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By Jeralyn, Section Blog Related
Posted on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 10:17:13 AM EST
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Due to the problems with Typekey, comment registration is turned off. Anyone can comment. I'm rebuilding all the individual entries now so it works on older entries. I have to leave for court soon, so here's an open thread for you.

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    • Open Thread: Comments are Open | 16 comments (16 topical)
    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#1)
    by scribe on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 11:02:06 AM EST
    Say the NYPD: we don't keep dossiers! link Oh, and note the seals on the letterhead: "Executive Office of the President of the United States" [Ed. links must be in html format, we fixed this one, future ones will be deleted, they skew the site. Instructions are in comment box.]

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#2)
    by Steven Sanderson on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 11:30:04 AM EST
    At a time when dissent is considered by many to be a treasonous act the words Typekey and turnkey are too eerily similar.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#3)
    by DawesFred60 on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 11:33:06 AM EST
    So do you understand what will happen in the future with oil and gas for your cars and how much things will go up and up in the coming years? and do you really understand what your kids lives will be like in this coming hell?..some words..think out of the box and thing out of this insane and corrupt government you can remake it. think of this, no hospitals no bankbooks no laws to stop child labor no human or civil rights no cops only death units to keep you in line no fireman or postman no schools no laws about working you to death no free press only a controlled system of political propaganda. all this and much more will become your future.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#4)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 02:03:46 PM EST
    Yay! No more TypeKey! I will send you a bonus JM, soon as I dig out the ol' Visa.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#5)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 02:33:52 PM EST
    JM, things seem much more lively and interesting here without Typekey, imo.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#6)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 02:52:42 PM EST
    I'm sure some comments will need to be purged later however. I note also that this site continues to use the idiotic nofollow tags on comments.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#7)
    by Johnny on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 04:40:04 PM EST
    Above LWB is mine...

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#8)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 04:40:26 PM EST
    Actually, above Sarcs is mine... Drat.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#9)
    by Johnny on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 04:40:54 PM EST
    Double Drat.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#11)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Tue Aug 30, 2005 at 09:14:46 PM EST
    kdog - I did that Sunday night. :-)

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#13)
    by kdog on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 06:18:37 AM EST
    I've been waiting for years to buy a brand new cadillac But now that I've got one I want to send it right back I can't afford the gas to fill my luxury limousine But even if I had the dough no one's got no gasoline I went to my local dealer to see if he could set me straight He said there's a little gas going but I'd have to wait But he offered some red hot speed and some really high grade hash But a gallon of gas can't be purchased anywhere for any amount of cash I can score you some coke and some grade one grass But I can't get a gallon of gas I've got some downers some speed all the drugs that you need But I can't get a gallon of gas There's no more left to buy or sell There's no more oil left in the well A gallon of gas can't be purchased anywhere For any amount of cash
    Ray Davies..."Gallon of Gas"

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#14)
    by jimakaPPJ on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 06:28:24 AM EST
    kdog - I wasn't spoofing. I topped off all my vehicles with about 40 gallons Sunday night. I figure I saved $20.00. But, at $70. a barrel I don't believe we will experience any shortages.... of gas. (Cash, yes.) et al - Maybe we should all sit down and say: Why haven't they built any new refining capacity in 40 years? Could it be because of the uncertain environmental and legal situation? Could it be becase of the problems associated with changing blends and shipping to areas with different blend demands? Nahhh... All those oil guys are just evilllllll.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#15)
    by kdog on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 08:44:07 AM EST
    A variety of factors are in play. Auto mfgs. production and customer demand for gas guzzling behemoths, price gouging, differing blend standards by state, refining capabilities...a long list. But wouldn't the $70 price indicate a shortage of supply? I'm still waiting for the feds to do an emergency repeal or reduction of gas taxes. A minimum wage worker's hourly wage (after taxes) barely covers a gallon of gas. I see hard times ahead. Anybody know where I can get a good deal on a wood-burning stove come winter?

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#16)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 09:15:10 AM EST
    Cut back on the cigs and weed, kdog, you'll be fine.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#17)
    by kdog on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 09:53:15 AM EST
    Already have sarc. I bought some schwag instead of the good stuff last night at a savings of $25, and I'm getting some cigs smuggled in from the south at a savings of $25 a carton.

    Re: Open Thread: Comments are Open (none / 0) (#18)
    by kdog on Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 10:01:08 AM EST
    Regardless, time for wage earners to ask for a raise, we have eaten the rising cost of living long enough.

    Open Thread: Comments are Open | 16 comments (16 topical)