THE LIBERAL THREAD #3- No Debate Please

[Reflection]

this was post # 1000 for me.

Congratulations, veteran!

 

[designermv]

72 HOURS?!?!?



It is FRIGID here in Maryland, I am glad I will be watching the festivities from a warm house. As much as I'd love to be there, I'll be the first to admit I like my surrounding to be comfy.

 

[LakeAriel]

It is supposed to warm a bit tomorrow..I do hope so..Though millions of warm bodies should raise the temps a bit! Temps are already rising on this board!


Hey Mir..

 

[chris1gill]

72 HOURS?!?!?



It is FRIGID here in Maryland, I am glad I will be watching the festivities from a warm house. As much as I'd love to be there, I'll be the first to admit I like my surrounding to be comfy.

It's up to 7.2 degrees here, so a warm front has finally come through

 

[mirmartinez]

It's up to 7.2 degrees here, so a warm front has finally come through

my master bath has no water.
I keep hoping the pipes will thaw.
No such luck as of yet.

 

[ConcKahuna]

my master bath has no water.
I keep hoping the pipes will thaw.
No such luck as of yet.

Great haiku!!

 

[chris1gill]

my master bath has no water.
I keep hoping the pipes will thaw.
No such luck as of yet.

Oh no! We went to a private photographer this morning and the pipes in her new studio froze last night, I think they were working on it while we were there... I totally felt for her, we were the first clients at the new facility & she was happy to show it off, except the bathroom pipes

I'm sorry you have no water in the Master, that totally stinks... I hope you have more baths!

 

[designermv]

Mir, I hope the pipes thaw soon. I love your haiku style.

Chris, it's downright balmy up there in VT!

pr_surfer, I'm so sad for your friend. I can't believe how hateful and cruel people can be. I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a nice flight to DC! Are you flying into Reagan or Dulles?

The plumber fixed the hot water to our kitchen sink, and not ten minutes after he drove away, I tried to run the dishwasher and that pipe is now frozen up. It didn't burst, so I just took the bottom panel off to let some heat in, hopefully the problem will correct itself.

I am a high-maintenance lazy whiner who can't live without her dishwasher.

And a couple of , just cuz I can.

 

[Saxsoon]

We're not going to bash you. I've never seen you write anything that comes off as uninformed or rude and you are frequently a voice of reason. On a personal level, you fit the criteria for someone I don't mind having a political discussion with: There's the potential to learn something. Not to change someone's mind, but to learn something about the other side or myself. That's important to me and that's why I read your posts.

Good luck to you in Orlando. I won't be down there then but if I were going to be, I'd come by and let my kids run around your store and create mayhem. Just kidding.

Have fun! Sounds like it will be a great adventure.

Purely tongue in cheek. Those of you I know would not do that. I would think it would be interesting to meet the faces of those I have discussed issues with in the past.

 

[designermv]

And I think our new thread should be: The Liberal Thread: Hope is the new black.

 

[pr surfer]

pr_surfer, I'm so sad for your friend. I can't believe how hateful and cruel people can be. I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a nice flight to DC! Are you flying into Reagan or Dulles?

National, DCA. That's provided I get better. I have a stomach flu, and might not be able to fly... on top of some back and shoulder damage.

 

[designermv]

Have a blast in Orlando Saxsoon!! I'm jealous. I'm sure you'll meet lots of cool folks while working down there.

 

[mirmartinez]

Mir, I hope the pipes thaw soon. I love your haiku style.
Chris, it's downright balmy up there in VT!

pr_surfer, I'm so sad for your friend. I can't believe how hateful and cruel people can be. I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a nice flight to DC! Are you flying into Reagan or Dulles?

The plumber fixed the hot water to our kitchen sink, and not ten minutes after he drove away, I tried to run the dishwasher and that pipe is now frozen up. It didn't burst, so I just took the bottom panel off to let some heat in, hopefully the problem will correct itself.

I am a high-maintenance lazy whiner who can't live without her dishwasher.

And a couple of , just cuz I can.

some people get mad
I have no clue as to why
truth, I am lazy

good luck on your pipes

 

[designermv]

National, DCA. That's provided I get better. I have a stomach flu, and might not be able to fly... on top of some back and shoulder damage.

I hope you feel better. There's a nasty stomach virus going around up here too, but it does seem to be a 24-36 hour thing. Fingers crossed for you.

National is a fun airport to fly into, such great views.

 

[Oreo Cookie]

Great Train Ride!!

(CNN) -- Barack Obama's historic train ride to Washington on Saturday drew large, cheering crowds of people who braved freezing weather and gathered along the tracks in cities and small towns along the way in hopeful anticipation of getting a glimpse of the nation's next president.


The crowd cheers as President-elect Barack Obama takes the stage in Baltimore, Maryland.

1 of 2 In Baltimore, Maryland, alone, about 40,000 people stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the cold to greet Obama as he stopped on his way to his Tuesday inauguration.

His welcome was raucous and animated, as the sea of people cheered, waved and took pictures. Tears rolled down one woman's face as Obama spoke. "We love you, Obama!" another yelled out. "I love you back," Obama answered calmly, eliciting a roar from the crowd.

The same emotions were expressed up and down the tracks on the 137-mile journey, a trip that started in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and retraced the train ride Abraham Lincoln took on his way to becoming president in 1861. Watch Obama share the love »

As he did so often during his campaign, Obama drew upon American history in his remarks to pose a parallel to the country's current challenges. He noted the struggles of the colonials, the "first patriots," against the British.

"They were willing to put all they were and all they had on the line," Obama told the crowd in Baltimore. "Their lives, their fortune, and sacred honor for a set of ideals that continue to light the world: that we are all equal. That our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness come not from our laws but from our Maker."

Later he said, "the American Revolution was, and remains, an ongoing struggle in the minds and hearts of the people."


Inauguration coverage
Coverage of Obama's inauguration continues Sunday with the debut of John King's "State of the Union" and a three-hour special at 2 p.m. ET
Sunday, beginning 9 a.m. ET

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And, as in Philadelphia, Obama alluded to, but did not name, the president who inspired his train journey. The soon-to-be president used a call-to-action uttered by Lincoln in his inaugural address in 1861, an appeal to Americans' "better angels."

Obama, who will take up what he called the country's "enormous" challenges in fewer than 72 hours, noted that they will probably not be solved quickly.

"There will be false starts; there will be setbacks," he said. "There will be frustrations and disappointments. I will make some mistakes. But we will be called to show patience even as we act with fierce urgency."

He added, "So, Baltimore, starting now, let's take up in our own lives the work of perfecting our union," an appeal that brought forth a loud rumble of approval.

Obama arrived later in Washington, where he will take the oath of office Tuesday.

Before getting on board the train in Philadelphia, the president-elect implored Americans to commit to a new declaration of independence -- rejecting ideology and bigotry -- as he acknowledged that the nation faces severe challenges.

"Only a handful of times in our history has a generation been confronted with challenges so vast," he said at a town hall meeting in Philadelphia's 30th Street Station.

"An economy that is faltering. Two wars: one that needs to be ended responsibly, one that needs to be waged wisely. A planet that is warming from our unsustainable dependence on oil."

"What is required is a new declaration of independence, not just in our nation but in our own lives -- from ideology and small thinking, prejudice and bigotry -- an appeal not to our easy instincts but to our 'better angels,' " he said, using a phrase from Lincoln's inaugural address.

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The train stopped in Wilmington, Delaware, to pick up Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his family and then headed to Baltimore, Maryland, on its way to Washington.

The train made its first "slow roll" in Claymont, Delaware, allowing Obama to wave at cheering residents gathered near the tracks. Claymont is also the town where Biden's family moved in 1953, when he was 10 years old. iReport.com: Is the train coming to your town? Send us your photos

Security for Obama's train ride was tight. Law enforcement officers from 40 jurisdictions provided protection from the ground. The U.S. Coast Guard was stationed on waterways along the route as well.

The Federal Aviation Administration established "moving" flight restrictions that prevented private pilots, news helicopters, balloonists and others from getting anywhere near the train.

The FAA is imposing additional airspace restrictions in Washington on Sunday during pre-inaugural activities and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, the day of the inauguration. Watch how security will protect Obama on way to Washington »

Nearly 2 million people are expected to hit the streets of Washington on Tuesday. Police will shut bridges across the Potomac River into the city, along with a huge chunk of downtown. People coming from Virginia will have to walk or take public transport, such as the area's Metro subway system. Read about the times and places for inaugural events »

Two of the major routes coming into the city -- Interstates 395 and 66 -- will be closed to inbound traffic, at least for private vehicles.

Amtrak said it has increased the number and length of trains running to Washington on Inauguration Day. Tickets are still available but are going fast, it said. Watch more on inauguration transportation and security plans »

Security officials also say charter buses, taxis and car services are an option for those attending

 

[Oreo Cookie]

And I think our new thread should be: The Liberal Thread: Hope is the new black.

I love the thread title!

National, DCA. That's provided I get better. I have a stomach flu, and might not be able to fly... on top of some back and shoulder damage.

I hope you get better quickly and are able to fly.

 

[IDoDis]

my master bath has no water.
I keep hoping the pipes will thaw.
No such luck as of yet.

Stay warm, everyone!

DD's coach is leaving tomorrow for D.C. Good thing she's a skating coach because she has LOTS of cold-weather clothing. They will be watching the outdoor festivities while on top of a building. She said they'll have a great view, but Brrrrrrrrr...

PR -- I hope you recover tomorrow and make it to D.C. We want a full report if you go.

 

[LakeAriel]

I watched the great train ride...

Reminded of my pre-fly days and my Amtrak trips to Disney trip...I didn't seem to get that attention though..


Good luck with the pipes. I am glad my DD is in my huse in PA or it may have been disasterous..

 

[Diane]

I just found out that Michelle Obama and I share a birthday,

Happy Birthday to you and our soon-to-be First Lady!

It was so cute when the crowd in Delaware sang "Happy Birthday" to Michelle!

 

[lisadr]

Hi All!

Got a warning from the Dis today. When I saw the pop-up, I thought "which whinny Con reported me??". But I jump the gun on that one-I actually got in doo doo for posting a bad word using $$ for "ss".

There are quite a few other studies about the Conservative brain . I looked it up last night after we were called mentally ill.

Sorry peeps, but I can't do the fancy highlight a few lines and quote thing so I am just gonna reply without it or this post will be 3 pages long.

PR-hope you are back up to full speed and have a GREAT time in DC! Stay warm.

Mirmartinez-Sorry to hear about your pipes. I live in dread of any major work-(furnace, pipes,roof,etc-I have to whisper so the household gremlins don't hear me)

And DisneyJunkie:HAPPY BIRTHDAY!