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I just gave Obama an F and it said I gave him an F. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I missed the debate and haven't had a chance to read the transcript. He really said that? Sort of, but now that I'm reading the transcript, I see that I didn't catch his qualifying his answer at the end to 7,8, 10 years. The question was: And the part about first term was emphasized. McCain's answer was: So really he's saying 45 new reactors in seven to ten years, which still rings as absolutely not gonna happen in my mind, but not quite as loudly as the 40 in 4 years that I thought I heard. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Oh Crap! I just tried to cut away from my chair at work. That's awesome! Great work. Ha! I was beginning to wonder whether there was anyone left in the bonfire who actually skydives and can recognize a spinner. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I was wondering about that too. But it was so out there that I decided that that couldn't have been what he meant to say. (?) Here's the quote: Really? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Like Max said, McKinney is batshit crazy. This is the first I've heard of Baldwin. Did they contain the same misspelling as the absentee ballots mailed out by Rensselaer County in New York? (The Democratic candidate's name was spelled "Barack Osama")? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

"Quick...someone get a Bible and a witch doctor to swear in Sarah Palin!" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think you're probably pretty close too. Unfortunately, I'm also suspecting more and more that Obama won't survive his first term. While I think the Secret Service is very good at what they do, I'm seeing reports of a new level of hatred that I haven't seen with past Presidents, especially at the Palin appearances. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Due to prior commitments taking longer than expected, I missed the first 20 minutes of the debate. I gather from the post-debate analysts that the "first part of the debate" (however long that is) was McCain's strong showing. I did catch the last 80 minutes, despite having to switch from PBS to CBS halfway through due to problems with the cable (and found the split screen thing entertaining). In my opinion, this was easily the best of the three debates. They actually confronted each other and to some degree argued their own cases as contrasted by the other's. Also, for the most part, the guys stayed on point (with the ridiculous exception of McCain somehow answering a question about how he would reduce the US dependence on foreign oil in his first term with 40 new nuclear reactors online within 4 years...thus NAFTA something...thus Columbia free trade something...thus "my opponent wants to talk to Ahmadinejad without preconditions"). Also in my opinion, Obama mopped the floor with McCain in this one. I thought the first two debates were poor in quality and didn't think either had a decisive winner. Granted, I only saw 80% of this one, but I didn't think there was any question as to who had better answers to the questions asked, better responses to his opponent's answers, and who overall acted more presidential. In my mind, it wasn't even close...Obama won handily. What the hell was McCain talking about when he said he thought one way to improve education would be to let every veteran who has ever served his country be automatically eligible to become a teacher without being subject to "those examinations, and those certifications"? Are you kidding me? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Have you ever been to Lodi? The back of the jump ticket is their entire waiver. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Happy birthday, Alex. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That's kinda like the way I first read the question, i.e. would it be better if everyone was wealthy or only a select few. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Yep, it gives a great picture of skydiving, in more ways than one. On the surface, it's all "blue skies", i.e. puppy dogs and rainbows. But if one looks a little closer one can also find a little bit of the dark side of this sport. For you jumpers out there... click your mouse at the center of the screen and hold the button down. While holding that, move the cursor to one of the top corners...then to the bottom corner of the same side, then back & forth between that top & bottom corner. I'll just say it reminds me of something I prefer not to see very often, and may very well induce nightmares for some of you. Overall, very entertaining. Thanks for sharing! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

You need to re-read what I wrote. I said race is a factor...That includes both sides. I then aske Bill if he agrees it is from both sides. In the post I replied to, you said: I responded with statistics debunking such a claim. An overwhelming majority would have likely voted for Obama because he's a democrat, not because he's black. If somewhere around 90% of blacks vote on the basis of the (D) versus the (R), where do they come up with a majority who are only voting for Obama because of his race? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Ha ha! Minka does her "bat face" at least every other day, and I posted a picture of Gracie "smiling" a few years ago. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

What do you suppose those poor people will do with that extra money? My guess is most of them will spend it at establishments owned by the not-so-poor. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

that's why, secretly, he's the hero of the Dems. They can't actually say it out loud, though - the false R by his name and force of habit. But the true socialists will praise him in the future for it. You're probably right...this is just him in his "legacy building" mode, right? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Gore got 90% of black votes in 2000. Kerry got 88% of black votes in 2004. Both of those seem to be resounding majorities, yet nobody seems to characterize them as racist. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If you truly believe that, and it wasn't just a pop-off remark, then you really have no idea what's going on with that bill. You're correct insomuch as I haven't read the 400+ page resolution that passed. You're incorrect if you're suggesting that it wasn't corporate welfare. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Considering the frivilous use of media, recources, time and money the election process already takes, wouldn't you be better off donating to something that needs some money? I really hope there was some kind of sarcasm to what you were saying there. I donate regularly to several charities that I consider worthy. This is just play money. And TrophyHusband's right...I should probably make it $10 per negative ad rather than $20 . . . and watch as little TV as possible between now and the election. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I would probably say something to the jumper first, then I'd mention my concern about his rig to the people he was jumping with. If he chose to ignore me, I'd discuss it with the local S&TA. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Your Republican hero Bush just handed out the world's largest welfare check. put together by the dem's with a shitload of pork. should have been vetoed but since he is cleaning up the dem's mess to begin with why not. not like he had a lot of choices. You do realize that it was Bush's administration that proposed the legislation, and the first $700 BILLION worth of welfare, right? And I'm not sure that "pork" is the right word for the amount of money we're talking about, but it in any case it was added to appease the Republicans who wouldn't approve the bill without it. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Ummm...Gia? You looked beatiful, and would have even if you hadn't dressed them such that they would highlight that fact. Congrats to both of you, I'm really happy for you and wish you all the best.

Come do tandems with me this weekend Keith. It's a bit of a drive, but it's also a private airport, with a Caravan, on the non-rainy side of the state. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'm pretty sure you meant something other than what you said. And I agree with what I think you meant...I've always had a blast at LP. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I'll go with "fastest typist in the world". Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)