tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post7785974145640463417..comments2023-12-07T03:45:06.927-05:00Comments on Forks Off The Moment: "THERE'S NO SUSPENDING DEMOCRACY!"Diannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-2121301448104244462008-09-29T22:37:00.000-04:002008-09-29T22:37:00.000-04:00fermicat - Dave is my man for all time!! Even when...fermicat - Dave is my man for all time!! Even when he slacks off or slows down he comes roaring back.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-53383169142285224712008-09-28T16:36:00.000-04:002008-09-28T16:36:00.000-04:00Remind me to never cancel on Letterman, ha ha! Th...Remind me to never cancel on Letterman, ha ha! That "metamucil" comment made me laugh.fermicathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912496005011895707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-9183323665541269292008-09-28T13:20:00.000-04:002008-09-28T13:20:00.000-04:00maithri - thank you (I am blushing a bit)Chris Roc...maithri - thank you (I am blushing a bit)<BR/><BR/>Chris Rock hit a nerve and good for him! I am so disappointed in Clinton's continuous lack of respect for Senator Obama. <BR/><BR/>Peace and laughter to you as well.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-46599764868128253692008-09-28T12:14:00.000-04:002008-09-28T12:14:00.000-04:00Dianne,You are far too cool ;),I love Dave, and lo...Dianne,<BR/><BR/>You are far too cool ;),<BR/><BR/>I love Dave, and love what Chris rock had to say too...<BR/><BR/>Peace and laughter, MMaithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-77678628007481710522008-09-27T10:45:00.000-04:002008-09-27T10:45:00.000-04:00casdock - in more trouble than we already are!annd...casdock - in more trouble than we already are!<BR/><BR/>anndi - I keep finding more Craig fans!! Cool!<BR/>They scare me too. I think the "fairy tale" aspect around Obama comes from over zealous fans - fans, not supporters. Plus the media really pushed the image. I got caught up in it a long time ago, when her first gained national attention after speaking at the DNC. I'm glad I decided to do research on him back then it made him real - warts and rainbows :)<BR/>and Biden is just a regular Joe always has been.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-64447816812257046522008-09-27T08:20:00.000-04:002008-09-27T08:20:00.000-04:00Craig Ferguson rocks my world. I want to go on rec...Craig Ferguson rocks my world. <BR/><BR/>I want to go on record, because it may not have been clear, that the McCain/Palin ticket scares me. <BR/><BR/>I'm cautious about Obama/Biden however... Like I said somewhere else, I don't believe in fairytales.. but I'm willing to give them a fair shake.<BR/><BR/>I think the whole world is watching you as you prepare to make your choice. Proximity isn't the only factor.. although, I guess Russia is probably really interested in the view through Palin's windows ;)Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-20039046575546964272008-09-27T03:06:00.000-04:002008-09-27T03:06:00.000-04:00Yes where would we be without laughter?Yes where would we be without laughter?Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-23364891302678098942008-09-27T02:11:00.000-04:002008-09-27T02:11:00.000-04:00thanks matt-man! - that makes me happy. fucking in...thanks matt-man! - that makes me happy. fucking insomnia is killing me tonight. I'm playing online Keno and trying to figure out what to do with my team. Somehow I don't think I should change line-ups while drinking.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-25482491846900665422008-09-27T00:23:00.000-04:002008-09-27T00:23:00.000-04:00Laughter rocks. And you make me laugh nearly ever...Laughter rocks. And you make me laugh nearly every day. Cheers Di!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-416454003619321712008-09-26T23:08:00.000-04:002008-09-26T23:08:00.000-04:00anndi - I think everyone, especially Canada and Me...anndi - I think everyone, especially Canada and Mexico since we're so connected, has a right to talk about American politics. We effect everyone, everywhere. I think you'll enjoy the videos, especially Craig - he's so lovely :)<BR/><BR/>doggybloggy - life is short and I prefer to travel through it - even on the internet tubes - getting along. Especially when the world is ugly enough on its own. Blog fighting is just silly. Matt has always been very kind to me. I do believe I was snarky to you once as part of some comment stream and for that I sincerely apologize. <BR/><BR/>kell - I KNOW (as Craig would say) <BR/>I enjoyed your last post. My stress level definitely needs some release, wish I could knit or paint.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-89305198074986290612008-09-26T21:47:00.000-04:002008-09-26T21:47:00.000-04:00I love Craig. I love David. I find myself getting ...I love Craig. I love David. I find myself getting more and more stressed with every day. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post. It was great.Kellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07275488871572628293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-45774404502212200162008-09-26T20:36:00.000-04:002008-09-26T20:36:00.000-04:00dana...pffffft...mattboy...bigger pfffft....dana...pffffft...mattboy...bigger pfffft....Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-38359500426651085422008-09-26T15:55:00.000-04:002008-09-26T15:55:00.000-04:00Not sure if a Canadian should comment about Americ...Not sure if a Canadian should comment about American politics... but I've had great conversations with all sorts of folks lately. I can't say that I've had an interesting one about why Obama is better. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your response to Dana about your reasons. <BR/><BR/>As I was telling another blogger, I'm becoming more and more of a cynic about politics. I'd love to believe there are "new ideas" out there... but I'm having a hard time doing so.<BR/><BR/>I think since either Obama or McCain will have to deal with this situation, they do need to be involved in the "bail-out" talks. No matter what the final decision is, millions of average regular folks will get shafted. And that sucks, but it's part and parcel of free market economy.<BR/><BR/>McCain pulled a political "stunt". Do I believe it's because he can't multi-task? No. Do I believe the debate shouldn't go on? No.<BR/>Do I believe the current situation should have become the focus of the debate? Absolutely!<BR/><BR/>I'll have to come back and watch those videos... I need a good giggle.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-73638418845229909952008-09-26T12:17:00.000-04:002008-09-26T12:17:00.000-04:00crystal - I have been having a hard time visitng m...crystal - I have been having a hard time visitng my brother. He himself is pretty apolitical but his friends!! And I'm the minority and it gets so uncomfortable and they think it's funny. I don't think they even care about half the crap they spout they're just hateful and bigoted.<BR/>I had a guy at the grocery call me a "nigger loving leftie cow" when he saw my Obama bumper sticker. Charming eh? A neighbor told me she can't vote for Obama because all she can picture is the White House full of black people. As if he's going to open a hip hop club or something. Another told me his kid's names are not American. WTF? Bristol? Trig? what are those? and what does it matter anyway. I get emotional too :) and I think that's great. Rather care then just quote abstract crap. And I do my research also and yes, I always come back feeling real good about my choice.<BR/>On a positive note - a couple of black kids saw my Obama sticker and asked if I was really going to vote for him. I laughed, guess I look like an old white woman. I had such a great talk with them and I think I shattered some notions they had about older white folks. And I gave each of them the voter registration forms I carry round. And they promised to vote.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-23619851492921552282008-09-26T12:08:00.000-04:002008-09-26T12:08:00.000-04:00frank - ahhhh yes! the Dave of the 80s. I used to ...frank - ahhhh yes! the Dave of the 80s. I used to love when Terri Garr was on and when he did remotes - I'll never forget driving thru LA with one of the Gabors. It's a shame you can't get into CF, he's really quite good and his interviews are so spontaneous. The other night he had Michael Clark Duncan purring as he described how he feeds his cats LOL<BR/><BR/>ivanhoe - I have to say I don't even know which plan is which anymore. I want every head of every Fortune 500 company to be investigated. By someone from somewhere else - I don't know Fiji maybe. I have so little trust at the moment.<BR/><BR/>micky - thanks!! the comments are fun around here at times. and you're so right about Dave - last night all he did was look into the camera and it cracked me up. <BR/><BR/>knight - no scary here! I swear. As I told Dana I felt like there were some who wanted a fight (not her) and I just moved away. I think Dana and I had a lovely conversation so did me and Karen - poor Karen, she leaves a little comment and I respond with another freakin' essay. Like I told Dana it is so hard to make yourself clear in written words only. Especially when you're as fervent as I can be - I think I might need to cool that a bit. Saturday is Wordzzle fun and I think I'm going to do a lot of photos next week - Mia has been more adorable than usual - I feel a slideshow coming on.<BR/>Love ya kid. NO FEAR.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-33136982670269900552008-09-26T11:59:00.000-04:002008-09-26T11:59:00.000-04:00I have been round and round with a repub cousin fo...I have been round and round with a repub cousin for awhile now on assorted things. Sometimes we just tease each other, sometimes it's more serious.<BR/>In one of our last lengthy emails, one thing he said was that I should be happy that since we've been in Iraq the woman and children there are not being raped and murdered anymore.<BR/>Dianne, I about went thru the computer!!! <BR/>I sent him all my rebuts with info. that I had found, not just on that little misconception, but on other stuff.<BR/>His reply, basically that there were more deaths under Clinton's admin than under Bush. OMG<BR/>So again, I had to address the bogus email that was circulating last year and again the beginning of this year and explain that the info. was twisted by whoever first concocted it. <BR/>Of the 7500 or so deaths, only 76 of them during the Clinton years were attributed to combat. Cuz had the number at like 14,000 with no breakdown. <BR/>I went thru 3 different places to get at the info. and gave him one of the links. Also asked if he wanted to discuss it any further. We'll see what comes back. <BR/>But you know, that's just ONE person. The other day, I was wearing my Obama button and someone I know made a face. And went on to say something about him being a Muslim and that he'd like to take him out himself if no one else does. I was horrified. He said to me, 'I'm a Christian' and my head was then spinning. I was like... so is BARACK OBAMA!!!! Not to mention thinking that as a Christian, should you really be saying you'de like to take someone out???<BR/>So, <BR/>I said, OMG, did you get THAT email too. He said yeah. I said DO THE RESEARCH!!! He didn't want to hear it. So sad.<BR/>I totally get that maybe because of policy issues you will differ with friends/family and vote differently. I'm cool with that. Might not agree but it's okay. But to go THERE with it. What do you even say? <BR/><BR/>I know that I do not always say the right things. I sometimes speak from emotion and don't present all the facts or reasons I've come to certain conclusions but when I do have to go off and check facts or do other research I still find over and again that I'm even more solid regarding my choices. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the laughter is important. I'd go crazy some days without it. :)CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-57168650487425746132008-09-26T11:03:00.000-04:002008-09-26T11:03:00.000-04:00Whoa! Looks like a lot happened over here yesterda...Whoa! Looks like a lot happened over here yesterday. It's too scary to think about and I just want to rock in the fetal position until something good finally happens. If something good happens. So why do I keep reading the fights? Must be masochism.Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108347590219803283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-7014108141606094322008-09-26T10:53:00.001-04:002008-09-26T10:53:00.001-04:00karen - I feel the same about you. I also understa...karen - I feel the same about you. I also understand the difference between Katie Couric and David Letterman as I think Dave does - most of Dave's routine feels aimed at Palin or just plain funny.<BR/><BR/>What bothers me is that Obama suggested what McCain said No to and then McCain turned around and did it on his own!! That seemed so underhanded and so cynical.<BR/><BR/>This morning I read that the conservatives have introduced a new bailout, the Republicans won't back their own President, Obama demands that McCain make his stand clear and McCain says pretty much nothing.<BR/><BR/>The treasury secretary (it is reported) literally begged the Republicans to stay at the meeting and then they walked out. So I'm left to think that McCain - in his need to distance himself from Bush - is allowing, perhaps even encouraging all this added turmoil.<BR/><BR/>Plus it is hours from the debate and McCain hasn't said a word about whether or not he's showing up. And if he does and doesn't do well? Will he blame Obama for it - saying Obama didn't care about the bailout and cared more about the campaign. Will he blame the meetings for not being prepared? <BR/><BR/>Wow!! I am going on again!!!<BR/>Sorry.<BR/>But - one last thing - I think the McCain of a few years ago was an incredible man. I do not like who and what he has become, a part of me thinks he doesn't either since he often appears conflicted and frustrated. The pull on him from Bush vs. conservatives vs. desperate Republicans wanting to keep their seats must be beyond human endurance. I wish him nothing but peace as a human being but I do not want him anywhere near decisons that affect my life. <BR/>Have a great weekend Karen :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-85410659288875442602008-09-26T10:53:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:53:00.000-04:00Letterman is the master of saying so much, without...Letterman is the master of saying so much, without saying anything.<BR/><BR/>Enjoyed my visit here very much!Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290928283713813594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-64464378536092931792008-09-26T10:51:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:51:00.000-04:00It's me again. Sorry, I forgot to tell you that th...It's me again. Sorry, I forgot to tell you that there is some bling-bling posted for you at my place :o)Ivanhoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568486975589895670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-86241601447057708462008-09-26T10:50:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:50:00.000-04:00I'm afraid it's going to go worse before it gets b...I'm afraid it's going to go worse before it gets better. I must admit that I like the plan B (yup, the one that Reps offered) better, as I'm not sure how high our taxes would go if we, taxpayers, would have to bail them out.<BR/>Obama must win, there is no other way...Ivanhoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568486975589895670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-57186837519118684992008-09-26T10:49:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:49:00.000-04:00I've been a Dave fan since his first year in 81 or...I've been a Dave fan since his first year in 81 or 82. The McCain show was one of his finest hours. Haven't been able to get into Ferguson though. I'm still mourning Craig Kilborn.Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-20632454620514559752008-09-26T10:19:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:19:00.000-04:00I know my views tend to differ with yours politica...I know my views tend to differ with yours politically, but I always respect your views. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I understand the concept of suspending the campaign (though in reality, come on!). I understand wanting/needing to be in DC to do the job that you were elected to do. I understand not wanting to go on late night comedy show during crisis. <BR/><BR/>I think it is too easy to jump on either candidate for their every move. I honestly feel both are smart men and I don't like attacking either one personally.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978375225313974459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-7166344235313422592008-09-26T09:47:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:47:00.000-04:00mark - I see it more as a lack of political guise ...mark - I see it more as a lack of political guise rather than expertise. I think it comes from being a black man living mostly with white folks, especially during his formative years. You either cave in and lose half of yourself or you become very genuine in who you are and what you believe. You basically breathe in and out your idenity - this makes it rather difficult to reinvent yourself every 5 minutes the way McCain can. And it also gives Barack something I think is critical right now - the ability to see and consider ALL sides without losing himself. McCain sees all sides and wonders which one will do the most for him. I wonder - if Obama were to offer McCain an office in the West Wing would he suspend the campaign. Clearly all he wants is to get there. Clearly has no vision of what the fuck to do once he's there. So I say give him a place to nap. Hell - give him a situation room so he can make believe he's Bomb Bomb Bombing the shit out of the world.<BR/>Oh - most root cellars would have been forclosed so we'll all be hanging in the wind.<BR/><BR/>tt - Squeezers right back at ya sister :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797176281269170321.post-4613137210027657442008-09-26T08:43:00.000-04:002008-09-26T08:43:00.000-04:00Well, I must say the conversations between you and...Well, I must say the conversations between you and Dana were interesting. :)<BR/><BR/>Keep the laughter going sister!We're all in this together right?<BR/>xo {{squeeeeeeeezers}}tthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157492410943794052noreply@blogger.com