tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post6466417189535804449..comments2024-03-29T06:35:11.321-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Apartments and Nuclear weaponsDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80329204485255406642010-04-23T01:58:20.715-04:002010-04-23T01:58:20.715-04:00:)
No prob, Trish. All in good fun.:)<br /><br />No prob, Trish. All in good fun.samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-80380487584241620762010-04-23T01:48:09.094-04:002010-04-23T01:48:09.094-04:00Why, thank you, Sam!
Yes, I am vain. Unaccountabl...Why, thank you, Sam!<br /><br />Yes, I am vain. Unaccountably vain.<br /><br />But - and you'll have to take my word for it - only here.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-42876242724575211762010-04-23T01:32:38.382-04:002010-04-23T01:32:38.382-04:00Regret<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCPhfyBurmA" rel="nofollow">Regret</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47765959541350090562010-04-23T01:26:34.866-04:002010-04-23T01:26:34.866-04:00A provincial official acknowledged there had been ...<i>A provincial official acknowledged there had been some initial looting initially when relief was being distributed "but this has been promptly stopped by the government," according to Xinhua.<br /><br />Geng Yang, director of the Qinghai Provincial Department of Civil Affairs, denied reports that some people had stockpiled aid and then resold it at high prices.<br /><br />He said the quake relief program has been transparent, and encouraged the public to supervise the relief operations by calling a special phone number to report any misconduct.</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdspdDB0WaMv_An4A-NvHB_DwmCwD9F8I5M00" rel="nofollow">Quake Area</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-49594596169169728162010-04-23T01:17:22.948-04:002010-04-23T01:17:22.948-04:00Hundreds of riot police have moved up to confront ...<i>Hundreds of riot police have moved up to confront red-shirt anti-government protesters in Bangkok's city centre.<br /><br />...<br /><br />The police moved right across the main Rama IV road to face up to the red-shirt barricades for about two hours early on Friday, only to pull back again.<br /><br />...<br /><br />Some of the "anti-red" protesters - who have gathered alongside the troops - and have called on the government to be more firm against the reds, our correspondent says.</i><br /><br /><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8638942.stm" rel="nofollow">Violent Night</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-31264122485542444022010-04-23T00:56:51.804-04:002010-04-23T00:56:51.804-04:00Also, it satisfies my narcissistic side.Also, it satisfies my narcissistic side.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-65205178557670694032010-04-23T00:29:44.443-04:002010-04-23T00:29:44.443-04:00I stay because this is the only place of which I a...I stay because this is the only place of which I am aware that does not have 25, or 50, or a hundred people enforcing and reinforcing a collective point of view, narrative, or theme. Aside from some economic blogs. It's relatively easy to be in political flux or transition here. Or in doubt.<br /><br />There is much deplorable ugliness. But to quote someone I despise, "Freedom is messy."trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1697264321476535592010-04-23T00:22:46.040-04:002010-04-23T00:22:46.040-04:00Observers have also feared the travel chaos may ca...<i>Observers have also feared the travel chaos may cause a profound psychological impact on passengers, making them think twice before choosing the plane.<br /><br />But travel experts have ruled out any long-lasting impact on the air industry, predicting a quick rebound in the number of passengers.<br /><br />The Eyjafjoell volcano was spewing far less ash on Thursday and the plume of smoke was low. Scientists are also closely observing the neighboring Katla volcano, which is also likely to erupt.</i><br /><br /><a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-04/23/c_13264262.htm" rel="nofollow">Aftermath Assessed</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-83869633392449531262010-04-23T00:11:09.365-04:002010-04-23T00:11:09.365-04:00"I never read much of his stuff, Quirk. I hav...<i>"I never read much of his stuff, Quirk. I haven't ..."</i><br /><br />I assume this is about the "Point/Counterpoint" comment rat. My whole post was merely a mild (obviously unsuccessful) attempt at humor. Don't worry about it.<br /><br />Not doing to well with anyone tonight and the Tager game is almost over, so I guess I'll sign off and try again tomarrow.<br /><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-11279420087448802412010-04-23T00:02:14.313-04:002010-04-23T00:02:14.313-04:00In truth, no matter what you had said I would prob...In truth, no matter what you had said I would probably have thought up some argument against it.<br /><br />I'm a bad boy.<br /><br />(P.S. Don't you be planning on leaving. There are already enough turned over cups on that shelf at the back of the bar.)<br /><br /><br />:)<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14359034800941637162010-04-22T23:57:29.776-04:002010-04-22T23:57:29.776-04:00Hell, Trish.
I went back and reread all your post...Hell, Trish.<br /><br />I went back and reread all your posts and they do make an awful lot of sense.<br /><br />I don't know what the hell I was thinking of.<br /><br />Sorry.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-49207302693354693022010-04-22T23:43:56.920-04:002010-04-22T23:43:56.920-04:00"I could be wrong."
You could be. We sh..."I could be wrong."<br /><br />You could be. We shall see.<br /><br />If I am wrong, I will take the matter up with my team of bold, slightly intoxicated observers.<br /><br />What Is is going to show up in the morning in any event to unpack the entire thing and tell me I have holes in my head. Or maybe Ash. Or maybe both.<br /><br />Can't a gal enjoy a little wild-eyed, unchallenged assertion now and again?<br /><br />I mean, what is this place good for, hm?trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-71637344809928956292010-04-22T23:20:30.574-04:002010-04-22T23:20:30.574-04:00I never read much of his stuff, Quirk.
I haven...I never read much of his stuff, Quirk. <br />I haven't seen a point<br /><br />He starts with quotes that are not italicized, I then skip down, since I've already read what's already been posted. <br /><br />Since there is no indication as to where his original work begins, I skip to the next post.<br /><br />Then again, once he uses vulgarity, as is his wont, I quit reading his original work, as well.<br /><br />That is usually in his first or second posted response of the day. After that I just hit back on the expected high points, which keeps him trolling.<br /><br />Lineman should just about have the script ready for a reading.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-28643898010027104462010-04-22T22:42:18.499-04:002010-04-22T22:42:18.499-04:00"Israel is going to preempt any such move by ...<i>"Israel is going to preempt any such move by Mazen. Probably this fall.<br /><br />Removing the cache by extending statehood, and simply declaring that Jerusalem is wholly a part of Israel.</i><br /><br />I would be very suprised to see this happen given the current administration in Israel.<br /><br />If it did happen, it would't stand for the reasons I've previously stated.<br /><br />I could be wrong, but you seem to be implying that any solution there will be decided solely on the basis of Israeli and Palistinean action.<br /><br /><br />.<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-17273277328279866322010-04-22T22:31:14.261-04:002010-04-22T22:31:14.261-04:00"People are liberals when thay are young and ..."People are liberals when thay are young and become conservative as they age."<br /><br />Movement conservatism has always sought to inspire and attract the young, as much as the Left. I belong to the generation with which it had the greatest success in this.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-40865817256250499532010-04-22T22:25:45.335-04:002010-04-22T22:25:45.335-04:00"Pierce Brosnan of Jame Bond fame played the ...<i>"Pierce Brosnan of Jame Bond fame played the handler of one such a character the "Tailor of Panama".<br /><br />Another movie that did not live up to its' potential, casting Brosnan as the spy was a poor choice, playing against the expected Bond like behavior, which detracted from both the character and the story."</i><br /><br />Say you are getting pretty good at this rat. Maybe you should think about opening up a Movie Review section here at the EB.<br /><br />Maybe Trish would be interested in handling the Travel and Leisure section and/or the Food section.<br /><br />We already have an Energy/Pending Apocolypse section with Rufus.<br /><br />And you and WiO could arrange a lively bi-annual "Point/Counterpoint" section on Israel to keep us all informed.<br /><br />.<br /><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-2382869551646438002010-04-22T22:23:34.971-04:002010-04-22T22:23:34.971-04:00"Second, Abu Mazan has indicated that if ther..."Second, Abu Mazan has indicated that if there is no progress on negotiations he will declare an independant Palestinean state in 2011."<br /><br />Statehood itself is not the problem for Israel. It finally allows them to hold someone accountable for actions taken against them from the territories, which they've never been able to do.<br /><br />But it just so happens that when it comes to Palestinian statehood, there is no "there" there. No common identity, shared territory, or governance. And no means by which to create these.<br /><br />Israel is going to preempt any such move by Mazen. Probably this fall.<br /><br />Removing the cache by extending statehood, and simply declaring that Jerusalem is wholly a part of Israel.<br /><br />The Palestinian "state," as such, will be in perpetual civil war. Disunited as far as the eye can see.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-41599152112699310512010-04-22T22:19:56.241-04:002010-04-22T22:19:56.241-04:00Senior Citizens<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsLsDXXJUE" rel="nofollow">Senior Citizens</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-32358868965053360822010-04-22T22:14:37.245-04:002010-04-22T22:14:37.245-04:00More from Eyjafjallajokull<a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html" rel="nofollow">More from Eyjafjallajokull</a>samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856051164644278989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-28344007899161272222010-04-22T22:07:45.200-04:002010-04-22T22:07:45.200-04:00We will see on Gaza. The last time I saw anything...We will see on Gaza. The last time I saw anything specific to its politics it was a couple articles talking about Hamas' growing unpopularity there.<br /><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-508443065749434132010-04-22T22:01:37.800-04:002010-04-22T22:01:37.800-04:00"Noah Millman at The American Scene responds ...<i>"Noah Millman at The American Scene responds to Julian Sanchez's observations on epistemic closure among conservatives:"</i><br /><br />Two comments:<br /><br />1. Excellent. It's funny enough that I may use it as part of next month's funny horoscope.<br /><br />2. People are liberals when thay are young and become conservative as they age.<br /><br />Those that do not fall into this pattern suffer from retarded developemnt syndrome brought on by drinking too much Kool-aid and eventually morph into either neocons or MSDNC viewers.<br /><br /><br />.<br /><br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-63605345466181787392010-04-22T22:00:23.809-04:002010-04-22T22:00:23.809-04:00"First, Fatah seems to be getting their shit ..."First, Fatah seems to be getting their shit together in the West Bank. Admittedly, they've got a long way to go, but they seem to be making slow progress."<br /><br />I don't disagree with this. Hence the observation that Fatah can be dealt with. They can be directly negotiated with and Israel will do so.<br /><br />But Fatah is never going to be able to assume Gaza as well. They really are two politically distinct territories.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-34764867269050310272010-04-22T21:55:07.251-04:002010-04-22T21:55:07.251-04:00"The place for that process to start, those a..."The place for that process to start, those apartments."<br /><br />I think you're missing the point. Jerusalem is already gone for the Palestinians as a geographic entity over which they will be able to lay claim to administer in any part.<br /><br />I'm sure the Admin wishes it were otherwise. <br /><br />Israel is perfectly capable at this moment in time of officially, unilaterally assuming all of it. <br /><br />To do so, it has to draw its own map. Drawing its own map will be the best thing it can do in shitty circumstances.<br /><br />You can't really add any more fuel to the fire of the Palestinian issue. There's so much out there already.<br /><br />What you can do is say, "Enough of this crap." And let the chips fall where they may.<br /><br />The apartments issue *has* been ginned up by elements of this Administration, to no fruitful end.<br /><br />It is Israel that is in the driver's seat, that has the distinct advantage.<br /><br />The Admin is going to just have to suck that one up.trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139410627244875589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-2513180784732525392010-04-22T21:47:56.176-04:002010-04-22T21:47:56.176-04:00You could be right Trish; however, I personally di...You could be right Trish; however, I personally disagree with you on at least three aspects of you comment.<br /><br />First, Fatah seems to be getting their shit together in the West Bank. Admittedly, they've got a long way to go, but they seem to be making slow progress.<br /><br />Second, Abu Mazan has indicated that if there is no progress on negotiations he will declare an independant Palestinean state in 2011. If this happens it will precipitate a crisis. Israel will cut off negotiations (initially) and disavow any previous agreements. However, it is likely much of the world will eventually recognize the new state. In the long run, politics and demographics will dictate that Israel will be forced to negotiate.<br /><br />The other alternative that has been discussed is that the Palistineans disavow a two state solution. In the long run under this scenario, Israel will again lose due to politics and demograophics.<br /><br />Third, there will be some palistinean/muslim control over East Jeruslaem. Reason. See two above.<br /><br />Obviously a less than optimal solution. To assure freedom of religion and to reduce incidents, Israel probably should control in a united Jerusalem. Not because of silly talk about "historic homelands" or that the city was promised to them by god, but simply because they are the most qualified to maintain order there.<br /><br />This is not a slam at Israel. Obviously they are one of our more important allies. It merely reflects reality.<br /><br />.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-91495406853068266292010-04-22T21:44:21.142-04:002010-04-22T21:44:21.142-04:00As compared to what, Quirk?
Charlie given free re...As compared to what, Quirk?<br /><br />Charlie given free rein in Costa Rica and Panama. Nicoland as a matter of course.<br /><br />That's the cream of the crop, Salvador is a slum, Honduras and Guatemala not much of anything, nor with much potential to become such.<br /><br />Having free spirited US citizens of a conservative/libertarian mindset emigrate to Central America, positive for all involved.<br />Excepting those that lose their money to the local ways and customs.<br /><br />Pierce Brosnan of Jame Bond fame played the handler of one such a character the "Tailor of Panama".<br /><br />Another movie that did not live up to its' potential, casting Brosnan as the spy was a poor choice, playing against the expected Bond like behavior, which detracted from both the character and the story.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.com