chuck kottke

Sounds like here back when Clinton and the Democrats held control in our Congress. Basically, the conservative could just sit back and criticize, throw spitballs, and trump up charges. And true here as well - forces generally beyond political control (although, in some ways had there been more common ground on the issues affecting fuel costs, housing gambling, and food costs, then these important issues would have been ameliorated to some extent..). So, what do people do when they feel a pinch? Blame the government, naturally! Vote for the other party! But of course, the blame game is ridiculous - funny how the same process is at work in you nation as well! And thus, the people vote against their own interests - and the liberal-democrats spend a lot of time jabbing at each-other (sounds familiar as well..) so they weaken themselves.. So, basically, is there any hope of improving how the voting public understands things? Here, all the important issues go generally undiscussed, as we defer to the politics of personal attacks.. Is there more substantive debate in you elections, or has it all been reduced to TV ads and cow-chip throwing contests like we have slumped to? Looking for a ray of hope..

Steam trains, not Diesel-electrics?? These are excursion trains then??

Bouncing through a semi-random life today...:wacko::jester:

Hola Ana!!:sombrero::hat: Glad you could join us!:)

Yea David, I guess it's relative to location.. Missile silos are all pretty far from here, but the local shipyard has been building some "top-secret" ships, and I suppose that's a target regardless if it is of primary or secondary importance.. So, let's see.. I would find a couple of hot-dogs in the fridge', put them on some sturdy sticks, poke it above a cement wall where I could hunker down a bit.. POOF! They would be done in an instant!:laugh3: ( I might take hours to cook!) And given the current "leaderships" inclinations, I might have that opportunity yet!:lol: Hopefully, (as I cross my fingers), my nation's apocalyptic head-of-state will realize he might burn his pinky on the hot railing up to Airforce1, and that might be enough deterrent to stop any rash action.. but then again:dozey:..

Lyrics are like bird calls - never really quite what is really being said.. I don't wanna be a solider, who the captain of some sinking ship with (stowe/stole/stone), far below.. I hear stowe, but stone makes the most sense. Perhaps though, Harriet Beecher Stowe? Stowe Vermont? Bury me in honor when I'm dead & hit the ground. My love's opposed.. unfolds. The Race to Captain a Sinking Ship... about how the candidates are out-of-touch here.

I need garlic (or the vampires will get me!):vampire::vampire::vampire::curtain:

:laugh3:Hmm.. One minute to spend a million dollars - which, at the exchange rate would be about 10 Euros! I suppose I'd give it to charity.. sq

Hey, those were some cute chicks! (all decked out in their birthday suits and all..):laugh3: I could go for some salty garlic-bread with cheese.. Does this pub serve appetizers? :)

Hello John!:elf::bandana: Glad you could join our merry band!

Slow Poke!:laugh3:

Well, yes, basically - same here Tracie. But I've often wondered about tequila - it had never agreed with me either, so I wasn't sure if this was just a side-effect to my own system or not. Now I know!;) Si!:sombrero: I'll stick to the Mexican foods then;)

It's really not just an anti-Bush song, I think.. It's about the failings of those in power when the arrogance of "experts" takes precedent over careful reflective thinking. Carnival of idiots - when the press and the whole government, save for a few brave souls, are all working in lock-step and drumming on the war drums - well, lets just say a carnival has many attractions!

Yea, I had whopituli once made with Tequila, and we were hung over after just one drink! (back during the school daze in the past this was..;)) What's with that stuff?? Were you in the Michigan mitten, or the hand?:) (& Tracie - you must be part Mexican then??)

I lost count after the first one.:P Actually, only on rare occasion - but it's alright to enjoy once in a while! ;)

:sombrero:Tequila - that's a fun song!:)

Damn strait! Hell, I would too!!:)

Was ist dieses?:confused:

Wwow, that takes me back a couple of years!^^ I've been listening to train, calling all angels again, but occasionally nine-inch nails perfect drug....Absinthe - what was that stuff like?

^^ Are these quarts, pints, or half-gallon cans??:P

Nyet!:) TNP Has an old green-screen monitor tucked away somewhere...

Near Beer or Far Beer??:laugh3:

Hey, it's just 6X7!:P

What is Italian Ice??:thinking:

Rice Pudding with nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon!:p:p:p:wacko: