Not having any legitimate arguments as to why she should still be in the race or why her opponent is unfit to lead camp Clinton offers a new argument:
Hillary Clinton is the Only Candidate Who Can Drink John McCain Under the Table
Is this the funniest moment of the campaign, or the saddest?
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05/06/2008 14:21 #44254
She Beat John McCain in a Shot ContestCategory: politics
05/06/2008 12:19 #44253
Stop Interviewing Stupid People, Please.Category: politics
Why do they do it?
With this extended primary season I have spent many a Tuesday listening to the radio while at work. It is still way too early in the day for the news to be able to report anything, but they do anyway. They talk to someone from each candidate's office, they chat with someone from the state's election committee, and then they interview the most uninteresting people on the planet.
This is the person who says something like "I am voting for Barack Obama because it is time we had an African American president." or "Hillary Clinton. I think a woman president is overdue." or "I don't know who to vote for, I am torn."
1) Yes, getting a black man in office will be revolutionary. Any black man. As long as they are black.
2) Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Mars is the god of war, and so a woman will get us out of Iraq.
3) You aren't sure yet? You do know this primary has been running for over half a year, right? Were you in a coma or something and just woke up?
But these are the people who invariable get interviewed for their 'man at the poll' sound clip. Why do they feel the need to do this. When there is a story about pork contamination they don't ask random people for their opinions on hot dogs.
ugh, can this election be over now?
With this extended primary season I have spent many a Tuesday listening to the radio while at work. It is still way too early in the day for the news to be able to report anything, but they do anyway. They talk to someone from each candidate's office, they chat with someone from the state's election committee, and then they interview the most uninteresting people on the planet.
This is the person who says something like "I am voting for Barack Obama because it is time we had an African American president." or "Hillary Clinton. I think a woman president is overdue." or "I don't know who to vote for, I am torn."
1) Yes, getting a black man in office will be revolutionary. Any black man. As long as they are black.
2) Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Mars is the god of war, and so a woman will get us out of Iraq.
3) You aren't sure yet? You do know this primary has been running for over half a year, right? Were you in a coma or something and just woke up?
But these are the people who invariable get interviewed for their 'man at the poll' sound clip. Why do they feel the need to do this. When there is a story about pork contamination they don't ask random people for their opinions on hot dogs.
ugh, can this election be over now?
fellyconnelly - 05/07/08 07:20
i want it over... i remember in previous elections when i was trying to figure out what the hell was goingon with the electoral college. now there are superdelagates. plllleaasee be over with now thanks
i want it over... i remember in previous elections when i was trying to figure out what the hell was goingon with the electoral college. now there are superdelagates. plllleaasee be over with now thanks
mike - 05/06/08 19:11
i like hilary cuz she looks like my friends mom. yeah thats prolly the main reason when you get right down to it.
i like hilary cuz she looks like my friends mom. yeah thats prolly the main reason when you get right down to it.
james - 05/06/08 13:34
I am cool with people voting for stupid reasons, I just don't know why they need to be interviewed.
I am cool with people voting for stupid reasons, I just don't know why they need to be interviewed.
carolinian - 05/06/08 13:33
I agree that #1 and #2 are dumb, but I disagree with #3. I personally find all three candidates, Obama, Clinton, and McCain compelling in their own individual ways, and this election's very unique in that I find it a very tough call as to what I'd want in the white house: unifying oratorial skills (Obama), strong political saavy (Clinton), or personal experience with controversial and unconventional wars (McCain).
I agree that #1 and #2 are dumb, but I disagree with #3. I personally find all three candidates, Obama, Clinton, and McCain compelling in their own individual ways, and this election's very unique in that I find it a very tough call as to what I'd want in the white house: unifying oratorial skills (Obama), strong political saavy (Clinton), or personal experience with controversial and unconventional wars (McCain).
joshua - 05/06/08 12:56
This is fairly common. Most people, when pressed on why they want to vote for X candidate, have incredibly stupid responses... particularly when their interest in a candidate is more emotional than cerebral.
This is fairly common. Most people, when pressed on why they want to vote for X candidate, have incredibly stupid responses... particularly when their interest in a candidate is more emotional than cerebral.
04/29/2008 14:37 #44185
Allentown Athletix: Part the FifthCategory: gym
Hi,
The final figures are in. First, Bill and Pete at Allentown Athletix are both a pleasure to work with. If they google AA and find this journal, thank you guys, you kick several flavors of ass.
It will work to $299 in one payment or $50 for six months. That is still a $170 savings. Again, it is preferred that a payment in full is made.
So, you may sign your souls over to me via this final head count. This is starting to feel like an elementary school field trip with all this counting.
Me
Jim
Paul
Terry (I am going to assume yes because Paul is in)
Fing
Dave
Yvonne
Steve! (Thanks for joining us)
Mike (?)
Chico
So, confirm and we can get started.
The final figures are in. First, Bill and Pete at Allentown Athletix are both a pleasure to work with. If they google AA and find this journal, thank you guys, you kick several flavors of ass.
It will work to $299 in one payment or $50 for six months. That is still a $170 savings. Again, it is preferred that a payment in full is made.
So, you may sign your souls over to me via this final head count. This is starting to feel like an elementary school field trip with all this counting.
Me
Jim
Paul
Terry (I am going to assume yes because Paul is in)
Fing
Dave
Yvonne
Steve! (Thanks for joining us)
Mike (?)
Chico
So, confirm and we can get started.
james - 05/01/08 09:43
I don't believe they do. It doesn't mention it on their site. Sorry.
I don't believe they do. It doesn't mention it on their site. Sorry.
megan - 05/01/08 09:40
James, do they have a daycare? If so I'm totally in.
James, do they have a daycare? If so I'm totally in.
fellyconnelly - 05/01/08 07:48
jeaaalous
jeaaalous
tiburon1724 - 04/30/08 22:18
tomorrow I will go check the place out, James. I think you said you were waiting until this coming weekend so I will definitely let you know my decision by then!
tomorrow I will go check the place out, James. I think you said you were waiting until this coming weekend so I will definitely let you know my decision by then!
james - 04/30/08 21:39
Felly: I will always adore you, no matter what.
Tibs: Ju Jutsu is very interesting, even more tempting than the Belly Dancing class. I took a class in it in college (1 credit PE classes are so much fun) and it was a blast. It is also a great workout. Your heart rate is up, you stretch your muscles and joints and is way more fun than pounding out thirty minutes on a treadmill.
Felly: I will always adore you, no matter what.
Tibs: Ju Jutsu is very interesting, even more tempting than the Belly Dancing class. I took a class in it in college (1 credit PE classes are so much fun) and it was a blast. It is also a great workout. Your heart rate is up, you stretch your muscles and joints and is way more fun than pounding out thirty minutes on a treadmill.
tiburon1724 - 04/30/08 21:33
That Ju Jitsu class makes it tempting! But I've joined 2 gyms before and gone a total of 5 times to both gyms so I don't know...and I lived directly across the street from one...Allentown Athletix is 5 miles away - I just don't trust that I'd drag my sorry ass in there! anyone else interested in Ju Jitsu? :)
That Ju Jitsu class makes it tempting! But I've joined 2 gyms before and gone a total of 5 times to both gyms so I don't know...and I lived directly across the street from one...Allentown Athletix is 5 miles away - I just don't trust that I'd drag my sorry ass in there! anyone else interested in Ju Jitsu? :)
fellyconnelly - 04/30/08 05:42
after the last (and next) week i will probably not be able to afford it.... thank you to fate which has managed to wipe out my bank account all at once.
after the last (and next) week i will probably not be able to afford it.... thank you to fate which has managed to wipe out my bank account all at once.
04/29/2008 10:46 #44182
My momCategory: mom
My mom works a crazy job. I have no idea what it is. She has been working there since the mid 70's and although she has no college degree her peers have PhD's in computer science. So, they put a lot of demands on her including frequent international conference calls.
Today she called me in the middle of both our busy work days to be reassured, once again, that Hillary Clinton wont be the nominee. This is about the seventh time she has called in a panic. I did the right thing. I sat her down, told her to breath, and had her look at CNN's election page. We looked at the delegate counter together. With their delegate calculator I showed her that even if she wins the remaining states she is still behind.
It was a forty minute conversation, interrupted occasionally because she was on a conference call with people in Atlanta, Sacramento, and India and needed to check in on them.
But, at the end she felt much better and was breathing normally.
I love her.
Today she called me in the middle of both our busy work days to be reassured, once again, that Hillary Clinton wont be the nominee. This is about the seventh time she has called in a panic. I did the right thing. I sat her down, told her to breath, and had her look at CNN's election page. We looked at the delegate counter together. With their delegate calculator I showed her that even if she wins the remaining states she is still behind.
It was a forty minute conversation, interrupted occasionally because she was on a conference call with people in Atlanta, Sacramento, and India and needed to check in on them.
But, at the end she felt much better and was breathing normally.
I love her.
04/26/2008 13:38 #44154
Allentown Athletix: Part the FourthAwesome,
This is awesome. This afternoon I met with Pete, Allentown Atheltix's representative. He gave us what I think is a really sweet deal.
Normal fees for a year long membership payed in full are
$449 plus a $20 activation fee: $469.
A group of seven people (the original figure I gave him)
$299, no activation fee.
So we save $170.
That includes their fitness classes:
Abs, Ju Jitsu, Pilates, Yoga, Belly Dancing and QUEEN CITY ROLLER GIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER. How awesome is that?
The would like a single payment for membership. We have not determined when this would start yet, that is depending on when we are all ready to go. I would like to do this by June 1st though.
If a single payment cannot be made you would pay $50 every month of six months. If you chose this and miss a payment or stop the rest of the group picks up your tab. Which would make us all very angry. So, I too would prefer a single payment for as many people as possible.
Next year, when we are due to renew, chances are we can get the same rate provided rates in general do not increase, which they do every two years. Last time they went up by $20 a year.
Finally, he was expecting a list of 7 people. When I gave him a list of 12 people he was a little surprised. So, our rates may go down a little more.
So, I will wait until next weekend. When they contact me regarding the final rate and ask for a show of hands again. So rest those hands up kidos.
kisses,
-James
This is awesome. This afternoon I met with Pete, Allentown Atheltix's representative. He gave us what I think is a really sweet deal.
Normal fees for a year long membership payed in full are
$449 plus a $20 activation fee: $469.
A group of seven people (the original figure I gave him)
$299, no activation fee.
So we save $170.
That includes their fitness classes:
Abs, Ju Jitsu, Pilates, Yoga, Belly Dancing and QUEEN CITY ROLLER GIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER. How awesome is that?
The would like a single payment for membership. We have not determined when this would start yet, that is depending on when we are all ready to go. I would like to do this by June 1st though.
If a single payment cannot be made you would pay $50 every month of six months. If you chose this and miss a payment or stop the rest of the group picks up your tab. Which would make us all very angry. So, I too would prefer a single payment for as many people as possible.
Next year, when we are due to renew, chances are we can get the same rate provided rates in general do not increase, which they do every two years. Last time they went up by $20 a year.
Finally, he was expecting a list of 7 people. When I gave him a list of 12 people he was a little surprised. So, our rates may go down a little more.
So, I will wait until next weekend. When they contact me regarding the final rate and ask for a show of hands again. So rest those hands up kidos.
kisses,
-James
james - 04/05/09 21:48
I can't recall how much the new one is. But the increase was less than $50. It might have been $25
I can't recall how much the new one is. But the increase was less than $50. It might have been $25
libertad - 04/05/09 21:38
I want to renew mine. Did you say it would be $50 more?
I want to renew mine. Did you say it would be $50 more?
james - 04/05/09 21:33
Well, I will be organizing a renewal drive (e:chico). Even if I have to co-opt a bunch of others to still get it.
Well, I will be organizing a renewal drive (e:chico). Even if I have to co-opt a bunch of others to still get it.
chico - 04/05/09 21:29
I've not been the best (e:strip)per this year, but am hoping the discounted rate still applies upon renewal... I like Allentown Athletix a lot and plan to re-up.
I've not been the best (e:strip)per this year, but am hoping the discounted rate still applies upon renewal... I like Allentown Athletix a lot and plan to re-up.
paul - 04/05/09 20:28
Are you rejoining this year? Looking at their site, (e:terry), (e:matthew) and I would have got about the same deal for a 3 person family plan. I think we are going to take time off for the summer and maybe buy a machine. Not sure yet but its coming up soon.
Are you rejoining this year? Looking at their site, (e:terry), (e:matthew) and I would have got about the same deal for a 3 person family plan. I think we are going to take time off for the summer and maybe buy a machine. Not sure yet but its coming up soon.
james - 04/29/08 08:40
YIPPY SKIPPY!
YIPPY SKIPPY!
libertad - 04/28/08 21:49
So it turns out that I can afford to go. After prepaying all my bills there is still money left over. (I seriously have changed a lot of financial karma) Can't swing the entire year membership all at once at the moment. I can definitely pay over a six month period. I would like to look at the equipment first and would also like to go after I get out of work to see how busy it is. Can I call him to set up a time to come for a visit?
I think that I am so used to going with out, that I automatically decided that I can't afford it.
So it turns out that I can afford to go. After prepaying all my bills there is still money left over. (I seriously have changed a lot of financial karma) Can't swing the entire year membership all at once at the moment. I can definitely pay over a six month period. I would like to look at the equipment first and would also like to go after I get out of work to see how busy it is. Can I call him to set up a time to come for a visit?
I think that I am so used to going with out, that I automatically decided that I can't afford it.
libertad - 04/27/08 13:41
That does sound like a good deal, but I think that my mystery friend and I are not going to take part. With my expenses going up quite a bit I think that I will stick with Buff state. If you need more people though I could send out an email to the people in my office and someone might want to join since Allentown is so close. Just let me know and I will send it asap.
That does sound like a good deal, but I think that my mystery friend and I are not going to take part. With my expenses going up quite a bit I think that I will stick with Buff state. If you need more people though I could send out an email to the people in my office and someone might want to join since Allentown is so close. Just let me know and I will send it asap.
dragonlady7 - 04/27/08 06:58
THE QUEEN CITY ROLLERGIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER is a lot of fun, actually. (I really like how that's all in caps.) It involves no roller derby and no hitting of other people. It's really intense, though-- lots of cardio, a bunch of kickboxing, some weight training (low weight high reps type stuff, so more for strength/toning than for bulk), and then my personal favorite, power yoga.
But the best part is all the cracking wise Mia does, and of course the glitteringly clever Knockouts (and occasional Saucy and I don't know why no Dollies ever come) who show up and expose themselves er I mean, yell obscenities, er, I mean, um, work out.
I was meaning to join the gym too but I can do that under the QCRG's group rate so I'll do that instead. But I'd be happy to work out with you guys some time if you start a mutual-reminder-social event type thing.
THE QUEEN CITY ROLLERGIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER is a lot of fun, actually. (I really like how that's all in caps.) It involves no roller derby and no hitting of other people. It's really intense, though-- lots of cardio, a bunch of kickboxing, some weight training (low weight high reps type stuff, so more for strength/toning than for bulk), and then my personal favorite, power yoga.
But the best part is all the cracking wise Mia does, and of course the glitteringly clever Knockouts (and occasional Saucy and I don't know why no Dollies ever come) who show up and expose themselves er I mean, yell obscenities, er, I mean, um, work out.
I was meaning to join the gym too but I can do that under the QCRG's group rate so I'll do that instead. But I'd be happy to work out with you guys some time if you start a mutual-reminder-social event type thing.
paul - 04/26/08 16:41
If you want to move close rot number one on that search, put your journal with a creative title in your fav links list and post the link to the chat. That usually bumps it up a couple.
If you want to move close rot number one on that search, put your journal with a creative title in your fav links list and post the link to the chat. That usually bumps it up a couple.
james - 04/26/08 16:31
No, (e:Paul), you rock.
fing: racquetball scares the bajesus out of me, but you could get me to play a game of squash. I have never played squash or injured by it, thus I am willing to play.
In order to play racquetball you have to make a reservation, and you will get that info when all is signed for. But the WNY Racetball Association plays ever monday night, so you should think about playing with them.
Imk: Allentown Athletic field trip! I love it. And thanks for the heads up, I will let them know when we chat next. ^_^
No, (e:Paul), you rock.
fing: racquetball scares the bajesus out of me, but you could get me to play a game of squash. I have never played squash or injured by it, thus I am willing to play.
In order to play racquetball you have to make a reservation, and you will get that info when all is signed for. But the WNY Racetball Association plays ever monday night, so you should think about playing with them.
Imk: Allentown Athletic field trip! I love it. And thanks for the heads up, I will let them know when we chat next. ^_^
imk2 - 04/26/08 16:27
btw, your journal is the fifth search result when you google allentown athletix. you should let them know that when negotiating the discount. let them know that their generosity is providing them with free advertisement.
btw, your journal is the fifth search result when you google allentown athletix. you should let them know that when negotiating the discount. let them know that their generosity is providing them with free advertisement.
imk2 - 04/26/08 16:25
this so awesome, i'm totally in. i just need you guys to promise that you all will MAKE me go. because i know that i wont want to. so i need you all to nag me and force me to go. are we all going to go together to work out? like have workout field trips to allentown athletix?
this so awesome, i'm totally in. i just need you guys to promise that you all will MAKE me go. because i know that i wont want to. so i need you all to nag me and force me to go. are we all going to go together to work out? like have workout field trips to allentown athletix?
I would prefer a keg stand kind of president, not a shot queen.
And now, bringing you, live from the streets, the voice of the "MAAAAAAAANnnnn at the POOOOllll":
"Hillary Clinton. I think an alcoholic president is overdue."