KOEB - 5/6/08 - getting started early tonight --- Fasten your seatbelts, everyone

The bumpy night is beginning.

I'm here at the ready whenever anyone wants to pop in.

:hi: :hi: I'll be in and out most of the evening. I picked up my new glasses today and I'm trying to get used to them. Their no-line bi-focals. It's a weird feeling walking around in them.

God I hope Obama wins both NC and IN tonight. I'm at the point were I scream at Hillary just as much as I do when Chucklenuts is on the TV.

I really dislike that woman.

I'm settled in for the night. I'll be breaking to watch Nancy on Fox Business at 6:40 and 6:53.

:hi: I can relate to the glasses situation.

Pic of Keith, please??

I can't believe there are effing helicopters over Jeremiah Wright's house. Assholes. :grr:

To add: Keith looks lovely tonight in that subtly striped shirt. The tie goes well with it.

As for me, I just got home and already I am drinking heavily.

The polls haven't even closed yet.

I'm at :puke: Fox Business now waiting for Nancy to come on. Then I'll be back.

I guess you missed Lisa Caputo and her "swill."

I'm not kidding. She was talking to Tweety and trying to sell Hillary as a gal with working-class roots--you know, a real shot-and-a-beer gal. "Just because she went to Wellesley doesn't mean she's an elitist who just swills white wine--no, that would be her OPPONENT."

I am NOT kidding. :grr:

Fortunately, Tweety actually closed the interview by saying "Yeah, Lisa, but don't forget, you went to Brown, so I guess that makes you an elitist!"

Keith then took over and said "Speaking of SWILLING, we just got news that Barack Obama has stepped into a bar in North Carolina and ordered a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer." He was serious! Then he said "Enough with the SWILLING." Pointedly.

Oh God, it's like a nightmare. Once again, are we to believe people are going to vote for the candidate they most want to have a beer with?

:puke:

I'm done with Fox. Neil Caputo really loves Nancy. He defended her against that creep Jonathan Hoenig and told him how smart she is. If you don't know who he is, you're a lucky lady.

they all live at the Koolaid factory. :crazy:

dg

I guess they like to get right to it.

She's going to wipe up Obama by 20 points in Indiana, totally ignore the North Carolina results (unless they are better for her than expected), and continue this damn thing to the bitter end.

There are WAY too many people paying WAY too much attention to fucking Jeremiah Wright.

and don't count each vote often, I'm okay with it.

http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary08?page=district&countyID=-1&partyID=1&officeID=36&districtID=937&districtshortviewID=937&candidate=

Nothing substantial in yet.

I've been on the SOS site and couldn't seem to find the live election results.

than MSNBC does? I'm so confused!

as they're transmitted, I guess. Maybe MSNBC has people in particular precincts which haven begun reporting to the SoS yet? PA was a little wacky with the timing too.

You'd think the SOS would have the most up-to-date info.

That was the hardest thing for me when I first got my no-line bifocals, but it took maybe 5 days overall to get completely used to them.

:hi:

Mo did. :rofl:

I absolutely refuse to get them. I tried once and it was impossible. I really don't need glasses for reading, so it's inconvenient sometimes taking them on and off, but I can manage. Or I just wear one contact.

:blush:

:rofl:

but I do know the disoriented new-glasses feeling very well.

I remember when I first got glasses at age 9. I kept walking around the coffee table all night, because it seemed like I was walking up and down a little hill as I went around it, and I couldn't get over it.

Hopefully I'll get used to them. I don't have Keith on yet. Mr. Wonderful has to watch the local news.

I would love to know how they can already predict that IN will go to Clinton. I'm sure the results from Lake and LaPorte counties aren't in yet.

Hope you do well with the new specs!

I mean, seriously folks, do the Clintonistas really believe that given a choice between Republican & Acts-like-Republican, they're going to chose Acts-like-Republican?

Honestly, the way she's talking now, there's no difference between her & McCain.

dg

I am so sick of hearing her voice on the TV, I want to throw something at it. Now I know how the Bushbots felt about her.

don't go away mad, JUST FUCKING GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dg

:rofl: :rofl:

I just check GD and there's a post in their about keeping the polls open in Indiana until 8:00 pm. I didn't check it out though. I wouldn't be surprised if in Gary and surrounding areas they had "problems".

but sadly, that is one thing I have come to share with them in common.

When was Hillary ever 15 points down in Indiana?

On edit:

Oh, now he says 25 points down. Give me a break!

So far it's going exactly according to plan. :rofl:

Only Terry said Hillary was behind 15 points in Indiana, which she never was!

:rofl:

Then she will crow and crow over how she won West Virginia by 30 points. *sigh* :banghead:

I suppose it will be amusing until then to watch her as she campaigns, wearing her "How 'Bout Them 'Eers?" T-shirt, swilling homemade moonshine, talking about the promise of "clean coal," claiming she never supported NAFTA, and joking about how she has to go barefoot in order to calculate her winning returns.

:rofl:

All we have ever heard is how Hillary is going to win Indiana!

They haven't even shown any results and they're already calling it! :rofl:

Indiana still too close to call.

"Oh, we don't want to say who we're for. We're askeerd!"

:puke: :puke: :puke:

But I don't think I have the stomach to turn on the TV. I'l just bask in the glory of Obama's NC victory from here.

:hi:

Don't you want to see KO?

Keith looks 'specially yummy tonight!

We;ll even bribe you with booze if that's what it takes.

but I haven't turned the TV on yet.

He looks good, huh?

Is Tweety hyperventilating? Is Pat going on about how white voters hate Obama?

And of course Tweety is hyperventilating and Pat is saying stupid stuff. It wouldn't be MSNBC election coverage any other way!

I think Indiana's going to be at 40% reporting for a while until the actually populated areas finish reporting. I'm saying Hill by 5%.

because.

:hi:

Is it over yet????

dg

the water's fine.

:hi:

I guess that one's done.

Too much of a spread, no?

But right now it's about 20.

with 4% counted.

:hi:

It just amazes me. Whites, male and female, went for Hillary in NC. Also the college educated, though by a smaller margin. Hillary kills with those who have no college.

of the under-educated determining the fate of the nation. So sue me.

Shouldn't educated people be making the decisions? Don't we think things through better?

before the stupid people do. I thought he was kidding.

dg

before they vote. After all, we don't have educational requirements for voting. And think of the many years literacy tests were used to disqualify blacks. No thanks.

As angry as it makes me when people vote based on what I think are dumb or uneducated reasons, and as tempting as it is to wish only smart people's votes counted, I realize that that's not the way this great country is set up. After all, lack of education doesn't necessarily equal stupidity. And let's not forget, the Repug elite includes some of the best educated people in the world, but that doesn't mean they're all intelligent. And even intelligence can be applied for the purpose of pure evil.

And you're right -- they should be educated about the candidates before they vote whether or not they have a college education.

:eyes:

dg

Also, to them, Hillary can = Elizabeth Dole. :eyes:

Can I say again how happy I am to be back home in Wisconsin? :D

but Workout is on Bravo right now...when this week's show comes on, I'm outtie!

dg

You can stop holding your belly.

IIRC, twins.

I didn't know that.

Just one. She already had the twins last time.

Saying NC is twice the size of Indiana, that Obama has held well despite the Wright crap, that his turnout with whites has not really changed. It's the young whites who tend to go for him. The older ones line up for Hillary.

:hi: Hi, everyone.

Here you go:

:hi: Hi, SG! :hug::loveya:

:loveya: :hug:

:hi: :hi:

Was it warm today in your area. It was 83 here in Chicago and a gorgeous sunny day. We're supposed to get rain tonight and tomorrow.

Hiya, Mo! This afternoon, we finally broke 60. Green Bay was supposed to get to 72. But at least the budlets on the trees are getting bigger!

:hi:

but how's 'bout some koalas???



dg

Dems is cute!!! :rofl:

Hiya, Wuffie! :hi:

:hi:

I love koala bears...I got to hold one on my trip to Oz...they smell like cough drops.

dg

kewl!!

Do you know an otters Berry can cuddle up with? :evilgrin:

is named "Keith." :evilgrin:

:hide:

dg

I get no :kick: from McCain
His geezer ways leave me stuck in a daze
And his plans and ideas are way past belief
But I get a :kick: out of Keith

I get a :kick: every time
I see Keith on the TV before me
I get a :kick: though it's clear to see
He obviously would not adore me

I get no :kick: from the pain
That I get from Hill, no she won't fill the bill
When I hear her voice, I just want relief
But I get a :kick: out of Keith.

:rofl:

go figure that.

:rofl:

dg

Why do they call them Hall's? Why not just call them Koala Drops?

:shrug:

:hi: Hi Rev! :hug: :loveya:

well, we all know what you want. :P

:hi:

:spank: You are way overdue for this, little lady! :rofl:

Thanks! :rofl:

or this primary season is pressing down on his head.

:hi:

I don't think he's had a real vacation since Christmas, and even then Bhutto was killed so he had to come in for a day.

I mean, he's taken a day off here and there, yes, but aside from that, he's obviously had to postpone his vacation time. No spring training for him this year, and it's all because of this primary.

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

:hi:

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

OK, I don't mean to knock on Randi but this was just too funny.

She was going on about how she doesn't want to meet Tweety or Keith in person ever, for the same reason she doesn't ever want to meet Sting. She adores Sting, but she's afraid that if she meets him, he'll turn out to be a jerk.

So she says "I don't want to meet Chris Matthews or Keith Olbermann, because I like them both, but I have heard that they are both BUTTHEADS!! And Keith? Well, I have heard that HE IS ONLY FIVE FEET SIX INCHES TALL!"

She then went on to talk about how when he's sitting on TV talking to Rachel, he doesn't look much taller than her, and Rachel is not all that tall!

I thought "Oh. My. God. If she's as right about what Keith is like in person as she is about his height...she's totally whacked!!" :rofl:

Then again, I've never seen an adjustable folding chair.

You have screen cleaner CC tonight!! :rofl:

:hi: to you and Crook!

& I got a microphone for my iPod so I hope to post Crook's meow sometime soon! :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

That should really shake things up around here. :)

:crazy:

so he'll leave earlier???

that or the amount of spin coming from the hillbots is causing the set to move.

dg

"This bird is a newsman. Play along."

:crazy:

dg

:crazy: is right!

Had to turn on my Mute, less I just explode with annoyance as she goes on about "shot-and-a-beer Hillary" vs. "effete elitist white-wine drinker Obama." :puke:

it's counter-spin.

the room is stationary.

right now is doing that too.

but I did notice that Rev. Wright seemed to matter most to whites in Indiana. I'm trying to be surprised, but I find I'm not.

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:hi:

All YOU are raising, woman, is my HACKLES.

Oh boy, Norah O'Donnell DEFINITELY looks preggers to me now. What a difference a few weeks and a different dress make.

Keith says "I'll take it." Tweety must've cut out for a bathroom break and not told anyone.

:hi:

:toast:

someone will Krazy Glue the lock on the door.

:P

:toast: clinkies!

I wonder how big Keith's supply of grapes is tonight?

because the interns are out of school, or at the very least, doing their final exams.

Is his chair something like this?

Do you want to go faster??

The snark is just a-flyin' here this night!

that with the background, he looks like Jon Stewart. :eyes:

or are those white people trying to look black?

:hi:

Not that all people who didn't attend college are stupid, but that's the way it sounds.

And I hate when they say she gets the "older" voters. Not all of us.

And I'm in their "older" female voter group, but I am not a Hilary supporter.

and no way am I a supporter.

be Catholic (Irish-American) and I will not vote for that woman. And neither will my Irish born husband.

WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE SEND A TECH DOWN TO TWEETY'S SET & NAIL IT DOWN????? Jeepers! I don't know what's worse: Tweety's blathering or that damned merry-go-round he's on.

dg

I :heart: Huckabee's.

like a Gypsy...

As long as it's in single digits I'll be happy.

she gets a fucking clue?

She's up by 20 or 30 before the Obama campaign gets there, then squeaks a "win" in single didgets. :eyes:

dg

Lake County has begun to report yet, and neither Marion, or the suburbs, are done.

I think that lead will shrink some more.

Only 1% has reported in Marion.

See? See? She only got pantsed in NC by TWENTY-NINE PERCENT instead of THIRTY!!!

:crazy:

dg

that cretin Pat Buchanan on bloviating. I never thought I live to see the day when Pat Buchanan defends Hillary.

I don't think Obama will win Indiana even with the AA counties coming in late, but boy, if he makes it close...

... that he has the majority of pledged delegates. Even if Hillary wins
all the rest ..... he is expected to pick up @ least 100 on tonight ... as
per Sen. Claire McCaskill on Ed Schultz yesterday.

And remember what the good Doctor said .... the superdelegates should
reflect the will of the majority of the voters.

Majority rules =
Obama will be the Nominee

Almost home people ... GOBAMA

BTW

Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle.

The three male dogs fall all over themselves in an effort to be the one to reach her first, but end up arriving in front of her at the same time.

The males are speechless before her beauty, slobbering on themselves and hoping for just a glance from her in return.

Aware of her charms and her obvious effect on the three suitors, she decides to be kind and tells them, "The first one who can use the words 'liver' and 'cheese' together in an imaginative, intelligent sentence can go out with me."

The sturdy, muscular black Lab speaks up quickly and says, "I love liver and cheese."

"Oh, how childish," said the Poodle. "That shows no imagination or intelligence whatsoever."

She turns to the tall, shiny Golden Retriever and says "How well can you do?"

"Um. I HATE liver and cheese," blurts the Golden Retriever.

"My, my," said the Poodle. "I guess it's hopeless. That's just as dumb as the Lab's sentence."

She then turns to the last of the three dogs and says, "How about you, little guy?"

The last of the three, tiny in stature but big in fame and finesse, is the Taco Bell Chihuahua.

He gives her a smile, a sly wink, turns to the Golden Retriever and the Lab and says....



Liver alone. Cheese mine

"healing the party" and how Obama should beg Hillary to be on his ticket!!!!

As if she'd TAKE it!!!!

Obama has got it!

Don't tell the others, 'kay? :hi:

You can tell the others ... :rofl: except for the EDVs in
states that touch other states.

So how is Wisconsin Today?

I didn't bother to ask. :)

How are ya, Cuddles?

quite serene and resolved to lose the last couple of days. It wasn't anything obvious, but it seemed she'd lost the will to go on.

BTW Did I ever tell you that you are my Fav?

Bring it on Obama!

Yes we can!

I hope Hillary doesn't go on, but I have a feeling she'll be on her way to West Virginia tonight. :eyes:

I expect many superdelegates will put a stop to her ASAP

BTW is Indiana getting closer? :rofl:

Here, it's on me:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5850583&mesg_id=5850661

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5850583&mesg_id=5850805

So, from here, no it isn't.

And that ain't good! :rofl:

Did Chuck Todd just say that?

:)

gooder than him.

;)

dg

to laugh at him again.

:spray:


I was in the other room so I though I must have misheard him.

dontcha love it?

dg

The columns on it are in perpetual motion, so every time they show Tweety in closeup with that behind, it makes you seasick.

Sorry, not seein' it. Not feelin' the luv for it either.

dg

I don't feel it either.

:)

that she would win NC???? :crazy:

dg

Those masks! EEEK!

But yours is much funnier! :rofl:

instead of too early to call. :woohoo:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Look, everyone standing right behind him and around him is white. That's no accident. They want to make sure this doesn't just look like "a black victory." Can't blame 'em.

However, they don't seem to wear Abercrombie & Fitch so much in North Carolina.

In the rest of the state, people think it's some kind of fishing gear.

GOBAMA! :woohoo:

start the bus!
start the bus!

:bounce::bounce:

:bounce: :bounce:

"Will somebody PLEASE get Rush out of the back of the bus??"

:party: :toast: :party:

dg

BTW Thanx for your work in Texas ... this is your night too.



Indiana is looking good too.

do you mean my work on the obama campaign or the current mess in san angelo? :crazy:

Anyway, thanks for the flowers. You're my fave too. :loveya:

dg

Someone doesn't know WTF they're talking about!

And they just zoomed in on them.

It was nice of him to congratulate her.

I'm curious to see how Hillary's going to spin this. She's ahead by only 4% in Indiana now.

"Whoopee! Four percent means I AM STILL IN!!!! Now it's ON TO WEST VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY AND OUR NEXT GLORIOUS VICTORY!!!!..."

Holy ducks!!! :bounce::bounce:

:rofl:

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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

My cats would worship him!

:rofl:

:spray:

Sorry, I had to.

Around here, that's a soup. I'm not kidding.

Very interesting, and strategically smart.
This way, if he loses, he doesn't have to concede.
And if he wins, then all hell breaks loose.

:woohoo:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

dg

:hi: School skate night and Cassie HAD to go.:P

Come and join the party!

:hi:

:hi: Did Cassie enjoy skating?

mostly from African American and college counties...

:hi: Oh yes! She had LOTS of fun.

:hi:, GGM!

:hi: If only the kids could skate like that. :rofl:

Yes, I saw that crappy movie, but only because Gene Kelly was in it.

dg

and actually heard it for the first time.

Gee, Chris. You think if you stop talking about Reverend Wright, it would help?

because they have to rerun Dan Abrams' Wright special for the millionth time.

Do I owe someone a Coke again? :)

I think maybe he can actually pull this off. And, if not, it will probably be so close they'll split the delegates.

All I can say, is WOW. Hillary's lead shrinks to low single digits in Indiana. Couple of great zings in Barack's NC victory speech. Woot woot.

Thanks for coming to our party! :woohoo: It's a big night for Obama.

Welcome to the party. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Very exciting. Interesting that no other channel but CBS has called Indiana for Hillary. They went out on a limb. Wouldn't it be sweet if that had to 'take it off the board'.

I have to admit I liked it better when Obama's double digits were in the 20's in NC rather than the teens where they are now. Hopefully they'll climb back up or stay where they are.

:hi: bun! :loveya:

Let me know if you get a show in Marfa or Alpine! I'll be spending lotsa time in West Texas, I think.

dg

I have a friend in Marfa who keeps telling me to come down there and another friend who's already with a gallery there too so...one day soon maybe.


:loveya: floatacular devices right back atcha!!

:hi: You made it!!

out on their site when I'm surfing elsewhere. Their live coverage is great by the way, my boyfriend Ben is on!!!!
Be still my heart.

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