Ghost of BiB

Actually... No. It's only one of many tools, and a useful one.

I'm not sure what I joined, but I'm in.

Maybe I read them wrong, but I got the impression that some of the Packers were giving the Bills some kudos and respect. As was mentioned, the sports media made it otherwise.

Why don't you bump it again, Sunny? Three of your own not enough?

Get a job where I'm at.

You start by: "Sitting on a park bench" Seriously, without going into details I think the first right step would be to go with two serious candidates as prez and vice from the two established parties. A Rep picks a Dem for a running mate, or vice versa. The more neutral folks from either party could be introduced into the administration, effecting more neutral policies -maybe even using wisdom over partismanship. Were the electable, and also successful, I don't see any other way to introduce a third party in our lifetimes. I think we need a ticket that comprises both the Democrat and the Republican party. That blurs the line. We can't have a viable third option without blurring that line. (No, McCain is not the man)

I thought this was a request for a close-up on Takeo's butt. Sorry.

Techno-Slave.

(Sigh) I was married to a gal who made football platters every Sunday during the season. I'd make the wings, she'd do the Dagwood/Subs. Maybe make scratch pizza. We'd work together on the other snacks. She went for the ride and bought good beer while I filled the coolers with ice, moved the TV to the back yard and worked the wing sauce. Then, we'd kick back and enjoy the football. Fun times.

The easy word is ability. Very hard to define, and yes, it deserves a thread of it's own. Excellent subject. I think it requires a further distinction as to a "good" public official vs a "bad" one. To another extent, the level of public service. An "able" public official (this day and age) to me is the one who brings the combination of skills to the table that best allows him/her to effect a particular set of agendas, while at the same time understanding a hell of a lot of balances and trade offs. There is no black and white in American politics. If one doesn't understand grey, stay home. One problem to me, is the real dogfights are at the lower level. You end up getting people into "junior" office that start running up the chain to State or National legislature because of who they know and what they will support. Then, when the political prize gets bigger, they are trapped in the middle for a while. The survivors are those who are generally there because they want to be something, not DO anything. I won't paint with a total brush, because I know there are good people out there. But for the most part, welcome to DC. I don't care what your affiliation is. That's the way it is.

They just made the per-capita record, didn't they? I'm still stunned that no one ever comments on the analogies between gang violence and terrorism, especially in so far as recruitment. In my simple Polish mind, there is little difference.

And a discerning viewer might be able to glean info as to methods, from this latest 15 minutes of fame. Emphasis both on 15 minutes and discerning viewers. It may not be a SPECAT program now, but I bet it was then.

A. Coulter may definitely put on her spin, but one thing you have to respect is that she never fabricates. She's very careful to attribute sources, especially in her books.

I'm in the stone age because I don't have TIVO. Anyway, Rubes - you aren't the only one pissed at NFL Net.

I used to be clever. Then I started hanging out here too much.

Very well said, Ken. Good point. If you want the camera on you, especially politically, the street runs both ways.

This one's easy. Losman. Pennington's broke.

Well, hopefully we won't have these kinds of problems again. I really wish they would have kept their mouths shut instead starting more controversy.

TIVO. Technology that changed the world...

Woof.

That IS a direct law enforcement role, as there was no evidence to support a terrorist organization with an agenda (depending on what you mean by "recon assets").

When my life gets complicated to the point I have to "save" an hour a month, I'm going to do some serious reflection as to my priorities.

Why do I hear the battle hymn of the republic playing in the background? TIVO is a life enhancing neccessity? Wow. I'm glad y'all love your TIVO. Like I said, I don't watch enough television to even CARE what is on 95% of the time. When TIVO can correct programming foul-ups by a network in real time, I'll consider it. My fault for not setting up the VCR Monday Morning. I don't go into a panic over commercials. Somewhere I've learned patience.

There's actually a gray area here. I've heard posse commitatus mentioned, but PC prohibits "a direct role" in domestic law enforcement. Is the gathering and passing of intelligence info related to "National Security" issues, under a Defense venue a direct role? Guess the lawyers couldn't figure it out either. Then, well after the fact and after the horse is out of the barn, we get the Patriot Act that so many seem to loathe. (MY GOD! They can find out my library books! I have no freedom!)

Welcome to MY world.