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EDIT: It's now 8:55 and pdb posted an OTFPOTD but I spent a long time writing this so I'll leave it up anyway for discussion

This should suffice as today's off-topic post. First though, I'd like to mention how awesome the Olympics are from a completely non-political standpoint. It's truly amazing to watch the best athletes in the world at their respective sports all get together and give us this level of athletic competition for two and a half straight weeks. Yes, it's true, I don't the first thing about swimming techniques or beach volleyball strategy, but the athleticism, desire and hard work that these athletes put in is incredibly commendable and well worth watching. I can honestly say that I haven't gotten a whole lot of sleep the last couple weeks due to staying up late to watch the games.

All that being said, fuck you, NBC and ESPN, and whoever the hell was calling the Titans-Raiders preseason game on Fox the other day (I think it was Joe Buck). NBC - fuck you for not showing the games live on one of your ten or so subsidiary channels, and making the west coast wait three hours for the games. ESPN - fuck you for not only putting spoilers on your website (that's within our power not to check, so it's not that bad), but especially fuck you for running them in the bottom line and on in-game updates without giving a spoiler warning. I can't watch your station between 4PM and 8PM anymore because I don't want to know what happened. Lastly, fuck you, Joe Buck for out of nowhere blurting out that Michael Phelps had won his seventh gold medal during a football game that was PLAYED ON THE WEST COAST.

Other topics for discussion

What's your favorite state in America for any reason

Beer

Wine

Champagne

Things I want - a G5

Things that are better than watching the Mariners

People who you like more than Carlos Silva

Oh yeah - Carlos Triunfel --> AA

Lastly, overheard this morning on the vanpool

(referencing the Chargers preseason game which ended with them losing 7-6)

"you would think that they'd be able to do better than 7-6! I mean I know it was the third string players, but they've done what their whole live, play football? And all they could manage was 7-6? That's terrible."

Yeah... believe it or not, the defensive players have also been playing football their whole lives...

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I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So many responses.

1. Football…yawn..but hey, it got the apology tag.
2. You can never have too many hearts.
3. I’m not sure any ponies are safe for work.
4. Yay Beavers.
5. My favorite state is Washington.
6. Finishing the Full Sail beer sampler and then trying to subway surf on the Portland Street Car does not produce good results.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They're safe for work if they're friendly

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Streetcar runs too slow to subway surf.

but it does have the advantage of being pretty much always half empty, so there’s that.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was ridiculously crowded on Friday, for some unknown reason.

The little old lady I crashed into was quite confused.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you still in town?

It’s much less miserable here today.

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by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm back in the swamp.

Unfortunately.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you say bayou it sounds more ethnic and exciting.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it's a swamp.

I sat outside for approximately two minutes this morning, and had six mosquito bites.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the mosquitoes just like you

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have sweet blood.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you grow up in Alaska, your mosquito tolerance reaches an almost zen like state.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm certain no one cares, but here is my list.

1. Alaska, if you have ever been there you know why.
2. Red Hook ESB
3. Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot
4. As long as it is French
5. My Kindle I ordered from Amazon.com to show up
6. Dental surgery
7. Dane Cook

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a snob about it by any means, I just prefer the French stuff.

Oregon kicks their ass at wine though.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try the Meriweather Jefferson if you can find it

it’ll really change your assumption of what sparkling wines should be.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oregon Wine kicks ass...

Although I must say I do prefer old vine Cali Zin better as well as Napa Cab. Oregon Pinot and some of their whites are some of the best wines I’ve ever had. Although my favorite winery is actually Syncline, which is in Washington…

My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11

by PositivePaul on Aug 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto.

1. South Carolina
2. Miller High Life
3. Wine
4. Champagne
5. New laptop
6. Being on fire
7. Amy Winehouse

This is currently my signature.

by kevin_ess on Aug 18, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite state?

California, probably, with New York a close second.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry about the post count seattlebruin, you are still my favorite UCLA fan.

So how badly will it break your heart when the Saints beat the Seahawks in the playoffs. Reggie Bush will have crushed two of your teams.

Seriously though, our defense looks baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really, he is the only UCLA fan I know.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

Not me, but today he can be my favorite.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reggie Bush would be one of my heroes if he hadn't gone to u$c

Free college, sick athletic talent, tons of under the table benefits, and a hot/famous wife (though I would have never picked Kim Kardashian of all people…)

cool!

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He spends a lot of cash on charity too.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is true

Reggie Bush actually seems like a nice enough guy

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm also comfortable enough with my masculinity to admit that he's pretty dreamy too.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was he cool to your friend? Sometimes the fans can be a little oppressive to poor Reggie.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She said the entire group that volunteered that day were cool.

She also said it was strange to hear professional football players coming to her with questions and seeking advice.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was one of the players Mike McKenzie?

That guy is crazy serious about charity work.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quote of the day

From Raul, in the PI today:

“We’re on the verge, I think we all feel that,” said left fielder Raul Ibanez, who had five hits, including one each in the sixth, the seventh and eighth innings when the Mariners combined to get 10 hits and eight runs.

On the verge, eh? The verge of what, exactly?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Of being just awful and not dreadful?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Canadian gymnast

has a rather painful sounding name

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm too scared to see this movie.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, it's worth it.

If you love horrible movies.

by Faux on Aug 18, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it a few weeks back.

As a horror movie fan I was underwhelmed. It was pretty spineless.

by DCMariner on Aug 18, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She should hook up with Jarrod

so they can name their child Washburn-Cockburn, which as we all know, simplifies to Burn(Wash-Cock)

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorites

State – I don’t really have one. I just have cities. 1) Portland; 2) San Francisco; 3)Seattle
Beer – All-time: Deschutes Black Butte Porter; Current: Rogue Dead Guy
Wine – I choose to drink beer.
Champagne – See ‘wine’
Things I want – Rock Band 2
Things that are better than watching the Mariners – Watching Spaced
People I like more than Carlos Silva – Ernest Borgnine

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 9:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Rock Band 2 have an official release date yet?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For 360

Game only 9/14, bundle 10/19

by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love your sig.

I saw three or four of those after it hit the news.some of the responders were funnier than the original questions.

by Faux on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just can't drink porter. I have tried it a lot of times, but something about the style just does not agree with me.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm the same way

whenever me and my wife go to a bar where they don’t know us, she’ll order a porter and I’ll order some IPA or red or something, and the server will come back and automatically put the porter in front of me. Strange.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get a lot of grief about it from my friends. Evidently I'm not a "man."

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whenever the aforementioned incident happens

My wife slides her beer to her side of the table, looks at the server, and says something like “No, I’m actually the one that drinks the man beer here, thanks!”.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skunky?

Descriptive.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried Monkey Face Porter and could barely force it down, but I think it was the bitter that got me.

Of course, I should’ve known not to try something with monkey in the name.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smoky.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Answers

1. State – Washington. Where else do you get an ocean, mountains, forests, mild weather, a great city, good local beer, and sports teams that are so neglected by the media that you’ll always feel like they’re the underdog?

2. Beer/Wine – School starts soon, which means that before too long I’ll get the fear that the moment I step into a bar or put a case of Dead Guy into my shopping cart, I’ll run into a parent. The school year is my off season for alcohol.

3. What I want – This weather is making me want a zip-up cardigan. It just sounds like something worth wearing. I also want Wednesday to arrive.

4. Things that are better than watching the Mariners – I predict watching the Liars and Radiohead this Wednesday will be infinitely better than watching the M’s.

5. People I like more than Carlos Silva – Felix, Woody Allen the director, Bob Dylan.

by katal on Aug 18, 2008 10:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. Alaska?

Our semi-pro hockey team kicks ass.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never have been able to get into watching hockey

I’ve always meant to check out Alaska, though. It seems like at least half of my friends have spent at least a summer there before, and loved it.

by katal on Aug 18, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frankly, the entire Pacific Northwest rocks.

I have been waiting for Alaska, Yukon, BC, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California to create their own country: The United States of Awesome.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cascadia...?

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would depend on our system of government, but how about North Pacific Empire?

Would Vancouver be our capital?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should make Fresno the capital

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 'Couve FTW!

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What makes you think we want Fresno?

I wouldn’t be opposed to keeping San Jose though

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When SB's friend went to Vegas and his girlfriend got mad because a stripper kept calling his phone.

Just the whole…“no really, I just observed sex workers from a distance” tone.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget the part how she got his number by asking for it at the club

and him turning around and rattling it off on the way out

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed this part.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as we get the Monterrey coastline on up.

Fresno can attach itself to Nevada.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So wait do we get to keep SF then?

you guys can have Oakland, of course

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely not

You can have Oakland.

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don't really want San Mateo either

What if we let you have then entire Bay, we get everything through Santa Barbara, and then we both declare war on Central California at the same time

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, we'll keep Bakersfield too

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're taking Bakersfield.

I assume they get Barstow as well.

by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We gotta have Barstow

pit stop on the way to Vegas.

I’m kinda thinking about taking LV and Phoenix with us

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this arrangement.

We need peace between the Pacific empires.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about the bay area remains an autonomous "free city"

Where the two sides can meet to settle disputes?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In what way?

We’d still have BAKERSFIELD!

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think of it as the Hague or Geneva.

Our diplomats use it to facilitate treaties.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what's Fresno then

just somewhere we bomb when our trigger fingers get itchy?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chemical/Biological warfare testing ground.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's also acceptable

are we still going to permit the 49ers to play in the National Football League though?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does the Southern California Free state swallow up the Baja Peninsula as well?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it's a trade-off, I'd rather have Las Vegas and Phoenix

but other than that, sure, why not, we’ll take it

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is your capital San Diego?

How about a name? Confederated Principalities of Western America? Too cumbersome. . . how about the West Coast Republic?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we really can't be the West Coast Republic without SF, Portland or Seattle

Our capital would probably be somewhere in Orange County, maybe like Santa Ana or something.

We could be the People’s Republic of California, I guess…

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, San Diego in and of itself makes for a pretty good country

plus we have the whole of Los Angeles county!

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've decided I'm bored enough to see if I can make a map.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Posted map in it's own thread.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You left out Southern California

which should form it’s own state where you have to smugly hate all the other states and NorCal

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The national media would care

they would just stop paying attention to the west coast entirely

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And us.

If Southern California drifted away, we’d lose Jeff.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He will always have a home in the NPE.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't "empire" imply imperialistic tendencies?

what are you gonna do, colonize Montana?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they get in our way, we will do what we must.

Besides, we prefer “liberate” to colonize.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever been to Alaska?

We make Texans look like pacifists.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

em·pire

a. A political unit having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations and ruled by a single supreme authority.
b. The territory included in such a unit.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, so you'll need some territories to go with your empire, like Montana

You could probably conquer the North Pole too. I heard that reindeer and elves guard it though

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robert's people are on your side, I believe

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LFoJL is a gnome?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Robert is the king what does that make LFoJL?

LFoJL – Prince of Gnomes or such?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOU'RE on my side.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you think

Mummy Nola’s going to have a wee little rebellion on her hands

Romanes eunt domus

by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was

this was the first I saw.

9 = 8

by JI on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I downloaded a cd by Jackie Mittoo yesterday

I can’t tell if it’s hip and likable or a mere one degree away from being elevator music.

by katal on Aug 18, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate it when I hear a song that I know I should hate, but love instead.

Like Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. I need help.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leavin' - Jesse McCartney

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I don’t have it downloaded or anything but when it comes on somewhere where I can’t change the station I don’t object. It is the antithesis to Low by Flo Rida

by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY HEY YOU YOU. . .

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I DONT LIKE YOUR GIRLFRIEND

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO SWEAT NO WAY?

What does she SAY there? It’s bothered me forever.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh.

That’s not actually very creative.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Remember the days before the internet and when Nirvana had no liner notes to cheat from. To this day I still sing along with my wrong lyrics.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On this note

Roger and Zapp are the love child of funk and smooth jazz.

by Gomez on Aug 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

States, in order

1. Ohio
2. Idaho
3. Kentucky
4. West Virginia
5. Washington
6.Tennessee
7. Maine
8. Wisconsin
9. Minnesota
10. Vermont
11. Iowa
12. Arizona
13. Colorado
14. Illinois
15. New Hampshire
16. Pennsylvania
17. Wyoming
18. Nebraska
19. North Carolina
20. Virginia
21. Maryland
22. Rhode Island
23. Hawaii
24. Montana
25. Mississippi
26. New Mexico
27. South Dakota
28. Alaska
29. South Carolina
30. Indiana
31. Missouri
32. North Dakota
33. Georgia
34. Nevada
35. Oregon
36. Delaware
37. Florida
38. Alabama
39. Arkansas
40. Louisiana
41. Kansas
42. Utah
43. Oklahoma
44. Texas
45. Massachusetts
46. Connecticut
47. New York
48. New Jersey
49. California
50. Michigan

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 10:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When I saw the subject line

and noticed the list, I KNEW this was a Corco post!

by katal on Aug 18, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe it

there’s a few changes I’d make after thinking about it- I think Utah got unfairly pushed down, and Miss. probably sucks with hot humidity and nothing nice to look at

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure the food is delicious

but I see what you’re getting at

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but yeah I'm thinking I

underrated Utah, New York and Oregon and overrated Mississippi, Arizona, and Illinois

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are judging Alaska as an average state without even seeing it?

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm basing it on lots of things

climate is decent there, incredibly beautiful, being ridiculously remote knocks it down several pegs

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is only a three hour flight from Seattle.

I fly down for weekends all the time.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

flying isn't free

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by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Although you will receive a check just for living there.

That check should cover a couple flights, at least (about $2k this year, I’ve heard).

But being ridiculously remote is one of the good things about it anyway, in my book.

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Palins energy bill our PFD is supposedly going to be $3200 this year.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the 1200 was a different thing.

But I see now they’re tying it to the PFD. Good call.

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Aug 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You over-rated Maine.

Even Maine’s one good characteristic (the coast) gets ruined by visitors from Massachusetts in the summer and is too damn cold to enjoy in the winter. Saying Maine > Vermont is like saying Bud Light with lime > Mirror Pond Pale Ale.

by Jed MC on Aug 18, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the mountains in Maine are beautiful

I love the Fryeburg area, and then the coast throws it over the top of Vermont

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'd rather spend time at Lake Champlain than the Maine coast.

The people I’ve met in the two states really affect my opinion. Vermonters are like people from the Pac-NW, except they are a little scared of big cities. Mainers are like the retarted red-headed children from Massachusetts.

by Jed MC on Aug 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the worst list of all time

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you do it better

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1. California

1a. Washington
3. Oregon
4-50. All the other states

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1. Washington

2. Oregon
3. Colorado
4. Canada
5. California
6. Montana
7. Wyoming
50. Idaho

I haven’t been to any other states, and the only other foregin country I’ve been to is Utah.

9 = 8

by JI on Aug 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Idaho is indisputably better than most central states- I like it far better than Washington

Go to north central Idaho (e.g. McCall) sometime. It’s absolutely the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen anywhere

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Countdown til Jeff's RSS McCall alarm goes off

10…9…8..

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*zomfg

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah my bad there

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way Tennessee is that high.

Wyoming should be higher.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, for the bison.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wyoming is awesome.

The whole state is like a David Lynch movie.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LATE.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

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by I'm NOT Corco on Aug 18, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should I go?

I didn’t know where else to post this, but the Rays #1 pitching prospect, David Price, is pitching 15 mins from my house tonight. Would it be weird to go see a player from a team that’s not my favorite on a team playing against the home team? What would you do?

by WCLittleGiant on Aug 18, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Will you have fun?

That is all you need to ask yourself.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just ate a Tuscani Pasta dish from Pizza Hut

by myself. Apparently it’s supposed to feed a family of four.

by Omerta on Aug 18, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently it's also supposed to taste good.

Someone needs to be fired in their advertising department.

by Wilder. on Aug 18, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was ok.

Wasn’t expecting Mangiare bene.

by Omerta on Aug 18, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The chicken one is good.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was deserved.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be like DRB leaving love stains in your bed

 with the help of some 16 year old skank who looks like she 19 while you’re in the kitchen talking up guests and making drinks.

9 = 8

by JI on Aug 18, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, the site itself is perfectly normal

It’s us, the hodgepodge assortment of miscreants who call it home, who make it creepy.

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This does stand out now, doesn't it.

I meant the cat bible.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find it hilarious

and kind of terrifying that someone had that much time on their hands

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a wiki.

Several someones had that much time on their hands.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is funny

just more in a frightening way…

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say good bye to the rest of your day

This game is amazingly fun, easy to pick up, and at the same time challenging as hell (at higher difficulty levels). Enjoy.

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Aug 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy god this game is awesome.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any good strategies to recommend?

I’m trying out different ones, but what seems to work well is building a labyrinthine maze with the $5 guns that makes them snake back and forth from the entrances to the exits. Periodically I put “bunkers” with a missile launcher, freeze gun and squirt gun, then level the crap out of those. Centering 2-3 anti-air guns (and leveling them from time to time) seems to cover the aircraft through at least level ~30-35. Still, I’ve only made it to something like level 38 on the medium difficulty. No idea how many levels there are in total… Go figure I actually have work to do today. Damnit.

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Aug 18, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there a way to move the towers once in place?

"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.

by dpseadv on Aug 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

You have to sell them and buy new ones (sale price < cost of new one). Kind of a bummer.

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Aug 18, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't feel to bad. Phildopop seems to be a 'somebody' around here.

I however, should be considered as innocuous as furniture.

"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.

by dpseadv on Aug 18, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

too

"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.

by dpseadv on Aug 18, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Robert's a nobody...

Oh I’m laughing. Oh…oh it hurts.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to play this game all the time.

I kicked ass on it and have beat it on every difficulty level. Now if I can remember how to do it…

by Wilder. on Aug 18, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I will do this as well, ala thewyrm.

1. Washington, although Montana is my new favorite state in terms on natural beauty.

2. Stone Ruination is my all time favorite, but Kettlehouse Brewing Cold Smoke Scotch Ale now enjoys a special place in my heart, which sucks because you can’t find it outside of Montana.

3. Assuming I’m not having it with a meal, I do love Chianti.

4. Eh.

5. A custom made Verellen Amplifier. Would settle for a Ampeg VT-40, though. Also, a good delay pedal would be nice.

6. Watching the Rays, Brewers, Cardinals, D-Backs, Twins and any other competent teams I’m rooting for to do well.

7. Pol Pot.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I swear to God I actually typed Pol Pot and then changed my mind.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost linked to Osama bin Laden's wikipedia page

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

1. Washington
2. I’ve had one in my life which is Hoegaarden
3. not a fan from the small amount I’ve had
4. never had
5. Senior year to end
6. Playing Rock Band
7. Joel Pineiro

by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The first beer you ever had was Hoegaarden? Nice.

The first beer I ever had was a warm can of Coors. I put ice in a glass and drank it that way, because I was a stupid.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think my first beer was Corona

wasn’t a big beer fan until I found Blue Moon

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or
The first beer I ever had was a warm can of Coors. I put ice in a glass and drank it that way, because I was a stupid.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Likely excuse.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My first was a 40 of Old English.

I was at a party and sitting, holding the top of the bottles with my fingers. The bottle slipped, hit the floor with it’s butt end, and shot beer all over me.
Later I went home, threw up, and in the morning my mom had cleaned up my bathroom. My bathroom reeked of Old E and remorse.

This is currently my signature.

by kevin_ess on Aug 18, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch!

My first was a Corona, and a shot of mescale. A friend in h.s. was from Mexico, and his dad had returned from Mexico with both. I’ve never had a Corona that good, or smoother shot of mescale since. I’ve since been told Corona is like the Bud of Mexico. I’m not sure how to take that.

"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.

by dpseadv on Aug 18, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe that I won the duel of the off-topic threads

unless Corco Corcobombs the other one or such

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please no.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might become unintel-lidge-able

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is getting Uggla pretty quickly

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For this thread extending the pun meme my thread wins

but in most other cases this thread wins easily.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will flag them all

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the North Pacific Empire, the People's Republic of California, and the Greater San Fransisco Protectorate.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

Aww shit I can't see the picture :(

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Direct link:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s40/hebertjd/north_americaEMPIRE.gif

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

you forked Fresno on us!

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I wasn't at work and had time I would sooo take this too far.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So the NPE looks like a giant upside down foot

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Portland, Oregon should be part of the Greater San Francisco Protectorate.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's that going to work?

Portland is part of NPE.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of our crown cities in fact. Much too important to give away.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure what's going to happen first

will the NPE invade Russia or will the PRC invade Arizona?

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We already have San Diego and Las Vegas

I think we have golf and spas covered

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And killer whales.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now our ambassador to the PRC is giving you false information on possible border incursions by

the Arizona Republican Guard. To mask our own ambitions in Canada and Siberia.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, because it's so hard to conquer snow!

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, you guys did threaten war when we attempted to annex the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Luckily cooler prevailed and we set up a puppet government instead.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bastards!

At least the Lone Star Republic will put a swift stop to any of your eastern expansion plans.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Fresno Liberation Front has been placing car bombs in our cities.

Our citizens are afraid to walk the streets.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thewyrm drew Fresno as part of the PRC

it’s us who are trying to ungive this “gift”

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is the problem, that nest of terrorist are too dangerous to leave on their own.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's just try and sell Fresno to Bill Bavasi

maybe he’ll give us like $10B for it

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We keep Bill on display in Seattle.

The inscription on his cage reads “Never Forget.”

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're not going to fight over Bill Bavasi are we...

Anaheim had a similar idea

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What position in our government do you want NOLA?

pdb can be Baron of Portland.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baron? Really?

You have noble titles? That’s such feudal age crap

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just because your feeble nation has no tradition or history.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever, our nation has dragons

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just a myth.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We also have pegasi and unicorns

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our Seawolves protect our shore

while the Sasquatches make the bulk of our land force.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, too bad pegasi and dragons can both fly

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thus the balance of power, your airforce protects you

from our superior naval and land forces.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And if we are throwing magic and myth into our struggle,

Then our Inupiaq battle mages harness the power of the Midnight Sun to rain destruction down on your helpless cities.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This subthread is getting increasingly weird

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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do I get a halberd?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course.

As the Arch-Duchy of Anchorage’s representative to the Imperial Throne in Vancouver I get to carry an elaborate Ulu knife.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for all the insight into your government

now we know who to send the unicorn assassins after first

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then come to Portland

because if I really have to defend Portland with a weapon that I can barely lift, it’ll be easy to come take over here too. Just leave the Rogue and the Lompoc standing, please.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mmm...I love the LSD.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We went to the Lompoc on Thursday

and they were out of C-Note. I almost wanted to cry. So I had LSD instead, which is pretty damn good.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I usually get the LSD

but every once in a while I get the C-Note and I remember how good it is.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Aug 18, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to stay away from the LSD most nights

because I’m usually the one that ends up driving, and LSD gets me in trouble fast. C-Note is probably my favorite Portland beer.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm listening.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we need to start with large amounts of imported Rogue

and we’ll go from there

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's several secret stashes hid at retail outlets throughout the Southland

we put them there so there’d be an orderly process of distribution. If they ask for money at the BevMo, just tell ‘em I sent you and you’ll get it free.*

*my definition of “Free” may not jibe with the definition provided by the California Penal Code.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I want to be part of whichever nation gives me free beer.

I think it’s more likely in whichever the upper nation is called.

Finally, some recognition.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can be the Foreign Minister.

Travel to whatever country is holding a beer festival.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Portland is the San Marino of the NPE

we’re our own country, and good beer is our currency.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry, the NPE is run a a City State Republic. Portland and other important cities have a lot of individual freedom.

Not like the so called “People’s Republic” and their "Free form elections.’

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think of us more like Greece with the city states

we only call ourselves the People’s Republic to foster the idea of Communism

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We shall take the Roman example.

We elect an “Emperor” during war time to steer the course of the Empire.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But your corrupt emperor will turn on your great military heroes

and kill their families before forcing them into slavery as sporting heroes, all for his own gain

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Demented but Oscar-winning

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty off the wall threads!

Most entertainment I’ve had all week. I never know where these things are going, it’s nearly always worth the trip.

"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.

by dpseadv on Aug 18, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZOMG NO POLITIKZ

Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!

by thejew4u on Aug 18, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't decide whether I like Ian Furness

or want to beat him near death with a claw hammer.

This is currently my signature.

by kevin_ess on Aug 18, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My turn!

Bavaria. Okay, so it’s not in the US. Screw it, we’ll force ’em to secede…

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier. ’Nuff Said

Hmm. Can’t decide between Syncline Cuvee Elena and Duckhorn Cab Sav

Don’t really drink champagne, but I actually like the Martini Asti Spumante stuff a decent amount…

A new house — OMFG we’ve got our offer on ours but haven’t put in an offer on a new one yet. Still looking for a place to move into. Oh, and a new 8+ core Mac tower. And a Tesla motors car…

Let me rephrase this — things that are WORSE than watching the Mariners: a) Prostate surgery b) mean people c) Watching the Angels, Yankees, or the A’s.

CARLOS SILVA IS A F’ING THIEF!!!!

My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11

by PositivePaul on Aug 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Prostate surgery's closing the gap on watching the M's, as far as unpleasant experiences go

at least with surgery you get cool recovery drugs that insurance pays for.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And hopefully a cancer free prostrate.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or prostate.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever you do

DO NOT watch a Mariners game while having prostate surgery.

This is currently my signature.

by kevin_ess on Aug 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But cheap anaesthetic!

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've realized I'm drinking more while watching the games lately.

I wonder if I could get to organization to pay for my trip to Schick Shadle?

This is currently my signature.

by kevin_ess on Aug 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their pitchman's voice creeps me right the fuck out.

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Numb doesn't even begin to describe it

I was away at the coast this weekend and it was a struggle to come back and see what happened with the M’s while I was gone – I really had to work up the desire to check. Kinda wish I hadn’t, now.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Psh, how can the Baron of Portland take a vacation?

Don’t you have a city to lord over?

The Jose Lopez Watch - 147 H, 17 BB, 39 G Left

by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not until early this afternoon, apparently

and the nice thing about Portland is that it pretty much runs itself. All these stoned hippies don’t give a damn what happens, most times. Which makes lording over quite simple.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am sad that I can only participate in OTFPOTD's late at night

When I am bored at work on the night shifts.. :-( I miss LL!

by seattlesundevil on Aug 18, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You could always start a night shift one (OTFPOTN)

oh, and since you work for the Star – any news on a replacement team for the Sidewinders yet?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There were some promises of another summer league team

But I haven’t heard anything since those initial rumblings.. I went to the Sidewinders game the other night when Morrow pitched against Scherzer and I must say, the atmosphere was terrible. They are only expecting 2k’ish people for the final game there last I heard.

Not many people are showing much emotion towards them.

by seattlesundevil on Aug 18, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just worried about the knockon effect for spring training

as I understand it, if the Sidewinders go, that lets the D-backs out of their TEP lease, and if the Rockies are the last remaining ST team, their lease can also be abandoned; not that not having ST is the end of the world, but I like ST in Tucson because it’s so much less scene-y than it is in Phoenix.

But, having been to my share of games at TEP in the summer, I can understand the lack of enthusiasm – it’s a long way out of town, it’s hot (especially in monsoon weather) and the neighborhood, as you well know, is blah. Too bad, I really like that park…

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The city of Marana is trying to get a ST complex built

Inside a massive rock quarry just to the west of the freeway.. But yea, it’s looking pretty bleak.

by seattlesundevil on Aug 19, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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