April 11, 2008
Previous “Deep Thoughts”
8:12 A.M.
So, the most notable thing this morning seems to be that, based on satellite, Iran has or will shortly have missiles that can reach Europe. Just add nukes.
8:21 A.M.
Oh yeah, the rattlesnake.
8:27 A.M.
Didn’t this go away? Why would this idiot bring this back up again?
10:36 A.M.
The paratrooper who was actually wounded in the Rattsnake/Full Auto Incident will be by shortly to help me finish the story. We’re also working on downloading pitchers.
10:49 A.M.
Excerpted From The Swamp:
Bill Clinton, former president, says his wife, candidate for president and senator from New York, should be excused for overstating the circumstances of her now-famous landing in Bosnia (hold the sniper fire) because she had spoken late at night and she’s – well – 60.
“You woulda thought, you know, that she’d robbed a bank the way they all carried on about this,’’ Bill Clinton said this week about the reaction to Hillary Clinton’s statement about landing under sniper fire in Bosnia in 1996 – with videotape of the landing displaying a clearly different, and cheery scenario, a smiling stride from the belly of a cargo plane, a wave and a reception line with a little girl.
“Some of them, when they’re 60, they’ll forget something when they’re tired at 11 o’clock at night, too,’’ Bill Clinton said this week of Hillary Clinton’s comment.
The only trouble is, the senator had given this same account of a sniper-fire landing a few times, and not always late at night. The further trouble is that, once again, the former president has succeeded in stirring up controversy for his wife at a critical time in her presidential campaign – within two weeks of a Pennsylvania primary critical to her chances.
“Let me just tell you,’’ Bill Clinton said in Boonville. “The president of Bosnia and Gen. Wesley Clark – who was there making peace where we’d lost three peacekeepers, who had to ride on a dangerous mountain road because it was too dangerous to go the regular, safe way – both defended her because they pointed out that when her plane landed in Bosnia, she had to go up to the bulletproof part of the plane, in the front. Everybody else had to put their flak jackets underneath the seat in case they got shot at.
“And everywhere they went, they were covered by Apache helicopters.’’ He said. “So they just abbreviated the arrival ceremony.
“Now I say that because, what really has mattered is that even then she was interested in our troops,’’ he said, “And I think she was the first first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt to go into a combat zone. And you woulda thought, you know, that she’d robbed a bank the way they carried on about this. And some of them, when they’re 60, they’ll forget something when they’re tired at 11 at night, too.’’
Obama said this today about Bill Clinton’s comments when asked as he was walking out of a press conference in Indianapolis:
“I will let the Clintons explain Bosnia.’’
11:01 A.M.
Inside scoop is that Katie Couric is strongly considering leaving basically now .
11:14 A.M.
11:18 A.M.
12:46 P.M.
Why is the cheerleaders vid still up in Featured Posts? ‘Cos you guys keep watching it. It spent two straight days as the #1 post, and has still never left the top five. Give the people what they want.
12:51 P.M.
Sorry for draggin’ out this rattler/shooting story. But I realized there’s ways of telling it, and then there’s ways of telling it. So I’m gonna be telling it.
Plus I was out from 3 PM yesterday till this morn.
1:04 P.M.
1:36 P.M.
Jesse Ventura’s looking like Jim Belushi.
2:42 P.M.
Parents fight over which gang toddler should join.
2:55 P.M.
This, as laid out in the links here, is all a very big deal, significant of much. It’s going to be interesting to see how the cards start to fall…
3:06 P.M.
Hussein tries to hide visits to rich people.
3:23 P.M.
Rattlesnake story update: The member of the 82nd Airborne, the actual individual wounded in the whole suspicious and sordid affair, will be here soon enough to flesh out the details of the Second Act. And we will be able to post photos. I was present and a key player in the third act, and a lot of the second act was relayed to me, so I could technically lay it out, but it won’t be the same without that first person direct testimony kind of thing. So just hang in there….it’s big stuff…big, big stuff….
3:43 P.M.
Secretary of State Rice is loving Jimmy Carter right now.
3:45 P.M.
Velly intellesting.
3:59 P.M.
More on the biggest story of the week:
4:02 P.M.
7:42 P.M.
Velly intellesting.
8:16 P.M.
Did Bill Clinton cost Hillary the nomination?
10:28 P.M
Alright, Jared, our rattlesnake boy from the 82nd is hear for the night. We’re getting the rattlesnake story written, plus we have cellphone movie clips of the snake and shenanighans, as well as some stills. We want it all written and displayed right, so expect it all tomorrow. Sorry, but a well researched and written story takes the right amount research, effort and supporting media. As I started it, I realized there was a better way to go, every mission takes unexpected turns and hence we are where we are. But we will deliver the goods in spades. Check it tomorrow.
In the meantime, here’s an oldy but goody:
Be respectful of others and their opinions. Inflammatory remarks and inane leftist drivel will be deleted. It ain’t about free speech, remember you’re in a private domain. My website, my prerogative.
If you can't handle using your real email address, don't bother posting a comment.
Well! Well! Good morning there, Mr. Man!
Nice of you to leave the Dollardheads hanging with that unfinished rattlesnake story yesterday …
No pressure, though …
April 11th, 2008 at 7:17 amDrill, in case you didn’t see this–I provided my own rattlesnake story, and it’s a good one!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l28jR1xowb8
April 11th, 2008 at 7:22 amwhy would europe fear iranian missles? they are falling before the sword without a shot. Just bomb some trains & buses, start mass immigrations, mix in some political correctness and you have gotten what you wanted without waking the sleeping patriots.
April 11th, 2008 at 7:32 amYep.
Insist on foot baths in public bathrooms …
Weasel Shria Law into OUR jurisdictions/courts (with a bit of help from “activist” judges/local law makers)…
Permit facial veils for driver’s license and I.D.s …
Bar religion from the public school classrooms, but insist on having the students participate in Muslim/Islamic role play …
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My retired Marine Lt. Col. Uncle, who still lives in N.C., has a story about fishing in the “swamp” down there with another guy …
HUGE water moccasin falls out of a tree overhead as they pass under it with their row boat …
The other guy completely freaks out. Grabs the oar off my Uncle and begins beating the hell out of the snake … resulting in a nice leak in the bottom of the aluminum boat.
When I was writing for a local sportsman paper (back when I worked FOR PAY) I used it as one of my stories.
BTW -
Do/Did you happen to also visit and post remarks over at Front Page Magazine’s site? Your tag name is familiar.
April 11th, 2008 at 7:40 amMy sentiments exactly Steve.
just keep digging the grave deeper Bill.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:06 amAnybody else wondering, after about two weeks of this, if all these daily hundreds of airline flight cancellations are “not so much” for safety reasons, in as much as trying to royally piss-off someone … other than the screwed passengers?
April 11th, 2008 at 8:28 amdrillanwr (typical white female)
Anybody else wondering, after about two weeks of this, if all these daily hundreds of airline flight cancellations are “not so much” for safety reasons, in as much as trying to royally piss-off someone … other than the screwed passengers?
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Its an
You would figure all carriers safety would be key in every aspect of an every day event in NTSB / airline sop’s.
As far as the rattlesnake story - I’ll have to check back much later. Have a date with my kids an entire zoo of animals today.
There has to be a reason why we don’t take out Iran’s nukes right now. What that is, I don’t know. I’m still so confused as to why its taken this long for anyone to realize Iran is not fighting a proxy war but an actual one against MNFI and anyone that stands in their (Iran’s)way of stealing the southern part of Iraq. If I (just a housewife from Cali) can see it, why can’t the people that can do something about see it?
April 11th, 2008 at 8:34 amYeah, and that actually might work out better than dumping hundreds of flights daily while customers stand around stuck in airports bitching and moaning.
Has our airline industry gotten this lazy?
Oh, and I MUST add a final “cut” from our little mosh-pitting of last night that I SINFULLY neglected to list (Have already said seven Hail Chrissies and five Our Joanies this morning as penance … BAD MAGGIE! BAD!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wtMm0lfUMCY
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vJeB0iEXMBI
I did most ALL my “clubbing” while living in Cleveland during my radio internship. Nice to have backstage passes. Best “party” of my life … but glad it’s over. Never lost the music, though.
I hope you checked last night’s D.T. thread for follow-up comments.
Maggie
April 11th, 2008 at 8:45 amThis just popped up on foxnews, the Navy has fired warning shots at an Iranian boat in the Persian Gulf. No details have been posted yet.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:48 amI’m sure the Iranians will claim they were just coming out to greet and welcome the Navy as the primative Hawaiians did the ships from Europe …
April 11th, 2008 at 8:53 amI did most ALL my “clubbing” while living in Cleveland during my radio internship. Nice to have backstage passes. Best “party” of my life … but glad it’s over. Never lost the music, though.
I hope you checked last night’s D.T. thread for follow-up comments.
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Yes I did check. I didn’t go the way of metal per say. Actually much more diverse then just one type of music. I did my clubbing in Chicago. From the blues clubs to the punk clubs to the Irish bars. Damn, Lincoln Avenue was a blast. Now a days, its “Elmos World”. Although I have a hard time keeping my IPod from my 3 year old - LOL. My spirit (I must say) lives deep in my 1 year old. I swear she slam dances when I sing her the ABC song.
This just popped up on foxnews, the Navy has fired warning shots at an Iranian boat in the Persian Gulf. No details have been posted yet.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:04 am————————–
What a fucktard. Has nothing to do with being tired. you do NOT forget being under sniper fire and running with your head down on the tarmac running ot safety. As compared to talking with kids and having a big greeting ceremony. They spend years going on about a lie, or misinformation from bush (whichever way you see it) yet are upset when hilary’s lies stay in the press for a week or 2.
April 11th, 2008 at 10:15 amPaint it however you want Bill, but your wife is fucking liar.
Saying she forgot what really happened in Bosnia because she’s 60 and tired is like saying my Grandfather forgot that his ship was getting shelled by German 88’s at Anzio because he’s 85 and tired. No one who’s ever been shot at conveniently forgets it.
April 11th, 2008 at 10:28 am“Run, Katie! Run!!”
Spanky, you the man, Marine!
April 11th, 2008 at 11:25 amAhhh yes, the good ole days. When the White House was turned into a whore house.
Rattlesnake
April 11th, 2008 at 12:37 pmI can’t believe I’ve been thinking about the rest of that damn rattlesnake story all day long
Jesse Ventura’s looking like Jim Belushi.
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Jesse Ventura’s probably on the same drugs as Belushi was …
April 11th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Drill
April 11th, 2008 at 12:59 pmDid you see him on fox the other night?
Jesse: “I can’t believe the world trade center fell down with the force of gravity.”
Well genius, that’s generally the way it works here on earth…
For a look inside the sick and twisted islamic heaven:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXw9RszcVc8
Islam wife butt will be one mile your manhood will be 2mile
April 11th, 2008 at 12:59 pmIn case you didn’t check, I commented on your GoE D.C. trip pics on yesterday’s D.T. thread …
Nice job, as usual!
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I think we need to make, yet, another retread of the movie “Invasion Of The Body Snatchers” … this time using “9-11 Truthers”:
Here are a couple items (one, supposedly, ’serious’ … but afterall it IS the U.N. … and the other from the comedy spoof Onion link):
“U.N. Official Calls for Study Of Neocons’ Role in 9/11″
http://www.nysun.com/news/foreign/un-official-calls-study-neocons-role-911
“9/11 Conspiracy Theories ‘Ridiculous,’ Al Qaeda Says”
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/76782?utm_source=embedded_video
April 11th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
The onion: Touche’ 
April 11th, 2008 at 1:24 pmMr. Falk is just another in a long line of conspiracy theorists that believe that our government would actually KILL Americans to start a war. He probably believes in Area 51 aliens and faked moon landings too.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:33 pmJesse Ventura has become totally unglued.
I just came back from a memorial service for 2 Tech grads; one was KIA by an IED (Afghanistan), the other died in a Helicopter Crash over the Atlantic.
I must say, I was enraged to see the disrespect by some of my fellow students, as well as the small number who showed up. Some walked through the service, totally oblivious to what was going on. Some chatted while walking through. Worst of all, one laughed when some jumped during the first volley of the 21-gun salute!
My generation, folks…
April 11th, 2008 at 1:35 pmWhen did Jesse Ventura become an expert on Structural Engineering?
April 11th, 2008 at 1:40 pm1:36 P.M.
Jesse Ventura’s looking like Jim Belushi.
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Jesse Ventura’s probably on the same drugs as Belushi was …
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I had “John” Belushi in mind when making my comment …
A 1000 pardons for the mistake. I don’t believe “Jim” Belushi has/had the same problem with drugs his brother did.
As to Ventura … I think the `roids and the (non) diet are getting to him.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:46 pm@drill:
Yeah, that’s me. I’m also the one flipping off Pelosi’s office. Captain Bailey was a bit more polite, but the sentiment was the same. Actually, maybe he should pay Ventura a visit and straighten him out. He’s a former SEAL and commanded BUDS, I believe.
And Pat, the Jihadi Killer gear is a hit every time. Nearly gave a few moonbats coronaries.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:48 pmParents fight over which gang toddler should join.
He’s a “Crip” … {sound of judicial hammer slamming down on their empty heads}
Honestly, and quite bluntly and frankly, the kid will more than likely be dead in 10 yrs. or so …
April 11th, 2008 at 2:03 pmBefore Larry gets here so we can compare notes:
April 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pmI swear to God, I think Bill actually does it on purpose.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:02 pmLet’s see …
B-HO is busy shooting his mouth off and shooting himself in the foot …
And Hillary might just shoot Bill …
Meanwhile, Howard Dean says McCain is kinda old looking …
Geez, this one is too close to call …
April 11th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Drill
April 11th, 2008 at 5:18 pmI’m thinking some more china may be flying across the room at the Clinton’s house tonight…
What goes around comes around!
90% of me says republicans clinch it. 10% of me says America hasn’t been paying attention to what the Democrats have become and will vote for them anyway. That 10% needs to be dwindled down to 1%. I will lose all faith if a democrat is elected.
April 11th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
TGIF 
April 11th, 2008 at 5:55 pmAnd one for my homies …
April 11th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Amen Larry
April 11th, 2008 at 6:23 pmVelly intellesting.
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Got COIN?
April 11th, 2008 at 7:22 pmDid Bill Clinton cost Hillary the nomination?
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The question is, if she don’t get it, how long before the divorce papers are signed?
April 11th, 2008 at 8:02 pmJust got back from the bar, BSing with another Iraq vet, the current count is:
April 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pmGoing to go pass out now.
2:42 P.M.
Parents fight over which gang toddler should join.
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SoCal’s officially arrived in Colorado
April 11th, 2008 at 8:36 pmPat
8:16 P.M. Did Bill Clinton cost Hillary the nomination?
Yes, on their wedding day at the exact moment
April 11th, 2008 at 9:10 pm______________________________________________________
mike3481
the preacher said, “I now pronounce you Man and Wife”
did you hear chelsea clinton went to iraq? asked the generals what they were afraid of most…they said osama, obama, and your mama
April 12th, 2008 at 3:30 am