Conservative thread: We're still smiling!

[LakeAriel]

Hey --

Just popping in to say that, like Charade, I lurk on the Liberal Thread occasionally. And, like everyone else here, I scratched my head at some of their answers on why they decided to become liberals - one poster said that he/she believed that government was supposed to help everyone not just the wealthy. Huh? And I see, in their answers, how much their ideology differs from mine - and I guess those twains will never meet. Loco's summation was spot on as usual. The liberal ideology is idyllic rather than logical and has been tried again and again without success.

I will have to defend the libs on one point - about the terrorism thing. *ducking from the flames* On this thread, we had been talking about Gitmo closing, what will happen to the terrorists there and a comment was made here that the libs would probably want to adopt them. The libs saw that and took it on as their own - making jokes about their terrorist keeping them up at night, teaching manners to their terrorist, etc. I thought it was pretty funny - and took the humor at their laughing at us not at terrorism per se.

Oh, and about the pizza crust - roll the dough as thin as possible, which might be kinda hard because it's pretty springy. If it springy, it's nothing you've done - it's just your flour - something about the gluten [at least that's what Alton Brown says!]

I give credit where credit is due. Thank you!

 

[Soarin08]

Hey --

Just popping in to say that, like Charade, I lurk on the Liberal Thread occasionally. And, like everyone else here, I scratched my head at some of their answers on why they decided to become liberals - one poster said that he/she believed that government was supposed to help everyone not just the wealthy. Huh? And I see, in their answers, how much their ideology differs from mine - and I guess those twains will never meet. Loco's summation was spot on as usual. The liberal ideology is idyllic rather than logical and has been tried again and again without success.
at night, teaching manners to their terrorist, etc. I thought it was pretty funny - and took the humor at their laughing at us not at terrorism per se.

I admit it, I lurk there sometimes too. I always leave shaking my head at 99.9% of the stuff that's said. I find our thread to be much more welcoming than theirs, really. If I was a lib, I'd be scared to join their ranks and post on that thread. Thankfully I'm in with you guys here.

 

[MissMet]

Soarin08 I just had to tell you how much I love you're signature!

Glad to see I'm not the only excited one.

 

[Soarin08]

Soarin08 I just had to tell you how much I love you're signature!

Glad to see I'm not the only excited one.

Thanks!!!!!! 17 days left till Glenn comes to Fox!!!!! arty: Ugh.... get here already, January 19th!!!!!!!!

Ok guys.... finally got my laptop to behave so the TR has been updated- the link's in my signature (and for any lurking libs- feel free to check out my TR. It's not limited to just the cons reading it. I would appreciate all the feedback I can get!).

 

[Tink & Goofy]

I will crack jokes about terrorists but not terrorism, if that makes any sense. I laugh at Jeff Dunham and Achmed; very funny stuff! I know Achmed isn't a real dead terrorist but making fun of them is still hilarious.
Case in point, courtesy of imao:

Of course, I make fun of terrorist sympathizers, too:

 

[Soarin08]

I will crack jokes about terrorists but not terrorism, if that makes any sense. I laugh at Jeff Dunham and Achmed; very funny stuff! I know Achmed isn't a real dead terrorist but making fun of them is still hilarious.
Case in point, courtesy of imao:

Of course, I make fun of terrorist sympathizers, too:

I love Jeff Dunham!! Achmed totally cracks me up!

 

[Family Fun Mom]

Here are some pics of our goldens:

All of your babies are beautiful, both human and canine.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

I got this 2008 in review email.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWiXy55OHyY

That was awesome!

 

[Humphrey Bear]

Thanks!!!!!! 17 days left till Glenn comes to Fox!!!!! arty: Ugh.... get here already, January 19th!!!!!!!!

Also remember that Glenn will be back on the radio Monday.

His radio show should be really interesting the first half of the year as his show is going into new markets that he has not been in before, like New York City.

So there will be a whole bunch of callers that just don't get the show and Glenn's sense of humor. Glenn will either make fun of them or give them the much beloved 'GOMP' where he screams at the caller to "GET OFF MY PHONE!!!!! " when they push him over the edge.

Might be a fun diversion each day for the next few months!

 

[Soarin08]

Also remember that Glenn will be back on the radio Monday.

His radio show should be really interesting the first half of the year as his show is going into new markets that he has not been in before, like New York City.

So there will be a whole bunch of callers that just don't get the show and Glenn's sense of humor. Glenn will either make fun of them or give them the much beloved 'GOMP' where he screams at the caller to "GET OFF MY PHONE!!!!! " when they push him over the edge.

Might be a fun diversion each day for the next few months!

Oh yeah that's right!! I'll have to check and make sure I can get his show in Orlando. I can in Laurel/Hattiesburg and Jackson here in MS, so I'd think FL would definitely have a station.

EDIT: Yup, Glenn's show comes on in Orlando on AM 540. Monday-Friday in the mornings snd Sundays at night!

 

[TLSnell1981]

I love Jeff Dunham!! Achmed totally cracks me up!

I love Jeff-f-f!! I was given show tickets for Christmas. by my dorfuschickendoodle buddy! I can't wait!!

I've been MIA so loooong....I won't even try and catch up! I see some things never change. Somebody forgot to close the pet door again! .....and as far as doing the same thing over and over.....and getting the same results. There is a word for that..isn't there?

 

[Tink & Goofy]

I love Jeff-f-f!! I was given show tickets for Christmas. by my dorfuschickendoodle buddy! I can't wait!!

I've been MIA so loooong....I won't even try and catch up! I see some things never change. Somebody forgot to close the pet door again! .....and as far as doing the same thing over and over.....and getting the same results. There is a word for that..isn't there?

How's it going, TL? They close your local staryucks and you go into withdrawals?
Hmmm...a word for doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results...wait, wait, I know it....rhymes with 'sinsanity'....

DH is making chili and cornbread for supper. Yum yum yum!

 

[Humphrey Bear]

Oh yeah that's right!! I'll have to check and make sure I can get his show in Orlando. I can in Laurel/Hattiesburg and Jackson here in MS, so I'd think FL would definitely have a station.

EDIT: Yup, Glenn's show comes on in Orlando on AM 540. Monday-Friday in the mornings snd Sundays at night!

Many of his affiliates carry his show live on their website. I know WTAM here in Cleveland plays it on the web. so you can find an affiliate website and listen to him on the web anywhere.

 

[Mahnahmahnah]

Thanks! Yup, it's the best present I could have gotten for Christmas this year.

I'm doing OK, thanks for asking. I'm fighting with a cold, which is good because I'd rather have it now than in a month and a half!!!!!! Otherwise, it's kind of business as usual, you know, headaches, etc. But, I guess I'm used to them now, so I try not to let them bother me too much.

That's great that she's doing well.

I love, love, love my surgeon. He's adorable and LOVES hockey, so we've got something in common. I knew there was a reason I picked a guy who went to McGill. It wasn't just for his skillz... ha ha ha

Excellent! It's so important to like your doctor. And you have a great attitude! Hope you feel better from your cold soon - it appears to be going around.

Hope your DD gets better soon. Congrats on the fine baking - I don't even know what linzer tarts are [I've heard of them but they sounded fancy so I don't think I've ever looked up how to bake them]. But boo on your KA - you're right - it shouldn't be acting up like that - those things are made to last much longer than you will!



According to my time, it's been an hour - where IS that update???

Thanks!

Linzer Tart:

Kind of like a buttery shortbread cookie, with a gooey raspberry or apricot filling, sprinkled with powder sugar.


I returned that mixer - and the new one works amazing! I also lurked here earlier and saw your recipe and quickly got off and made that pizza dough. OMG- that recipe is:


TREMENDOUS!!!!

Thank you!!!! It is a great recipe! I need to find the cinnamon bread recipe next. I'm nutty now with baking. I had to stop at the store and buy more flour.

I also bought a pizza pan today, it's so great, it crisped up the pizza perfectly. And, next time we'll have to roll it out thinner. DH insisted in rolling out the dough. Then he wanted to 'spin it' like a pizza guy would. I was worried he was going to drop it. Nothing like pizza with an extra topping of dog hair.

I'm going to try and make a margarita pie tomorrow. They are my fav.

DH is going to gain 15 lbs while on vacation sampling all my baking.


Now he's getting sick now, too.

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Mahna- I meant to say that I love the new years pug in your siggy. So cute!

Hey thanks! My niece Blinged out my DD on her MySpace page, so I felt the need to Bling out a pug.

I agree there is no value in namecalling. We all have friends and family members with varying philosophies and I am sure that fights are not breaking out every time a political disagreement arises. However, I take issue with your assertion (as it relates to the DIS Boards) that it is simply a difference in philosophy. Please understand that I do not take sides in the Democrat/Republican debate and do not wish to start a battle of philosophies. Libertarians like me (limited federal government, reduced taxes and spending, more individual rights - pro choice and supporter of gay rights, anti Iraq War) seem to have no party to go to.

With that said, I find the Liberal Thread to be one where there is no room for alternative viewpoints. What would happen if I dared to question your assertion that President Reagan made your life miserable because you had to work in college? What would happen if I questioned the wisdom of those who believe that Israel and President Bush are working together to make PE Obama's presidency more difficult by the recent attacks (I really could not believe that someone would actually post that)? It certainly seems that some of the more thoughtful posters have left the Liberal Thread and it has been reduced to a handful of "you are either with me or against me" cheerleaders. Perhaps I am wrong, but it appears that a few work behind the scenes to coordinate attacks.

Is the Lib Thread a "sludgepond?" I will not go that far, but you have to admit that the pool of posters is exceedingly small and the number of views very high. It tells me that very few care to participate, but many like to view the train wreck.

Great post! I agree that there are some working behind the scenes. And for what reason? We all don't have to agree on everything. But going after posters (some may even be stalking, collecting information, etc., who knows) because you disagree with them politically is not cool (and weirds me out a little). I used to read the Hillary thread and that one got really hairy! A shame because some posters had good points of view and I like to read them all.


I like the camaraderie here. And the recipes.




TheresaNJ your family is just beautiful!



Soarin' - what's going on, are you cracka' lackin' on that report or what? Or is it in your sig and I can't see it?


Tink - nice to see you back - how was Robbie's first Christmas!!!?????

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[Charade]

 

[Soarin08]

I love Jeff-f-f!! I was given show tickets for Christmas. by my dorfuschickendoodle buddy! I can't wait!!

I've been MIA so loooong....I won't even try and catch up! I see some things never change. Somebody forgot to close the pet door again! .....and as far as doing the same thing over and over.....and getting the same results. There is a word for that..isn't there?

Nah, there's no way you'll be able to catch up!! Wayyy too much going on!

As for the door, I think this will do the trick -

 

[Soarin08]

Many of his affiliates carry his show live on their website. I know WTAM here in Cleveland plays it on the web. so you can find an affiliate website and listen to him on the web anywhere.

Ok, I'll definitely be checking on some stations and seeing if any of them have it at night since most likely I'll be at work at 9am.

Soarin' - what's going on, are you cracka' lackin' on that report or what? Or is it in your sig and I can't see it?

Mahnah, it's right below the Glenn Beck shrine in my signature. I just updated it with a post about Christmas morning at DHS sans my mom and brother. Just read it. You'll see.

 

[Humphrey Bear]

Ok, I'll definitely be checking on some stations and seeing if any of them have it at night since most likely I'll be at work at 9am.

Found this list for you. Looks like a lot of stations broadcast him at night.

http://streamingradioguide.com/radio-show.php?show=212

I don't know how accurate this list is, but you should be able to find a couple of stations to listen to him after work.

 

[Soarin08]

Found this list for you. Looks like a lot of stations broadcast him at night.

http://streamingradioguide.com/radio-show.php?show=212

I don't know how accurate this list is, but you should be able to find a couple of stations to listen to him after work.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

 

[TeresaNJ]

This is getting ridiculous...it is supposed to get down to -44 tonight...

We just got home, went to Barnes & Noble, and when we got out to the car to leave, there was frost all over the car, and I'd say, prob about 32 degrees out. Of course, my DH was whining about how cold it is, and how we could have still been living in central Florida, except that I missed the kids and made him move back. He doesn't miss an opportunity to tell me this, LOL. Anyway, blestmom, I told him what it is going down to in Alaska tonight, and he asked me to ask you how it is even possible to live there.