UConn James

Anti-government libertarians? There's a new one. Seriously, we all know you like to get a rise out of posters here (AD being the target here). It's what you do. You troll. It's also gotten you banned and led to the creation of many alternate screen names with your same M.O. WTF is wrong with you? Don't you have a job? Don't you have something else in your life that brings you joy?

Regarding those kinds of stations, the broadcaster has had to secure the rights to play each performer's song in their setlists. That's usually handled by lawyers and with $. If a performer sends notification that they do not/no longer wish to have their song/s played on that channel, it probably depends on the contract they signed.... I dunno, I see this usage more along the lines of if a movie producer or commercial director wishes to use a song. The RNC is using it as a soundtrack. In that case, they would have to acquire permission from the performer, they can't just subscribe to a service and then use whichever song among them that they want. Big difference b/w using a stream feed in a venue vs. such a singled-out, exclusive, brand-creating use. I would think the RNC stops using it; it could be a little embarrassing if they continue and Heart makes a fuss about it. This deals with recorded music. In the case of the restaurant, if it were performed live, even a different band/musician than originally wrote/recorded the music, I'm pretty sure you don't have to pay those royalty fees --- once you talk about recording, however, permission to use the song must be secured. That's what all the scribbling and © things are on the liner notes. In theory, then, I suppose the RNC could continue to use "Barracuda" as long as someone performed it live and it never sees tape of any kind (fat chance nowadays). I would, however, expect other musicians and the RNC to honor the wishes of the performers who wrote/originally performed the song.

He chairs Homeland Security & Govt Affairs. Also is in several subs in Armed Services and Environment. One of the arguments made for him in 2006 was that CT would lose important committee seating (read: Groton sub base would be closed). Looks like that's going to take a hit.

So, especially after last night's speechifying, as I wrote this spring, I would be shocked if he remains in the Dem caucus either when Congress reconvenes or January at the latest. Depends on exactly which tack the party leaders and Lieberman choose. I also don't expect he would win in 2012 were he to run again. That was a pretty big bridge he finally burned beyond repair last night. My read is that he's angling for Sec. of State in a McCain admin. To borrow a quote, Lieberman is all in and if the river card doesn't come up, it's essentially game over. If Obama wins and the Dems pick up a seat (or even if they don't), JL is really going to be on a political island.

I'm a little perplexed on one point, tho. Would Najeh have taken a sh-- in Rudi Johnson's bag or on Matt Millen's desk? Or both? And the final question, would Millen even realize it, or might he just confuse the smell for one of his 1st round draft choices?

You know, I had been holding my nose while leaning McCain. Right now, I dunno, but I certainly can't see myself voting for this train wreck.

For the Bills game? Went up that way for my brother's wedding the weekend of the Lions game 2 years ago and was reduced to squatting next to the speaker to hear a station that was doing in-game updates, jumping around b/w 10 contests like a child with a severe case of ADD. I don't remember what station, but it was on the AM band, I think in the 700s but that's probably wrong. I've had radios that sporadically got 1180 or 930 out of Rochester from here in NE CT, but I doubt they're that strong anymore and last I tried years ago, got nothing. Until about age 20, I used to get really upset when I couldn't track the game progress, but age and performance of this team has helped palliate that. Good luck.

That certainly looks to be the case, Ned. Also, there is no 1:00 FOX game shown in Boston as the Pats* game is on CBS. I guess there's a non-compete issue here? Which seriously sucks a--.

You talk about statements taken out of context... Sure, it sounds a little cold when you single that out, but I can't say I disagree with Hastert from a macrocosm view. Notable geologists agree that they built the city in a terrible place (in a bowl and with not much land to blunt the force of storms) and an especially terrible place going forward re: recent weather patterns. Having to spend hundreds of billions every few years after hurricanes hit is fiscally irresponsible. Sucks, of course, but there it is.

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Actually, I'm pretty sure Billick blew him a kiss. On edit: Yep. Anyway, that site is a great resource for those of us who choose to remain DirecTV-less and just go Over-the-Air. I was going to post this if no one else did.

Barring a sudden development this week, which I don't see happening, this is spot on. He will do the absolute minimum to make the year count for his contract, and will sit either b/c he's out of shape or the coaches refusing to play him. Then expect him to be traded in the off-season. Then we never sign another Eugene Parker player ever again.

Most likely to be one of the existing Cal teams, if it does happen. Probably the Raiders. But after Katrina and now Gustav heading that way, you've gotta include New Orleans as a dark horse.

Which, with how past and present presidents of every party have used the military either for just causes or as their personal toy soldiers, will be.... never.

I'll see that and raise you a "... and never should have been." That said, and the reality of the USA's role in the world being what it is, it continually amazes me that some people spend so much money and time for a chance to take a bite out of the sh-- sandwich that is global (and national is no less a ka-ka side dish) politics. I guess the explanation is that most action in politics seems to be driven by a dislike of a slightly worse alternative --- yet another area where marginal differences/gains mean everything in the moment and in history mean jack squat.

VPNILF?

He misses the anal probes, more like. Was Nancy Pelosi chewing gum during her segment? Sure looked like it. Made me think of the "Mars Attacks" girl only w/o the ta-tas.

I'm not sure about "provocateur" but I think the kid himself was being pretty facetious. Paraphrasing, 'So, you're, like, old and stuff. Are you worried about getting Alzheimer's or that you'll die in office?' That's a hell of a question to be asking, and the kid knows it and either did or should have expected some joking rebuff for how he posed it. But in the same tack, JMac knows it's a point to consider for a person who wants to become president. That's why he answered it seriously before he made a short quip. I'm 99.9% sure the kid was laughing along with everyone else. And if you can't take a joke that most everyone else on this planet understands is meant lightheartedly, screw 'im.

Uhh, people, JMac answered the student's question seriously and then made a tongue-in-cheek jab. It's called 'dry humor.' Most people have the mental capacity to grasp it. Maybe his delivery wasn't perfect (and it would've helped if he went over to the kid and tousseled his hair or something) but this isn't Last Comic Standing. Everyone in the room got it. Quite unlike when I was in the store the other day.... My cart was at the start of an aisle and I was about 5 feet away getting an item. This woman comes in with her cart and hesitates even tho there's ample room. I took a quick step and moved the cart and said a polite "Excuse me." She says, "There's no excuse for you" and there was about a five-second pause where I was like... Oooooo-kay. And then she says, "That was a joke." Uhhm, no, in every usage, that's a put-down, not a light-hearted joke. It's amazing these days the number of people who are too slow-witted or dull for humor. JMac over the years has shown a great sense of humor, especially self-effacing. It's one of his biggest assets in being able to reach people. That said, I can't say I've ever seen Obama really laugh, even when he was on that SNL intro he was very stiff.

Yeah, I've heard Jason Peters is pretty hard up. Someone reported seeing him sitting on the corner of Delaware and Chippewa with a tin cup and a mangy dog.

Per articles on Google news, Bayh and Kaine were both told they would not be picked. I believe they listed the highest likelihoods as Biden or Nancy Pelosi-endorsed Chet Edwards (can't say I've ever heard of him).

A lot of people are saying it's going to be Biden. Which would be mildly amusing, since Biden's campaign pretty much started and ended on the same day when he dared to call Obama "articulate" and "well-spoken." For some people who hear what they want to hear and everyone's a racist until Revs. Al and Jesse say they're not, that's code for "He's a ni--er!" rather than a statement that someone, in fact, talks eloquently. The MSM had already picked their guy, and didn't let up on Biden until his name was thoroughly muddied. But besides all that, I think Biden would be a solid VP choice. For all those Dems who've been clamoring for party unity/healing a perceived rift, I think Obama knows that if he goes with Hillary, it'll be signing his own death warrant. As it is, Biden will serve as a strong debater and advisor in an area where Obama's cred is light.

Well, Sharif, Bhutto-loyalists et al probably don't want Musharraff coming back to Pakistan exactly like they did last year when everything they touch turns to sh-- and the mainstream Pakistanis clamor for the better days under Pervez. It's a political see-saw there. Perhaps Sharif has read some Shakespeare and learned that you don't leave the progeny alive when you kill a king. I hope it's just exile, else the Pakistan govt would be doing exactly what AQ-affiliates tried and failed a few times. Further destabilization in the region... not good. Especially trading a pro-west leader for ones who are ambivalent. The main concern is, who has control over their nukes?

That was me, mike. Happy that at least one person watched it. Agreed that it was the best scene/episode of the series, and that's saying something. Regardless of the politics of Bartlett and staff, it was so well written and acted; kind of pulled me into being a bit of a political junkie (along with 'uncle' Tim R). For anyone who missed out on Alda (I believe he got an Emmy for the Vinick performance), you really missed out. The point from the clip is one that more people should take to heart. (As someone who voted Romney in the primary b/c I think he'd've been a good administrator president who can come in and fix some f---ed up situations like he did many times in the past, it's painful that the reason he probably didn't get the nod is simply b/c he's a Mormon in a party with an Evangelical base.) And how prescient was that election when you think back on it now? The characters are pretty darn close. Santos = Obama, Vinick = McCain.

They had to cheat for a music appreciation class?!? That really indicates the mettle of their recruits. College athletics|academics (esp. in the major sports) is a pretty sad state of affairs right now.