I was late yesterday, as anticipated. Today I will be late, because writing the debate article will take time. I’m current with replies. Tomorrow appears routine.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 2:57 (average 4:06). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From MoveOn: The Awesome Quote Going Around About Women’s Rights From Barack Obama
He’s spot-on and the exact opposite of the Republican Party.
From CBS: A House committee says a State Department officer told panel members there were 13 threats made against the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya during the six months before the Sept. 11 attack on the facility.
What the committee did not say is that there are hundreds of threats against US Embassies and Consulates around the world every day, so insulations that these should have been taken more seriously then the rest are bogus.
From LA Times: New polling continues to show a potential shift toward Democrats in the battle to control the Senate, while analysts say the race for the House majority maintains a tilt toward Republicans.
Democratic candidates are ahead in the battleground states of Ohio, Virginia, Florida and Wisconsin, states that have been key Republican targets as they try to wrest majority Senate control.
After last night we need some good news!
Cartoon:
16 Responses to “Open Thread–10/4/2012”
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4:05 Well, that was a very slightly better than average performance from me. At least it was better than Obama's!
Not much! 😉
2:43 I didn't think I could beat you this time. But, I came out of my cocoon just in the nick of time.
2:59 and that is third! Yowser!!! Jerry, you need a cat or two to teach you how to catch butterflies, moths, and bugs!
Wow! All three of you beat me by more than a minute. That's not the kind of one minute rule that I like.
Jerry, one of the Care2 contributors did the puzzle in 2:12.! Ouch!!
That's the first time I've ever been under 3:00 and lost.
Lynn, if they don't post it here, it doesn't count.
There are so many threats against us every single day. How about GW ignoring the threats from bin Laden?
Today the FBI went into the embassy to continue their investigation. There were not able to do so earlier. At least they're trying to do something which is a somewhat different tack than GW took with his war.
I am still holding out hope that we will win.
Vote Democrat in 2012
On a completely different scale.
So am I.
Puzzle — 2:59 Yowser!!! Third!
MoveOn — Amen!!! He's had excellent teachers — grandmother, mother, wife, two daughters! No wonder the dog is a male — he needs male companionship from time to time!
CBS — 13 threats in 6 months, versus hundreds everyday for all US embassies/consulates. And as Patty says, Baby Bush ignored threats from bin Laden and how many deaths occurred with that threat — near 3,000 — and on American soil. The loss of life is most regrettable, without doubt, but let's not lose all perspective.
LA Times — Good news indeed. I saw an interview with Nancy Pelosi where she was saying that a Democratic House was possible and she expected a Democratic Senate. If only . . .
Cartoon — Good one! Made me think of Mission Impossible. How about this from the American people: "Mr Romney, in the event of your failure to win the White House (likely occurrence), we the people will disavow all knowledge of your candidacy for POTUS."
And with a great time.
Exactly.
If only, indeed!
LOL!
Things we learned last night:
[1] Rmoney's sons are serial liars
[2] Mitt plans to have Big Bird over for Thanksgiving … as the Main Course!
And a balm to brighten your day:
Once upon a time Snow White, Superman and Pinocchio were strolling along together when they spot a sign: "Contest for World's Most Beautiful Woman." Snow White goes in, later comes out smiling, wearing a crown.
They walk along and see another sign: "Contest for World's Strongest Man." Superman goes in, later comes out smiling, wearing the belt.
They continue along and see a sign: "Contest for World's Greatest Liar." Pinocchio goes in, later comes out with his head down crying his eyes out.
"Who the hell is Mitt Romney?" Pinocchio sobs.
That is precious, loved it!
You've done it again Nameless — made us all laugh!!!!! Very funny!
Rmoney's sons learned how to lie from one of the best liars in the world, their dear old Daddy.
What Patty said.
See today's cartoon.
Amen! The Lord of Lies has given Pinocchio a nose job.