Craig Crawford's Trail Mix

I'll bet they could beat the Redskins, too.

Did Heath Shuler play? He wasn't bad back in the day at UT.

The only reason to have the Rams is so the Redskins (formerly the Duluth Eskimoes) can have someone to look down on.

Fairweather,

Shuler was the QB for the members team...the sad thing is that he looked better than Jamarcus Russell or Jason Campbell...lol

Birthers Lose One More For The Gipper

From CNN :

'In a 30-page ruling, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter of California said his court lacked the jurisdiction to rule on a case intended to unseat a sitting president.'

'Carter's ruling said the plaintiffs were trying to persuade him to "disregard the constitutional procedures in place for the removal of a sitting president." '

' "The process for removal of a sitting president - removal for any reason - is within the province of Congress, not the courts," the ruling said. '

' Carter's ruling also noted that the plaintiffs "have attacked the judiciary, including every prior court that has dismissed their claim, as unpatriotic and even treasonous for refusing to grant their requests and for adhering to the terms of the Constitution." '

' "Respecting the constitutional role and jurisdiction of this court is not unpatriotic," the ruling said. "Quite the contrary, this court considers commitment to that constitutional role to be the ultimate reflection of patriotism." '

Hillary 2012..A President with courage..Let's dump the motivational speaker..

While I enjoyed the little of Sabathia I saw last night, I have to say I enjoyed even more the face of Mariano Rivera tonight. I'm not being sexist - I just think he has a beautiful face. However nobody can match the face I most like to look at, and that's Marcus Allen.

Oh, yeah. Hillary 2012.

Bird Tree at High Tide

http://bluescrab.blogspot.com/

Dancing mania
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dancing mania (or choreomania, from the Greek: χορεία (khoreia = 'dance') + μανία (mania = 'madness’) was a social phenomenon that occurred primarily in mainland Europe between the 14th and 18th centuries; it involved groups of people, sometimes thousands at a time, who danced uncontrollably and bizarrely. Men, women, and children would dance through the streets of towns or cities, sometimes foaming at the mouth until they collapsed from fatigue.

One of the first major outbreaks was in Aachen, Germany, on June 24, 1374; the populace danced wildly through the streets, screaming of visions and hallucinations, and even continued to writhe and twist after they were too exhausted to stand. The dancing mania quickly spread throughout Europe, said to be "propagated in epidemic fashion by sight" by Dr. Justus Hecker.

Having occurred to thousands of people across several centuries, dancing mania was not a local event, and was, therefore, well-documented in contemporary writings. More outbreaks were reported in the Netherlands, Cologne, Metz, and later Strasbourg (Dancing Plague of 1518), apparently following pilgrimage routes.
Paracelsus called this disease Chorea and was opposed to connect it with St. Vitus or any other relation with religion.

Death,tax's & health care for profit all here to stay.

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

Hill'ary, Hill'ary!

oooooohhh.... I just loves me a footsball game.....

sturg.... I love your morning factoids... I posted on your blog...

Bethy.... I know what you mean.... there's something about dark faces with big brown eyes and long lashes..... Manny Ramirez might be short a few brain cells.... but his eyes are to die for....

your lordship.... the ultimate game of losers for this season..... the Redskins vs the Titans (sorry Patsi).... now that's a game I don't want to see....

rebren.......mo-gator? scroll down about 4 pitchers.......but the bird tree is in salt water in which the mo-gators do not be.....they're fresh water habitues......

Cutting mangroves is a crime against nature. Punishable by Republican grants to the perpetrators.

it involved groups of people, sometimes thousands at a time, who danced uncontrollably and bizarrely. Men, women, and children would dance through the streets of towns or cities, sometimes foaming at the mouth until they collapsed from fatigue.

hmmm.......sounds like another night at the crabfest......

http://www.taylormarsh.com/

"What’s Wrong With This Picture?"

“… Nancy Pelosi, to her credit, has been left to round up votes for a tough public option without much help from the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. You know, the idea that the President could have maybe come in and said, you know what, here’s ten guys that I can sway. If the President of the United States calls it’s tough to say no. We’ve kind of been left to do this on our own and you really need the full-throated support of a president at a moment like this when we’re having a big national debate. … But really, I don’t think we can close this out unless the President really helps us.” – Rep. Anthony Weiner

The above stinger of a quote came earlier this evening on Rachel Maddow’s show. It needs no analysis, because we all know this has been what’s going on or not going on as the case may be."

mornin'

Mangroves - nature's moorings in the Keys. - one place they are decidedly not endangered, but make for great snorkling.

http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/joe_conason/2009/10/29/joe_lieberman/index.html

"Why does Joe Lieberman oppose healthcare reform? Ask his wife"

"Much the same can be said of Sen. Evan Bayh, who emerged from hiding on healthcare to announce that he too plans to filibuster against reform with the Republicans, regardless of what his constituents and Americans in general plainly want. Like Lieberman, his state is home to powerful corporations that want reform killed -- and like Lieberman, his wife has brought home very big paychecks from those same interests."

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/10/29/boehner-gop-72-hours/

Repug health care reform alternative - gone walkabout. Boner needs one of those red noses and orange wigs to complete his look.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/29/mitch-mcconnell-public-op_n_339191.html

And McConnel should order the same - maybe they could get a volume discount if they ordered them for the entire Repug leadership.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-hamsher/house-health-care-bill-a_b_338762.html

Now if they evaluated the bill like Jane Hamsher, they might actually be able to turn in their wigs and noses, but then Big Pharma might not continue to support them, and we couldn't ask that of them, now, could we? It would be too much like asking for integrity in Congress.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268704

Tony,

When Mr Obama talked of his mother being uninsured, we thought he had a vision where every American would be insured as a matter of right.

Obviously that wasn't what he meant.

Which makes us stupid for misinterpreting. And, him, a weasel for encouraging us in believing his prevarications.,

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268708

Flatus,
Agreed! The Healthcare bill looks more and more like its moving toward the trigger.Its what Obama wants so he can keep O.Snowe. and call it bi-partisanship..The President gets a political win and we get more of the same,with Insurance companies in charge,millions left uninsured..President Obama,prevaricator in chief?

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268707

Pogo,
Jane breaks it down,like her..

Yes, I think disappointment is the right word. It is for me at least. Waht looked like an opportunity to actually make good on the Change... mantra is fast becoming a More of the Same reality. Whaddabunchashit.

Whaddabunchashit.

You can say that again,i did!

"......Hillary Clinton's congratulatory remarks, delivered while traveling in Pakistan:
"I'm very pleased to announce that we've had a breakthrough in negotiations in Honduras...."

http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/

Sturg...
oh yeah.... you did say high tide.... are those pictures beneath of the cabinets you're building?....

Flatus.... if only more people realized that most politicians are bought and sold and all will say whatever they need to get elected/re-elected..... I was amazed at the amount of Obama's "true believers" during the primaries.... especially those old enough to know better....

Tony.... Rick and I will be in St. Augustine Dec 21-28.... is that anywhere close to you?...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/opinion/30krugman.html?_r=1

"The Defining Moment"

"For progressives, it’s a slightly more difficult decision: They want universal care, and they want the president to succeed — but the proposed legislation falls far short of their ideal. There are still some reform advocates who won’t accept anything short of a full transition to Medicare for all as opposed to a hybrid, compromise system that relies heavily on private insurers. And even those who have reconciled themselves to the political realities are disappointed that the bill doesn’t include a “strong” public option, with payment rates linked to those set by Medicare.

But the bill does include a “medium-strength” public option, in which the public plan would negotiate payment rates — defying the predictions of pundits who have repeatedly declared any kind of public-option plan dead. It also includes more generous subsidies than expected, making it easier for lower-income families to afford coverage. And according to Congressional Budget Office estimates, almost everyone — 96 percent of legal residents too young to receive Medicare — would get health insurance."

Renee, this time it looks like politicians are caught between the voters and their corporate sponsors. And in order to try and please both, they came up with the status quo, wrapped in new verbiage. It's reprehensible.

Tony, Jane is one smart cookie. I always read her stuff at FDL & on Huffpo. I've been promised the opportunity to meet her at some point (we have a mutual friend) and I hope that actually happens one day.

Well, I hear the siren call of the highway, and must answer by getting in my car a driving for a couple of hours. Everyone have a great afternoon and weekend.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268715

OK, one last post before I ride - tony, that is just the house bill, right? The seante bill as I understand it isn't so generous and may not get past cloture anyway. Even if it does, it will ahve to be reconciled in conference and I'm betting the end result will resemble weak tea.

Whaddabunchabullshit. (OK, modified)

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268714

"Tony.... Rick and I will be in St. Augustine Dec 21-28.... is that anywhere close to you?..."

Hi Renee,
Yep St,Augustine is 75 miles North of me(I hour 15 min drive),its a straight shot up I-95.I would love to meet you guys if possible?I might be traveling to California though,not sure yet.My friends Ismael and Clinton have invited me to LA.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268717

Pogo,
Spot on as usual!! Whaddabunchabullshit,just sayin....

Tony...
that's not very far.... if you're around, let me know and we will make a date to get together.... you can email me at weaver11@mac.com....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/30/yet-another-public-option_n_339709.html

"Yet Another Public Option Poll Puts A Wavering Dem On The Spot"

"Yet another public opinion poll in a state with a conservative Democratic senator shows that the public option not only is widely popular among voters, but could become a potent issue in the upcoming congressional elections.

One day after releasing a Research 2000 survey of Indiana residents -- in a study designed to get the attention of Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh -- the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America is going public with the results from Arkansas, home state of Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln.

The findings are equally persuasive."

http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2009/10/secretary-of-state-hillary-clinton-to.html

U.S. Condemned For Pre-Emptive Use Of Hillary Clinton Against Pakistan

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "You Must Not Have Heard About Me" Video from the Onion, The Pakistanis have kind of been asking for it, we tried to be nice LOL!

"Bethy.... I know what you mean.... there's something about dark faces with big brown eyes and long lashes..... Manny Ramirez might be short a few brain cells.... but his eyes are to die for...."

ROFL, Renee! That's where I went wrong picking a husband! I chose the one who looked like Omar Shariff! (But my daughter got those big dark eyes instead of my plain old hazel ones....)

Patsi.... I only meant this type of guy was nice to look at.... not marry... LOL

Looks like the Cheney lie machine strikes again..... only this time it's daughter Liz....
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/10/big_fibbin_2.php?ref=fpblg

HAPPY HALLOWE'EN T'MIXERS!

Hillary is doing a great job as Secretary of State. Her words in Pakistan evidence her commitment and strength and hopefully, that of our country.

I think some Obama supporters from 2008 are disillusioned because they feel he has pulled a bait-and switch on them.

With the Congressional majorities Democrats have, most of the elements of healthcare reform such as the pre-existing condition issue should have been slam dunks.

The President and hisstaff, undermining a robust public option on a regular basis, have pulled the floor out from under the real fighters of reform like Anthony Weiner.

I have long lashes.................Patsi......I know................"In your dreams"

I have brown eyes................Renee.... I know.................." you wish"

You know why " Trick or Treat" is better than sex? No. this is one reason:

If You Don't Like What You Get ,you Can
Always Go Next Door.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268726

do you OD have any links to back this statement up or is it just your personal sentiment?

I never heard of dancing mania outside of Roman Catholic communities. Never any Confucists, Zoroastrians, or devotees of Quetzalcoatl. Or, were there incidents among other folks that I never came across ?

I've heard various explanations for the phenomenon, including ergot poisoning.

Solar....
oh yeah.... well.... Patsi and I have an advantage over you....
we can just hop on our brooms and fly to the next town....

Xrep... I thought dancing mania was for Hare Krishnas.... it particularly overcame them at airports....
but I could envision the Pope doing a little song and dance ala vaudville....

If a decent Bill dies because of little joe, I'd say take not only his chairmanships, but ALL of his responsibilities, and all of his perks and equipment away. I'd give him a 1 employee, 1 phone office in the basement next to the trash compacter, where blackberries, iphones, cel and sat phones won't work. I'd give him an old Osborn desktop with one of those old black screen green print monitors hooked to his single landline. I wouldn't publish his new office address to the outside world. I'd drop the sumbidge from the nomenklatura entirely.

Ya Renee, and he has such pretty lace dresses, too.

Horsedooty..my personal statement. "just your personal statement" seems to show a bit of disrespect on your part.

All parts of my "personal statement" don't seem particularly controversial.

I didn't drink the Kool-Aid in 2008 and I'm not doing it now.

I'll have to look up the spelling of kool aid..

I grew up in an airline family. It was a shock the first time I saw the Hare Krishnas panhandling in an airport. Flying had already declined from elegance to everyday ordinary nothin' special, but I saw the Krishna invasion as a harbinger of much uglier things to come. Sometimes a fella hates to see his premonitions come true. In short order, airports began to resemble bus stations, and bus stations began to resemble Dante's Inferno.

I picked up a mint copy of that book that the H. K.'s began hard-selling in airports and on street corners a few years later. It was in a thrift store for 50 cents.

It's a very nice coffee table quality book. The text leaves me cold, but it sure is a pretty book.

Kool-Aid is the spelling..source kraftfoods.com

Mr. Democrat,

Too bad, the kool aid is really tasty, especially with a salted rim, tequila, and a slice of lime. Liquid television.

Our 'American' great granddaughter has blond hair and blue eyes.

I know I should have paid attention during Mendel.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268727

ROFL, Solar.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2009/10/pelosis-mean-machine-wins-one.html#comment-268728

Steve,
I posted links up above and I also listened to Ed Schulz today,its there for the world to see the President and his staff are undermining the Public Option...The President wants the trigger to get O. Snowe and he will throw us all under the bus to get her..You can say this is my personal statement...

Tricare announces H1N1 immunization policy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFRNS) – Immunizations against the H1N1 virus will soon be available, and people are eager to take precautions. Tricare Prime, Standard and Extra beneficiaries can get their shots from network and non-network providers without paying a deductible or making a co-payment.

A temporary waiver allows retired Tricare Prime enrollees to get the H1N1 immunization from non-network providers without a referral or authorization, eliminating point-of-service charges. Prime enrollees will not be charged a co-payment or cost share.

Tricare for Life beneficiaries must follow Medicare rules regarding H1N1 vaccine. Medicare will pay for administering the H1N1 vaccine, but not the H1N1 vaccine itself if it is supplied to providers free of charge. Payment will be subject to normal billing and payment rules that apply to influenza vaccine.

I'm glad some of you post links. I've had people explain the process to me before here, but I am not too savvy in the technology department.

I think I had H1N1 last week. Wasn't too bad.

OD,

just look at what I said in the same light you made your statement in. If you think it is disrespectful so be it. You might consider your statement as disrespectful also. It is not about kool aid. Your lack of respect is the work of a poor loser in my opinion.

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