: Deeply Unnerving Confession

Randy — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:37:37 -0000

Ha... that would explain it. Regardless, it was fun.

Re: My Excellent Kayaking Adventure

Randy — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 21:42:16 -0000

Mike! Now you listen to me right now. You get better right now. No Mr. Sickness anymore. Snap out of it.

Please ... :)

Seriously, I will be praying for you. I will also pray that it isn't ANYTHING like what I just got over.

Thanks Oceanskater! I did have a LOT of fun!

Re: My Excellent Kayaking Adventure

Randy — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0000

Mike! Now you listen to me right now. You get better right now. No Mr. Sickness anymore. Snap out of it.
Please ... :)
Seriously, I will be praying for you. I will also pray that it isn't ANYTHING like what I just got over.
Thanks Oceanskater! I did have a LOT of fun!

Re: Pick Up The ETC Feed

Randy — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:48:41 -0000

High speed is very cool isn't it? I am so random that I get distracted and never surf to the original place I was going and end up on some Siberian blog learning all about conspiracy theories that the saber tooth tiger is still ALIVE!

well... something like that.

I follow about 20 blogs faithfully and anywhere around 30 regularly. Having them all update in one place so that I can visit the ones that stick out to me has been very helpful.

Re: War With Iran

Randy — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:50:03 -0000

Our media seems to be sending out enough signals of new armament and whatnot to let the Iranians know we are close to moving. The other night, I forget where, they mentioned that their might be an escalation of using "conventional" nuclear weapons. That sent a shiver down my spine.

Re: Pick Up The ETC Feed

Randy — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:55:50 -0000

Sharpreader for my rss feeds.

And Mike, flip flops are good on the feet but not for Presidential candidates.

Couldn't resist.

Re: A Man And His Remote - Traffic Light Edition

Randy — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:59:57 -0000

Now Kristi, if we all had them, that would be kind of crazy now wouldn't it?

Four way green lights don't really work.

So, hypothetically (since they are bound to be illegal) who should get these if they are mass marketed?

Re: Liberal Thuggery …

Randy — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:00:00 -0000

Very true Mike. I think it must be said that there are whackos on the right too, it just seems the "self-righteous" and public brand of thuggery is shifting to the hard left.

Re: War With Iran

Randy — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:35:50 -0000

I am sorry to hear about the murder of that Chinese student.

Usually what seems to happen, to me at least, is that a public furor will erupt, everyone goes into a tizzy but eventually the think tanks do so much research and analysis that something good will shake out.

However, the "good shaking out" part has become a lot more rare of an occurence in the past couple of decades.

We shall see and I look forward to your post.

Re: Liberal Thuggery …

Randy — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:38:01 -0000

Very true Mike. I think it must be said that there are whackos on the right too, it just seems the "self-righteous" and public brand of thuggery is shifting to the hard left.

Re: Ann Coulter’s CPAC Remarks

Randy — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:24:37 -0000

Just an FYI, I publicly disagreed with Pamela (Atlas Shrugs) on her follow up post.

Re: Update On My Love Life

Randy — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you Jack. Thank you also for your audiomail. I will respond to you privately tomorrow.

Re: Update On My Love Life

Randy — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:46:02 -0000

Thank you Jack. Thank you also for your audiomail. I will respond to you privately tomorrow.

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you all for your encouragement. I enjoyed doing the interview. I might try to do more.

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:27:31 -0000

Thank you all for your encouragement. I enjoyed doing the interview. I might try to do more.

Re: Same Sex Parents and Egg Rolls

Randy — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:42:25 -0000

I was wondering who would be the first to point out my own play on words.

Point taken Steve. Thanks for going through the apparently painful process of registering with TypeKey. :) Your input is appreciated.

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:10:12 -0000

William, you are a pretty imposing legalist (as bad as any religious legalist I've met). Your comment was basically calling Matt a liar and then attempting to take over my blog with a mile long set of accusations. I don't owe you a soapbox. Even so, I did allow your assertion that he is a liar to remain.

It's not like you are the only one saying Matt is a liar. If people are truly interested they would find your arguments that he is alllll over the place. I respect that the Internet is larger than my blog and I don't owe you a soapbox no matter how manipulative you want to be.

I did an interview and posted it for what it is. If you want to copy/paste internet born arguments calling Matt a liar... do so on your own blog.

And even if Matt is a liar, which I don't think he was lying to me, I would hope to show him grace and forgiveness ... not name calling and manipulation like your comment (before the edit) was full of.

So, you are not banned from my blog but I am setting your user name to be moderated. I am also halfway savvy to "sock puppet" and "troll" kind of comments.

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:42:29 -0000

Laura Leigh, thank you for your gracious response :) and for sharing a part of your testimony.

Re: Fake Profiles & Online Liars

Randy — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:53:00 -0000

Thank you to you both. I appreciate your encouragement and online friendship.

This post was actually inspired by the story I quoted. It wasn't necessarily in response to what was happening in the other thread even though I thought it was timely and made the connection.

Re: Off to Omaha

Randy — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Michael, your argument makes no sense. Melissa didn't try to get the billboard company fired or silence them. She didn't vandalize anything. They spoke through silence and she responded. Free speech is a two way street.
and that's ok with me.
But thanks for playing.

Re: Off to Omaha

Randy — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:35:11 -0000

Re: On Janet Parshall’s America Today

Randy — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:43:50 -0000

again, I am all against any thought crimes legislation for any reason. As I have stated over and over again. There isn't anything simple about the new legislation. (this link is to a response toward the same legislation proposed two years ago, the arguments are still relevant today.)

And... sexual orientation is very different than race and religion.

Re: Former Homosexuals & African American Leaders Unite to Call for Equal Protection for All Americans

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thanks for the sentiment Anita. It got canceled because of the massacre though. Sometimes it is best to be silent when other things are more important. We will be a part of another public statement soon.
:)

Re: Former Homosexuals & African American Leaders Unite to Call for Equal Protection for All Americans

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:54:23 -0000

Re: Home From Omaha

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:59:17 -0000

Thanks Anita!

Re: Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:01:04 -0000

Hi Psycheout! I met Senator Brownback the other day (about Thought Crime legislation.)

Re: Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:02:06 -0000

Hey Mike, what an amazing testimony. AMAZING. I am so glad you are here!

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:07:13 -0000

Well aren't ewe clever!

Oh wait, I am supposed to be insulted.

::: pouting for 30 seconds with a couple of heavy sighs of anguish thrown in :::

I ::: sniffle ::: am so ... SO hurt you would say something so disrespectful.

Ok.... ::: smile ::: I am not really hurt but thanks for playing.

Next ...

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:47:19 -0000

I am sorry ewe are so misguided about who I am and what I am about. It's a good think ewe are not me.

I say no to bashing (even though your post bashes my path), never heard of a "cure camp" and am out and proud of the fact that I am more than a sexuality.

Life is to precious to be limited to a gay centric ideology.

Moving on ...

Re: Interview with Marine Cpl Matt Sanchez

Randy — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:10:04 -0000

Censor? oh yes, absolutely and your follow up posts totally deserve it. You call me names, distort my beliefs and dehumanize my life. Yes, in the capacity that this is my blog and you have plenty of other ways to make your views known, I have held your comments in queue. You have been censored and will continue to be so until you start to show some tolerance (which do not include personal attacks) for other points of view that you don't agree with.

In case you missed it, here is the comment policy linked also in my sidebar.

Re: New Template

Randy — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:56:17 -0000

Thank you Susan Bt I don't understand the "tiny" line part. The right side is the same size as the left. Maybe your web browser isn't showing all of it?

Re: New Template

Randy — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:57:50 -0000

Laura Leigh ::: yawn ::: I know I know. Believe it or not, that same theme was built off the same hand drawn art. I just rendered it differently through the software.

Re: PhotoFriday - The Country

Randy — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:02:19 -0000

Hi Anita, Actually I wasn't, this little piece of country is in the middle of about 2.4 million people. :)

There are sooooo many people and wildlife that they are used to us. It's the alligators (and now crocs ... just heard on the news) you have to watch out for and hope they aren't waiting silently watching you :).

Re: Saturday Bliss

Randy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:08:05 -0000

That sounds like a lot of fun Susan. I love convertibles. I am glad you had fun with your friends.

Maureen, thank you!

Re: In Process #2

Randy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:10:55 -0000

Maureen that's a great interpretation. Very "Men in Black" kind of reading.

... I don't think you would have liked E's last guess at what the drawing was ( I deleted it.) He had this need to post a million comments ranging from nice to gross. I think he was just trying to test me and see how far he could go with it.

Re: Pro-Death Democrats

Randy — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thanks Mike and Susan. I share your, what I believe to be righteous, indignation.
I agree with you also Susan ... thank God!

Re: Pro-Death Democrats

Randy — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:22:38 -0000

Thanks Mike and Susan. I share your, what I believe to be righteous, indignation.

I agree with you also Susan ... thank God!

Re: Evil Lives but Christ Reigns

Randy — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:27:10 -0000

I have actually emailed him about your request Amanda. As a general rule, to my very own self, I just don't give out other people's contact info. Either I, or he, will contact you with his response.

It's not about you or him, it's just something I do as a personal policy.

Re: Evil Lives but Christ Reigns

Randy — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:20:28 -0000

That is very generous of you Clint. I am glad to know this will be used in ministry at VA Tech. it is a powerful message.

If others do repost please leave a link or trackback to it so we can see what you wrote.

Clint, thank you for your friendship and encouragement.

Re: Ex-Gay For Pay?

Randy — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:57:34 -0000

Every non-profit has to report what I think is called a 990. If certain salaries exceed certain amounts they have to be listed as a part of that report. Those reports are available online. When this mythology that somehow I am in this for the money and at the bidding of some nefarious right wing group came along I went and checked out a lot of the public records for comparison and found that a peer was making three times what I made.

Repeatedly, pro-gay non profits make a heck of a lot more money than we do.

Because I don't discuss salaries you haven't ever seen an article where I name names and bust out all the facts. I think it would do our side a great service but I would rather chuckle at the mythology of my being a "paid pawn" than to publish a person's personal salary.

I never said they didn't believe what they believe in but if I were only in it for the money, they have it where we don't.

Re: Gay Theology Billboards in Indy Defaced

Randy — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:32:34 -0000

Actually, HR 1592 is not an ammendment to the Civil Rights act of 1964. It is it's own bill in conflict with the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Ammendment.

There isn't any thought crime legislation on the books (federal level.)

The civil rights act ensures that the 14th ammendment is applied fairly to African Americans, Women, Muslims ... etc. HR 1592 wouldn't ammend it, it would redefine the legal definition of protected class status for groups that do not qualify for it (sexual orientation and gender identity aka transgender issues).

it is definitely about thoughts and giving special treatment.

I am against all crime and existing laws, the Civil Rights act and the 14th ammendment already cover the issue well.

Re: PhotoFriday - Relaxation

Randy — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Where we are going the river is completely clear so no alligators (they are ambush hunters) and stay away from clear water ... for the most part. ;)

Re: PhotoFriday - Relaxation

Randy — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:40:21 -0000

Where we are going the river is completely clear so no alligators (they are ambush hunters) and stay away from clear water ... for the most part. ;)

Re: 800th Post

Randy — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

thanks Amanda

Re: 800th Post

Randy — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:45:54 -0000

thanks Amanda

Re: 800th Post

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Yeah ... me too :)

Re: 800th Post

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:26:42 -0000

Yeah ... me too :)

Re: Take Action Against Thought Crime Legislation

Randy — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you both for your opinions. I agree Maureen with regard to current law already providing the justice needed.

Re: Take Action Against Thought Crime Legislation

Randy — Wed, 02 May 2007 17:25:37 -0000

Thank you both for your opinions. I agree Maureen with regard to current law already providing the justice needed.

Re: American Idol - Final 4

Randy — Thu, 03 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you both for your thoughts. Jonathan, I don't always think you will 'differ'
... just wrong :) ::: it's only a joke :::
I also hear you about Phil. I told a friend today that I completely understood why Simon said he sang like a bad actor... he seemed to act like someone who doesn't really feel comfortable in their own skin so they slip into some other personae.
That sounds awful, I hope I am long.

Re: American Idol - Final 4

Randy — Thu, 03 May 2007 17:17:40 -0000

Thank you both for your thoughts. Jonathan, I don't always think you will 'differ'

... just wrong :) ::: it's only a joke :::

I also hear you about Phil. I told a friend today that I completely understood why Simon said he sang like a bad actor... he seemed to act like someone who doesn't really feel comfortable in their own skin so they slip into some other personae.

That sounds awful, I hope I am long.

Re: PhotoFriday - Smoke

Randy — Sat, 05 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

You can still use that picture. It's not the same is it? ... or is it?
I am glad you don't think I am a jerk.

Re: PhotoFriday - Smoke

Randy — Sat, 05 May 2007 06:03:35 -0000

You can still use that picture. It's not the same is it? ... or is it?

I am glad you don't think I am a jerk.

Re: … About Those Hateful Questions

Randy — Sun, 06 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

thanks Maureen. I agree with your ideas especially about Susan being kind.

Re: … About Those Hateful Questions

Randy — Sun, 06 May 2007 05:57:21 -0000

thanks Maureen. I agree with your ideas especially about Susan being kind.

Re: In Process #5

Randy — Sun, 06 May 2007 05:58:34 -0000

hmmmm... interesting interp.

Re: Respect as Worship

Randy — Mon, 07 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

I would totally agree with Susan, last year, rather frustrated, I told an acquaintence to get over themselves and their offense. It's like some sort of negative empowerment.
I wasn't very gracious about it so ... I was just as guilty. I was offended by their offense :).
I went on to say that Jesus could have been very offended at us placing our sin at His feet, on His cross and instead He bore the indignity and humiliation of it all. Instead of telling us all to pack a lunch and go straight to hell... He asked for the Father to forgive us for we knew not what we were doing.
Of all the people who deserved to be offended the most, Jesus chose to turn the other cheek and forgave the most.

Re: Respect as Worship

Randy — Mon, 07 May 2007 15:28:21 -0000

I would totally agree with Susan, last year, rather frustrated, I told an acquaintence to get over themselves and their offense. It's like some sort of negative empowerment.

I wasn't very gracious about it so ... I was just as guilty. I was offended by their offense :).

I went on to say that Jesus could have been very offended at us placing our sin at His feet, on His cross and instead He bore the indignity and humiliation of it all. Instead of telling us all to pack a lunch and go straight to hell... He asked for the Father to forgive us for we knew not what we were doing.

Of all the people who deserved to be offended the most, Jesus chose to turn the other cheek and forgave the most.

Re: … About Those Hateful Questions

Randy — Mon, 07 May 2007 15:42:16 -0000

Hi Jeremiah. I agree with you that the Left seems to think they have the "in" on what hate speech should be defined as but I would like to know more about your thoughts on when hate is appropriate and necessary.

I am sorry to hear of your parting ways with your friend. I hope someday that will change and some level of civil disagreement, or your friend changing their mind would come about.

Glad to meet you.

Re: Respect as Worship

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:54:46 -0000

I know the feeling Maureen.

Re: NOT a normal day …

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:56:02 -0000

Cheryl no one was physically hurt. About 60 people were displaced though.

Re: NOT a normal day …

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:56:47 -0000

Mindy I am sorry you had to go through something like that. I am glad you are ok though.

Re: Yep … me too

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:59:36 -0000

That's very clever Cheryl.

Re: On The Radio - KSFO San Francisco

Randy — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:30:48 -0000

Not sure why you can't figure this out through the searching. I will look at ways to try and improve the search engine, category cloud and archives.

On one hand you might have a point, if a violent anti-ex-gay "bigot" attacks me for being "ex-gay", I could possibly claim this law for legal justification to pile on extra justice for myself and judgment against him.

But if in the slight chance I could, I wouldn't. I would want them to be punished to the full extent of current law. I would not want my victimization treated as more important than someone else equally traumatized but not in one of the protected classes.

My attacker should be punished for what they did to me, not what they think of me.

On the other hand, you are proving my point that because this bill does not define sexual orientation it can not be reduced to one sexual orientation. In fact, the bill does not limit it to homosexual OR heterosexual. The current legislation, by act of omission, does not define sexual orientation at all. So all 30 of them (including pedophilia, bestiality and the like) could be argued as being "protected" by this legislation.

And yes, there are 30 sexual orientations according to how the American Psychiatric Association defines "sexual orientation" in their DSM. The UN recognizes 20 something of them.

The reality of how this type of legislation works itself out though, is that it will only be assumed that "sexual orientation" covers those who identify as one of the initials in GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning?... It changes so much I forget what the Q stands for.)

Regardless, the reality is, if I were attacked, I would be given justice through the current application of law. If thought crimes pass, they would not be allowed to apply to me because I am not one of the assumed and ill-defined protected class of "sexual orientation." A gay man would get MORE justice for being attacked than I would and that is constitutionally suspect.

It is irresponsible to add such open ended and not defined "category" of people to an already constitutionally suspect bill. The President is right to pledge to veto this bill.

Thanks for the question ck.

Re: PhotoFriday - Amber

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Hey Mike. I have only flown through Las Vegas. I will take your word for it. ;)

Re: Beach Break

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:31:05 -0000

Thank you Susan!

Thank you very much Maureen. I noticed this morning that the clouds are moving quicker :) (truly, they are because the center of the so called "storm" is closer.)

Re: Quoted On Orlando Sentinel TV Guy Blog

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:32:08 -0000

Maureen,I know exactly what you are talking ab---

Re: Quoted On Orlando Sentinel TV Guy Blog

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:34:01 -0000

Mindy, odd that coincidence huh? and ...

My title changed January 1 but we didn't make a big deal out of it except the title change in the newsletter. I am very humbled to be able to serve Exodus in this capacity.

Re: My Testimony Published on Boundless.Org

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:41:51 -0000

You are welcome. Everyone experiences God in the way that He knows they will need to hear from Him to know that it is actually Him. For some it comes through their ability to analyze and think it through. For others, like me, I think he just sort of has to take over because we won't get it otherwise. I don't see my experience as any better or more sensational than the slow "dawning" or the one who comes to faith purely through reason. It isn't the experience, it's Him. I think once we know we know Him, we learn to recognize His voice and are more open to finding Him in other ways because we have the understanding of His voice to guide us into those other types of experiences.

For example, my early walk was FULL of amazing overwhelmingly powerful times but as I grew spiritually, there also have been dawning epiphanies, lessons that took years to reveal the fruit of and plenty of "stuff" I still haven't figured out after deep analysis. The cool thing is that no matter which way I come after Him, or He comes for me... I know Him and love Him. We are always together.

That's just my limited point of view. Does it make sense?

Re: PhotoFriday - Amber

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:46:19 -0000

Hey Mike. I have only flown through Las Vegas. I will take your word for it. ;)

Re: Other Thoughts Collected #6

Randy — Sat, 12 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

I hear you. Do you remember this post?

Re: Other Thoughts Collected #6

Randy — Sat, 12 May 2007 12:04:18 -0000

I hear you. Do you remember this post?

Re: Process Finished - Bang Meets String

Randy — Sun, 13 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thanks for the feedback on the video. If I had better software I would probably be able to zoom and stuff. Video software is complicated and I need something easy ... any suggestions from anyone would be appreciated.
For more on string theory click HERE.

Re: Other Thoughts Collected #6

Randy — Sun, 13 May 2007 06:40:26 -0000

Very cool. I remember that story now. Glad you are here.

Re: God’s Favorite Worshipper

Randy — Sun, 13 May 2007 06:41:40 -0000

Re: Process Finished - Bang Meets String

Randy — Sun, 13 May 2007 06:55:21 -0000

Re: Process Finished - Bang Meets String

Randy — Mon, 14 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you Cheryl.

Re: Process Finished - Bang Meets String

Randy — Mon, 14 May 2007 08:55:20 -0000

Thank you Cheryl.

Re: The Transgender Double Standard

Randy — Tue, 15 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you Mike.

Re: The Transgender Double Standard

Randy — Tue, 15 May 2007 08:46:20 -0000

Thank you Mike.

Re: 4000

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

::: landing ... rolling up parachute ... pulling off backpack ... handing Maureen water ... sprouting wings ... flying off :::

Re: The Transgender Double Standard

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 05:08:53 -0000

Remarkable is a good word. yes ... it is.

I have heard that Q is for questioning and for some of the activist minded they have said it stands for queer (which is who they are ... they have to be different even there.)

Yes, it is in Newsweek.

Re: Farewell Falwell - My Journey with Jerry

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 05:11:49 -0000

Yes, it did get cut off but I was POSITIVE the whole thing posted yesterday. I re-added the end part so I hope it is helpful.

Re: Process Finished - Bang Meets String

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 05:16:39 -0000

::: whew ::: good.

Re: The Anti-Christ Sure Isn’t Impressive … or Scary, just sad

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 05:24:39 -0000

Glenn was on a mission ...

A Mission to mock the anti-Christ. Here's a taste.

... BECK: OK. And it`s weird, Jesus said he was going to come back as a thief in the night, and you`ve been arrested for petty theft. But the band that says, "What would Jesus do?" Let me ask you this, you have a Cartier Pasha watch -- I`m a watch collector -- and it`s encrusted in diamonds. I understand that`s a $142,000 watch. You have a 7 Series BMW, an armored Lexus. You live on $130,000 a year, but they say that you live over your lifestyle and your means. You were arrested for heroin and petty theft. Wouldn`t the question really be, what would Jesus not do?...

Albeit entertaining, I agree, why give this blasphemous mortal man any air time.

Re: Farewell Falwell - My Journey with Jerry

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:24:14 -0000

Thank you so much for explaining further Jeremiah. I am glad you were willing to talk about that. You have a very interesting perspective. I appreciate your feedback.

I think what you hit on by quoting Coulter is that everyone, as part of being human, finds some definition of themselves in the larger picture of community. ... not all but definitely an important part. So, regardless of the worldview, you will find the same types of approaches and relational styles being lived out.

common + unity = community

Re: 4000

Randy — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:26:03 -0000

::: landing ... rolling up parachute ... pulling off backpack ... handing Maureen water ... sprouting wings ... flying off :::

Re: 4000

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

::: silently drifting small parachute ... gently attached is an oxygen canister ... gliding down like a snowflake ... not reads, "Having to much fun flying around up here, breath already, gees" :::

Re: 4000

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 08:33:33 -0000

::: silently drifting small parachute ... gently attached is an oxygen canister ... gliding down like a snowflake ... not reads, "Having to much fun flying around up here, breath already, gees" :::

Re: Farewell Falwell - My Journey with Jerry

Randy — Fri, 18 May 2007 07:17:39 -0000

Thanks hismage. Your comment is very important and offers a wonderful perspective of Jerry that I was not aware of. At the same time I am not surprised. Blessings to you too.

Re: Farewell Falwell - My Journey with Jerry

Randy — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:47:57 -0000

Hi Dave. I edited my comment to remove all the stuff about your IP address coming from the same area as one of my online stalkers because it doesn't make sense to others and I didn't think you had seen it yet.

Obviously you did. Regardless, your IP Address is pointing to that very same area. I will keep that noted.

I am glad you will love me for who I truly am, no longer gay. It's not an issue of me trying to not be something... I am and am becoming who I was created to be. I will do my human best to love anyone whether they would agree with me or not, "change" or not, "saved" or not. I am not always successful but I do try to live by a rule of thumb that my love for others isn't dependent on anything that they do. I can also tolerate opinions and statements that I don't accept and will actively oppose in a civil society with the liberties given to me. Unconditional love is not conditioned by 100% acceptance. In fact, if I can't love someone I strongly disagree with... that kind of disproves my ability to "unconditionally" love them. I would also hope to be able to tolerate and love people who can't tolerate my life and actively oppose, distort and mock my beliefs.

I think when we all stand before God we will have earned plenty of judgment. That's why I plead the mercy and forgiveness of Christ... as does Jerry ... who is *our* brother.

Gay issue aside, as a Christian brother, you do know that if Jerry were to ask Christ for forgiveness for his sins against the gay community, Jesus would forgive him and He wouldn't need our permission to do so. Jesus was tortured and crucified to pay the spiritual penalty of Jerry's actions. He rose again to not only complete the work of forgiveness to Jerry (and all of humanity) but also to set us all free from sin's affects.

In heaven, will Jesus and Jerry have a talk about some of Jerry's actions? I would think the Lord would talk to all of us about our experiences here on earth. We might be saved but from what I know of the God I serve... He's thorough. He's not one to let things slide...being Holy and all.

You being a Christian probably already know all of this so it perplexes me as to why you would make such remarks of Jerry's living conditions in heaven. Instead of wanting him to find the truth of Christ's heart toward the transgendered and drag queens, do you want Jerry to have to be offended for the rest of eternity?

And for all you know, Jerry might have asked God for forgiveness each time he popped off some horrible statement. I am not saying he did ... just sayin'. Leave the spiritual judgments and wishes you made up to God because they do nothing but bring that same standard of spiritual judgment back on you.

Now, I am all for people judging actions. People judge mine all the time. It brings accountability, sharpening, knowledge and wisdom. I believe the scriptures are clear to not judge a person's heart (that's why I am not questioning whether you are truly saved...you claim it... I ain't God... He is the only one who knows the truth of both our salvations) but I do think the scriptures call us to judge actions (ie. Matthew 18 and "you will know them by their fruit" and so on.)

I think I was pretty even handed on revealing that Jerry made some mistakes, some "spectacular" mistakes. Because of some of his actions, he deserves some of the anger that he got and gets. Where it is over the line for me is when it is used to justify unrighteous anger and cursing. I say all of this from first hand knowledge and conviction.

As I wrote, Jerry deeply offended me, but my forgiving him was not dependent on his repenting to me or saying what I wanted him to say. Unforgiveness only enslaves those who hold on to it, not the real or perceived perpetrators of sin.

I am sure some of your anger is justified but I am also convinced you are using it to justify the unrighteous anger displayed by some of your statements. Some of your comments lead me to believe that if it isn't direct hatred... it's pretty close. Telling me, a brother in Christ, and the others in this thread who did experience the compassionate side of Jerry Falwell that we are "nuts" is also out of line. No one has said all of your anger is unjustified. However, I am saying it is out of line if you, as a Christian, are willfully holding on to unforgiveness and insulting our experience.

This last statement isn't directed at you but the thought comes to mind: it's one thing to acknowledge the misdeeds, or "sins", of others and extend forgiveness and compassion. It is quite another to exact revenge through mockery.

Re: our kayak sank …

Randy — Sat, 19 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Susan, that's funny. The problem was ... we literally sank and I was the one to eventually tip us over....again more in the longer post. I am too tired tonight.
::: shiver ::; thinking of all the gators. I was literally on a LOG for two hours.
A LOG. Again, more tomorrow.

Re: our kayak sank …

Randy — Sat, 19 May 2007 19:53:01 -0000

Susan, that's funny. The problem was ... we literally sank and I was the one to eventually tip us over....again more in the longer post. I am too tired tonight.

::: shiver ::; thinking of all the gators. I was literally on a LOG for two hours.

A LOG. Again, more tomorrow.

Re: our kayak sank …

Randy — Sat, 19 May 2007 19:56:28 -0000

Laura Leigh and Cheryl, it was my worst experience outdoors but it may be one of those "life" experiences that you never forget. My friendship with The Benevolent Trainer went to a whole new level of trust.

Man I am tired... and sore.

Re: The Best Kayaking Trip Ever - A Survivors Story

Randy — Sun, 20 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Please, I posted this with the hope of working this story every which way possible with a good strong desire we could all laugh about parts of it... even at my expense :).
The only parts that are kind of not up for funny to me was TBT's health and "the moment" I had with the Lord. Now, laugh about how that moment truly was a literal "moment" lasting at the most five seconds... yes that is worth laughing about.
I am already thinking along the lines of really over-embellishing the story in fun comedic post.

Re: The Best Kayaking Trip Ever - A Survivors Story

Randy — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:29:18 -0000

Please, I posted this with the hope of working this story every which way possible with a good strong desire we could all laugh about parts of it... even at my expense :).

The only parts that are kind of not up for funny to me was TBT's health and "the moment" I had with the Lord. Now, laugh about how that moment truly was a literal "moment" lasting at the most five seconds... yes that is worth laughing about.

I am already thinking along the lines of really over-embellishing the story in fun comedic post.

Re: The Best Kayaking Trip Ever - A Survivors Story

Randy — Mon, 21 May 2007 05:04:51 -0000

Thanks Cheryl.

Re: Culture of Death Takes Sinister Turn for the Worst

Randy — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Most of the time abortion as a topic gets me very upset but I have always just supported other voices and causes. This time, those articles set me off. I was on a bit of a rant.

Re: Culture of Death Takes Sinister Turn for the Worst

Randy — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:49:05 -0000

Most of the time abortion as a topic gets me very upset but I have always just supported other voices and causes. This time, those articles set me off. I was on a bit of a rant.

Re: Kayaking Aftermath

Randy — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:50:55 -0000

You know it. We weren't real close. I zoomed in on my camera. I tried to get the guy I was riding with, to go poke it with a stick but he wouldn't.

Re: The Best Kayaking Trip Ever - A Survivors Story

Randy — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:52:14 -0000

Thanks Mike T.

Re: Other Thoughts Collected #11

Randy — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Testing comment from phone.

Re: I Don’t Live an “Alleged” Life

Randy — Thu, 24 May 2007 08:54:32 -0000

Cool. Yes, if it is online I will "probably" post it (if I remember.)

Re: America Idol - 2007 Finale

Randy — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:14:03 -0000

Yes it did run over for me. That's ok. I liked the show. Although, I think they need to get rid of the awards if they are just doing them to continue to laugh at people.

Re: Other Thoughts Collected #11

Randy — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:59:12 -0000

Testing comment from phone.

Re: I Don ’ t Live an “ Alleged ” Life

Randy — Fri, 25 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Thank you Cindy. It's good to see you :).
The story behind this story just got really ... bad. We are investigating. I thought the interview went well ... and it did but what she did with some of my other friends was unscrupulous.
More later I am sure.

Re: I Don’t Live an “Alleged” Life

Randy — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:00:45 -0000

Thank you Cindy. It's good to see you :).

The story behind this story just got really ... bad. We are investigating. I thought the interview went well ... and it did but what she did with some of my other friends was unscrupulous.

More later I am sure.

Re: Three Situations Yet One Strong Undercurrent: Insolence

Randy — Sat, 26 May 2007 10:30:36 -0000

Thanks for coming by C-Squared and Club Whirled. If you read my blog long I hope you will see that I do have a sense of humor. Even so I do need reminding to "lighten up" from time to time so thanks for that.

At the same time I am still astonished that along with the disagreement there is this kind of metaphorical "wink" at this astonishing behavior because it is seen as humorous. That somehow, as you two have clearly indicated, Clodovil being "a bitchy queen" deserves some level of enjoyment even though what he said was horrible.

That's just bizarre to me.

Also, my post doesn't say "the gay lifestyle" anywhere in it. I linked to your posts so people could read the them for themselves if interested. I want to do that in case I don't represent the whole of what you intended. I always reserve the right to be wrong. I am also glad you commented so that people will know what you fully believe. I wasn't trying to distort your views but to briefly point to the insolence around the situation (not attack you personally.) Clodovil, in this situation and apparently frequently, is insolent. I believe that saying something horrible is also delightful to be insolent. That's just my humble and not angry at all opinion.

I am completely aware of my own ability to be insolent as I said in the post, but having dealt/dealing with that log in my eye, I can see more clearly how it manifests around us. While I may struggle with the same response it doesn't mean I can't identify it occurring other places. And again, I am frequently wrong and willing to stand corrected if needed.

Again, thanks for stopping by.

Re: I Don’t Live an “Alleged” Life

Randy — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:26:09 -0000

1). Holiness isn't subject to sexual identity and stewardship, it's the other way around. Holiness is the goal regardless of sexual orientation or temptation. At the same time the question that then must be asked of the professing believer is...are you claiming something to be in line with holiness that isn't? is what your doing facilitating holiness in your life? That's rhetorical for each believer to decide between themselves and God.

2. I was completely 100% gay. Today I am not. I am not in denial and I didn't start from some unknown "bi-sexual" launching point. My identity, my attractions, romantic pursuits and goals in life are completely different than they were 15 years ago.

3. You easily say they are "gay" as a matter of fact, I say they had same sex attractions but didn't adopt a gay-centric worldview or buy into gay fundamentalism. Or they chose to pursue the woman they truly loved, the love of their life, and wanted to keep their commitments to them in spite of temptation or struggle. Some have left their wives and family in pursuit of what they have determined for themselves to be who they truly are...but your generalization doesn't match the many men, and women, I know who have had same sex attraction and are happily married today.

Here's the deal. I was gay and now I am not. I was not bisexual, I did change. It is biased to impose someone elses interpretation of my life on my life. It is wrong for some to infer that if it didn't occur for some (for whatever reason) that it probably didn't occur for me. People go back to homosexual relationship for a wide variety of reasons I am sure. I don't relate to them because like thousands of others, even though the invitation exists, I haven't gone back and make no plans to do so.

My testimony is as valid as the next person. Most accept others word for whether they would describe themselves as "gay" or "straight" and yet for some reason my "alleged" life is something I have to prove. The point I am making is, someone else's bias or experience does not determine my reality. My life isn't driven by being "gay" or even the "gay" community. I don't have to prove my assertions I just have to live them.

By God's grace I will.

Re: I Don’t Live an “Alleged” Life

Randy — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:37:28 -0000

Hey J. I don't read that blog and won't. I also don't want any "reverse" publicity for that blog that is why I edited your comment ever so slightly.

I get plenty of constructive criticism and I don't find that blog to be constructive at all. There was a time when I would listen to them but they crossed the line a few years ago.

I refer to gay identified because that is how that person would identify. I don't say they allege that they are gay.

My guess is David is spinning a nuance into something that is simply straightforward. Which is par for the course for that blog.

Re: Talk About Missing the Point

Randy — Thu, 31 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

eh... not sure I would go that far. If they start splitting up to pray it could turn political ... it would turn political. If I were there I wouldn't mind if different faiths got up to offer prayers. I just wouldn't bow my head and close my eyes if the prayer was going to a god I don't serve.

Re: Talk About Missing the Point

Randy — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:30:31 -0000

Re: Bishop Harry Jackson on Gallup Poll Concerning Hate Crimes

Randy — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:31:56 -0000

One persons pessimism is another persons realism.

There's hope for people like that you know. :)

Re: Jordan Wants Us to Fall In Love with Rome Again

Randy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:38:01 -0000

I defer all thanks to Mr. Jordan.

Re: PhotoFriday - How I See Myself

Randy — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Yes but at least it was manly shrieking :). I am glad to have induced a picture worth added narrative. ::: grin :::

Re: PhotoFriday - How I See Myself

Randy — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:44:49 -0000

Yes but at least it was manly shrieking :). I am glad to have induced a picture worth added narrative. ::: grin :::

Re: Girl Imprisoned For Hate Crime

Randy — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:17:11 -0000

Thanks Maureen. I did not read the original article, my bad and apologies. So I wonder if they were in juvenile detention for all the other charges and not the hate crime? If the speech and beliefs of the girl were not a factor of the jail time then I will forward that on to FRC. I actually know the people who write the different blurbs so I can talk to them about it.

I completely disagree with you that, as horrible as her actions were with regard to the flier, juvenile detention (child prison, permanent record) isn't the way to go. Fighting with officers...absolutely lock her up. Speech and beliefs, as reprehensible as they are, no.

and for the one who refers to themselves as "queertardo" ... You could have made your points without accusing me of something I already said I was not. I would have accepted your points but you obviously want to ascribe a negative judgment against my motivations as well.

Because the name you have chosen is a mix of a slang term toward the gay identified and makes use of a slang term used for the mentally challenged ... it and any variation of it will not appear on this blog again.

I would like to suggest that if you want to comment on my blog that you make your points without ascribing my personal motivation and pick a different screen name. All the while, keeping this in mind.

Re: Crazy

Randy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Oh Susan, I know about that dilemma and I always lost to the practical side. I just decided at 39 though that I want to be a little impractical on my next purchase :)... but I am paying this one off first. 10 payments to go. :)

Re: Crazy

Randy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:03:49 -0000

Re: Crazy

Randy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:06:54 -0000

Well, ... MIKE! I do really care about Susan and Dawn and all the OTHER folks here.

::: long pause ... grabbing a soda ... calling Mom ... crocheting that blanket I never got to last Sunday ... watching the grass grow :::

... and I guess I have to care for you too because Jesus makes me.

::: manipulative revenge glare back :::

It's a joke, you know you are my favorite Mike Ensley ever.

Re: Crazy

Randy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:08:10 -0000

Dawn who? ::: laugh :::

It's about time you showed up! I have been through two blog changes and a new email since I've seen you.;

Email me with how the heck your doing. ;)

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Randy — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Randy — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:20:34 -0000

Re: PhotoFriday - “ Purity ”

Randy — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:00:00 -0000

That's a cool way to look at it. I broke the rules to take that picture but... at one point the rainbow was a complete arch as far down as I could see and as far behind us I could see. It was very cool. Now, the turbulence right before that shot ... definitely NOT cool. It's weird how you really don't realize how fast you are going until you hit turbulence.

Re: Girl Imprisoned For Hate Crime

Randy — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:41:44 -0000

I think my testimony is all over the place and states everything pretty clearly. I think you are asking questions in an attempt to make a point that reiterates your premise laid out in the beginning of your comment.

You don't need my answers because you apparently already have it all figured out.

On a sidenote, might be related to this or not, but I love pseudo-intellectualism. It's like doing gymnastics without really having to leave the couch.

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch

Randy — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:45:52 -0000

You are welcome, glad you liked it and I hope you do get to see this one day.

Re: PhotoFriday - “Purity”

Randy — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:49:26 -0000

Re: … About Those Hateful Questions

Randy — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:52:55 -0000

... And the Redeemed One turned to the neo-Gnostic and said, "My ... don't your robes look Pharisaical?"

Randy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:42:00 -0000

very good Jack. I know his parents will be blessed by your message.

On a broader note, its interesting that with both Cathy Sipe and Olmsted's death, the blogosphere reacts in a different way than the MSM. Much more personal ... organic. I like that. I think it is also indicative of the blogosphere getting some longevity behind it.

Re: MilBlogger Andrew Olmsted Killed in Iraq

Randy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:42:00 -0000

Re: Huckabee Congratulates Canada on National Igloo

Randy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:24:00 -0000

Yeah, I just watched it again and it cracked me up the second time as well. It's just funny!

Re: Global Warming, Storming and Conforming

Randy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:22:00 -0000

Well I guess that is a matter of perception.

Re: Huckabee Congratulates Canada on National Igloo

Randy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:24:00 -0000

Yeah, I just watched it again and it cracked me up the second time as well. It's just funny!

Re: Global Warming, Storming and Conforming

Randy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:22:00 -0000

Well I guess that is a matter of perception.

Re: Darn it Dolly!

Randy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:30:00 -0000

I am so glad I am not the only one :) . It's good to see you steve.

Re: Obama’s Messaging

Randy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:34:00 -0000

Randy — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:19:00 -0000

I hear you.

Re: Darn it Dolly!

Randy — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:20:00 -0000

I don't remember seeing one from you. When did you send it?

Re: Night Augur

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:56:00 -0000

of course! I really enjoy your writing.... so yes...get to it!

Re: Gay Initiation Class Seeks to Teach Proper Gayness

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:19:00 -0000

I hear you.

Re: Darn it Dolly!

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:20:00 -0000

I don't remember seeing one from you. When did you send it?

Re: Gay Initiation Class Seeks to Teach Proper Gayness

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:49:00 -0000

Being a woman or black is immutable and has history for thousands of years. The "gay" identity does not have immutability or a long history.

You don't have to be initiated into being a woman or black.

This is far from usual and proves that while attractions may not be something one would choose ... being "gay" is learned.

Re: Gay Initiation Class Seeks to Teach Proper Gayness

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:19:00 -0000

Oh I don't think so Scott. Homosexuality is mentioned in the Bible...not being gay.

I don't teach people how to be ex-gay identified but to live beyond homosexuality defining who they are and how it doesn't have to determine how they behave (it's up to them of course to accept what I have to say or not.)

You are right, everyone has a right to self-determination and if they want to become a two dimensional stereotype without any options, this class will be perfect.

Re: Of Bro’s and Fist Bumps

Randy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:18:00 -0000

yeah, pretty cool. :)

Re: Gay Initiation Class Seeks to Teach Proper Gayness

Randy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:49:00 -0000

Re: Gay Initiation Class Seeks to Teach Proper Gayness

Randy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:19:00 -0000

Re: Of Bro’s and Fist Bumps

Randy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:18:00 -0000

yeah, pretty cool. :)

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:47:21 -0000

Got something to say? Leave a comment on a post OR click the "Leave a reply" link here. Then your comment will show up right here in the sidebar.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:39:36 -0000

I just changed the theme. The other, while gorgeous, is too dark for summer. :)

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:27:48 -0000

Good. I am glad you do. :)

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:27:32 -0000

It's a plugin that highlights author comments.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:32:05 -0000

Thanks Sarah.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:37:49 -0000

All the pastel colors drove me crazy the whole time I was at the conference so I had to change it at least a little before heading to bed.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:10:23 -0000

Well, apparently that plugin went whack. No need to get nitpicky. Thanks for the heads up.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:07:48 -0000

LOTS of SPAM coming this way. If you post a comment and it gets snagged by the spam filter, give me some time. I will fish it out of the filter asap.

Re: WP Wall — ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Randy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:55:22 -0000

I finally bit the bullet and bought a theme. Maybe if I bought it I won't change the overal structure as much :)... maybe :).

Re: Oprah picks three Faulkner novels for summer reading

Randy — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 09:02:21 -0000

I can't do it... I tried two of her books a couple of years back. They were both so bad that I think they'd cause toxic fumes if I burned them. Must resist the O logo.

Re: Auto Gordian Knot: An easier way to add subtitles to your video clips

Randy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:14:09 -0000

For those who were having problems with subs, so was I!

AutoGK didn't like the .sub file I gave it. I used VobSub from the non-auto GK package (I have both installed), which created an index (.idx) file and the .sub file. Give AutoGK your .idx file, and it works just brilliantly! External, but only forced gave me the English subtitles for just the non-English dialog.

Thanks for the guide... I had no idea that CTRL-F8 gave me the subtitle field, and it was doing my head in for a while!

-Steve

Re: Huckabee Tops GOP Power Rankings, Paul Takes Third

Randy — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:55:39 -0000

Only Ron Paul can deliver the white house to the GOP The voters of this nation will not elect a pro iraqi war candidate in 2008. Over 70% of the American People oppose this war, so if the GOP is shortsighted enough to nominate anyone besides Ron Paul, the only anti iraqi war candidate. They will deserve the thrashing they get in 2008, why?- they didnt learn from the spanking they got when they lost congress in 2006. only and i mean only Ron Paul can carry the GOP to victory in 2008, because he is the only anti iraqi war GOP candidate.

Re: Goode Refuses to Apologize; Criticized by Fellow Lawmaker

Randy — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:56:47 -0000

Hey, Swiftee Dis it ever occur to you that the people who are happiest about Goode's tirade are not your fellow right wing morons, but folks like Iranian Presidnet Ahmadinejad? You are giving plenty of ammunition to the jihadist recruiters who tell their people that the U.S. crusaders hate Islam.

Osama sends his thanks, I'm sure

Re: Coleman Putting Thumb to Political Winds

Randy — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:55:03 -0000

You don't need a weatherman . . . If it were practically any other politician, I would see this as an honest change--or evolution--in thinking. Senator Coleman, however, has a well-documented history of, shall we say, adapting himself to the changing political circumstances. There is no way of telling what his real position on Iraq is. All that really matters is how he votes when something comes before the Senate. Talk is cheap, but votes matter.

Re: Point-Counterpoint: Mike Ciresi for U.S. Senate?

Randy — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:08:00 -0000

Ciresi for What? What has Mike Ciresi done to deserve being elected Senator? Yes, he is a legendary trial lawyer, but that doesn't necessarily translate into political skills. My recollection from his first stab at running for the Senate was that his prior involvement had been limited to writing the occasional check for a campaign. Has he shown us that he knows how to run for office? Does he have any real experience in getting things done when it's not a matter of swaying a jury, or ordering aroud underlings? Consensus? Coalition building?

I once heard a (probably apocryphal) story about Sam Rayburn's take on President Kennedy's "best and the brightest": "I'd feel a lot better if one of them had run for sheriff." I feel the same way about Ciresi. Run for city council first, then take on the Senate.

Re: Mac Hammond: “I would almost welcome an IRS audit”

Randy — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:55:34 -0000

Pardon my curiousity, brethern . . . Two quick questions:

1. Was it Jesus who chased the moneychangers out of the temple, with some awfully harsh words for what they were doing? Or am I thinking of someone else?

2. Does George Soros operate through a tax-exempt religious organization?

Re: Strib names new editor for ‘uncertain times’

Randy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:41:30 -0000

No More Newspaper Every time the Strib has been "redesigned," it ends up being just so much more fluff, and less hard news.

It looks like we're in for more of the same. More lifestyle stories and columns telling me where I should go at night, but less coverage of real political, economic, or social issues ("Cuz I'm like, that's SO 50-year old guy and SO boring! Tell me who won on American Idol!")

Re: Mac Hammond: “I would almost welcome an IRS audit”

Randy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:09:33 -0000

Jesus was rich? I can't find my Bible right now, so I have to ask in which Gospel do we hear that Jesus had two vacation homes?

I also want to know the name of His accountant. I'll bet it took some doing to set up tax-exempt foundations in those days.

Re: Ann Coulter: Voice of Modern Conservative Thought

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:42:28 -0000

Context? Get Serious! Coulter's speech is just the latest in a long series of psychotic babblings. Yes, in the rest of the speech, she said she didn't "hate" gays, she just doesn't want them to be able to marry (Rep. Bachmann, are you listening?). On the other hand, she used the word "faggot" as a taunt, much like a schoolyard bully would taunt someone she doesn't approve of.

I wouldn't get too optimistic about her being shut up for good, or for any length of time. Her platform was taken away once before but she got it back, once the wingers saw how well her books sold. Remember: her invective is always met with audience cheers, not the booing and dose of Thorazine it deserves. There might be a few tut-tuts, but in no time at all, we will hear the feverish yelpings of the "what about Michael Moore-Al Franken-George Soros" claque. Real disapporval will not come from the right.

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:06:14 -0000

Precedent? Sometime in the nineteenth century, railroads (such as, the ancestors of the BN and UP) were given massive governmet subsidies and grants, largely to open up what was still wilderness. Why is that justification for a massive taxpayer subsidy today?

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:36:08 -0000

Loan? I don't know anything about Austin or Cleveland, so no, I didn't (don't) object. I also don't live in Rochester, so it's not a matter of NIMBY.

Yes, DM&E; has asked for a "loan," not a "grant." I don't see how you get the idea that the GAO sees this as a good thing (I welcome clarification. I couldn't find any such statement). The loan is $2.3 billion, out of a total of $6 billion. Will they be able to pay it back? The expansion of the railroad is meant to compete with other existing carriers, not to provide new service. Competition, as a rule, drives down prices. This is something the GAO says is likely to happen with this route. The rates for carying coal will decrease along the route, DM&E;'s revenues will suffer . . . guess who gets stuck with the tab?

Why didn't they just ask for a grant and be done with it?

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:12:14 -0000

Who, me? Barry--

Thank you for your answers to my questions. You have given me a lot to mull over on this issue.

I think you might be confusing me with someone else. This sentence is the first time in my life I have ever typed the name "John Thune." I have never said anything about him and "earmarks," so I don't know why I would owe him an apology (I did not write the original post, if that's what you're thinking).

I'm also confused about your First Amendment/railroad land-grant analogy. Are you saying that railroads have a constitutional right to government assistance?

Finally, what have I said that "borders on slander"? Are you sure you are responding to the right person?

Re: Bachmann Email May Violate Federal Law, House Ethics Rules

Randy — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:38:01 -0000

Marching Orders As I read it, the objection is not so much to Rep. Bachmann asking for support, it is to her use of congressional resources (the frank--free communication resources) to do so. She is free to use her own resources to whip the faithful into whatever frenzy she wants. Congressional staff, offices, equipment, money, etc. can't be used to garner support, even if there is no election campaign going on at the moment. I admit, with some congressional releases, it's hard to say that they are not campaign materials. The line was crossed when there was an explicit request to voice support.

Of course, we must all remember that, when God put you in Congress, the rules don't apply to you.

Re: Olson v. Brodkorb: Precedent or One of Many Milestones to Come?

Randy — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:54:23 -0000

Not Much Here This is just a trial court's opinion, so I don't know as I would think of it as precedent. It does show what kind of proof this court would find necessary--proof of violations of established journalistic ethics.

I do not know if it is appropriate to make nice distinctions between "journalists" and "others" when deciding the level of care that must be taken to check facts or verify information. The rule needs to be the same, to avoid parsing status too closely. Should it make a difference, for example, that MDE exists solely to pillory Democrats and liberals? At least one court has held that a newspaper's reputation for investigative journalism was relevant to the question of the paper's "actual malice" in printing a story. Does the political thrust of a defamation defendant have anything to do with the issue?

BTW, I am a fan of neither MDE nor actions for defamation. The former are too often used to silence legitimate discourse, the latter is a collection of juvenile rubbish and petty name-calling. Still, it's protected speech.

Re: Olson v. Brodkorb: Precedent or One of Many Milestones to Come?

Randy — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:09:39 -0000

And Another Thing The parties stipulated that Olson is a "limited purpose public figure." I gather that's because of his activity publishing a political newsletter, or his work in PR. The court, however, never makes the connection between his activities as a "limited purpose public figure" and the allegedly defamatory statement. MDE's comment was about (alleged) efforts by an employee to solicit business--is that a matter of legitimate public concern? Saying a person is a "public figure," or a "limited purpose public figure" does not end the inquiry.

Re: Six Degrees of Michele Bachmann: New Letter to Editor by Staffer’s Son

Randy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:14:01 -0000

Pathetic! The best support she can drum up with this campaign is one party operative and the son of a staff member? I take that as proof (if any was needed) that she is an embarrassment, even to her own constituency.

Re: Minnesota Family Council and Openly Gay Sen. Paul Koering Square off in Committee

Randy — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:51:45 -0000

Gloating? Why? What do you have against Senator Koering, apart from his sexual attraction to men? On most policy issues, he's quite conservative. Does your hatred of homosexuality extend so far that you would sacrifice one of your own?

Re: MSU Mankato College Republicans Receive Tim Pawlenty Chapter of the Year Award

Randy — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:35:53 -0000

Damning with Faint Praise The "Tim Pawlenty Award"? That sounds about as honorific as "The George W. Bush Public Speaking Prize."

Re: Playing Dress-Up is for Kids

Randy — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:40:16 -0000

Visit Scenic Iraq McCain's "numerous trips" to Iraq have all been congressional fact-finding junkets. Do you honestly think his handlers would let him be in any real danger? Do you really think his visits to Iraq have given him an accurate picture of what's going on there?

Re: Muslim Workers Leave Gold’n Plump Over Prayer Time Dispute

Randy — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:26:59 -0000

Just Curious What would Kulturkampfers like Bill O'Reilly or Ann Coulter say if Christians were denied time to pray?

Re: Muslim Workers Leave Gold’n Plump Over Prayer Time Dispute

Randy — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:09:35 -0000

Thank you for answering my question. I presume you mean banning government-sponsored displays of crosses or the Ten Commandments. Does that mean that enforcing the Constitution and saying "Happy Holidays" is religious oppression? Now is surely the time to update the Rev. Foxe's book!

Re: St. Louis County Commisioner: I Would Back Slavery if My Constituents Did

Randy — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:04:01 -0000

Why? Does it matter?

Re: Strib’s Browning Misses on Paulose — Again

Randy — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:52:31 -0000

Strib Balance The Strib's idea of balanced coverage is to toss in the occasional story puffing up conservatives (they were all over the kids at PowerLine for awhile), and let Katherine Kersten publish her screeds. Apparently, it doesn't matter that individual stories are way off base. We have to look at the big picture, and look at the overall balance of the entire paper.

Re: Our Own Imus: City Pages Scrubs Editor’s Stereotypes from Story

Randy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:31:42 -0000

Land of Habib? His mix of stereotypes is as ignorant as it is shocking.

"Habib," to my understanding. is an Arabic word. Arabic is not one of the languages of India, but Asians are Asians, right, Mr. Hoffman?

Re: Today’s Lesson from Alec Baldwin: Alienation Begins With You

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:26:12 -0000

Just to Clarify . . . Are you implying that parental alienation is a myth, or that it exists only when the alienated parent is abusive?

Re: Today’s Lesson from Alec Baldwin: Alienation Begins With You

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:36:54 -0000

Yes, The abusers are the first to complain, and they complain the most loudly. Back in the early days of my legal career, I sat in on the trial of a "Men's Rights" advocate who beat his ex on the head with (as I recall) a tire iron--in front of their young children.

I suspect there are many who are alienated but keep quiet, rather than make things worse. It is always best to remember that it isn't about the parents' rights, but about the kids' rights. Parents who see custody, visitation, and support as their own empowerment issues are way out of line.

Re: Sex and Al-Qaida: Is Timing of Capture News Tied to ‘D.C. Madam’ Scandal?

Randy — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:48:42 -0000

Well . . . Even if he is dead, "we" didn't do it. Apparently, he was killed by other insurgents.

Outsourcing the war?

Re: Spider-Man Scales Front Page of Pioneer Press

Randy — Sat, 05 May 2007 07:39:38 -0000

Going Down The headline is yet more evidence (where none is needed) of the media's continual race to the bottom. Newspapers are beoming more and more like television "news," and TV continues to dumb itself down. We get "lifestyle" reports, health care news, sports, and weather. It really is moot whether this is pandering to advertisers, or pandering to the people who like their news light and fluffy. It's pandering any way you look at it. The result is, readers are treated to a bunch of hype about nothing, and are left ill-informed about any news that might matter.

The sad thing is, most folks are fine with that.

Re: Conservative Republican Insider: ‘Hacktacular’ New Start on Way for GOP

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 06:06:41 -0000

What Are You Gaining? This is a joke? A Republican District Chair gives an interview that confirms the suspicion that Republicans are a bunch of retrograde sexist, racist, morons who don't take their own "honor the troops" rhetoric seriously? What's funny about that? Mr. Apilkowski's remarks sound a lot like the standard talk-radio redneck mutterings that are making the rounds. Are we supposed to believe him when he says "NOT!"?

BTW, Swiftee, does this mean you now excuse Al Franken's less-than-tolerant remarks because he was "just joking"?

Re: Andy Aplikowski Interview Transcript

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:28:04 -0000

In Which Case Mr. Aplikowski should resign.

Will you urge him to do so, Mr. Emmer?

Re: Andy Aplikowski Interview Transcript

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:24:52 -0000

Call Me Old Fashioned I still think morality has a place in politics. It shouldn't matter that the two live in different districts. I thought Mr. Emmer might be so appalled at the idea of anyone who spewed such rubbish having any position in the Republican Party that he would call for resignation.

Re: Coleman Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 04:56:56 -0000

What Would This Mean? If I am stopped for a traffic violation, would the police have to inquire about my immigration status? How would I prove it? I am a native-born citizen, and my passport expired years ago. What documents would I have to start carrying?

Just kidding, of course. We all know that a blond, blue-eyed speaker of English without a discernable accent isn't going to be asked to prove he's here legally.

Re: Coleman Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 08:14:27 -0000

Perhaps Except that an ordinary driver's license says nothing about immigration status.

The bigger point is, I doubt I would ever be asked.

Re: The Moving Finger Writes

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:49:45 -0000

Imagination Great rant, and one that should be spread around. I, for one, am picking up a copy of A Wrinkle in TIme on my way home tonight.

I agree that education should be about more than making money, or earning a living. Time enough for that.

At the same time, I can't discount the social value of teaching literature, or art or music, for that matter. We are nothing without imagination. Literature teaches imagination, something that all societies need to function and to grow. A society that lacks imagination is doomed. No, there is no immediate dollar value that can be placed on the ability to read and appreciate literature (Apart from winning the occasional bet, I doubt that reading "Stories from Shakespeare" in the fifth grade has ever earned me a nickel). That is not be the point. Learning to think and to dream will bring children inestimable rewards throughout their lives. We are all richer for having imaginations, and imaginative souls among us.

Re: Coleman Expresses Skepticism on Gonzales Vote

Randy — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:58:28 -0000

No Surprise This is one of those "sun rises in the east this morning" stories. Senator Coleman appears to take a stance contrary to the official position of the White House, but finds reasons not to put his name to a vote backing that stance up. So what else is new?

I used to feel insulted at this kind of posturing, with its implicit assumption that I (and other voters) would be fooled. Now, it's gone on for so long, I don't even notice that it happens anymore (kind of like finding out that Jerry Springer's show is still on).

Re: Breaking: ‘Big Question’ Blogger Eric Black to Take Star Tribune Buyout

Randy — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:38:38 -0000

I Don't Blame Him It looks like the cuts are being made at the Strib randomly, without any regard for the quality of the writing/reporting. I don't know that I would want to hang around, either.

Agree or disagree with Black's politics, there is no denying that he is a talented, innovative journalist. It would have been a real waste to have him report on issues like Little League arm injuries.

Re: Barkley Confirms Existence of Dating Site Profile, Kids That His ‘Political Career is Over’

Randy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:14:19 -0000

What? Where do you get the "turned on by porn" idea? Erotica is not necessarily porn, however earnestly the bluenoses of our society wish to condemn it.

The whole thing shows the fundamental poverty of thinking over at MDE.

Re: Barkley Confirms Existence of Dating Site Profile, Kids That His ‘Political Career is Over’

Randy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:18:00 -0000

What is Bachmannism, if not porn? Who is more sexually obsessed: Someone who admits to enjoying erotica, or someone who uses sexuality as a litmus test for morality?

Smut is no less smut when it is peddled by those who affect disgust.

Re: Firing Stirs Faith-Based Controversy in Prior Lake

Randy — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:23:38 -0000

The Real Issues As I read the story, the issue is not evangelizing, but his doing so while working for a public school. If it is such a part of his "DNA" that he can't stop doing it on work time, or on school property, or that he can't separate his evangelizing from his job, he should not be working for a public school. In fact, the point that gets ignored is that he was fired for not stopping after he was told to do so. He had plenty of chances to conform to the rules, but made a deliberate choice not to.

As far as "what would happen if he said it was 'Pick on Evangelicals Day'?", show me when that has happened, and we can discuss it. You are raising a hypothetical as a rhetorical smoke screen.

Re: Pawlenty Can Become a Worthy Successor to Cheney

Randy — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:25:18 -0000

Flunking the Constitution The Vice Presidnet's continued mangling of the Constitution also fits in well with Governor Pawlenty's history. Remember his proposal that war protestors should pay higher fines when arrested?

Re: Rep. Walz Co-sponsors Bill to End Employment Discrimination

Randy — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:42:48 -0000

Not Going There There are just too many punch lines for any post in which Veritas calls anyone a "complete nut job," or "worhty [sic] of psycho wards."

Re: Phelps Followers to Protest at Minnesota Soldier’s Funeral

Randy — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:18:55 -0000

Idiot? I agree that Fred Phelps is one of the most evil wastes-of-skin on the planet, but I would not call him "stupid." The mere mention of his name gets him loads of free publicity, he has instigated states to pass laws against his activities, and all he has to do to get a big rise out of people all across the political spectrum is hint that he might show up. He is villified, but he is famous, and that is the point.

Re: House Judiciary Committee to Investigate Presidential Clemency Powers

Randy — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:06:19 -0000

Just Reacting? Is there anything that President Bush has done that is not somehow a reaction to the Clinton presidency or 9/11?

What happened to accountability? Why can't his decisions stand or fall on their own without reference to something the Clintons did or didn't do?

Re: Rep. Bachmann Talks Iraq With Minnesota Reporters

Randy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:36:06 -0000

Was This Trip Really Necessary? She couldn't leave the Green Zone, so basically, she and the other members of the delegation were holed up inside watching Power Point presentations.

Did she really need to go to Iraq for that?

Re: The 3 R’s and Sex: Documentary Portrays Struggle to Teach Real Life at School

Randy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:21:24 -0000

Recklessness What could be more reckless than ignoring the issue and hoping someone else will deal with it?

Re: Families of Hostages in Iraq Cry for Help

Randy — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:49:57 -0000

Supposedly The federal Anti-Pinkerton Act is supposed to prevent the government from contacting with companies that engage in quasi-military operations. The GAO has opined that this Act does not apply to government contractors in Iraq; at least, it doesn't apply to those who are providing security for their own operations.

One disappointed federal contractor recently got a court to issue an injunction against a particular contract award on the basis that it violated the Anti-Pinkerton Act, but the litigation is still in the early stages.

Re: CREW Files Complaint Against Minnesota Republican Party

Randy — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:11:51 -0000

So? What does your comment have to do with the story? Do these ties make the story any less true? If so, you should explain why.

Re: Is the ‘Pro-Family’ Party Leading by Example?

Randy — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:52:12 -0000

? What part of the definition of "hypocrisy" do you not understand?

The issue is not listing who's been naughty and who's been nice, the issue is who is saying one thing and doing another.

Re: Ellison Joins House Panel on Contempt Citation against Bush Aides

Randy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:04:00 -0000

Of course As everyone knows, parking tickets are in the same class as a congressional subpoena.

Re: Ellison Joins House Panel on Contempt Citation against Bush Aides

Randy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:26:41 -0000

So . . . That excuses the White House? "We don't have to obey, because you're not perfect."

Instead of trying to slam Representative Ellison (who will never, ever, ever please the wingers), why not look at what President Bush is doing to the Constitution. That is a particularly egregious example of "no respect for the laws and traditions of society."

Re: Goode Refuses to Apologize; Criticized by Fellow Lawmaker

Randy — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:56:47 -0000

Osama sends his thanks, I'm sure

Re: Coleman Putting Thumb to Political Winds

Randy — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:55:03 -0000

Re: Point-Counterpoint: Mike Ciresi for U.S. Senate?

Randy — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:08:00 -0000

Re: Mac Hammond: “I would almost welcome an IRS audit”

Randy — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:55:34 -0000

Pardon my curiousity, brethern . . . Two quick questions:

1. Was it Jesus who chased the moneychangers out of the temple, with some awfully harsh words for what they were doing? Or am I thinking of someone else?

2. Does George Soros operate through a tax-exempt religious organization?

Re: Strib names new editor for ‘uncertain times’

Randy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:41:30 -0000

No More Newspaper Every time the Strib has been "redesigned," it ends up being just so much more fluff, and less hard news.

Re: Mac Hammond: “I would almost welcome an IRS audit”

Randy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:09:33 -0000

Jesus was rich? I can't find my Bible right now, so I have to ask in which Gospel do we hear that Jesus had two vacation homes?

I also want to know the name of His accountant. I'll bet it took some doing to set up tax-exempt foundations in those days.

Re: Ann Coulter: Voice of Modern Conservative Thought

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:42:28 -0000

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:06:14 -0000

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:36:08 -0000

Loan? I don't know anything about Austin or Cleveland, so no, I didn't (don't) object. I also don't live in Rochester, so it's not a matter of NIMBY.

Why didn't they just ask for a grant and be done with it?

Re: Ag interests cry ‘foul’ over DM&E loan rejection

Randy — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:12:14 -0000

Who, me? Barry--

Thank you for your answers to my questions. You have given me a lot to mull over on this issue.

I'm also confused about your First Amendment/railroad land-grant analogy. Are you saying that railroads have a constitutional right to government assistance?

Finally, what have I said that "borders on slander"? Are you sure you are responding to the right person?

Re: Bachmann Email May Violate Federal Law, House Ethics Rules

Randy — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:38:01 -0000

Of course, we must all remember that, when God put you in Congress, the rules don't apply to you.

Re: Olson v. Brodkorb: Precedent or One of Many Milestones to Come?

Randy — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:54:23 -0000

Re: Olson v. Brodkorb: Precedent or One of Many Milestones to Come?

Randy — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:09:39 -0000

Re: Six Degrees of Michele Bachmann: New Letter to Editor by Staffer’s Son

Randy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:14:01 -0000

Re: Minnesota Family Council and Openly Gay Sen. Paul Koering Square off in Committee

Randy — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:51:45 -0000

Re: MSU Mankato College Republicans Receive Tim Pawlenty Chapter of the Year Award

Randy — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:35:53 -0000

Damning with Faint Praise The "Tim Pawlenty Award"? That sounds about as honorific as "The George W. Bush Public Speaking Prize."

Re: Playing Dress-Up is for Kids

Randy — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:40:16 -0000

Re: Muslim Workers Leave Gold’n Plump Over Prayer Time Dispute

Randy — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:26:59 -0000

Just Curious What would Kulturkampfers like Bill O'Reilly or Ann Coulter say if Christians were denied time to pray?

Re: Muslim Workers Leave Gold’n Plump Over Prayer Time Dispute

Randy — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:09:35 -0000

Re: St. Louis County Commisioner: I Would Back Slavery if My Constituents Did

Randy — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:04:01 -0000

Why? Does it matter?

Re: Strib’s Browning Misses on Paulose — Again

Randy — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:52:31 -0000

Re: Our Own Imus: City Pages Scrubs Editor’s Stereotypes from Story

Randy — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:31:42 -0000

Land of Habib? His mix of stereotypes is as ignorant as it is shocking.

"Habib," to my understanding. is an Arabic word. Arabic is not one of the languages of India, but Asians are Asians, right, Mr. Hoffman?

Re: Today’s Lesson from Alec Baldwin: Alienation Begins With You

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:26:12 -0000

Just to Clarify . . . Are you implying that parental alienation is a myth, or that it exists only when the alienated parent is abusive?

Re: Today’s Lesson from Alec Baldwin: Alienation Begins With You

Randy — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:36:54 -0000

Re: Sex and Al-Qaida: Is Timing of Capture News Tied to ‘D.C. Madam’ Scandal?

Randy — Tue, 01 May 2007 12:48:42 -0000

Well . . . Even if he is dead, "we" didn't do it. Apparently, he was killed by other insurgents.

Outsourcing the war?

Re: Spider-Man Scales Front Page of Pioneer Press

Randy — Sat, 05 May 2007 07:39:38 -0000

The sad thing is, most folks are fine with that.

Re: Conservative Republican Insider: ‘Hacktacular’ New Start on Way for GOP

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 06:06:41 -0000

BTW, Swiftee, does this mean you now excuse Al Franken's less-than-tolerant remarks because he was "just joking"?

Re: Andy Aplikowski Interview Transcript

Randy — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:28:04 -0000

In Which Case Mr. Aplikowski should resign.

Will you urge him to do so, Mr. Emmer?

Re: Andy Aplikowski Interview Transcript

Randy — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:24:52 -0000

Re: Coleman Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 04:56:56 -0000

Just kidding, of course. We all know that a blond, blue-eyed speaker of English without a discernable accent isn't going to be asked to prove he's here legally.

Re: Coleman Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 08:14:27 -0000

Perhaps Except that an ordinary driver's license says nothing about immigration status.

The bigger point is, I doubt I would ever be asked.

Re: The Moving Finger Writes

Randy — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:49:45 -0000

Imagination Great rant, and one that should be spread around. I, for one, am picking up a copy of A Wrinkle in TIme on my way home tonight.

I agree that education should be about more than making money, or earning a living. Time enough for that.

Re: Coleman Expresses Skepticism on Gonzales Vote

Randy — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:58:28 -0000

Re: Breaking: ‘Big Question’ Blogger Eric Black to Take Star Tribune Buyout

Randy — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:38:38 -0000

I Don't Blame Him It looks like the cuts are being made at the Strib randomly, without any regard for the quality of the writing/reporting. I don't know that I would want to hang around, either.

Re: Barkley Confirms Existence of Dating Site Profile, Kids That His ‘Political Career is Over’

Randy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:14:19 -0000

What? Where do you get the "turned on by porn" idea? Erotica is not necessarily porn, however earnestly the bluenoses of our society wish to condemn it.

The whole thing shows the fundamental poverty of thinking over at MDE.

Re: Barkley Confirms Existence of Dating Site Profile, Kids That His ‘Political Career is Over’

Randy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:18:00 -0000

What is Bachmannism, if not porn? Who is more sexually obsessed: Someone who admits to enjoying erotica, or someone who uses sexuality as a litmus test for morality?

Smut is no less smut when it is peddled by those who affect disgust.

Re: Firing Stirs Faith-Based Controversy in Prior Lake

Randy — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:23:38 -0000

As far as "what would happen if he said it was 'Pick on Evangelicals Day'?", show me when that has happened, and we can discuss it. You are raising a hypothetical as a rhetorical smoke screen.

Re: Pawlenty Can Become a Worthy Successor to Cheney

Randy — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:25:18 -0000

Re: Rep. Walz Co-sponsors Bill to End Employment Discrimination

Randy — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:42:48 -0000

Not Going There There are just too many punch lines for any post in which Veritas calls anyone a "complete nut job," or "worhty [sic] of psycho wards."

Re: Phelps Followers to Protest at Minnesota Soldier’s Funeral

Randy — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:18:55 -0000

Re: House Judiciary Committee to Investigate Presidential Clemency Powers

Randy — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:06:19 -0000

Just Reacting? Is there anything that President Bush has done that is not somehow a reaction to the Clinton presidency or 9/11?

What happened to accountability? Why can't his decisions stand or fall on their own without reference to something the Clintons did or didn't do?

Re: Rep. Bachmann Talks Iraq With Minnesota Reporters

Randy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:36:06 -0000

Was This Trip Really Necessary? She couldn't leave the Green Zone, so basically, she and the other members of the delegation were holed up inside watching Power Point presentations.

Did she really need to go to Iraq for that?

Re: The 3 R’s and Sex: Documentary Portrays Struggle to Teach Real Life at School

Randy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:21:24 -0000

Recklessness What could be more reckless than ignoring the issue and hoping someone else will deal with it?

Re: Families of Hostages in Iraq Cry for Help

Randy — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:49:57 -0000

Re: CREW Files Complaint Against Minnesota Republican Party

Randy — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:11:51 -0000

So? What does your comment have to do with the story? Do these ties make the story any less true? If so, you should explain why.

Re: Is the ‘Pro-Family’ Party Leading by Example?

Randy — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:52:12 -0000

? What part of the definition of "hypocrisy" do you not understand?

The issue is not listing who's been naughty and who's been nice, the issue is who is saying one thing and doing another.

Re: Ellison Joins House Panel on Contempt Citation against Bush Aides

Randy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:04:00 -0000

Of course As everyone knows, parking tickets are in the same class as a congressional subpoena.

Re: Ellison Joins House Panel on Contempt Citation against Bush Aides

Randy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:26:41 -0000

So . . . That excuses the White House? "We don't have to obey, because you're not perfect."

Re: FOX ATTACKS! The Environment

Randy — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:48:35 -0000

This Moonbat site is right! Let's boycott advertisers on Fox News Channel! I say we start with CNN,MSNBC,and NBC. All these networks advertise their alleged fair news shows on Fox. For once you jobless wonders are right! Wonder why the other networks advertise on Fox? Could it be because more people watch (and trust) Fox news? Nah! That can't be it, that's to close to the truth and I know how much you "Left Wing Patriots" love the Truther's, Oop's I meant Truth. Let's see if this get's posted. If it does the Left Wing Free Speech Police must be taking a nap.

Re: FOX ATTACKS! Iran — So Popular, It Crashed Our Servers!

Randy — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:01:41 -0000

you people doing exactly what you claim fox to be doing. Fox only seems far right because you (and the rest of your "mainstream" media) are so far left. And I can back up my claims with OBJECTIVE facts...something you all have forgetten in your zest for socialism and hatred.
- a concerned citizen from the center

Re: Kanye West – Gossip Files

Randy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:34:10 -0000

lol @ that picture:

its epic. this tune is not, tho :(

it's only okay. but i get why it didnt make College Dropout. that album was too sick for this stuff.

Re: OS X Tiger CD/DVD Burning Error

Randy — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:12:01 -0000

Kind-of worked. When I restarted the finder, it gave me a desktop icon of the disk that looked like a folder with the yellow-black triangle disc symbol inside. From this I was able to burn a blank disc. Weird. But it worked.

Re: The Boy Diaries Part 1

Randy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:57:56 -0000

1. Men also like to shop ok.. Just that we like to deny it. hahahaha... 2. I don't know, but most women I know are ATTRACTED to men who treat them bad... 3. I realised same goes when a guy call a girl "babe"... 4. We are not afraid of our own fart and we think that it's cute if you fart too... Not those blowhorn farts.. the cute 'poot' is preferred. 5. Yeah.. John Gray said this... But this is living in close quarters eh.. If kangkang toilet types how??? 6. Nonsense right.. the fact that you ALSO SCAN the cute guy from head to toe when walks into the room GIVES us license to do the same. Prob is, mens' eyes can't scan the same way womens' eyes can... Most average men also feel insecure too. 7. Well, i did the opposite - I cooked, she ate. She didn't last too long in the relationship also... 8. It's also difficult for men when women pout, we have to 'kau tou'. We need to strike a win-win situation eh.. and men are have to always be right.. You know I'm right here... hahahaa 9. The gooey part makes it hard to french kiss... 10. And frankly, this is the freaking HARDEST part weh... Men are very direct beings, no beating around the bush, and BAD at body language.

Re: The Boy Diaries Part 1

Randy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:57:56 -0000

1. Men also like to shop ok.. Just that we like to deny it. hahahaha...
2. I don't know, but most women I know are ATTRACTED to men who treat them bad...

3. I realised same goes when a guy call a girl "babe"...

4. We are not afraid of our own fart and we think that it's cute if you fart too... Not those blowhorn farts.. the cute 'poot' is preferred.

5. Yeah.. John Gray said this... But this is living in close quarters eh.. If kangkang toilet types how???

6. Nonsense right.. the fact that you ALSO SCAN the cute guy from head to toe when walks into the room GIVES us license to do the same. Prob is, mens' eyes can't scan the same way womens' eyes can... Most average men also feel insecure too.

7. Well, i did the opposite - I cooked, she ate. She didn't last too long in the relationship also...

8. It's also difficult for men when women pout, we have to 'kau tou'. We need to strike a win-win situation eh.. and men are have to always be right.. You know I'm right here... hahahaa

9. The gooey part makes it hard to french kiss...

10. And frankly, this is the freaking HARDEST part weh... Men are very direct beings, no beating around the bush, and BAD at body language.

Re: http://transitionpete.org/?p=863

Randy — Fri, 18 May 2007 23:19:15 -0000

5/18 -- Randy R. PLEDGES 50Â¢ per pound for Pete, and the same for Ash.

Re: Making of a Christmas Musical Part 2

Randy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:05:00 -0000

Keep Working! I need songs to block. I love you!!!

Re: The Stars of Hope Street: The Making of A Christmas Musical

Randy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:12:00 -0000

Does Bob know you think he's a "Gangsta?"

Re: I Got A Few Things To Sell: The eBay FP30 vs. Bonanzle Booth MythBusters Challenge

Randy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:28:26 -0000

ebay did feeds automatic putting your sign on main street.u not doing bonanzle feed put that sign on a deadend road.
just the buyers ebay has to bonanzle of course ebay would sell more but the right exposure u can put a good dent in ebay sales were ever u sell

Re: Gifted – Dopamine

Randy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:52:27 -0000

never heard of these guys before but this is cool

Re: pmaCAST #16 The “For Summer Only” Episode

Randy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:51:28 -0000

I'm having so much fun listening to this.. I'm about to go on a roadtrip -- this couldn't have come at a better time.

It will be a 6 hour drive each way.. I have stocked up on my favorite eps of the pmaCAST, this one included. Fuckin' awesome.

Re: Sunday Sleaze Round-Up

Randy — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:24:00 -0000

BLAIR MUST HANG

Re: One More…

Randy — Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:58:05 -0000

AHHHHH, but thats thwe thing about a site like this, you cant do shit to stop me from talking. Have fun fucking up your life.

Re: A little place of calm » Blog Archive » CouchDB on Rails (part 5 of ?)

Randy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:24:20 -0000

If you are having problems running the spec, you might need to update your gems.

This is the error I was getting:

undefined method `generate' for "0322b6d0-6270-012b-24ea-0017f2d556c5":String

Re: http://www.aeropause.com/2005/09/ps3-to-beef-up-killzone-along-the-way-says-guerrilla/

Randy — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:09:10 -0000

Funny how now we all know that Sony and Guerrilla were lying there asses off huh!

Re: http://www.aeropause.com/2006/08/exclusive-interview-blu-ray-speaks/

Randy — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:00:13 -0000

Please tell me you are going to interview HD-DVD, we have to have a second part!

Re: The Bomb Goes Off!

Randy — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:18:14 -0000

OMG-- you people are really worried more about taxes than his comments and position? This man manages a public-housing facility and is allowed to continue --even though he is willing to actively discriminate against gays and the disabled? Not to mention the fact that he should be a total embarassment to the Party?

*Sigh* I guess Marion County IS a Democratic stronghold for good.

Re: Before and After phrases that will never appear on Wheel of Fortune

Randy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:36:00 -0000

I certainly hope you've submitted these to McSweeney's.

Re: If I drew cartoons for the New Yorker

Randy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:26:00 -0000

I just submitted a couple entries for the cartoon contest The New Yorker is having. Neither entry is a clever as the one you've described. Thanks a lot for ruining my weekend by being more witty than I.

Re: Forecast Forum (5/20-)

Randy — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:18:19 -0000

Ranger is supposed to keep the troublemakers with their boom boxes out of sand dune park and the other parks.

Re: Pay it forward

Randy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:44:00 -0000

Here here! Cheers for an awesome software release. This application kicks some serious butt! :)

This is a legendary and monumental step forward for this team. It was a lot of hard work and a great deal of thought went into making this a tool for photographers.

Thanks to the hard working team for all your efforts! Now, go on a long holiday!

Re: Banner contest winners

Randy — Thu, 03 May 2007 00:23:54 -0000

I'm with you guys. I got the TEXT to the phone tonight. I think they will find a way to keep it going! even If it's been a bit slow as of late

Re: The Thinking Man’s Take On: Compilations

Randy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:08:48 -0000

Loved Sweethearts (I finally bought it after PMA's xth post pimping out one of the songs) and now I can't wait to pick up Dark Was The Night? Would it be at Starbucks? or should I just buy it on Amazon?

Re: Oh No They Didn’t! Pitchfork gives N.A.S.A. a 1.6

Randy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:14:16 -0000

I think Bitchfork was just trying to be funny here. Maybe.

Re: Just give Walker the dadgum ball

Randy — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:28:25 -0000

Guys don't you get it, this team is the same team that it was week one.

Except that we are getting the rookies some snaps.

There is a huge overhaul needed this offseason and after we lose to Cinncy we can start looking forward to it.

Just because we beat the Cardinals does not make us a playoff contender.

Re: Broncos find backup QB

Randy — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:23:40 -0000

I think signing Graham was a nice touch to bad we didnt do this for Plummer. So far I like what the Broncos have done. Patrick is a reach but hey hes coming in as a back up.

Re: Broncos open with narrow win

Randy — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:40:58 -0000

The good: Travis Henry looks like the first Broncos back since Portis capable of grinding 120 each game.

Javon, Marshall and Stokeley looked good, although if they keep throwing those quick slants, Javon won't last the season. If I'm a defensive coordinator, I make sure my guys cut him in half every time he catches one of those.

The bad: Cutler had a pick and a pass/lateral that made Aaron Brooks and Plummer look like game managers. He should have been picked off two other times. Jay reminds me a lot of Kerry Collins with those falling back throws off his back foot. They work sometimes, but against a good defense, and Buffalo is not, those are trouble waiting to happen. But he got the win, which makes everything all right.

The defense looked painfully slow. But hey, Shanahan had that lifeless/soulless/maniacal/must win look in his beety black eyes, and when you have that, you have a chance.

Re: 01792762552

Randy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:22:08 -0000

this company are a fucking pain, they call me all the time. IM NOT INTRESTED !!!

Re: 08453550306

Randy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:19:59 -0000

the lady told me she is from Advanced Telephone Debt Collection Agency who are a debt collections company working for '3'

Re: 01619352201

Randy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:46:52 -0000

Robinson Way Debt collectors.

Re: 01932353331

Randy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:28:17 -0000

Thsy also use the company name White Solicitors but its all the same people. Play with them or hang up but dont duscuss personal matters on the phone to these cretins.

Re: Lupe Fiasco’s New Post Punk/Alternative/Indie Band Japanese Cartoon

Randy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:57:46 -0000

HAHAHAHA

of course its fucking LUPE!! This SCREAMS lupe fiasco. This is why we all love him!

Re: Albert Einstein Invented Twitter: No, Really, It’s True

Randy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:18 -0000

I thought this was going to go into how he had the theory of twitter. But you got me. This made me chuckle. Good job.

Re: Cap and Trade Won't Break the Bank: Climate Bill Would Actually Cut US Budget Defecit

Randy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:14:36 -0000

This is very flawed logic. Are you saying the government is paying businesses, via credits, and that counts as revenue. Huh? Look, the $846.6 billion doesnt magicaly appear out of thin air - it comes from business which get their money from the people. There are 112 million families in the U.S.. This bill amounts to approximately $7,559 per family.

Re: Albert Einstein Invented Twitter: No, Really, It’s True

Randy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:18 -0000

I thought this was going to go into how he had the theory of twitter. But you got me. This made me chuckle. Good job.

Re: New Belgium Brewing Co's Got a Head on a Sustainable Product

Randy — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 14:19:24 -0000

So nice to see another Natural Capital-style approach to business. These people have balance down to a science.

Re: Q&A. Green Appliance Comparison Shopping

Randy — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:57:38 -0000

If you want an efficient dryer, concentrate on the ductwork installation, then maintain it. Here are some guidelines:

1. Use 4-inch minimum rigid wall duct. Don't use metal flex duct, and never use foil or plastic duct. Rigid duct allows air to flow efficiently, requiring much less energy to exhaust moisture.

2. Make all connections with metal tape, not screws. Screws become a catchpoint for lint, which reduces duct efficiency and is a fire hazard.

3. Use the fewest number of 90-degree elbows possible. If you can get away with a 45-degree elbow instead of a 90, use that instead. Four 90-degree elbows are similar in airflow resistance to 43 feet of duct! If possible, locate your dryer against an outside wall, and vent straight out the wall for maximum efficiency and the shortest drying time.

4. Always vent to the outside of the home. Never vent into any wall, ceiling, garage, crawl space, gas vent or any other common duct or chimney.

5. Use a swing-out dryer damper that has a 4-inch opening at the bottom, make sure that it's at least 12 inches above the ground, and make sure it points down. Avoid using louvered dampers, since they catch lint, and dampers with only a 2-1/2 inch opening at the bottom, since they restrict airflow. Don't use a damper with a magnetic latch or put screen over the exhaust outlet.

6. Clean the ducts twice a year with a duct brush to remove lint buildup that causes inefficiency and creates a fire hazard.

A great site on this is at http://coinop.com/tech/exhaust.asp</p>

Re: When Do We Declare that a Company has \"Gone Green?\"

Randy — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:53:52 -0000

Espon brings soy ink to the masses they be pseudo-green. It's no secret they make their profit on their ink and it pollutes.

Re: When Do We Declare that a Company has \"Gone Green?\"

Randy — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:54:25 -0000

When Epson brings soy ink to the masses they be pseudo-green. It's no secret they make their profit on their ink and it pollutes.

Re: Today on Planet Green

Randy — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:55:29 -0000

Why does planet green exist? I mean, it's cool, I guess, but why drive people away from TreeHugger? Keep it all here man!

Re: Cap and Trade Won't Break the Bank: Climate Bill Would Actually Cut US Budget Defecit

Randy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:14:36 -0000

Re: K Studio Whips Up New Pillowy Friends To Keep Us Company

Randy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:46:49 -0000

Are they available with "French and Greek features"?

Re: None

Randy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:24:17 -0000

How could anybody feel someone who is friends with domestic terrorists like Bill Ayers, sits in Rev. Wrights church filled with things like "GD America", gives money to and associates with groups like "ACORN" think this would be good for the country? You Obama people need to quit drinking the kool-aid. He's an empty suit who can't put a sentence together without a teleprompter. Hes never held a real job in his life. He's an elitist and will tax this country to death. Socialism & communism isn't what this country needs. Need I say more? NOBAMA!
Vote McCain Palin.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/09/chief-of-police-in-trouble-for-nudie.html

Randy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:33:15 -0000

Well with a name like "Trench" it figures your attitude would be one of apathy.

True, it is up to each individual how he or she chooses to portray and run their business.

However, when you accept a job such as chief of police, that makes it everyone's business. He should be setting an example to his officer and the community. The example I want for my children is not a website that uses nude or semi-nude women to sell their products.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/09/casey-anthony-facebook.html

Randy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:30:02 -0000

well trish she wouldn't have any problem taking a pee in the middle of her bedroom won't compare to her peeing in between cars though, she might have withdrawls lol. If her lawyer was smart he'd let her be put in the real cell now, think of all the money he could make with selling those pictures and videos. All kidding aside, i have some compassion for the family members, i know Cindy may not be very popular, but if anybody should have been close to suicide i think it should have been her. She's the one that had it out with her daughter Casey the last time Caylee was seen she's the one that Casey despises of and if what we've heard about 'mercy killing' of Caylee in Casey's diary is true than God how can this woman cope thinking that it could have been her pushing the wrong button that got Caylee killed? It's a sad situation and i'm sure if any of these people saw this coming they would have stopped it some how. I'm hoping. I agree with one of the writers that they should accept the loss of their daughter, but not accept what happened to their granddaughter, they need to represent.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/09/casey-anthony-facebook.html

Randy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:04:27 -0000

Not a beleiver of 'fair trial'. I think if there are 'obvious' lies and deception to law officials, there should be no such thing as fair trial to that person, i don't care who they are. If you have a right to a fair trial, than victims and law officials should have the right to charge you with extensive lying and serious time should be served! I say put Casey in a 'REAL' jail, that's where she chose to do with her future! Maybe she can party hardy with her new in-mates and her lawyer can get his rocks off on it :0

Re: http://vixandmore.blogspot.com/2008/04/bidu-speculators.html

Randy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:57:00 -0000

That's really interesting about the Bidu speculators, Bill. It would sure be timely if it is correct. My only concern about if it will *work* this time is because of where we are in terms of the over all market at present. Is the S&P 500 similar to say Aug. 23rd, 2006 area and we are coming off a bottom, or is it more like Jan 31st, 2001 area and we are about to continue down a slippery slope? I just can't figure it out and I guess that's kind of the million dollar question right now. Any ideas?

Re: http://vixandmore.blogspot.com/2007/12/no-fear.html

Randy — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:25:00 -0000

Whoa! Great pic and very timely of you. Looks like he certainly has a future at a hedge fund if he survives that long. If not, he'll be up for a Darwin award ;-)

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Randy — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:32:47 -0000

Some people have brought up the fact that his parents/family and guardians were lacking in their abilities and supervision of this person. Lawmakers have not done enough to ensure that parents too are held responsible for their shortcomings in raising children. In some cases like vandalism parents can be economically liable for damages. I think that type of law should be expanded so parents are held responsible for their minor childrens legal infraction. James parents should be accountable for his lack of guidance and supervision. If these inept excuses for parents supervised James and corrected his actions, his gun infatuation and drug use he reported on My-Space could have been curtailed. Parents who were probably of the TV raised generation are leaving the supervision of their childre to either no one or the internet. Shruging off such duties and leaving the responsibility to others or no one is a major cause of this perverted childs crimes. His mother should be ashamed his parents more then anyone should have recognized signs and corrected and monitered James based on these warning. He was smoking pot and who knows what else and bragging about it to look tough on a publicly viewed site. Did his parents even care what their son was doing. Obviously they were too busy with other important things. More important then their child. What ever, jobs, parties, drinking, fucking. Remember if you took time to check up on him a child may not have been damaged goods forever, and James would not have to be a prison punk his life forever ruined and in the judicial system, losing any possible chance of ever having a decent or meaningful life.Well now jerks you don't have to worry about him anymore. With any luck you will be dead by the time he is released or dies in prison. And you will not have to supervise or give him any real time or thought. Besides when he is released he will not be anything like you know or ever wanted. He will be a hardened con, institutionalized, not remembering or understanding the outside world, not be able to handle the smallest things anymore like interacting with others, controlling violence, handling a job. Odds are his future will consist of violence, crime, reoffending not being able to handle women or treat them normally, if involved he will abuse or beat her and their children, serious drug and alcohol abuse. Great future you gave your child, maybe you can have another and neglect him too but maybe he will turn out normal. Someone who knows how to raise children may take an interest in him or you can get lucky, because obviously you have no clue how to raise kids.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Randy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:44:53 -0000

Bridget, you are a brave and strong person more for your last posts. Your original post was made of concern and care for your cousin but the last two posts show a much more thoughtfullness and strength of character. People realize that unless someone in the family directed him on some course of violence or failed to supervise him adequately then no one but James is criminally responsible for his heinous actions. I have read posts that state he admited his guilt to his mother, but only the trial will determine his fate. If convicted he has destroyed his own life hurt the victim dramatically the victim's family and James's family. All for a momentary feeling of power or pleasure. Now if his myspace pictures and profile shows a personality of danger and his parents cared not to supervise his tendencies they do bear a high degree of fault for his actions. Was his drug use and gun obsession true? Why didn't his parents monitor, control or correct his dangerous behavior. Rule of law is that if a child behavior exceeds that of an normal person of his age his parents can be liable for his actions. I don't know if that pertains to adult charges. But if so his parents need to be held accountable for his behavior. Also if other family members knew of his possible violent, sexual criminal desires they have a moral guilt that they must bear.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/accused-child-rapist.html

Randy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:32:35 -0000

Bridget, society and the courts will decide how to deal with your cousin James. He should recieve a harsh sentance if convicted. Upon conviction hopefully he will get what he deserves. It is too bad the maximum sentance can only be about 10 years. 15 to 25 would be more crime appropriate. Knowing the adult penal system he is in for a world of hardship. Sexual abusers usually recieve the same type of treatment they perpetrated. He will be a different person when released if he survives. There is a good chance of murder or suicide in his future. He should consider the latter for his sake ASAP.

Re: The Best Kayaking Trip Ever – A Survivors Story

Randy — Sun, 20 May 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:50:11 -0000

Thanks for the advice. I may try it the next time I am doing legs. Have to keep changing things up ya’ know.

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:51:11 -0000

very good reminder and quite true. He does care for every detail of what we experience.

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:37:07 -0000

Embrace it man! Good. We can cheer each other on!

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:13:31 -0000

:::: throwing shoulders back ::: struttin’ around ::: awesome!

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:16:55 -0000

I’ll have to try out the chicken salad sometime. Thanks for the encouragement.

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:21:54 -0000

I am eating healthy portions, calorie/fat/goodfat/carbs conscious and more. He is also teaching me about all of this so I will be able to do it for the rest of my life.

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Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

Randy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:37:07 -0000

Thanks Cheryl! Today … you’re my favorite :)

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Re: Cross Cultural Crash-A-Rama Outreach Opportunity … CARPOCALYPSE!

Randy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:25:48 -0000

So not worried about you or poo.

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Re: Cross Cultural Crash-A-Rama Outreach Opportunity … CARPOCALYPSE!

Randy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:25:48 -0000

Glad you like the video and yes iPhone’s rawk.

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Re: Cross Cultural Crash-A-Rama Outreach Opportunity … CARPOCALYPSE!

Randy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:25:48 -0000

My voice is still sore yelling through the whole thing.

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Re: The Monster Trucks of the Carpocalypse! – The Aftermath Video and Photos

Randy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:22 -0000

::: rolleyes and laughing out loud :::

1.) Can do … any extra credit if I get a group of women dressed this way or more than one picture of several different women?

2.) Wow… will keep an eye out.

3.) Not sure about that one. I don’t know how culturally sensitive it would be of me to walk up to a couple making out, tapping the dude on the shoulder and saying, "Are y’all cousins?"

4.) Easy

5.) Another easy one ONLY if you don’t tell my trainer and I am a man on a post-gay journey :). But right about now I am wishing I had a post-gay t-shirt.

6.) Lord willing :-)

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Re: The Monster Trucks of the Carpocalypse! – The Aftermath Video and Photos

Randy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:22 -0000

It’s a deal. I will print this out and do my best!

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Re: The Monster Trucks of the Carpocalypse! – The Aftermath Video and Photos

Randy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:31:22 -0000

You are right. It was very festive and relaxed. I had a great time. It’s good to see you Sonia.

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Re: New polling has some surprises * Updated x1 *

Randy — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:18:31 -0000

Bill said:
"I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t understand the North South thing here and would appreciate some insights."

Not a demographics expert but the "South" used in the poll seems to be the portions of the 6th composed of the 48th (Roskam's district) and the 21st state senate districts. The North is the 23rd, 28th, etc. senate districts.

If these numbers are accurate, this could mean that those living in the district he now serves are less likely to vote for him than the other residents of the 6th. (unless there is something strange going on in the 21st.)

Of course, the north south difference is within the margin of error so I'm not sure how much to read into this.

Re: Reed out at Sun-Times

Randy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:31:37 -0000

I'll save my money, the Sun-Times is worthless anyway.

Re: ciò che resta

Randy — Mon, 15 Dec 2003 11:42:59 -0000

Lo sai che il tuo blog somiglia moltissimo al tuo sito? Esprimi le stesse emozioni. Inoltre di volevo dire che ti consiglio di vedere anche i "lati positivi della vita", non solo quelli negativi. Nel tuo caso, la musica.

Re: http://www.dailyautocad.com/2009/01/understanding-coordinate-input-in.html

Randy — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:34:39 -0000

I've done lots of manual drafting. But converting from boardwork to the computer has been very challenging. I understand the coordinates I think, but my lines don't seem to end up where I would like them to.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/giveaway-route-66-season-3-vol-1.html

Randy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:34:06 -0000

I entered this contest

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/giveaway-city-of-ember.html

Randy — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:50:00 -0000

i love these kinds of movies put me down for a chance

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/10/giveaway-tropic-thunder-2-disc-unrated.html

Randy — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:45:00 -0000

Great Movie so funny sometimes I cried . Loved the white black man . Would love it to show friends . Good Luck to me . Thanks for the offer

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/10/giveaway-ipod-touch.html

Randy — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:08:00 -0000

Good deal dude

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/10/giveaway-ludwig.html

Randy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:35:00 -0000

i;m not familiar with this one either...i hope to be though!

Re: Finished in five … again

Randy — Thu, 03 May 2007 23:53:07 -0000

I AGREE WITH RICKY. I LIKE AC CARTER. BLAKE WAS INCONSISTENT AND LOOKS NERVOUS ON THE FLOOR. HE DOESN'T MAKE GOOD DECISIONS AND NEEDS SOME MAJOR WORK ON DEFENSE. YEAH, HE CAN SHOOT A FEW THREE'S EVERY NOW AND THEN BUT THAT'S NOT GOING TO WIN YOU A CHAMPIONSHIP. DEFENSE WILL. IF THEY WOULD HAVE STUCK WITH A.C. THROUGH THE SEASON, HE WOULD HAVE GROWN WITH THE TEAM AND PROVIDED A GREAT DEAL OF DEFENSE CONSISTENTLY, WHETHER IT BE STARTING OR COMING OFF THE BENCH. EVERYONE THINKS A.C. CAN'T SHOOT BUT I WAS READING ONLINE ABOUT HIS STATS IN ITALY AND HE WAS AVERAGING AROUND 19 POINTS A GAME AND THAT INCLUDED HITTING 3 POINTERS, AND THAT'S IN ADDITION TO HIS SUPERIOR DEFENSE.ALSO, I READ THAT HE IS LIKE A LEGEND IN HAWAII WHERE HE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. HE HOLDS SCORING RECORDS THERE AND HIS PICTURE HANGS ALL OVER IN DIFFERENT PLACES. A.C. IS BY NO MEANS A THIRD STRING POINT GUARD. I THINK IF GIVEN THE CHANCE WITH SOME PLAYING TIME, A.C. COULD REALLY GROW WITH MELO AND A.I. HE JUST SEEMS TO HAVE MORE HEART AND DESIRE TO WIN THAN BLAKE OR SMITH. I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS ABOUT YOU, A.C. I THINK YOUR GREAT AND YOU FRUSTRATE ANY POINT GUARD YOU PLAY AGAINST. THANKS FOR HELPING US LAST NIGHT. YOU DID A GREAT JOB IN SUCH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME AND YOU FRUSTRATED TONY PARKER FOR SURE WITH THAT IN YOUR FACE DEFENSE!

Re: Barack Hussein Obama…

Randy — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:22:00 -0000

AD, I agree. I will support him so long as he fulfills his duties under the US Constitution, while opposing any policies I disagree with, using the soap, ballot and jury boxes as appropriate.< />< />And I will not do it Moonbat/BDS style. I have too much self respect for that.< />< />Of course, should he ever step out of his Constitutionally mandated limits, he is no longer our president and all bets are off.< />< />My loyalty is to the Constitution, not to any one branch of government and whoever is holding the seat at the moment.< />< />"Who determines what is right? Does it come down to the majority, as with any supposed democracy,"< />< />We are not (thank the deity of your choice) a democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic where the desires of the majority are limited and moderated by said constitution. "Rule of Law" IOW. Pure democracy is nothing more than legalized mob rule.< />< />"or will you yourself be the final judge to what is right and wrong?"< />< />Yes. Just as you are for yourself.< />< /> "If that's the case, what happened to the vox populi?"< />< />Limited in it's power in this country since 1789. Which is a good thing. See my comments above.

Re: Welcome To MY World

Randy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:52:00 -0000

I cant agree with forgiving student loans, that would simply transfer the cost of the loans already out to anybody who wanted one that wouldn't be forgiven. Also I have an idea get rid of EMTALA all together stop forcing privately owned business's from giving away their labor and money. That coupled with malpractice insurance account for a huge amount of the hospitals cost of doing business. Just basic economics if your forced to give out 9 free bandages then whats gonna happen to the tenth? its gonna cost freaking 68 dollars leaving some poor smuck with bad luck scratching his head wondering if he should have bought his own supplies from Walgreen. Also if any of you want to say that its unfair because the homeless and poor wouldn't get health care then feel free to donate your money and time to a free clinic but don't gang up and dictate that I should give up mine.

Re: Dear Former Student…

Randy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:54:00 -0000

well I am a mechanic so my frame of reference is off but, when somebody goes nuclear on me I generally get some of that expanding foam they use for insulating stuff and fill their tool box with it. this may not be an option in your profession but funny non the less.

Re: Recoil Therapy…

Randy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:43:00 -0000

hydrogeek,

I got my darlin' daughter's pink Cricket at the local Gander Mountain. I also see them regularly at the local Evil Loophole Gunshows.

Good luck and keep up the search. The smile on her face when she opens up the box will be worth any effort.

Re: Dear Doctor,

Randy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:33:43 -0000

Reminds me of some the jerks I worked with at a large east coast hospital. The ones that make you think their medical school consisted of 1 year of advanced first aid and 3 years of ego stroking and arrogance enhancement.

Fortunately, I've met enough MDs that remember they're human, that they have their job, I have mine, and as long as we don't tell each other how to do our jobs we'll get along fine.

Sounds like this boy is setting himself up for a very unpleasant future experience either in the ER or in Court (or both) with no back up from those of the staff with a clue.

Re: http://www.ilanbresler.com/2008/07/great-spot.html

Randy — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:27:00 -0000

Hahaha! This makes my day.