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Maybe consider putting a couple mousetraps in your crawlspace. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Definitely throw a little worcestershire on at least some of 'em (but don't over do it). Butter's a little better than olive oil in my opinion, but either works just fine. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

There was probably a reason.... Aaawwww....Giiiaaaa....did you have to go get a shot? You poor wittle fucker. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

When was the last time we had a quality boobie thread on the front page with plenty of GOOD pictures attached? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Yep, that was Tim Eyman's first big win. I don't much care for his public personality or his motives, but I do agree with and vote for about half of his initiatives. I-985 above is one of his babies that I'm voting against. As for the bill you mention (I-695), you have the gist of it. Basically the initiative was ruled unconsititutional because it contained more than one subject and because those subjects weren't all identified in the title. Still, the lawmakers were wise enough to realize that overturning the selling point of such a broadly supported measure would be political suicide, so the $30 tabs remained (mine were reduced from $430ish at the time). They've crept back up since then, and in especially stupid ways, e.g. requiring for-fee license PLATE replacement every 3 years and now applying a weight surcharge on all vehicles rather than just heavy duty trucks (yes, my girlfriend's Corolla is subject to a weight surcharge). They're still much better than they were though...I think mine were around $50-$55 this year. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

The funny thing is I'd have paid this farmer more to NOT grow this stuff. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I don't know, and I don't think anyone else does either. That's why it would be inappropriate for me to push my views on abortion on anyone else...because reasonable minds can logically reach different conclusions on the subject. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Proposition 1 is also going to be on ballots in the urban areas of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. It provides a huge chunk of money ($18 to $47 billion, depending on who you ask) for regional transportation improvements. I believe the proposal calls for an increase of 0.6 cents in the sales tax and an annual tax of $8 per $1000 of vehicle value...presumably only in those areas (if I'm gonna have to fund it from over here, I'd certainly expect to be able to vote on it) Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

According to this page, the proposal Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Since the California ballot initiatives are getting so much press, I figured I might get one or two replies to this. I-985 would divert certain monies from the general fund and red-light camera fines to reduce congestion by opening HOV lanes to all traffic except during rush hours, synchronizing lights, and other congestion reduction methods. Specifically excluded methods include mass transit and bicycling solutions. I'll be voting against this measure because it diverts money from a general fund that is currently in the red to promote improvements that won't affect me, and does so in manners that specifically exclude greener alternatives. I-1000 would allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication to terminally ill patients with less than 6 months to live. It mirrors Oregon's assisted suicide program in its protective measures (felony convictions for coercion, waiting periods, required second opinions, etc). I'll be voting yes on this because I think people should free to choose how and when they die, and mentally competent people who reach such a conclusion should be able to get professional assistance. I-1029 would require state funded training, testing, and certification of in-home healthcare providers. Most family members would be excluded from the requirements. It is expected to cost $30M over the next two years. I'll be voting against this because I think such things should be industry-funded rather than state-funded. This one has wide support (like 65-20) so it's unlikely my vote will have any affect. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I used to like you. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I don't think the government should have anything at all to do with marriage. A limitation on the gender or quantity of spouses is, in my mind, a "law respecting an establishment of religion or (and) prohibiting the free exercise thereof." I'm also not so disillusioned as to think our government will get their grubby hands out of such a divisive piece of social engineering. That being the case, I'm in support of laws that recognize homosexual couples as having exactly the same rights and responsibilities as heterosexual couples. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Oddly enough, on the same day the Republicans are trying to get this to stick, Obama ran a half hour campaign ad...and I didn't hear him mention McCain or Palin's name once in it. It was a nice contrast to this kind of mud-slinging. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Did anyone ask before now? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Dammit, I was gonna post that picture. Clearly Rumsfield was Saddam's BFF, how come nobody is exploiting that connection? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Not better. You asked if it would have been preferable. It would have been preferable if it never happened, but I don't think that him actually being armed or not would have made the situation any better for anyone. It might have made it better for him. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I just logged on specifically to post that video. Without going through whatever that other page is, it's here on youtube. Edit to add: And yeah, it looks pretty fake to me too, but I can't say for certain. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Can you tell from your video/stills whether they tilted head-low between drogue release and this opening? I think that's usually the cause of such wild antics involving students legs rotating way the hell up in front of them. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Obviously what Bill *meant* to say is PULL PULL at a safe altitude PULL stable at a safe altitude Being nice & stable when you pull at 100' isn't going to make your eulogy any better. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You forgot brown skin and/or a funny name. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

"The evolution of tandem jumping was not without some missteps along the way..." Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Winner...one of the funniest movies I've ever seen (10+ times). Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

What he said. Encouraging violence and destruction has nothing to do with terrorism. Having a funny name like "Barack Hussein Obama" on the other hand...that's irrefutable proof. Blues, Dave Have you noticed that Obama rhymes with Osama? Holy shit! I hadn't noticed, but you're right, it does! So much for voting for that guy! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Sometimes it seems that messages get lost in the process, but it never takes me more than a couple of calls to talk to him. He's definitely got the best prices on pieces of major gear (canopies, containers, AADs, and combinations thereof), and he's quick when I need smaller stuff, even if a bit more expensive than Para-Gear. He's also quite fun to fuck with on politics, USPA, etc. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I don't see what the problem is, other than you were charged for something you didn't get. Personally, in your position, I'd prefer that a rigger I don't know pencil whip my reserve than actually mess with it. I'd also rather he didn't charge me, but if I'm gonna pay either way, I'd rather it be for the packjob I know than the packjob I don't. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)