Countdown (KOEB) Tuesday

[Patsy Stone]

:loveya::loveya::loveya:

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Tonight on Countdown
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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas declared today they would stop all military or violent activity against each other, pledging to break the four-year cycle of violence and get peace talks back on track. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6906348/

Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann broadcasts LIVE at 8 pm et, and the count is never complete without you. Join us.

Keith blogs. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6210240/

* A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of Iraqis outside an army recruitment center Tuesday, killing 21 other people and injuring 27 more, the U.S. military said. It was the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital since last week's election. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6913272/

* A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Army's right to force soldiers to serve past the dates of their enlistments, the so-called "stop loss" policy that can keep men and women in uniform during war or national emergencies. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2005/02/07/national/w155800S85.DTL

*Steroids: Accusations by former baseball slugger Jose Canseco that he used steroids with several top players, including home run king Mark McGwire, are being strongly denied. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6923842/

* That 4 year old boy who drove his mother's car to a video store in the middle of the night...
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-20/1107877629316620.xml

That's some of what we're working on for tonight's show.

Finally, A British military pilot who used an army helicopter to deliver a pizza to his girlfriend has been disciplined, the Ministry of Defense said. The Lynx helicopter was on a map-reading training exercise in eastern England when it made a landing in Stanford. "The pilot took it upon himself to basically deliver this pizza," the spokesman said. "He has been made aware that the chain of command doesn't condone his actions and has been disciplined."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HELICOPTER_PIZZA?SITE=NWCN&TEMPLATE=STRANGEHEADS.html&SECTION=HOME

No he shouldn't have done that, but it was a nice gesture, don't you think?

Countdown Home: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677/

More:
The British government on Tuesday gave the creator of Dolly the Sheep a license to clone human embryos for medical research.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6933782/

Americans know exercise is good for their health. Yet many are overweight, out-of-shape couch potatoes - and that seems to be just fine with a lot of them, suggests a new nationwide fitness survey. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6909463/

Accompanied by wild cheers and a flotilla of all shapes and colors, Ellen MacArthur returned home Tuesday following her record solo sailing trip around the world. MacArthur's 75-foot trimaran B&Q drifted under gentle winds into the rocky port in Cornwall on the south coast of England. Small planes and helicopters darted overhead while 8,000 people gathered in the harbor to welcome her. Hundreds more watched from a cliff overlooking the turquoise bay.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6929934/

[Clark2008]

1. Well, I was wondering where everyone was!

I was about to post the thread.

:loveya: for Keef!

[Patsy Stone]

2. Hi! Clark...

:loveya: :loveya: :hi:

[Clark2008]

5. Hiya Patsy!

:hi:

I'm wondering what his promo was regarding Condi. Someone posted it said something positive about her. I wrote that Keith'll probably be snarky.

LOL

[sparky_in_ma]

3. Hi

Quiet nite?:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

7. We're slow starters...

but we always end with a bang -- and we stay up late. :hi:

[seito]

4. Good Evening

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

6. Howdy, madam...

Lovely to see you :toast:

[seito]

12. Uugh Condasleeza

Good to see you too.

[ClassWarrior]

169. Good Evening to you, noble WP...

:hi:

NGU.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

184. Hi all....

for Keef!




hello *late* Leftcoaster!

[RevCheesehead]

185. OK, you win the floaty-heart contest!!

That is just simply amazing!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

189. My gift to fellow KeefLuvers....

For Valentines day KO thread....

[Greylyn58]

8. Wow!! I got here on time tonight

Keith has on a brown suit tonight. He looks good as always, but I don't care for that suit for some reason.

Still...you can't go wrong with Keith.

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[sparky_in_ma]

13. Agree on the suit

The shoulder pads are too lumpy.

[Clark2008]

17. The tie is interesting, though

eom

[noamnety]

81. It matches the front of his desk

If I were slightly more autistic, I would be entirely focused on that for the duration of the show.

*stares at desk*
*stares at tie*
*stares at desk again*

[sparky_in_ma]

83. (Snaps fingers)

Come back.:)

[bettyellen]

95. ROTFL....

hiya sparky....

[sparky_in_ma]

100. Hi bettyellen

dropped a hug to you down thread. Got another one, at no charge.:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

27. And in the wrong place, too. n/t

[Patsy Stone]

31. Hey, greylyn

nice to see you with us bright and early! :hi:

[Greylyn58]

Howdy all

:hi: ya'll

[Mojorabbit]

161. yep

Hubby even said the suit looks like it is too big for him or something. Does not fit well.

[news_junkie]

9. Hi all...

Keith looks good tonight!

[RevCheesehead]

135. Hi there, NJ!

Is that you, or your cat?

Nice to see you here again!

[cry baby]

10. Hi KOEB'ers! Hope your day was a good one...

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Clark2008]

11. Wonder how much work Andrea Mitchell's had done?

She looks younger now than she did 10 years ago!

:P

[Patsy Stone]

14. Condi as "coquettish"?

I don't think so... What is the foreign press thinkin'?

[Clark2008]

18. I dunno... in France, a coquette is someone who

teases men of wealth and power - it might actually be a slam, if you catch my drift. ;)

[RevCheesehead]

34. I thought it was something to eat.

Rice coquettes, or something like that.

[understandinglife]

45. Any reply to this is frought with danger ;-) especially for those of us...

...who try, at all times, to be a gentleman :evilgrin:


Peace.

[Patsy Stone]

72. This hair is NOT coquettish... Hi, ul!

[RevCheesehead]

82. She really does look like one of those Troll dolls.

Honestly. All she has to do is dye the hair orange.

[bettyellen]

150. i was think that too. a wishnick! except they have better teeth.

[crispini]

167. LOL, Rev

hadn't heard that one before, but it's too true! ;)

[RevCheesehead]

172. Hiya, Crispi!

Sorry I didn't see ya earlier!

Just wanted to let you know, I haven't had a chance to get my Pay-Pal account straightened out. But I WILL, and will fulfill my promise!

(besides, I want to get me one of those KOEB mugs!) :loveya:

[crispini]

178. Ain't no thang, gf!

Anytime! -- I just got here, anyway, I'm hanging out waiting for the rerun.

(I wanna get a mug too, heh heh.)

:toast: to the ties that bind!

[RevCheesehead]

181. You know I won't be able to sing that hymn anymore!

People will wonder, "Why is our Pastor drooling??"

[understandinglife]

84. Hi there Patsy

:hi:


TBO;24/7

[bleever]

130. UL, give me your keys. You're not driving home tonight.

Darn east coast early-happy-hour patriots.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

186. LOL! evening neighbor...

so to speak...

[understandinglife]

188. Hey, 'bleever' I'm on the west coast and still working!!! And, not to...

....worry -- I walk (or stumble, as the case may be) to and from the lab almost every day. ;)

Peace.


TBO;24/7

[Patsy Stone]

64. I'd prefer

Fried Rice Coquettes. ;)

[understandinglife]

38. It's a slam, for sure. First female US SoS tag'd a "coquette" -- Condi ...

.....babe, you're just lucky they didn't spell your name Condasleeezza :evilgrin:


Hi all you wonderful KOEBers :hi:


TBO;24/7

[fooj]

44. You know- a prick teaser!

[sparky_in_ma]

48. Hmmm..

Don't see Condi as one of those:scared:

[fooj]

57. Watch out...soon a "Condi Barbie" at a store near you...OMG!

[RevCheesehead]

68. Eew...

The world could be just fine without that!

(although maybe she comes complete with yellowcake or WMD's?)

[Clark2008]

106. Or maybe her own wardrobe

[Sydnie]

88. I would love to see Keef smash one of those!

:loveya: for Keef

[bettyellen]

151. i think it refers to gal being all cutesy games and no action or no

substance... it's quite apt. like all that demurring she did during the confirmation hearings.
it doesn't mean she's atractive, that's for sure.

[sparky_in_ma]

152. I certainly

hope she expects no action from me, other than my feet heading for the door:scared:

[seito]

15. Hooray for the Back Door Draft

:toast: :puke:

[Patsy Stone]

19. Always love it when he makes a Catch-22 reference

The draft is comin' don't you doubt it... :(

[Clark2008]

20. "It's not a volunteer Army if you can't get out."

Paul Reickhoff, Iraqi war veteran and KO guest.

He rocked!

[fooj]

37. That statement hit me harder than a ton of bricks...

WTF is going on here! Why doesn't this country DEMAND more from the Pentagon! I'm sick about this. Today I sent a letter to a female soldier in Iraq-a fellow DUer has a niece over there and is so very worried about her! Can you believe that our govt. does not supply tampons for the enlisted females? I was shocked!

[seito]

21. dupe

[Greylyn58]

16. Ugh...

I can't stand helmut head Rice.

There she goes, ramping up the rhetoric for the next big war for the Decepta-cons .

Iran here we come. God I hate these people.

:grr: :grr:

[Sydnie]

22. Hi All -- late but here 17 yo son wanted me to dye his hair

so, I am. No tv access for me tonight either. :(

For those that missed it last night, I will be posting this Friday about the "Shoot Your Mug With Our Mug" Game thread. Keep your eye out for it and plan your pic now!

[Patsy Stone]

26. Is it blue?

Write and tell me what color... :hi:

[Sydnie]

33. LOL well, yes it is blue and white

He wanted it dyed platinum then "streaks of blue", some darker and some lighter. He cooked this up with his girlfriend.

Awwww to be 17 again! LOL


I will take a pic when he's all done.

[Patsy Stone]

58. Love to see it -- have him hold the mug. :) n/t

[bleever]

136. "To be 17 again.": I'd do a better job this time!

KnowwhatImsayin'

:)

[Sydnie]

139. I know 'xactly what you are sayin'

and I agree. Everything different!

[Patsy Stone]

23. 57% Approval Rating??? WTF????

Who are these people? OMG. :puke:

[sparky_in_ma]

35. Can't believe the numbers. n/t

[Botany]

47. The same 57% who turned out to vote in Iraq.

Something about that # makes 'em happy. 57% no way. Except the Iraqi 57%
now turns out to be a fake. Same people were seen in pictures at different polls.
* real #s have to be 44% or lower.

Stephanie :loveya: Miller


And please back off my love ...... you girls are a bit forceful.

[RevCheesehead]

187. well, since they've perfected election fraud, why not polling fraud?

"it's a sizeable majority."

Botany, please notice my restraint in saying nothing negative about your beloved. She's entitled to her delusions, just like the rest of us! (and some day, she'll realize just what a gem she has in you!)

[flyarm]

70. MORE OF STATE OWNED AND OPERATED

cnn the fascist network of liars and treason to this nation!!

they are lying sacs of crap!!

can we tell i am mad tonight?? lol!!! guess they got the talking points from the new karl rove who today got a promotion!!

heil!

fly

:puke: :mad: :evilgrin: :evilfrown:

but this for koeb....

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :grouphug: :hug: :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

90. Well, fly, at least you know you can come here.

(sing with me) "Where everybody knows your (screen)name...."

:hug:

[flyarm]

143. ohhh how sweet you are!!!

love ya honey!!!

:hug: :hug: :loveya: :loveya:

fly

[noamnety]

24. Okay, about this gallup poll

Has anyone seen the breakout of who they polled? I know during the elections gallup was fond of weighting the republicans rather generously to say the least.

Anyone seen their methodology on this one?

[Patsy Stone]

28. Hey, lw!

How are you this fine evening? :hi:

[noamnety]

65. hi there!

I am doing just fine! Getting ready for some photoshopping of Mr. Greenspan after the show. Life is good. :)

[Patsy Stone]

93. LOL

No poetry tonight? :)

[flyarm]

75. my guess is ...

three of the dumbest republicans on the face ot the earth...who have a bible stuck up their a$$!!

fly...smiling now!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

did i say that?? :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :hi:

[Clark2008]

25. I guess this is the Iraqi election bounce

because, with the continued bleeding of American GIs and the blood-letting of Iraqi police/citizens, I can't see why anyone would still be approving of this war.

[RevCheesehead]

29. Hello, fellow vixen! (and Sparky and Bleever)

finally made it home!

:loveya::loveya::loveya:

[seito]

32. Hey Rev

I knew I forgot something

Keef, :loveya::loveya::loveya:

[bleever]

36. I'm *almost* here; still coming out of my workday coma. :)

:hi:

[seito]

43. Hi Bleever

Nice to see ya :pals:

[Patsy Stone]

54. Seems to me you've made it out fine.

:hi:

[bleever]

71. Almost. The homework backlog since I've been down has

really grown!

:hi:

[ClassWarrior]

173. Yo lil bro...

:headbang:

NGU.

[Patsy Stone]

39. Welcome, Rev!

Saw you stopped in late last night -- and glad you're with us now in living color!

:loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

49. yeah - I fell asleep last night during the show!

No offense to Keith....I've just been pooped.

Nice little slam at o'leilley. :evilgrin:

[Patsy Stone]

52. I saw that

Why WON'T O'Lielly report these stories? LOL

[sparky_in_ma]

99. I'm glad you're awake

:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

109. Aww... now you have my undivided attention!

If you're tending, may I have a White Zinfandel? :loveya:

[sparky_in_ma]

111. Of course

but you still gotta get the tree out.:D

[RevCheesehead]

115. It's fake. And it hasn't been lit since Epiphany began.

But one of my cats loves to hide underneath it. It makes her think she's in the great outdoors.

Maybe I'll take it down after Ash Wednesday services tomorrow night. (sigh - another night missing KO! And I have a meeting Thursday at 7 also!)

[sparky_in_ma]

117. I have to work thursday nite

I'll miss this:cry: My kitty loves "Mr.Tree", sleeps under it all the time. She always looks so sad when I take it out.

[seito]

30. Hmmm I guess it is a slow night...

So how are you all doing? :)

[fooj]

40. Barring "eye-strain", I'm doing fine! I joke.

[sparky_in_ma]

46. Hi seito

I AM slow tonite, up too late last nite.

[seito]

51. Hi sparky

I have to force myself to sign off early, or I pay for it in the morning :evilfrown:

[bleever]

67. 350 joints??? That reminds me: Tommy Chong is out of jail and

doing a show in SF. I would soooo go see him...if...I mean...I know some people who would die to go.

[RevCheesehead]

41. Oh, goodie. Dumb criminals.

Those stories always remind me why I went into debt to go to college.

[flyarm]

42. HI ALL!!!!!!!! WOW YOU GO KO!!!

BACK DOOR DRAFT AND THAT NASTY BUGGER IN OUR WHITE HOUSE..WHEN WILL THIS CRIMINAL GET STOPPED...

HEY KEIF IF YOU READ THIS TONIGHT..READ THIS!!!

SAME WITH YOU STEPHANIE...DO A STORY ON THIS PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

UNRESTRICTED WARFARE

http://www.insider-magazine.com/unrestricted_warfare.htm

PLEASE I BEG YOU STEPHANIE TO DO A STORY ABOUT THIS!!

FROM A 33 YR AMERICAN AIRLINES JUST RETIRED NY FLIGHT ATTENDANT...THOSE WERE MY CO-WORKERS WHO WERE KILLED..PLEASE EXPOSE THE MURDERERS!!

BE RESPONSIBLE MEDIA!!

HARD BALL HAD A GUY ON TONIGHT WHO LIED HE BOLD FACED LIED..HE SAID TO MELT GIRDERS IT WOULD ONLY TAKE 1000 DEGREES CENTIGRADE..

THATS A BOLD FACED LIE..CAUSE PEOPLE WHO WORKED FOR THE COMPANY THAT TESTED AND MADE THE STEAL IN THOSE BUILDING SAID IT WOULD TAKE 3000 DEGREES CENTGRADE...SO THE GUY ONLY LIED BY 2000 DEGREES CENTIGRADE...AND HARDBALL CALLS ITSELF NEWS...AND MEDIA...WHAT LIARS..COME ON STEPHAIE AND KIEF..TELL THE STORY TELL THE TRUTH...THOSE PLANES FUEL DOESN'T BURN OVER 500 DEGREES CENTIGRADE OR THERE ABOUT!!

DO I SEEM FRUSTRATED..YOU BET I AM..SO PLEASE BE THE JOURNALISTS YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE!! PLEASE PLEASE..THERE ARE MANY OF US OUT HERE THAT CAN'T TAKE THE LIES ANYMORE!!

THANK YOU..AND THANK YOU GIRLS FOR LETTING ME GO OFF HERE..BUT I HAVE HAD IT WITH THE MLIES OF THE MEDIA...AND THE DESTRUCTION OF MY COUNTRY..THERE ARE MANY RESPONSIBLE FOR TREASON HERE..AND NO ONE IS EVEN RE
FLY

[noamnety]

61. d00d! my eyes!

small letters are your friend.

[crispini]

170. Hi Fly!

great rant! :yourock:

[Patsy Stone]

50. Dumb Criminals RULE!

Set the ATM receipt roll on fire while breaking into it with a blowtorch. Egg-cellent!

[Clark2008]

53. Is it OK if we call the woman with the two uteruses (uterui?)

a cow?
Oh, wait... cows have more than one stomach.

Sorry.

:D

[sparky_in_ma]

56. LOL n/t

[RevCheesehead]

55. OMG!!! Two Uterii!!!

Can you imagine the implications of THAT???

And what do you do with a 150 foot pizza?

[sparky_in_ma]

59. The uterii will eat it!

[RevCheesehead]

177. There's a response for that somewhere in my brain....

but - nah, forget it.

Sparky, I noticed you passed the "number of the Beast" post (666). Tell me it was for me! :evilgrin:

[sparky_in_ma]

179. I tried to get past it

real quick.:scared: Of course for a few moments I did have demonic powers, I made the last piece of angel food cake disappear.:evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

60. Everybody check your WI quarters and send them to me!

If the cornstalk has two leaves, it's valuable.
(haven't heard this one yet!)

Thanks for the Cheeseland reference, Keith! :loveya:

[ClassWarrior]

162. Looks like all of mine have two leaves!!

Hey Rev. Darlin'... :loveya:

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

164. Well, hello there, my Classy Cheese-Warrior!

Where are you finding all those two-leaf ears?

Glad to know you peruse the KOEB! :)

and,

NNNGU!

[ClassWarrior]

165. LOL... Cheese-Warrior. Sounds like a Troma Picture.

I don't know if I'm looking for the right thing, in terms of corn leaves. I'm going to watch the KO rerun at 11, so I guess I'll see then.

Of course, I peruse the KOEB!! First of all, the KOEBabes are the most babe-a-licious at DU. And second, all the cool people hang out here anymore. Even a Will Pitt post can't get a hit to save it's life since the KOEB started... <LOL>

NGU.

[RevCheesehead]

174. Pitt?

who's that again? :evilgrin:

You have exquisite taste, my dear!

[RevCheesehead]

191. apparently it's two leaves on the LEFT side of the stalk.

You know - a PROGRESSIVE cornstalk!

[Patsy Stone]

62. Okay... how many marijuana stories IS that? n/t

[flyarm]

86. heck...all baseball owners used to

supply the drugs..they would give them the uppers and after the game the downers!!

and all owners knew the players were using steriods...

keif you know its true..you know its true!!

and gw knew it was true too!!!

you go keif!!! get that story out...
all those owner knew..they all knew..yeah keif...

it must be stopped to protect the children and high school kids..and college players...


go after gw keif..go get em!!

now way possible gw didnt know...,..push it keif!!!

yeah push it keif!!!!!!!!!

fly

jumping for keif!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Clark2008]

63. OK... did they lay off the graphics?

(Not that I mind seeing a close-up of Keith that long) or am I imagining that "because I got high?"

:crazy:

[fooj]

69. LMAO!!!!

[fooj]

66. 350 joints a week...HOLY CRAP!

[Clark2008]

78. Never mind the smoke, I'm guessin' the guy can't

even walk!

350 joints A WEEK!

That probably even impresses George "Cokehound" Bush.

[troubleinwinter]

73. Wouldn't want ya to think I'm not here! Back to TV for Keef....

[bleever]

74. Hey! Sign me up for that MSNBC Gibson giveaway! As long as

I don't have to talk to those two pop-tarts hosting this dealy.

[Patsy Stone]

76. Such a demand for Canseco's book

it has to be released a week early. Nice to see we've all got our priorities straight. Where's Kitty Kelley's new book? :)

[RevCheesehead]

79. On the BFEE?

It's on my nightstand.
Problem is, it ain't good "going to sleep" material. I tend to get pissed off, and have to log back on to DU to calm down enough to get to sleep!

[Patsy Stone]

91. For sleeping

I thumb through "My Life" by the Big Dog. :)

[Clark2008]

85. Canseco was a AAA player when I was a Huntsville Starette

(My dad lives in Huntsville, AL - the Starette were the little girls who handed out stuff to the fans and players - kind of like a female bat boy).
Canseco was a jerk then - as I hear he is now. I always had a crush on Stan Javier.
:)

[Patsy Stone]

102. One of Miami's own scumbags...

Canseco, 38, who grew up in Miami and attended Miami Coral Park High, had angered the judge several times during the case, which stemmed from a brawl at a Miami Beach nightclub in 2001. Once, he failed to show up for a hearing, sending a note from his doctor that said he was recovering from elective surgery.
- 2003

[troubleinwinter]

108. He was a jerk and an asshole here in the Bay Area, too.

[bleever]

77. Note to self: don't use word "categorically" in denial, unless

you want everyone to know it's bullshit.

[sparky_in_ma]

80. Good point n/t

[bettyellen]

87. hey everybody, i need hugs, maybe 350 joints would help. too......

1/2 hour ago i was standing in Time Square with a good friend. He started getting really upset and was screameing at me in front of i dunno, maybe 300 people.
He's been having some serious problems staying on the wagon, and he really needs to. He has wasted a lot of years. This was the third fuck you in the last 6 months. What a goddamned drama queen, i have known him forever, but...
You know what I did? I agreed with him that maybe what the thing we were going to sounded like bullshit and said yeah, maybe it was time to go home. :shrug:

[sparky_in_ma]

92. Hey

:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

94. Wow, bettyellen

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[bettyellen]

103. thank you, i am so tired of this... if his dad wasn't sick, i would

totally dump him. i'm getting exhausted from his whining about it, when he does so little. his dad almost died, and he's visited him twice in three weeks. and bitching about how his life has to stop revolving around his dad. WTF? oh yeah, his dad pays his rent.
i am biting my toungue all the time.

[Patsy Stone]

125. Some people

are put here to try your soul. I wish you stregnth. :hug:

[bettyellen]

137. thank you, Patsy, but tonight all the effort felt like a waste,

like i should have given up on him a long time ago.
i didn't speak to him for three months of last year because of an ugly scene. life was calmer. bastrd has to manufacture drama just to keep busy.
he's lucky that one of us thinks twice before they say hateful things. or emails them.
i am still really angry. he's been calling, but i am not having it tonight.

[Patsy Stone]

142. My .02

If you don't think he's gonna do somethin' reallly stupid tonight, stay low and stay here. I'm sure there's something to drink in the kitchen -- lemme check for ya.

:toast:

[bettyellen]

156. thanks sweetie... glunk glunk glunk. ahhhh.

PMS + being screamed at in front of 200 tourists. it was a little surreal.
i thought they were going to applaud.
i hate yelling. if you really yelled in my house growing up, you got dragged off in a cop car or an ambulance. we kept our mouth shut unless there was a for real problem. jeeze.

[seito]

96. Here ya go

:hug: and

Of course I categorically deny any knowledge of this. :evilgrin:

[bettyellen]

107. ooh sweetie thank you... i love it!! just what i needed.

you are amazing, you always have the right thread, the right smiley, right in your pocket!
:hug: thank you!

[bleever]

138. Now you're going to have to get some snacks for those smilies.

Hi Seito!

:hi:

[bettyellen]

147. we want CANDY !! you guys are so funny and sweet...

thanks for making me laugh......

[Sydnie]

97. Hugs for you BE!

:grouphug: Try to give him some time and give him the number to an AA chapter. I know it's hard, but no one is disposable, especially a friend.

[bettyellen]

121. ugh, i found him the one for atheists, too. he doesn't wanna.. he's acting

like a spoiled brat. i wanna try him to a bed and feed him only prozac and veggies for a month. i actually almost called an intervention, except there's not enough people that give a shit anymore. i skipped really good parties to hold his hand this xmas. i was so thrilled he got sober, it lasted 2 weeks. ay yay yay.

[Sydnie]

131. an intervention might help him and you as well

being able to say what you need to in a safe environment might be the best thing for you too. We did an intervention on my sister years ago and it was very freeing for me. Doesn't matter how many people there are there. If you think it might help him, do it!

[bettyellen]

145. I kinda did a one person intervention just before Xmas, and it worked for

two weeks. This is falling off the wagon # 4 or 5 from what i recall.
I don't know who else cares enough about him. He has a friend from AA who says he's not ready. His Dad is sick and totally in denial. He's paying his rent now. He has no other family. No other close friends. He's burned every other bridge.

[understandinglife]

98. Here's one for you....

:hug:

[bettyellen]

124. thanks understanding, i needed that... nt

[RevCheesehead]

101. Here ya go:

:hug:

but I bet the really great hugs come from Sparky and Bleever. :)

[sparky_in_ma]

104. I give great hug

:9

[bettyellen]

116. yes you do, sparky, thank you!

[bleever]

141. This is for you, BE:

:hug:

Being the stronger one sucks sometimes. We hear ya, girl.

:)

[bettyellen]

146. it always sucks... i wanna be weak and lame and act like a fucking brat.

well , okay, so maybe i am a brat sometimes, but a fun, harmless brat. i am just so drained by it, it was a real,"uh oh here we go again.." kind of moment. it feels like something broke.

[bettyellen]

154. thank you Rev, that was as good as they get!

:hug:

[flyarm]

105. ahhh betty ellen ...

you are a good friend...its hard to help someone who is on the wagon....a good friend you are indeed!!

special hugs...that person didn't mean to hurt you or embarass you..

anyone with a habit is miserable when going on the wagon...in fact i am an utter blitch when trying to quit smoking..will only try when hubby is out of town..cause i am a wicked witch....so it was kind of you to help him!!
even though it hurt you..he didnt mean it!!

so extra extra special hugs!!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :loveya: :loveya: :hi:

fly

[bettyellen]

113. the stuff he doesn't mean has just been piling up. I went through this

about 6-7 years ago when his Mom was sick. He was a mess.
i'm afraid he's getting wet brain for sure. i'm afraid to go anywhere with him that he's going to make a scene.
why did i find him a cheap apartment 2 blocks from me? i'm an idiot. but he was sober back then.
it's not easy that i know a lot of people in town.
he thought people were being rude to him becasue i said something to him. they were guarded becasue he was toasted, at 1 in the afternoon. i'm tired of explaining shit like that.

[flyarm]

134. ahhh its hard bettyellen....

but dont enable him..tell him if he drinks or behaves badly you will leave ..but tell him when sober..and tell him thats your rules for now on and you intend to follow those rules with or without him!!

then follow those rules!!

fly........:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[bettyellen]

144. yeah, we had the rules, and either he's lying or he's still buzzed from

yesterday. i'm not sure which.
i'm just tired because when he's sober he's so dependent, and when hes high he's a fucking bore. there's very little there for me anymore. he's not working, just sitting on his ass feeling sorry for himself.
you're right, the rules, i hate to be a rules person. but i know i have to. i let it slide a bit.

[WhirlyGirl]

157. bettyellen, sorry to hear about...

... the friendship going south.
I've read that it's very difficult to conquer an addiction without medical supervision and a support group. It sounds like a tall order for one friend to turn someone around by herself. Maybe Alanon could advise you?
Anyway, much admiration to you for being a good friend and trying as long as you have.

[fooj]

110. I'm sorry he did that to you! 3 strikes!!!! Bummer.

[bettyellen]

114. i dunno. this is the first time i yelled back. the tourists loved us! nt

[crispini]

175. Wow.. I just read the whole saga.

:hug::hug::hug: for you Bettyellen.... I will send good vibes your way...

[fooj]

89. Keef calling Shrub out on the old steroids!

Go honey, go!

[noamnety]

112. Those Bushes sure are oblivious

Can't remember where they were when JFK was shot
No clue about the steroids
No clue where they actually served in the military

[Clark2008]

127. No clue about much of anything - you ask me. n/t

[bleever]

118. "Tipping point"?? Keef been reading the I Believe thread?

:7

[Patsy Stone]

123. LOL

I have a feeling he's avid reader of DU. :)

[RevCheesehead]

119. LOL!!!

"If I really wanted to see your backside, I would buy you dinner!"

Oh, my. Anytime, baby, anytime! :loveya:

[Clark2008]

133. SNORT... I'm still cleaning up the Diet Arizona Green Tea

I was drinking when he said that.

Note to self: drink beverages only during the commercials whilst watching Keith Olbermann and/or cover keyboard with paper towels.

[RevCheesehead]

140. Sparky has a keyboard condom.

I have no idea what that is, but it sounds like a good idea.

[crispini]

176. snort! ok, I DID hear that line

on the audio feed, en route from one meeting to another meeting...... I LOL'ed so much I nearly drove the damn car off the road... :evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

180. I hope you avoided any mattresses in the road.

After all, they can't fend for themselves. :evilgrin:

[crispini]

183. LOL! nt

[Patsy Stone]

120. Must go get that rant on persecution tomorrow

If I wanted to see your backside, I'd buy you dinner? Is that what he said?

I think that's a really dumb fashion statement: the underwear sticking out of the jeans.

I'm always up for the "fashion police", though, I must say.

[sparky_in_ma]

122. Good thing, I hate

having to keep exposing my boxers.:thumbsup:

[RevCheesehead]

190. Ok, the deal is...

...you rip the bodices, you expose your boxers (upon request).

Oh yeah - and you pour drinks and clean up. For all that - and more - we give unending :loveya::loveya::loveya:

[flyarm]

126. whoaaa titty brigade..through virginia....

lets do a run though va...tittys all exposed!!! lol....

but don't you let anyone see your undies!!!

lmaoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


undie prohibition !!!...you go kief!!!!!!!lmaoooo

fly

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :grouphug:

[bettyellen]

128. Lowrider....

[sparky_in_ma]

132. Ya knew that tune was coming

:pals: (had that hug saved for emergency use)

[Patsy Stone]

129. The music was excellent tonight.

Loved "Low Rider" after the pants story.

:loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

148. HI, everyone!

"If I wanted to see your backside, I'd buy you dinner." ROTFL!!! Brave words, KO! (Do any guys actually SUCCEED with that strategy any more? :-))
I have news: Even WITHOUT the dinner, he wouldn't lack. Or IS that news? :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[sparky_in_ma]

149. Well...you don't say the backside

part out loud. But you do buy dinner.:)

[WhirlyGirl]

153. If you say it out loud these days...

... you better be prepared to duck! LOL!!

KO--> :spank: <--feminist
(speaking of BACKSIDES!)

Btw, Sparky, I thanked you on last night's KOEB thread for being the first to welcome me to the group, after KO's party. I hope you saw it.

---------
<< Well...you don't say the backside part out loud. But you do buy dinner. :-) >> Sparky

[sparky_in_ma]

155. Awww

thank you! It is nice to have you here, one can never hang out with too many EDV's (even if they are committed to KO)

There's a LOT of things I'd never say out loud.:) I'm a gentleman

[WhirlyGirl]

158. KO is an unreachable ideal...

... a beautiful, funny, snarky paragon who meanwhile puts us in a good mood for when we get together with our REAL-LIFE guys! (As such, he is rendering America's husbands and boyfriends an invaluable service! :-) )

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<< one can never hang out with too many EDV's (even if they are committed to KO) >> Sparky

[bettyellen]

159. thank you for reminding me, sparky that i should always appreciate

the gentleman in my lives... so thanks so much for being one of them.
:loveya:
to all the gentleman out there!
:toast:

[sparky_in_ma]

160. : )

To you bettyellen:toast: Sorry about your rough day. I've been there, got the t-shirt. If they're not ready for help, there's not much you can do. I used up 6 years wondering how I could make things better, what I could have done differently to help them. Turned out it wasn't my decision to make, it was their's. Good thoughts go out to you.

[Melissa G]

163. It's the things you think and type that are so amusing..

Extrapolating the things you think and keep to yourself... that could keep a gal wondering....:evilgrin:

[crispini]

166. Hi, anyone who's still around! I just got here...

hanging out waiting for the rerun.... I've been out overthrowing the government....

Did you know it only takes 4000 votes in my 'hood to win a city council election? shit, I can pull THAT outta my ass.... :evilgrin:

Everyone in this thread, ya'll need to become precinct chairs or get out to DFA meetups or some kinda shit. The action is OUT THERE! But why don't I ever meet any cute straight guys when I'm out doing this stuff? :shrug: Well, except for that one judicial candidate.... :evilgrin: Ok, I'm off to read the thread! :loveya: KO!

[RevCheesehead]

168. So, where the hell is Bunny tonight?!?

That little Thumper better not be heading to Secaucus!

Missed ya tonight, friend!

[ClassWarrior]

171. Cheers, Sweetie Darling...

:toast:

NGU.

[crispini]

182. ok, I LIKE the brown suit.

I just think he needs a different shirt with it. But, still, YUM. Nice tie too.... :loveya: And standing.... my fave..... :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

192. 2 new PICS you may not have seen...

... http://www.gogomag.com/cgi-bin/tvheads_viewer.pl?tvheads25805&25805&Keith

and

... http://www.gogomag.com/cgi-bin/tvheads_viewer.pl?tvheads25883&25883&Keith

<sigh> Oooooooooooooooooh,Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeith!!!! :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Der Blaue Engel]

193. And officially the last one to check in

Watching KO at 10:00 PST.

But I just had to say: that is one bitchin' tie. :D

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

194. I nominated KO in Discovery's competition...

for the title of Greatest American.
The channel asks this question:
"When you think of the greatest American, what single person . . . comes to mind as its best example? Someone who seized opportunities, saw things in a different way, stood out in a crowd? Someone who demonstrated determination, vision, and hard work? This person could be an inventor, explorer, entertainer, entrepreneur, or athlete. He or she may have changed the way we think, work or live. They may have challenged us, delighted us or outraged us, and ultimately helped us define what it means to be an American. . . ."
The nominations were originally going to be closed Feb. 1, but apparently they're still taking them. You can nominate here: http://aol.com/greatestamerican
The top 100 will be announced in March.