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Brad
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Jejudo, South Korea

0 posted 2012-10-03 11:24 PM

Romney won!

Given what's at stake, given that I just don't believe anything Romney says, given that Romney is not a good choice, I am deeply unhappy.

moonbeam

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since 2005-12-24

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1 posted 2012-10-04 11:00 AM

Er, hi Brad - umm, aren't you just a few weeks ahead? And, as you are back, maybe help us out here:

http://www.algonquinstable.net/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=16276

Huan Yi
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Waukegan

2 posted 2012-10-04 01:08 PM

.

Two too many givens

.

Balladeer

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3 posted 2012-10-04 07:33 PM

What is at stake is the future of the country as we know it. It's good that Romney won. Hopefully it will continue.

Lady Goodman
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4 posted 2012-10-05 12:06 PM

Hello everyone! Being an old friend of serenity blaze's, I have often heard her question the sanity of anyone who would wish to apply for the job of President of the United States.

After viewing President Obama's lack of enthusiasm, I tend to wonder if she isn't correct about that, for it could be argued that one would have to be, at the very least, naive, to um, assume such a position.

So I am here as her spokesperson to volunteer that perhaps our President has gone sane, and is actually trying to lose the election by...not trying.

After all, no matter who wins, somebody is going to have be the mean Daddy and raise taxes in the next term.

Serenity said to say "hey ya'll" too, and sends her hugs and warm wishes.

love,

Penny Lane

moonbeam

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5 posted 2012-10-05 03:53 AM

Karen has a spokesperson?!! Omg, is she considering a career in politics?

Huan Yi
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Waukegan

6 posted 2012-10-05 08:54 AM

.

Or maybe Romney is just that good
and Obama is not. And maybe Romney
is too colorblind to know his place

.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 2012-10-05 09:34 AM

Penny, give our Karen a hug...thank you!

Essorant
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Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada

8 posted 2012-10-05 12:19 PM

I am not sure it is a great statement for Romney that people are so surprised that he showed some solidity for once. And did he do so because he usually shows solidity when left more to his own devices, or because he wasn't left more to his own devices by undergoing excessive training and preparation for an over-hyped television-spectacle?

Lady Goodman
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9 posted 2012-10-05 12:48 PM

Why, hello Moonbeam! I have a prepared statement, but before I start I'd like to say that I caught both of your shows in August--the second one was the most AMAZING show of moonbeam I've ever encountered and I applaud the choice of the "unplugged" set, although it was a bit uncomfortable, the ambiance was perfection. *applause*

Now, ahem: Karen said that she did indeed consider running for the presidency, but withdrew when Roseanne Barr entered the race. She appreciates all the love and support she was received, but at this point in time, she simply does not wish to tax herself.

Tax...herself.

Get it? *nudge-winkie-nudge*

Oh that woman is a riot...

Huan Yi
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Waukegan

10 posted 2012-10-05 01:34 PM

.

I'm sick of these spin games
that are confident of there being
enough fools falling for them
to make the difference . . .

http://www.aei-ideas.org/2012/10/the-sickly-stagnant-september-jobs-report/

Apparently it’s an old joke. . .

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rick-santelli-inspi res-groans-from-cnbc-colleagues-after-predicting-7-9-unemployment-by-the-election/

PS Speaking of difference, I understand in
Europe they calculate the unemployment rate
differently. How so, and which is the more
accurate relection of reality?

.

[This message has been edited by Huan Yi (10-05-2012 02:55 PM).]

moonbeam

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11 posted 2012-10-05 05:54 PM

quote:
"Why, hello Moonbeam! I have a prepared statement, but before I start I'd like to say that I caught both of your shows in August-"

Yike - you've been watching Cam4 ... omg omg, I hope you gave me some tokens tho, lol.

Now then, just how intimate ARE you with that risque Karen lady.

M

(Lady! ... lol did I say lady?!)

Lady Goodman
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12 posted 2012-10-06 12:35 PM

By title, "Lady" should be capitalized according to rules of grammar--in this case, it is only polite to address me by my given name, "Lady", as it is my given name, and thus a proper noun, indeed.

Now. Do I stutter?

Drat.

moonbeam

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13 posted 2012-10-06 04:36 PM

Now then Miss Karen Spokesperson, don't play!

Stutter! hummm

What are you to jw? Geez, I hate this online ghostery.

Lady Goodman
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14 posted 2012-10-06 04:56 PM

Oh Rob, I am too slow to try to pull a fast one.

I just lost my password when I killed yet another laptop. And instead of bothering Ron again, I just registered again (using the same email that the system didn't acknowledge before.)

I just missed everyone--but if I was traded to Humble Pie for fifty bucks and a case of Heinekin--I guess I'll just go to Morocco.

Just tell Rolling Stone that every word was true, although written with a bit of hyperbole.

moonbeam

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15 posted 2012-10-07 07:02 AM

Well that's ok then

I'm glad it's you and that you haven't decided on an online sex and nationality change. I really did think you might be David (japanesewind) and Karen for one moment, though I must admit "Highgate Cemetery" didn't sound like one of your poems. But really it was quite a coincidence me using the word "stutter" in my reply on that poem (which was in fact quite a lovely poem I thought), and then you asking me if you stuttered within 24 hours.

Anyway, it's nice to see you again

- things are getting quite lively over at the Table, Doreen is being vivacious as usual, Bob is being kind and wise, Craig is on a sabbatical, Jeffrey is being Jeffrey, lol, and all the others are being nice and annoying in varying degrees,lol. Main thing is though, and this is what I love about it, we seem to be able to work things out between us so that everyone can say what they want, how they want, in the same forum, without any really terminal arguments. That's what it's always been about really, for me.

Be good!

Balladeer

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16 posted 2012-10-07 09:49 AM

Hey, moonbeam, just as a point of information that you can take or leave, I had a Yandex app put on my firefox browser, which has been quite reliable for checking out sites with regards to security issues and I got this message when trying to access algonquinstable..

Visiting algonquinstable.net may harm your computer
What does this mean?
Yandex has detected malware on this site that may harm your computer or gain access to your personal information.

More information

Yandex periodically checks websites for viruses. The last check (less than two days ago) detected malware on this website. The owner of the site may be completely unaware of any malicious code installed on the site by hackers. If the code is not found the next time the website is checked the tag will be removed.
http://yandex.com/infected?l10n=en&url=algonquinstable.net

Like I say, take it for what it's worth....could be something there or it could be a false positive or something....info only.

moonbeam

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17 posted 2012-10-07 01:12 PM

Well Mike

I've been a member at:
http://www.algonquinstable.net/index.php

for a long while now, ever since Critical Analysis closed. As I know have many other ex-Piptalk members who wanted a bit more than the Open Forum here (no offence intended).

I use Firefox (although without that App)and have never had this problem, but I will check with Admin and other members at AT.

Thanks for the heads up.

Balladeer

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18 posted 2012-10-08 12:20 PM

No offense taken. I visit once in a while to read and it is an excellent site. I was surprised to get the warning. Could be nothing...

moonbeam

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19 posted 2012-10-08 06:15 AM

Yes it's a little weird Mike, I loaded the Yandex app, or at least I hope I loaded the right one, there were quite a few, but I haven't had that message yet. Anyway, Admin at AT are checking it out so hopefully the cause might be found.

Thanks again.

Balladeer

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20 posted 2012-10-08 07:55 AM

ok....the app is WOT (web of trust) for Firefox.
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/algonquinstable.net?utm_source=addon&utm_content=warn-viewsc

moonbeam

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21 posted 2012-10-08 02:35 PM

WOT seems to work on the basis of member/user ratings.  Even piptalk's confidence rating is "low".
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/piptalk.com

I suppose it relies on people actually providing ratings.  Unqualified people?!  And if nobody provides ratings then I guess it doesn't get a high rating.

But what do I know.

Lady Goodman
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since 2012-10-04

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22 posted 2012-10-08 02:55 PM

If I post there, is Jeffrey going to be mean to me?

moonbeam

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23 posted 2012-10-08 05:39 PM

Probably. But he's no worse than Brad at the end of the 20th century. And if he is I'll run him through with my snickersnee. Not Brad, Jeffrey, lol.

Bet you don't know what that is. lol

Lady Goodman
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24 posted 2012-10-08 06:19 PM

Ha! I shall go google snickersnee then, and see if there's one on Craigslist.

It wouldn't surprise me.

Ciao dahlinz.

Lady Goodman
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25 posted 2012-10-08 07:47 PM

I remember when Brad would complain about me hijacking his thread, too.

Ah..those were the days!

Brad
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since 1999-08-20

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Jejudo, South Korea

26 posted 2012-10-09 09:33 AM

It's okay, Lady Goodman.

You can do whatever you want with my thing.

But only you.

moonbeam

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27 posted 2012-10-09 12:45 PM

"But only you."

Spoilsport

moonbeam

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28 posted 2012-10-09 12:48 PM

There ya go Mike. It was all an error as I suspected. AT has been removed from the danger list.

http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/algonquinstable.net?utm_source=addon&utm_content=warn-viewsc

Balladeer

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29 posted 2012-10-09 01:02 PM

Good..it is an excellent site and there should have been no reason for a poor rating. It's good you got it straightened out.

Brad
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Jejudo, South Korea

30 posted 2012-10-10 08:49 AM

Sorry MB,

You can use this thread anyway you want.

Um, I'm still married you know if you want to pursue the double thing, you know?

You know, just in case.

moonbeam

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31 posted 2012-10-10 09:25 AM

"Um, I'm still married"

Good grief, amazing. So am I (32 years next week!) Aren't we doing well

"you know if you want to pursue the double thing, you know?"

~shakes head~ you haven't changed lol

Brad
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Jejudo, South Korea

32 posted 2012-10-12 10:22 AM

Well, uh, ah . . . my best friend is a Canadian and we just talk like that. So, blame it on the Canadians.

moonbeam

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33 posted 2012-10-12 04:46 PM

Fine by me, lol.

Ess is Canadian

Grinch
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Whoville

34 posted 2012-10-13 05:17 AM

quote:
PS Speaking of difference, I understand in
Europe they calculate the unemployment rate
differently. How so, and which is the more
accurate reflection of reality?

Most European countries calculate and report unemployment in two ways:

People eligible to work but claiming benefit

People unemployed but seeking work

The first is how individual US states generally measure and report unemployment, the second is how the US government measures and reports unemployment.

The question as to which is the best is dependent on what you’re trying to measure but the international standard for comparison by country is the second of the two.

.

moonbeam

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35 posted 2012-10-13 10:31 AM

Fascinating Grinch

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