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Gary Ruppert, you’ve been put on notice
That sound you hear is Gary Ruppert’s bubble bursting:
Democrats had a 23-point lead over Republicans in every group of people questioned — likely voters, registered voters and adults — on which party’s House candidate would get their vote. That’s double the lead Republicans had a month before they seized control of Congress in 1994 and the Democrats’ largest advantage among registered voters since 1978.
The fact is, it gets worse [Ed. note: I wouldn't let Bill Bennett swim in the pool, Gavin, if you know what I mean.]:
Nearly three in 10 registered voters said their representative doesn’t deserve re-election — the highest level since 1994. President Bush’s approval rating was 37% in the new poll, down from 44% in a Sept. 15-17 poll. And for the first time since the question was asked in 2002, Democrats did better than Republicans on who would best handle terrorism, 46%-41%.
A Newsweek poll finds similar, uh, findings:
Fully 53 percent of Americans want the Democrats to win control of Congress next month, including 10 percent of Republicans, compared to just 35 percent who want the GOP to retain power. If the election were held today, 51 percent of likely voters would vote for the Democrat in their district versus 39 percent who would vote for the Republican.
I’d wager there’s a lot of overlap in those sub-40 percent GOP demographics and the dead-enders still waiting around to enjoy a beer with their president. Or, in other words, we might’ve struck bedrock.
Two-thirds of those polled by USA Today/Gallup say they’re closely following the Foley scandal, and a majority believe Republican congressional leaders stayed quiet about it for months or even years for “political reasons.” (Although, according to this curiously worded Newsweek report, only “27 percent of registered voters say the scandal and how the Republican leadership in the House handled it makes them less likely to vote for a Republican Congressional candidate; but 65 percent say it won’t make much difference in determining how they vote.” [Ed. note: WTF?]) None of this bodes well for Gary’s employers, if you take these data into account:
Government corruption, Iraq and terrorism were the three most important issues. Along with their lead on terrorism, Democrats had a 21-point advantage on corruption and a 17-point advantage on Iraq. A 56%-40% majority said sending troops to Iraq was a mistake — the widest disapproval margin in a year.
So Gary, pull up a seat and tell us what things are like in your world.
Beloved Sadly, No! troll and illegal immigrant Gary Ruppert delves into the internals of recent polls showing Democratic gains a month before the congressional midterm elections.
norbizness said,
October 10, 2006 at 18:58
I still maintain there is no Gary Ruppert, and that if there is one that he is internally generated by the creators of this site, and failing that is an artificial intelligence beta program that spits out marginally topical but cleverly disguised Powerline posts on the same subject. I am not willing to entertain anything beyond that, and have my money on the Bizarro World-1984 Emmanuel Goldstein theory.
annieangel said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:04
Duh!
Travis G. said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:04
Yes, Norbizness, there is a Gary Ruppert. He exists as certainly as fear and ignorance and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Gary Ruppert! It would be as dreary as if there were no Norbiznesses. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.
Not believe in Gary Ruppert! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to have men to watch in all the Internets on Election Day to catch Gary Ruppert, but even if you did not see Gary Ruppert typing, what would that prove? Nobody sees Gary Ruppert, but that is no sign that there is no Gary Ruppert.
Foobarski said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:08
I can’t think of Gary so much as a person, but more as a meme … he’s the “All Your (Republican) Base Are Belong To Us” of the liberal blogosphere.
Simple and stoopid, but entertaining.
Gary Ruppert Jr said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:08
Winning the Legislature in 2006 and the Presidency in 2008 will only be a sign of the death throes of the Democratic Party. Much as the increase in violence in Iraq is proof that the insurgency is becoming more desperate there.
Onward towards our great Conservative Future.
Keep whining liberals.
Seanly said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:13
Awww, Bill Bennet’s call to arms for conservatives to get off their sore asses was very touching. Too bad the only folks who read NRO are those with the kool aid stained lips & cheeto stained fingers and they are too filled with toxins to change their votes.
The fact is that Democrats are going to make some gains!
Dr. BDH said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:16
Maybe Gary will claim that “It’s the Economy, Stupid” will win the day for Republicans. If only Halliburton shareholders are allowed to vote, that is.
steve_e said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:24
Hey, maybe we can start acting like our political preferences are preordained like the Republicans do. You know, the big Neocon-job.
Just keep saying the Democrats are going to win and it will happen. Now, if we could just remove some members of the Democratic party from power, there is some hope. This whole politics of assertion thing just might work.
No, no, it will take time. [evil smiley]
lu said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:37
Winning the Legislature in 2006 and the Presidency in 2008 will only be a sign of the death throes of the Democratic Party.
yah! winning is totally losing!
or something.
unrelatedwaffle said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:39
Even if every voter in the U.S. went blue, Diebold would find a way to re-elect the red incumbents. Until the corruption is wiped out of our voting process, we’ll never have a chance.
Bloggofascist said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:41
Can’t wait to see what the October Surprise is.
I’m thinking “Terrorists” kill not-Jenna. They will never be caught alive, and the bodies will have iceburns, but that will be a powerful fear AND sympathy ploy.
But would Bush really kill a daughter for political reasons? Well, its not like the Bush clan values females anyway.
But maybe…
Bush PERSONALLY stops a terrorist from killing not-Jenna. Like at a campaign stop, Bush notices a guy with a bomb coming towards his daughter, grabs a gun from the holster of a secret service agent, and shoots him (not the secret service agent) dead! Now you’ve got fear, sympathy AND codpiece power. Later its found that the bomber’s family got 5 million dollars from the RNC, but but its way too late then.
Ooooh, and the bomber was wearing a Nancy Pelosi campaign button.
See, this thing is easily reversible, Gary. Keep Hope Alive!
Travis said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:43
Ruppert exists, and may have contributed to the delinquency of a minor. Also he used to post on wrestling message boards.
World o' Gary said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:45
The fact is the Democrat party if going to regret starting the Foley scandal.
The fact is the bin Laden supports Nancy Pelosi and the American people are all aware of this.
The fact is the Democrat party will never win another election.
scarshapedstar said,
October 10, 2006 at 19:50
What would happen if Gary merged with our favorite pumpkin-headed RL troll to form Tim Ruppert?
Steve said,
October 10, 2006 at 20:02
Bill Bennett sez: If you want to see the war in Iraq defunded to the point of withdrawal so that the worst elements in Iraq take over and a repeat of the helicopters-fleeing-Saigon-type-images come back all over again, signaling a decade-long disrespect and doubt of American power, stay home.
How much Kool-Aid do you have to drink to believe that American power is respected and undoubted, as we speak?
How insane do you have to be to believe that, if we stay in Iraq for another decade and it somehow becomes a peace-loving democratic regime, all the rogue nations of the world will suddenly realize they had better do whatever America tells them?
I have no problem with principled conservative positions, but I’m wondering if they are only found in fairy tales.
Seanly said,
October 10, 2006 at 20:05
Bloggofascist ~
Have you seen David Mamet movie Spartan? Produced in 2004 starring Val Kilmer. Decent flick, suitably paranoid. A couple of odd plotpoints but decent Mamet writing & directing.
mdhatter said,
October 10, 2006 at 20:40
I used to have “SimBush” (Bush the elder) and “SimJesse” (Jackson) speech generation programs. Old school mac programs, but remarkably realistic sounding.
the fact is, Gary’s puppet/not-puppet status is pretty irrelevant.
Some Guy said,
October 10, 2006 at 21:31
It’s also possible that Gary is simply the Mr. Hyde of one of the S,N! teams; the outlet for their frustrations, the embodyment of all they loath.
So, if anyone of you routinly find yourself infront of your computer, grubby fingers and mouth covered in cheetos dust, drenched in cold sweat, the web opened to the Lieberman campainge page and your fly unzipped, we’ll have our mystery solved.
Also, we may have to hose you off with holy water, you know, power of christ and whatnot.
Candy said,
October 10, 2006 at 21:48
I’m going to play profiler, and state who I think Gary is:
1. White male, light brown hair, blue-gray eyes. Mid 40s.
2. Around 5′8″ tall, about 225 pounds.
3. White collar, not quite middle management, in a moderate sized corporation. Perhaps works in the office of a trucking company.
4. Not married. Probably has a little house. Small, unkempt lawn.
5. Very limited social life. Few friends/buddies. Rarely if ever dates. Worships Bush because Gary’s concept of Bush in college is what Gary always wished he himself could be He sees the wealthy fraternity boy, popular, embraced by his family, through a rose-tinted lense. He doesn’t just love Bush, he wants to be the person he thinks Bush is, but knows he can’t ever be.
6. A real devotee of what he considers to be the grand old party.My feeling is that Gary adored his parents, who are now probably deceased. He was raised to be a firm Republican, probably went to some sort of very repressive Protestant church - although after his parents passed on he just kind of drifted away. Feels guilt about this, and clings to the Republican dreamfields because it’s a way to honor the father he adored, although Dad was very distant and cold.
7. Has made a vow to stand up for the honor of said party. This is why he never engages on a personal level. He sees himself as strong and stalwart.in the face of crazed liberal ranting.
8. Despite this, he is sadly lacking in passion. He misses what he has never had, a genuine, heartfelt communion with an ideal, with others who share that ideal. He ignores other trolls who appear with similar beliefs; there is never any “Yeah, buddy! You tell these liberal nut jobs!” The fact is, Gary loves Sadly, No! He loves the emotion, the passion, the joy of engaging. The laughter. And he joins in, the only way he knows how.
I’m sad now. We should embrace Gary with love. Come into the light, Gary. Sit down at the hearth. Don’t change for us. Do what your soul moves you to do. Have a nice bowl of lentil soup, a hot biscuit with the apple honey I bought at the farmers market the other day, and a nice glass of lovely wine purchased at same. Experience how the other half lives.
Damn! I think I’m going to write a book about Gary! There is real potential here, a “Death of a Salesman” sort of story for our time. If anyone owns the copyright to Gary, speak up now or forever hold your piece…. um, I mean, peace.
I’ve been so involved with the story of Gary that my soup is boiling over, and I’ve got to get ready to go pick up the old man. Gary Ruppert: The man, the myth, the dreamfield.
Karl Rove II said,
October 10, 2006 at 21:53
“Even if every voter in the U.S. went blue, Diebold would find a way to re-elect the red incumbents. Until the corruption is wiped out of our voting process, we’ll never have a chance.”
‘It’s Not the People Who Vote that Count; It’s the People Who Count the Votes’ - Ioseph Dzhugashvili
Exactly!
dr. bloor said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:04
Bush notices a guy with a bomb coming towards his daughter, grabs a gun from the holster of a secret service agent, and shoots him (not the secret service agent) dead!
If there’s a numbnuts in the Secret Service so incompetent as to let Chimpy McCokehead get a hold of his weapon, shooting him would be entirely merciful.
Smiling Mortician said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:09
Candy, that’s some fine profiling. The only missing piece, I think, is that during his adolescence Gary almost certainly got himself into various degrees of trouble. Each time he screwed the pooch, his parents bailed him out and never let him forget it. In this way, he never learned personal responsibility but did learn a lot about resentment. This goes a long way toward (further) explaining his identification with GWB.
Seanly said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:16
Sadly… Candy’s profile fits me in a bunch of ways. Except I am a raging liberal. And my parents were not religious when I was a wee lad (though Dad has gone back into the fold of the Pope). I’m a little younger, have a wife and a nice house. Oh, and I’m not a flaming asshole. Okay, maybe it doesn’t fit me (other than the parts about white, short, overweight & limited social life).
KnaveRupe said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:22
Two-thirds of those polled by USA Today/Gallup say they’re closely following the Foley scandal, and a majority believe Republican congressional leaders stayed quiet about it for months or even years for “political reasons.� (Although, according to this curiously worded Newsweek report, only “27 percent of registered voters say the scandal and how the Republican leadership in the House handled it makes them less likely to vote for a Republican Congressional candidate; but 65 percent say it won’t make much difference in determining how they vote.� [Ed. note: WTF?]) None of this bodes well for Gary’s employers, if you take these data into account:
Simple. If your likelihood of voting for a Republican was zero BEFORE “La Cage Aux Foley” hit the airwaves, then it CAN’T make you less likely to vote for a republican. If you are Gary Ruppert, it WON’T make you less likely to vote Republican.
In other words, there was probably a pretty small “undecided” bloc - you had the people who were already going to vote for the Democrats, and you had the “backwash”. This scandal hasn’t affected either of those demographics at all. What this says is that among the undecideds, this has scandal has been absolutely toxic for the republicans.
jpj said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:24
Y’know, we should circulate Billy Bennett’s list more widely. It reads like my current wish list:
“John Paul Stevens replaced on the Supreme Court with a carbon copy, pro-choice, pro-racial preferences Justice.” Yay!
“Henry Waxman holding hearings on every aspect of the administration’s actions.” You betcha!
“Donald Rumsfeld hauled before Congress every week justifying the war rather than fighting it.” Dude!
It’s freaky! It is like he can read my mind! You’d think somebody with ESP like that would’ve done better in Vegas.
mikey said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:30
Wow. Thanks Candy. I feel like I know Gary now. Maybe once a month I’d bring over a pizza and a sixpack and just talk, y’know, socialize. As long as we stay away from religion and politics it would be alright. You KNOW he loves the Packers. Beyond that we could talk about people we know, try to guess who’s gay and who’s not. Maybe bring a little joy into his life, even though his little house smells like dirty laundry…
mikey
Bloggofascist said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:34
“It’s freaky! It is like he can read my mind! You’d think somebody with ESP like that would’ve done better in Vegas. ”
Yeah, but he’s a really poor judge of character, nd ended up reading the minds of other really dumb players. It went something like
“Whoa, that guy’s certain he’s going to win with two pairs of twos. I’ve got three three’s - thats a total of 9 to his 8! All in baby!”
Dan Someone said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:38
Steve: Bill Bennett sez: If you want to see the war in Iraq defunded to the point of withdrawal so that the worst elements in Iraq take over and a repeat of the helicopters-fleeing-Saigon-type-images come back all over again, signaling a decade-long disrespect and doubt of American power, stay home.
How much Kool-Aid do you have to drink to believe that American power is respected and undoubted, as we speak?
Yeah. He worries about a decade of disrespect and doubt. What he doesn’t tell you is that the decade started about two years ago, and if we “stay the course,” we get a century of both.
Candy said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:42
Mikey, I’ve felt kindly toward the Gar-meister ever since he called me a poor, naive flower child, or words to that effect… I thought it was a sweet and pretty thing to say, and it was a surprisingly personal engagement, as well.
Smiling Mortician, I like your missing piece. It fits. Of course, Gary’s misadventures could never measure up to the Frat Boy in Chief’s, but, dammit, he once had aspirations!
Roman Totale said,
October 10, 2006 at 22:58
4. Not married. Probably has a little house. Small, unkempt lawn.
That’s totally unfair. I bet he keeps his lawn very well maintained. I’m sure there are no trees, flowers, etc, but the grass is teh awesome!
Candy said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:13
You know, Roman Totale, I actually thought of that. My b/f, has wingnut neighbors whose lawn is an astroturf -like perfection of grass - a dreamfield, if you will - and absolutely nothing else. Oh, except the missus has a little lawn gnome. They chopped down some mulberry trees on the edge of the property where the birdies had their homes, all because berries were falling on the family SUV. (I had to actually physically restrain the b/f to prevent an act of violence when we arrived to see that sight.) So you may be right, but I think it could fall either way. Depends on how many hours Gar is putting in slaving in the front office.
Speaking of SUVs, I’m picturing Gar in a Jeep or an Exploder, spotlessly waxed, and one lone sticker: Cheney/Bush 04.
dAVE said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:13
If the election were held today, 51 percent of likely voters would vote for the Democrat in their district versus 39 percent who would vote for the Republican.
Look for a Diebold-assisted break in the undecideds. Final tally: 49% Democrat, 51% Republican. Late rally and all that, you know. Turnout, etc.
Look, if you have a low voter turnout, as we always do in this country, then you just SAY a bunch of registered Republicans voted - even if they didn’t.
The thing about low turnout is that it provides a nice buffer for the ballot box stuffers. If, say, you have 1000 people registered in a preceinct, but only 500 actually vote, you just cast votes on behalf of 100, 200, or however many no-shows you need, and, voila, you win.
If, however, you had all 1000 people vote, you can’t cast extra ballots without it showing up. (of course, we had more votes cast than registered voters show up in 2004, but they were deemed “honest mistakes” riiight.)
TC said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:15
Hey, mikey, watch it. I love the Packers.
Well…. the way they’re playing, maybe it’s better to say I WATCH the Packers.
Maybe it’s that I identify with the Packers…. you know, perennial losers, who have spent a brief, shining moment in the sun, led by a terrifically gifted player… and then lapse back into their old patterns… sound like any political parties we know?
But Candy is right on otherwise. And I think most of us here have known these things about Gary, somewhat instinctively… or else known family/friends who were similar…thus the tone of jovial hectoring in most of the posts answering him. Heck, most of the threads around here only go 5 or ten comments before someone says “Hey! Where’s Gary?”
dAVE said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:16
(of course, we had more votes cast than registered voters show up in 2004, but they were deemed “honest mistakes� riiight.)
that is, in certain preceincts, not overall.
TC said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:18
dAVE, there were a few of those districts in OH, if I recall correctly. where the total registered voters were something like 1400 people, and the district registered 4500 votes for G-Dub.
But Blackwell brought the recounts home, so I guess no-one looked too closely at that.
Candy said,
October 10, 2006 at 23:21
I hope you’re wrong, dAVE. I’ve had this quiet little spark of hope, sheltering from the strong winds of doubt, just barely clinging to life for weeks. In the warm sunshine of recent polls, it’s been slowly gaining strength. I’m not doing any chicken counting yet, but things look good for November, barring some unforseen Rove engendered disaster. I can see your scenario unfolding, though.
I don’t know how anyone can look at the whole Diebold thing and imagine it can possibly be on the up and up.
Jeez, the lights just flickered. It’s raining like crazy, and I’ve got to go out now and drive downtown.
dAVE said,
October 11, 2006 at 0:18
I’m still clinging to hope, too. But we’re gonna need a huge margin to compensate for the cooking of the tally, not a razor-thin one.
RE: Diebold, and Secretaries of State that are also campaign managers for a party. Back in 2004, I heard someone making an analogy:
Suppose you have two NFL teams, and you find out that the refs are being paid by one of the teams, and that said refs have also voiced support for that team. Would anybody allow such a game to proceed? Would anybody even pretend to argue that the came would be called fairly? Of course not! There’d be all kinds of upset about the situation, and they’d demand that impartial refs were brought in.
Yet, somehow, when it comes to something like our electoral process, blatant conflicts of interest are considered A-OK.
Gary said,
October 11, 2006 at 0:20
I am not Gary Ruppert.
Otto Man said,
October 11, 2006 at 0:30
I am not Gary Ruppert!
thedarkbackward said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:07
This is CNN.
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:21
Dude, the Lips rock! I’m so totally not down with that that inclusion, but Gary needs to be on notice. WE”RE ONTO YOU Gary. Be careful, very very careful. Just kidding.
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:24
I am not Gary Ruppert.
Unless I am Gary.
But I’m not.
islmfaoscist said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:26
Someone in Atrios’ comments had to go and link this papparazzi shot of Gary.
*snif* Was it so hard to just let me go on believing in him for a few more Xmases?
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:29
Gary Ruppert is not real. Ignore Brad and Gary will go away.
Marked Hoosier said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:32
Your Honor, every one of these letters is addressed to Gary Rupert. The Post Office has delivered them. Therefore the Post Office Department, a branch of the Federal Government, recognizes this man Gary Rupert to be the one and only Gary Rupert.
I believe… I believe… Even though it’s silly, I believe.
(Yea, A Miracle on 34th Street is one of my favorite movies… why do you ask?)
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:36
I am not Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House, aka Denny the Hutt.
Except sometimes.
DocAmazing said,
October 11, 2006 at 1:50
There’s a little Gary in all of us.
I had mine with a side of scalloped potatoes.
Jose Chung said,
October 11, 2006 at 2:13
Fresh after being voted the dumbest man in a blue state, Iunrelatedwaffle pronounces on the issue at hand.
floopmeister said,
October 11, 2006 at 2:26
If there was no Gary, mankind would have to invent him.
Jose Puppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 2:34
The fact is I’m a stupid moron with an ugly face and big butt and my butt smells and I like to kiss my own butt.
Twisted_Colour said,
October 11, 2006 at 2:51
Two guys named Travis trying to convince us that Gary Ruppert exists.
I sense conspiracy.
islmfaoscist said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:00
If we find a third, we could start a movement.
another Travis said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:13
Umm, I had a pretty good movement this morning…
Travis
Foobarski said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:39
The Diebold crap dAVE is talking about is exactly why I’m convinced Ohio is going to be a problem again. I think Ted Strickland’s got the governor’s race wrapped up – his polling continues to be well outside the M.O.C. (Margin Of Cheatability) for even a sleaze like Blackwell.
But Sherrod Brown and some of the House races, though … they can still game those any way they like.
debaser said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:41
Hey, Gary’s birthday is coming up.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:45
There is no Gary, there is only Zool.
I like the concern trolls pretending he’s made up.
They are Serious thinkers who we should all pay much more attention to.
The reality of reality is contingent upon the political value it generates.
That is Serious and Deep.
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:47
Happy B-day Gary. I haven’t fed a troll this much since that time down by the lake, under the bridge when we exchanged….
never mind.
Smiling Mortician said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:57
OK but now I’m worried. There’s an entire post devoted to Gary, with his name displayed prominently — not only in the header, but in a Stephen Colbert photo no less. Said post has been up for 10 hours, give or take, and no Gary? We’re expected to settle for annie and Jose? No, dammit. This will not stand.
Gary Ruppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 3:58
The fact is I’m much bigger than just one man. A fella ain’t got a soul of his own, just… a little piece of a big soul….The one big soul that belongs to Karl Rove and Netvocates. Then…
- Then what, Gary?
- Then it don’t matter.
I’ll be all around in the dark. I’ll be everywhere. Wherever you can look. Wherever there’s a fight so rich people can avoid paying taxes and keep their kids out of Iraq, I’ll be there. Wherever there’s an interrogator beating up an enemy combatant and waterboardin’ him, I’ll be there. I’ll be in the way guys yell when they’re stirrin’ up hate against fags and Mexicans. I’ll be in the way kids cry when Bible-wavin’ pedophiles rape them. And when government contractors are collectin’ huge fees and deliverin’ worthless goods and services to our troops and survivors of natural disasters…
I’ll be there too.
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 4:04
Weak, troll Garybot. Points for composition, but we look for laughs, not cringes.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 4:21
That wasn’t Gary, it was essence of Rove (and before him, Atwater).
Thers said,
October 11, 2006 at 4:34
Hey, just noticed — why are the Flaming Lips On Notice, ‘zactly?
Signed,
Curious
joeyess said,
October 11, 2006 at 4:58
When it is all said and done and the Dems are in control of BOTH houses of Congress, Gary won’t have to worry about this, his second job, and he can return to his full time duties as a Thoroughbred Horse Fluffer.
Fluff away Gary…………….let me know who gets the best spunk, I’m interested in going to Churchill Downs this year to bet a few races, have a mint julip or two, and stare at crestfallen Republicans like yourself.
Heh.
Sniper said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:03
“Hey, Gary’s birthday is coming up.”
Yay! What are the appropriate rituals, feasts and music for Gary Ruppert Day? Besides starting every sentence with “The fact is..” I mean.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:06
Besides starting every sentence with “The fact is..� I mean.
The fact is that about covers it. Viva la Gary Ruppert Dia!
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:12
El dia.
Dan Someone said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:12
Wherever there’s an interrogator beating up an enemy combatant and waterboardin’ him, I’ll be there.
I wanted to do that Grapes of Wrath speech, but dayum if Fake Gary didn’t do it far far better than I woulda coulda shoulda…
Drew said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:47
Gary’s only offense is he’s a weak Jesus’s General ripoff.
The Flaming Lips have been on notice since about 1992.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 5:53
Someone, please help me. I clicked on annie’s blog and can’t stop reading it. Somehow, it reminds me of that blog about working at walmart.
Help.
Please.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:00
Jesus’ General is a weak Reverend Monkey rip-off.
I have a great blog, don’t I? It’s so, what did someone call it….labial.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:12
Whatever the reality of annie is, I have to admit, it’s interesting, in a what the hell is going on here way. I’m leaning towards a performance art piece of bizarre proportions, tho it could just be a good example of why people shouldn’t let people live in texas.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:17
I’m right here, you can talk TO me, ya know. It’s much more polite. And sadly,no, I don’t live in Texas anymore.
I live in Canada. :D
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:22
Well, I’ve already been spanked for talking to you, but you’re not trolling so I guess it’s ok.
Did you ever visit scrutator, back when it was active? Kinda reminds me of you.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:29
I think you should be able to talk to whoever you want, but that’s just me.
I don’t know that site, why does it remind you of me?
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:34
If I said it might ruin it, let’s just say it was a group of folks with similar skills to your own. If you can’t laugh at yourself, yer in trouble.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:35
That second sentence was not targeted, just an expression.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:38
Thanks for clearing that up. Or not. :) I guess it’s an inside joke. I never get those.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:42
Or I could be giving you undue credit. Either way, you provoke some interesting reactions, sometimes.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:52
I think I’m a pretty incredible person. It’s nice to know at least one liberal is open minded enough to see the insight that actual debate can bring to the situation. I think we’ve been polarized long enough, and it makes me sad. Go to any liberal blog and if you are a Republican you get trashed and called a troll. That’s not tolerance and it’s not dialogue and as long as it’s a fight between “us” and “them”, we’ll never find a middle ground.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:57
Well, you’re not above being a bit provocative sometimes, you have to admit.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 6:59
That’s good. Provacative is good. Thinking is good.
Pfc. Leftard said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:05
Provocation for its own sake is better.
http://bloggingpoints.blogspot.com/2006/04/how-to-handle-open-thread-on-liberal.html
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:08
I didn’t write that.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:12
I agree, but remember Socrates was put to death. And Bill Hicks was underappreciated.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:19
Socrates. :) He has followers who used to troll me. :) They weren’t very bright, but they more than made up for it with arrogance.
I have no idea who Bill Hicks is. It’s like you’re talking in code. What are you trying to say?
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:22
Do you really want me to come out and say it? If I do, and I am correct, your code of ethics will demand a show of outrage.
I’m not trying to come on to you, no fears.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:26
Oh, can I guess? Are you going to out me as ingenious and brilliant satire? If I laugh instead of being outraged, what does that say about my code of ethics???????????
It’s been done already adifferentbrad, to death, but thanks for pretending to want dialogue. I should have known better. And just for fun, why would I think you were coming on to me? Because I’m a woman or because you’re a sexist pig????
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:31
It says I should apologize for doubting, is what I’m going with.
I said that to make clear I wasn’t angling for pr0n.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:34
Angling for porn? Well, I’m glad you cleared that up, it was in the back of my mind. *eye roll*
Now an actual apology on both parts would be nice.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:37
Both parts?
I’ve done all the apologizing I aims to, most likely.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:40
In other words, none.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:42
Well, it’s been boring, but I’m going to bed. Night.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:44
Nownow. Don’t get trolly, I apologized for doubting your authenticity. Maybe the no pr0n thing was unnecessary, but I don’t see where I need to apologize for it.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 7:49
oops. Talking to myself. I found it amusing, at least.
Pinko Punko said,
October 11, 2006 at 9:00
I brought Little Smokies!
Where’s double-A?
RobW said,
October 11, 2006 at 9:10
Oh, get a room, you two…
anniegary said,
October 11, 2006 at 10:35
You lieberals aren’t fooling anyone, laughing it up while a petty asian dictator thumbs his nose at the Free World. If you peckerwoods hadn’t sat on your brie-eating, homo-loving asses for the last six years, if you’d acted like a proper opposition party, none of this would have happened. History will not smile upon you, when lil Kim drops the bomb on Japan it will be your fault.
Alex said,
October 11, 2006 at 11:12
Senor Gary Ruppert, Presente!
Gary Ruppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 15:12
The fact is that on election day, all the liberal polls will be proven wrong, as the GOP keeps and expands their majority.
Menendez is going down, so is Klobuchar, and John Murtha is going to lose too (strange how the media refused to report a poll showing Murtha only up by 10 on Irey).
Travis G. said,
October 11, 2006 at 15:35
Nice work, Real Gary. Even Mitch McConnell’s cautiously confident, predicting that Democrats will cut into the majority, but not retake it.
Marie Ruppert' said,
October 11, 2006 at 15:37
The fact is you’re all being mean to my husband, so I had to call him over to this thread.
Smiling Mortician said,
October 11, 2006 at 15:53
OK but I just got up, barely had my first cup of coffee, and what the hell were you thinking, differentbrad? The rest of us out here rubbernecking, unable to look away, repulsed yet fascinated, annie in soft focus running through a field of wild flowers, movie-of-the-week music up with a swell . . . I mean, gah.
But at least Real Gary finally showed up. That’s something.
More coffee.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 16:02
What’s Real Garyâ„¢ doing using “that” in his declarative statements?
The fact is Amy Klobuchar is going to win…GO BLUE!
Dan Someone said,
October 11, 2006 at 16:31
strange how the media refused to report a poll showing Murtha only up by 10 on Irey
And because Murtha’s “only up by 10,” that’s why Murtha’s going to lose? Wow, that is some powereful Kool-Aid.
Gary Ruppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:09
Murtha hasn’t been below 60% in decades.
Anyways, even DCCC leader Rahm Emanuel knows not to press too hard on Hastert. He knows that his side knew about Foley. Here’s what Rahm had to say:
‘Emanuel also declined to sharply criticize House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Plano). Emanuel said, “This has not been one of his best moments, but we all get judged by the totality.”‘
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:25
Gary, here’s a couple of blog posts you ought to read:
Driftglass - What it means to be a liberal.
And James Wolcott dissects a new piece of thinktank trash.
Sniper said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:28
“The fact is that about covers it. Viva la Gary Ruppert Dia! ”
Oh, come on! I have my special cermonial cheetos and everything.
I mean, the fact is, I have my special cermonial cheetos and everything.
Jose Puppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:31
The fact is our posts in defense of the incumbentocracy are growing exponentially more desperate.
Gary Ruppert said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:38
The fact is that the Republicans are the only hope for our children to escape the slavery that will be put on their shoulders by the Democrats, who will tax them into oblivion, appease our enemies until we are taken over by the jihadists, close our churches unless they spout liberal dogma, fill our universities with even more anti-American, hate filled demagogues, stack the courts with more left leaning judges who make law from the bench, and generally dismantle the American way of life.
These things are so much more important than some Congressman’s e-mails and IMs.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:41
Shorter Gary:
WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
The Sermon on The Mount said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:44
“close our churches unless they spout liberal dogma”
Red letters referring to abortion, homosexuality and the second amendment:
Zero.
Gary Landsnark said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:46
The fact is that Gerry Studds Clinton lessons of 9/11 democrats are even worse cut and run. Also, Lewinski.
Sniper said,
October 11, 2006 at 17:51
Shorter Gary: The fact is, democracy doesn’t work. Thank goodness the Republicans are protecting us from this horror.Also, Michael Moore is factually fat.
Gary Landsnark said,
October 11, 2006 at 18:07
Catostrophic war in Iraq, floundering leadership, record deficits, rabid anti-Americanism, scandal after mind-bogglingly sleazy scandal. Imagine how much worse if it’d be if Democrats were in charge!
mikey said,
October 11, 2006 at 18:15
The fact is the desparation is beginning to drip off of Gary’s posts.
The fact is the Republicans are going to lose a lot of ground in the midterms.
The fact is that those who enabled the grievous damage to the constitution will stand accountable and will need to explain their actions to the American people in hearings.
The fact is, the only way to even slow the decline of American Democracy is to reduce the power of those who desire an authoritarian theocracy in it’s place.
The fact is, I need some coffee and a preview button…
mikey
Travis said,
October 11, 2006 at 18:28
“tax them into oblivion”
good news, everyone- apparently Europe’s been vacant for like 30 years and we didn’t even know it
dibs on Belgium
pablo said,
October 11, 2006 at 18:31
Why are The Flaming Lips on notice? At War With the Mystics might not be as good as Soft Bulletin or Yoshimi but it’s still not a bad album.
phleabo said,
October 11, 2006 at 18:56
dibs on Belgium
Dude. You’re forgetting Poland. Never forget Poland.
punkinsmom said,
October 11, 2006 at 19:12
I like short jeans jackets.
And I want dibs on Norway.
TC said,
October 11, 2006 at 20:10
(ok, I know I’m sticking a fork in the toaster here, but…)
Shorter AA: The little critters of nature… They don’t know that they’re ugly! That’s very funny, a fly marrying a bumblebee! I told you I’d shoot! But you didn’t believe me! Why didn’t you believe me?!
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 20:19
The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi are great albums. I even got my kids into them.
The fact is, Gary now thinks he has some sort of credibility now that he has his own “Sadly, No!” headline.
The fact is, he’s a bit misguided about the ignominy of the matter. Kim Jong Il has his own as well, with a kick-ass picture to boot.
The fact is…ah, fuhgedaboudit.
ick said,
October 11, 2006 at 20:43
The fact is while Ruppert’s penis has shrunk under the horror of brown jihadis global, Annieangel’s has grown to Coulteresque girth.
The fact is I dream of seeing a single tear drip from W’s cheek onto the PB&J sammich (crusts cut off) that Laura made him when he hears about a slew of Congressional investigations.
The fact is … !
mikey said,
October 11, 2006 at 20:47
I dream of seeing a single tear drip from W’s cheek
Maybe condi or somebody oughta sneak into the oval office and take saddam’s pistol before election night.
Just sayin…
mikey
Karl Rove II said,
October 11, 2006 at 21:26
“My b/f, has wingnut neighbors whose lawn is an astroturf -like perfection of grass - a dreamfield, if you will - and absolutely nothing else.”
Hmm, I see a bag of fertilizer…I see someone using the fertilizer to write “DUMBASS WINGNUT” in said lawn.
Hey, it’s not harrassment, he’s just helping keep the lawn SUPER green…in spots.
…I’m a bad man.
Gary Ruppert's colon said,
October 11, 2006 at 21:35
I get cancer. I kill Gary.
Karl Rove II said,
October 11, 2006 at 21:39
“It’s like you’re talking in code. What are you trying to say?”
“Now an actual apology on both parts would be nice.”
Comedy GOLD…from Anal Annie.
Marq said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:05
Wot a chunky instant large comments section! As I’m pressed for time right now, I haven’t had the chance to read Gary and annie’s sparkling repartee, and promise to do so later. But, in the meantime, as S,N!’s Professor Emeritus of Frottage®, it’s my solemn duty to point out that today is National Coming Out Day for all you closet-cases out there. So, be fabulous! That is all.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:05
I never did get an actual apology. :(
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:20
I wish I had a reason to come out - life would be much more fabulous. But alas, I am but a boring hetero breeder.
Annie, on behalf of all snarkers I apologize. I have no idea what for, as I only skim your comments, but there it is. It’s the English in me.
Jillian said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:28
I am closeted about so many things, I wouldn’t even know where to begin coming out.
Some Guy said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:28
Hmmmm…. the German in me makes me want to ignore the peace treaties, sink some damn merchant ships, then invade in a massive push of infantry, armor, and precision air superiority.
I’m not reading 120+ comments, but I loved that one form Annie. “It’s all YOUR fault! You didn’t stop us! Why do you always gotta make me hit you, baby?!”
Good parody person. You win a cookie.
mikey said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:40
Ah hell. I’m an open book. I don’t have anything to come out from. If I had kept some stuff closeted, it might be bad for my mental health, but at least I’d be able to come out today. Dammit!!
mikey
Aaaargh said,
October 11, 2006 at 22:55
So when the GOP picks up 30 seats in the House and 5-6 in the Senate, will anyone be even modestly interested? I know the corporate media won’t be–they’ll blame the pollsters again. The DLC will just shrug its shoulders, and the sheeple will go back to Murkin Idol.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:06
Rove is gonna need a bigger plane, for that to happen.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:07
Yer so demanding, Annie. I said I’m sorry for doubting you are who you are, but I’m still not positive what else I have to apologize for. For being snarky at you in earlier threads, maybe?
Fine, I apologize for the crude jokes in the past. Happy, princess?
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:23
Thank you adifferentbrad, even though you never really did say you were sorry, if you look back at the posts. :)
I would think it would be obvoius that an apology was in order for the whole porn thing, but porn must be such a big part of your life that it didn’t cross your mind. But I do thank-you for the apology, that took guts. I can respect that.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:30
Hehe. Maybe it was that I was still looking through your blog while talking to you, and the pix and anti-perv posts there were in the back of my mind. Also, this is the internet. I assume at least half the people on it are naked and masturbating at any given time. I admit it was unnecessary to say, but don’t make too much of it.
buckethead said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:41
Snarky Lidle-related comment from Brad et al in 5… 4… 3… 2…
C’mon, you hate the Yanks, right?
Snark snake said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:45
Despondency upon the realization that Joe Torre’s back next year!
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:45
hey buckethead, man, whatchoo got in the bucket?
If y’all weren’t yankee haters, this place would be just about perfect.
Oops.
Now I’ve talked to Annie and admitted to being a yankee fan in the same thread.
My dad grew up rooting for the Mick, I was born upstate n have lived in the city for years now. I come by it honestly, at least.
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:47
“Now I’ve talked to Annie”
What the hell does that mean?
Dan Someone said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:48
Here’s what I find depressing: It has been a whole day with no new S,N! post. The only thing going on around here is massive and frankly not very inspiring commenting, at least half of which has been Annie demanding an apology for something and a different brad trying to figure out why he should apologize and then apologizing regardless.
Slow nuts day?
annieangel said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:52
This is my 4th post, I had no tpart in any massive posting here today. But I am interested in what the hell adifferentbrad meant with his stoopid comment.
a different brad said,
October 11, 2006 at 23:54
*Giggles idioticly*
Not at you, princess.
It means I’ll probably never be one of the cool kids here now, but I’m rarely onea the cool kids anyhow.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 0:03
I’m the coolest person here. People dream about being as cool as me.
Travis said,
October 12, 2006 at 0:04
This is my 4th post, I had no tpart in any massive posting here today. But I am interested in what the hell adifferentbrad meant with his stoopid comment.
He was probably referring to the fact that you seem stupid.
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
October 12, 2006 at 0:07
Dan Someone, firedoglake has David Roth on now. He’s running against Mary Bono (Scientologist and shrub rubber stamp) in CA-45.
Clint said,
October 12, 2006 at 0:56
The fact is, Gary is the only troll who deserves his own day on Sadly, No.
The fact is, rather than drawing attention to himself and obsessing over any comment that might be even remotely about him, Gary posts only on the “facts”, whatever they may be.
The fact is, Gary’s lack of stated religion makes him vastly preferable to those who would state their faith to the world and then bear false witness to that faith.
The fact is, Gary Ruppert is a troll with honor, diligently taking the latest talking points from Drudge and NewsMax and spreading them across the blogonet, truth be damned.
The fact is, Gary has never demanded an apology or threatened to stay if people didn’t talk about him. The fact is, he doesn’t have to. He’s Gary Ruppert.
The fact is, when the chips are down, there is only one troll you can trust to give you the “facts”, and not a bunch of vapid mirror-gazing - Gary Ruppert
Paid for by Ruppert for Troll of the Year
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:02
“Despondency upon the realization that Joe Torre’s back next year!”
I’d really rather not ponder Joe Torre’s back, thank you.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:02
The fact is, that post was about me. :) You like me, you really like me!
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:02
GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Smiling Mortician said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:26
OK Clint, sign me up. I’ll not only vote for Gary for Troll of the Year, but I want to contribute to his campaign. Is there a paypal or something?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:29
The fact is only one troll (sorry for using the word, princess) here is in favor of reproductive rights for women.
The fact is one troll is a 12 year old mexican boy who has still somehow contributed to the delinquency of a minor, and has a bmi that is nearly obese, whereas the other is, to use her own words, awesome and fit.
The fact is Gary lacks the programming to speak directly to people, whereas Annie is fully interactive.
The fact is Annie had a post on her blog about Vladi private islands, and Gary doesn’t even have a blog. Drudge doesn’t count.
The facts are clear.
Vote Princess.
(now i definitely get to stop apologizing)
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:31
:) I still think if we all pooled our money, we could live happily ever after.
Drew said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:36
Soft Bulletin … Yoshimi … bad albums
mmm...lemonheads said,
October 12, 2006 at 2:02
Drew said,
October 12, 2006 at 1:36
Soft Bulletin … Yoshimi … bad albums
The beauty of different tastes. Any recommendations?
Sniper said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:00
“Paid for by Ruppert for Troll of the Year ”
The fact is, he’s also never posted pictures of his legs. Don’t forget that.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:41
The fact is, I have the best legs on the internets.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:52
The fact is, only one troll has joined in the parody of another.
And the facts about her legs are indeed important facts.
Vote Princess.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:54
I’m not a troll though, this is fun, but keep in mind I’m a real person with real feelings.
Gary Ruppert said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:57
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 3:41
The fact is, I have the best legs on the internets.
The fact is your legs are a little fat. I like a woman with a bit less meat on her bones, you know? Also, you’re pretty stupid.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:02
I know you’re not a troll, but does that mean you don’t want to beat Gary, after he displayed his clear jealously of your princess-y charms?
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:06
I think Gary would enjoy it too much if I beat him. :D
I think he’s a bot.
The old folks said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:11
Is L-U-V luv blossoming at Sadly, No! Perhaps, Sadly, Yes!
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:21
I don’t think Annie would want a lifelong atheist who’s getting a doctorate in philosophy focusing on Nietzsche and Plato. Just a guess.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:24
That would depend. Are you rich?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:28
Well, I’m not, but my family is. Or you could say I am rich. Depends on your context and how much I feel like disclosing.
Being a lefty and raised rich causes some mixed feelings, but I’ve used my advantages to study, not party, at least.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:30
I only ask because your degree sure won’t feed us. And I like to shop. A lot.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:35
My degrees, you mean. And even after the Phd, there’s postdoc, but those come with stipends, usually.
I dunno if there’ll be many shopping trips right away, but there are the houses in florida and on an island in a mountain lake upstate to mention.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:41
You’ve got some competition in the island department, believe it or not. I must have a magnet. What are the google earth co-ordiantes for yours?
And I’m sorry, I should have said, your degrees won’t feed us. Is that better? ;)
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:46
Should I then mention the florida house is on an island about 3/4ths of the way down in the gulf which is half nature sanctuary?
I should also mention the mountain lake house is set in a private little natural cove, comes with a couple acres, and has a view that looks out on almost entirely undeveloped coastline with the famous mt whiteface in the background?
I dunno the co-ordinates, look up lake placid in ny.
*wonders how many sadlynoesian brains are melting right now*
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:51
The Florida house sounds nice, but we’re not living with your parents. Could we have it for a wedding present?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:58
Hell, I haven’t lived with my parents since I went away to boarding school back in the early 90s, summers excepted, or at all since undergrad graduation. N they gotta shuffle off this mortal coil before it’s mine. But it’s big enough for full privacy even when they’re there, which isn’t year round.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:11
Do you have ambition? I think that men should have ambition, not just spend thier lives in school while I raise babies and cook and clean and never get to shop. Which brings me to servants, do they come with the houses?
Sadlynoesian Brains said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:11
We have melted now. We are nothing but a puddle on the floor… we only need a straw, to be a milkshake for zombies.
Wicked Witch of the West said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:13
See what you have done! In a minute I shall melt away!
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:16
Well, I cook, tho I need the motivation to do it more often.
I have a desire to accomplish something in my field, certainly. If you mean ambition in the ‘normal’, donald trump way, no. I was raised with enough money to know it’s a means, not an end.
I should probably think of questions to ask you. Hmmm.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:32
I’ll ask the questions for now. I haven’t decided if you have a chance or not yet.
I dont think you will accomplish much in your fieldm, no offense, but I don’t see there as much to be accomplished there. It’s mostly just boring papers and lectures that would make me want to SCREAM!
You might want to think about changing your doctorate thing to something sexier. Like international buisness law.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:39
if I went into law I’d end up working for the ACLU or SPLC for the sake of my sanity and soul.
And there’s plenty that can be accomplished in my field, it’ll just be mostly greasy eurotrash who’ll appreciate it.
And I like writing and geeking out about my boys with folk.
Remember, profs get a quarter of the year off.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:44
“geeking out about my boys with folk”
Are you bisexual???
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:49
Hehe, no. And I went to a very liberal arts college, so I’d know. My boys being an also geeky way of referring to Nietzsche and Plato. I’m a big dork in classes related to them.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:50
How old are you?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:52
I’m 29.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 5:57
Nietzsche and Plato bore me. And I’d probably hate your friends. They would definately hate me. You’d have to make new, better friends.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:00
And you never answered about the servants. Considering where we are, I’ll take it as a “yes, and we make them wear white gloves.” That’s a plus.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:02
I have classes to geek out about them in, and there’s other stuff to talk about in the world.
My friends know I love a challenge, they’ll cope.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:04
Sorry, no servants. My cat has white paws, tho.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:07
They can cope with not coming to the house. Plus, I think you’ll be too busy for them, once you join the country club and take up golf. You can golf?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:09
Golf is my dad’s thing. The house in florida is in an exclusive membership type golf course linked development. I will inherit the membership, I guess.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:12
Why can’t we get our own membership? I plan on lunching at the club to show off my new shoes, and damned if I’ll sign in as a guest everday! You have responsibilities now! Don’t make me cry!
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:17
I don’t think there’s actually any more memberships to get, short of buying another house in the development. You won’t have to sign as a guest at the clubhouse if you’re family, tho, I’m pretty sure.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:18
Is it all old people there? Why can’t we live in Dallas?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:22
Not any more full of oldies than the rest of florida. I love it. After 10 it’s like you’re the only person on the island.
We can’t live in Dallas because if I lived in texas (with the possible exception of austin), there would be murders, or at least I’d be murdered.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:27
Why would you be murdered? Texas is full of nice people.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:29
You’re not the only one who can be provocative at times. Also, the whole atheist liberal yankee thing.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:31
Well the yankee thing can be forgiven. It doesn’t matter if you’re born in Texas, as long as you get there as fast as you can.
And the atheist liberal thing we can work on.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:33
Who the hell do you think you are, a different brad? How dare you, an admitted would-be murderer even think to talk to Miss Annie in such a fashion!
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:34
I’ve a hard head, m’dear. Me and Jesus just ain’t gonna meet. And he wouldn’t wanna hear what I have to say, like especially the dubious historicity of his actual existence.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:35
He’s trying to violate me Shoe!
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:39
She’s the one who’s askin me questions, mr. man.
Should I get jealous/feel toyed with now, princess?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:40
Stop trying to violate Miss Annie, troll.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:42
Hehehe.
Careful, Shoelimpy.
I know how to fence.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:46
Fence him Shoe!!!!
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:48
You wouldn’t know a fence if you walked into one.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:49
Sabre or epee?
Foil is fer pansies.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:51
Any sort of weapon is for pansies. A real man fights with his bare hands. Fencing was invented by a bunch of French fairies.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 6:57
Bah. I like my knuckles the way they are. And there’s always an illegal bellpunch.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:08
It goes without saying that you like your knuckles the way they are, otherwise you wouldn’t be a pansy playing French fairy games.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:14
I don’t think the french invented swords, Shoey.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:16
Saber? Epee? What the hell kind of words are those? French fairy words. A-duh.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:19
So what are you saying?
Just because french chefs are known for using lots of butter anything with lots of butter in it is french?
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:23
Oh, and if princess is still here to tease me, looks as if it might matter to mention I’ve seen radiohead live 13 times. Or maybe 14, lost count.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:49
He’s calling me princess, Shoe.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
October 12, 2006 at 7:51
Butter is an English word. Epee is a fairy word.
Princess is a word you do not call Miss Annie.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 8:00
Why can’t I call her princess?
Especially when she’s makin me suspect this is just to wind you up, shoey.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 8:07
Oh yeah, blame the woman! Is my skirt too short??? :P
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at 8:13
Well, remember whut Eve did to humanity.
annieangel said,
October 12, 2006 at 8:15
Remember why Jesus died.
a different brad said,
October 12, 2006 at