New Social Group: The Hannity Apoliticals

[bayoubill]

Here's a place for all apolitical folks to gather...

a place for all us folks burned out about politics

and/or who otherwise don't give a flying **** at the moment.


Since I don't possess omnipotent powers

that would allow me to establish an official Hannity social group

for us dissaffected folks

(to match the ones for conservatives, liberals, libertarians, and independents),

I'm starting a thread to unofficially accomplish the same thing.


So, with that... Here's To Us! The Hannity Apoliticals!


We've even got a theme song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRSDzG5oOgc


BTW, visitors are welcome.

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ETA:

the roster from when we last took a head count:

Hannity Apoliticals Social Group

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52
11. soupdragon
12. FranklySpeaking
13. Bolshevik Hunter
14. Guitar
15. free2B
16. blazer
17. WJStafford
18. EmmanuelGoldstein
19. sgdp

Friends of Hannity Apoliticals Social Group

1. Mr. M
2. BasicGreatGuy
3. FoxGranadaChuck
4. NKT

[Dreamy]

I am in Bill. Planting the seeds of revolution. I did not want to be here. I did not choose to be here. But here I am thanks to the current state of politics. I try to hang in,I try to fight the good fight but in the end where do I end up? Back here in this meaningless non-productive place called Trivial Pursuits. ;)

[PaleoPaul]

Meh, I post and argue in WP, but in the end, my sig line rings true.

Count me in peeps.

[Dreamy]

Meh, I post and argue in WP, but in the end, my sig line rings true.

Count me in peeps.

And Paul the fact someone your age is already disallusioned politically should speak volumes to us all.

[outfromunder]

This is MEEEE! I so cant stand politics and politicians its not funny.

Thanks for starting this thread...


Apoliticals!!! Arise!!! or not

[Dreamy]

This is MEEEE! I so cant stand politics and politicians its not funny.

Thanks for starting this thread...


Apoliticals!!! Arise!!! or not

I just know the status quo is not working for me anymore. I am a conservative on most issues. I simply have no political home.

[PaleoPaul]

Como estan ustedes, apoliticals?

[bayoubill]

So, at this point, the social group 'Hannity Apoliticals' has four members:

Dreamy
PaleoPaul
outfromunder
bayoubill


Anyone else care to join?

If not, maybe we could start yet another social group, 'The Hannity Friends of Apoliticals'. ;)

[PaleoPaul]

I just know the status quo is not working for me anymore. I am a conservative on most issues. I simply have no political home.
Yeah, I'm conservative/libertarian but I'm beginning to hate labels more and more daily.

[bayoubill]

I just know the status quo is not working for me anymore. I am a conservative on most issues. I simply have no political home.


I'm a burnt out libertarian conservative who, when I first came into the forums, was a fire-eating Ron Paul supporter who spent all his time in WP.

Now, I just want to hang with my buddies in TP and leave the political stuff alone.

Funny how things can change.

[bayoubill]

yeah, i'm conservative/libertarian but i'm beginning to hate labels more and more daily.


+1

[PaleoPaul]

I'm a burnt out libertarian conservative who, when I first came into the forums, was a fire-eating Ron Paul supporter who spent all his time in WP.

Now, I just want to hang with my buddies in TP and leave the political stuff alone.

Funny how things can change.
I know.

TP, my new job (:pray: that I get it!), and this end of summer trip are great mood boosters.

[goodlife]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.

[PaleoPaul]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.
Its more like disillusionment/****edoff.

I post in WP for ****s and giggles, but in reality, I'm beginning to turn to the apolitical side.

[PaleoPaul]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.
And BTW, there are LOTS of people who share the same sentiments as us. It doesn't mean we drop politics altogether (we still catch a glimpse at the news every blue moon), but we are not "down" with being political junkies anymore.

[Ardathair]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.

Where better to find those who get burned out by politics?

Also we don't have to stray very far to be reminded of why we got burned out in the first place. :cool:

[bayoubill]

where better to find those who get burned out by politics?

Also we don't have to stray very far to be reminded of why we got burned out in the first place. :cool:


+1

[bayoubill]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.


no more so than the fact that a fair-sized contingent of liberals congregate within the Hannity forums. ;)

[bayoubill]

Where better to find those who get burned out by politics?

Also we don't have to stray very far to be reminded of why we got burned out in the first place. :cool:


So, Ardie, are you with us?

[Ardathair]

So, Ardie, are you with us?

Only until the anti-social social group starts up. :cool:

[bayoubill]

Only until the anti-social social group starts up. :cool:

I take that as a "yes". :cool:

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals':

Dreamy
PaleoPaul
outfromunder
bayoubill
Ardathair

[Bolshevik Hunter]

So Bill, is this a group for people who are sick and tired of Politics? I can understand that. I post in the Sports forum more than anywhere else these days. Atleast for the last year or so. I need a break every now and then anyway.

I noticed people who are just sick and tired of the two parties posting as well? That would be me, though I am not willing to retreat from the fight. Take a vacation? Sure. But if I give up, then I have no right to complain. I think it's great that you created this though my friend.

Though I have not suggested it yet, I think Goodlife should create a 'Revolutionary' Social group. Meaning, anyone who is sick of both of these sheople herded, special interest enabled, android divisive parties. Or just the carpetbaggers in D.C in general.

It could work because all sides could join it, because folks on both sides desire a change in the two headed snake system. That would make 5 social groups, and I really don't see what more politically could be thought up after them? Anyway, looks real good my friend. ;) ~BH

[bayoubill]

So Bill, is this a group for people who are sick and tired of Politics? I can understand that. I post in the Sports forum more than anywhere else these days. Atleast for the last year or so. I need a break every now and then anyway.

I noticed people who are just sick and tired of the two parties posting as well? That would be me, though I am not willing to retreat from the fight. Take a vacation? Sure. But if I give up, then I have no right to complain. I think it's great that you created this though my friend.

Though I have not suggested it yet, I think Goodlife should create a 'Revolutionary' Social group. Meaning, anyone who is sick of both of these sheople herded, special interest enabled, android divisive parties. Or just the carpetbaggers in D.C in general.

It could work because all sides could join it, because folks on both sides desire a change in the two headed snake system. That would make 5 social groups, and I really don't see what more politically could be thought up after them? Anyway, looks real good my friend. ;) ~BH


Thanks, BH.

And let me just add that, just because I feel apolitical, it doesn't mean that I'm not paying attention to things. And it doesn't mean that I won't go to the polls in November.

As things now stand, I'll be voting for McCain. I won't be doing it enthusiastically, nor will I be ragging on people about the election.

Backing off from actively participating in a presidential campaign is very much out of character for me. This will be the first presidential election since I started voting in 1972 where I'll essentially be sitting out the action.

And I've gotten to the point where it doesn't particularly bother me if Obama wins the election, even though I think he's a poor choice in so many ways.

Funny thing... I think my regular participation in the Hannity forums has helped bring me to this point of apolitical-ness.

I now find that whenever I look in on the WP forum, I practically get cross-eyed looking at the inflammatory and/or inane thread titles.

[Bolshevik Hunter]

Thanks, BH.

And let me just add that, just because I feel apolitical, it doesn't mean that I'm not paying attention to things. And it doesn't mean that I won't go to the polls in November.

As things now stand, I'll be voting for McCain. I won't be doing it enthusiastically, nor will I be ragging on people about the election.

Backing off from actively participating in a presidential campaign is very much out of character for me. This will be the first presidential election since I started voting in 1972 where I'll essentially be sitting out the action.

And I've gotten to the point where it doesn't particularly bother me if Obama wins the election, even though I think he's a poor choice in so many ways.

Funny thing... I think my regular participation in the Hannity forums has helped bring me to this point of apolitical-ness.

I now find that whenever I look in on the WP forum, I practically get cross-eyed looking at the inflammatory and/or inane thread titles.

bill, I definitely can relate bro. ~BH

[Ardathair]

Funny thing... I think my regular participation in the Hannity forums has helped bring me to this point of apolitical-ness.

I now find that whenever I look in on the WP forum, I practically get cross-eyed looking at the inflammatory and/or inane thread titles.

I agree, and many of the responces in those threads are just as inane and inflammatory. They come across as less discusion and debate, and more accusation and name calling. I have found a few good threads worth responding to, but they often get derailed by narrow thinking and finger pointing (those few discussions that don't start out there.)

[bayoubill]

I agree, and many of the responces in those threads are just as inane and inflammatory. They come across as less discusion and debate, and more accusation and name calling. I have found a few good threads worth responding to, but they often get derailed by narrow thinking and finger pointing (those few discussions that don't start out there.)


yep.

tiresome, it is.

[bayoubill]

So, is it a bad thing to be apolitical at this point?

Should I somehow feel guilty?

[NKT]

Nah...

Asexual - yes
Apolitical - not yet

:razz:

[bayoubill]

Nah...

Asexual - yes
Apolitical - not yet

:razz:


Well, thankfully I'm not asexual...

yet... :eek:


But if I keep getting crap from my wife...

who knows?

[DRS]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.

There is a reason why I tend to stay in the RF and out of WP

Never have voted never will vote.

I do not mind discussing ideas but at the end of the day human self rule seems to have been a bad idea and thus proves a point.

By the way I am going to see the Saint get crushed when they play the Skins :D

[Dreamy]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.


Goodlife,Is it any funnier than those guests who come to the Hannity forums and rarely if ever go to WP to debate/discuss politics? I see people who have next to never participated in the political aspect of Sean Hannity's board. Most of us who have reached this point did quite often engage ourselves in the political aspect and still desire to but politics of late is seriously lacking so much.

[AvgGuyIA]

Y'all be sure to vote for John McCain! :)

:flag:

[bayoubill]

There is a reason why I tend to stay in the RF and out of WP

Never have voted never will vote.

I do not mind discussing ideas but at the end of the day human self rule seems to have been a bad idea and thus proves a point.

By the way I am going to see the Saint get crushed when they play the Skins :D


So, may I then include you in the list of Hannity Apoliticals, DRS?

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I don't know if I'm "apolitical". I'm sick and tired of being labeled, and I'm sick and tired of the partisan hackery that goes on in many a thread here and elsewhere, but I certainly haven't given up on politics in general.

Perhaps I am just a friend of Hannity's Apoliticals.

[bayoubill]

Y'all be sure to vote for John McCain! :)

:flag:


I've already said that I will, AGI.

[DRS]

So, may I then include you in the list of Hannity Apoliticals, DRS?

sure

[bayoubill]

I don't know if I'm "apolitical". I'm sick and tired of being labeled, and I'm sick and tired of the partisan hackery that goes on in many a thread here and elsewhere, but I certainly haven't given up on politics in general.

Perhaps I am just a friend of Hannity's Apoliticals.


Excellent!

You, Dr. Funk, will therefore be the first member of the "Friends of Hannity Apoliticals" social group.

[Dreamy]

So, is it a bad thing to be apolitical at this point?

Should I somehow feel guilty?

Never. Change happens when people do step out of the box. When they question their own paths and not just the paths of others. Sometimes it takes disallusionment or disgust to make that happen. I will never apologize for being a thinker or even a political antagonist to both myself and to others and not a political foot soldier for any political party.

Personally I think this entire topic would be a fascinating and worthwhile one for Sean's show.

We are not alone. We crave honest leadership and true political debate and dialogue. I simply refuse to become anymore what I myself have criticized in others.

[outfromunder]

So Bill, is this a group for people who are sick and tired of Politics? I can understand that. I post in the Sports forum more than anywhere else these days. Atleast for the last year or so. I need a break every now and then anyway.

I noticed people who are just sick and tired of the two parties posting as well? That would be me, though I am not willing to retreat from the fight. Take a vacation? Sure. But if I give up, then I have no right to complain. I think it's great that you created this though my friend.

Though I have not suggested it yet, I think Goodlife should create a 'Revolutionary' Social group. Meaning, anyone who is sick of both of these sheople herded, special interest enabled, android divisive parties. Or just the carpetbaggers in D.C in general.

It could work because all sides could join it, because folks on both sides desire a change in the two headed snake system. That would make 5 social groups, and I really don't see what more politically could be thought up after them? Anyway, looks real good my friend. ;) ~BH

Im getting apolitical for the fact that the two parties are not representative of the people, and havent for a long time. Im sick and tired of both sides and their corruption. Everyday I read and hear about some rep or dem senate or house member compromised by their greed, brought up on indictment and still feel the need to "Represent" me. No thanks.

Ill still vote so I can retain the right to complain. Our two choices are weak, the other third party choices weaker still.
I have two excellent choices come this Nov. for my local rep in congress. It will be hard to choose between the two.

[bayoubill]

Goodlife,Is it any funnier than those guests who come to the Hannity forums and rarely if ever go to WP to debate/discuss politics? I see people who have next to never participated in the political aspect of Sean Hannity's board. Most of us who have reached this point did quite often engage ourselves in the political aspect and still desire to but politics of late is seriously lacking so much.


Funny how GL appears to think we're a minor abberration.

[Dreamy]

I don't know if I'm "apolitical". I'm sick and tired of being labeled, and I'm sick and tired of the partisan hackery that goes on in many a thread here and elsewhere, but I certainly haven't given up on politics in general.

Perhaps I am just a friend of Hannity's Apoliticals.

I have not given up on my country or the Constitution. But the politics has become downright embarrassing to watch and the political debate in this country has become extremely subpar in my opinion.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Excellent!

You, Dr. Funk, will therefore be the first member of the "Friends of Hannity Apoliticals" social group.

I've actually changed my mind. I, like you, have reached a breaking point. I'm interested in politics, certainly, but for the most part my contributions in WP are cracking jokes at Obama and McCain's expense, in addition to my sig line, which I owe mostly to EmmanuelGoldstein and (I think) honest_talk.

I'd like to apply for membership in the Apoliticals. I eagerly await your ruling.

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

Dreamy
PaleoPaul
outfromunder
bayoubill
Ardathair
DRS
Dr. Funkenstein

[bayoubill]

I've actually changed my mind. I, like you, have reached a breaking point. I'm interested in politics, certainly, but for the most part my contributions in WP are cracking jokes at Obama and McCain's expense, in addition to my sig line, which I owe mostly to EmmanuelGoldstein and (I think) honest_talk.

I'd like to apply for membership in the Apoliticals. I eagerly await your ruling.


You became a member as soon as your mind moved in that direction, Dr. Funk.

Welcome!

[super cool ski instructor]

I want to join, I want to join!!!!

[Dreamy]

And may I add that sometimes change,the change so many of us crave and desire for this country comes because the status quo,the comfy political place,no longer exists.

I want change. Not the superficial catchphrase change the politicians go on and on about but true change in how the leadership of this country relates to us,the people,the voters. Change in how we relate to each other. I want to truly debate those who disagree with me honestly. I do not want to consider their very political being as a reason to become that which I despise.

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

Dreamy
PaleoPaul
outfromunder
bayoubill
Ardathair
DRS
Dr. Funkenstein
super cool ski instructor

[bayoubill]

And may I add that sometimes change,the change so many of us crave and desire for this country comes because the status quo,the comfy political place,no longer exists.

I want change. Not the superficial catchphrase change the politicians go on and on about but true change in how the leadership of this country relates to us,the people,the voters. Change in how we relate to each other. I want to truly debate those who disagree with me honestly. I do not want to consider their very political being as a reason to become that which I despise.


Don't know where to find that of which you speak, Dreamy,

but if and when I do, I'll let you know.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I have not given up on my country or the Constitution.

Nor have I. I've just given up on a lot of the idiots who put their party or their ideology over the good of the country. People like Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, Newt Gingrich and Ollie North, Pat Robertson...they've driven me to the edge of reason.

But the politics has become downright embarrassing to watch and the political debate in this country has become extremely subpar in my opinion.

+1,000,000,000,000,000,000

[bayoubill]

I gotta sign out.

Keep it up, y'all!

[bayoubill]

Late afternoon bump...

[bayoubill]

Thursday afternoon welcome to all Apoliticals and all Friends of Apoliticals...


and to all who are simply visiting.

[Bolshevik Hunter]

Im getting apolitical for the fact that the two parties are not representative of the people, and havent for a long time. Im sick and tired of both sides and their corruption. Everyday I read and hear about some rep or dem senate or house member compromised by their greed, brought up on indictment and still feel the need to "Represent" me. No thanks.

Yep, they represent the internationalist Corporations who fill their wallets. These days, no allegiance to the USA exists anymore. Globalism has taken a normally corrupt political system within any Nation, to a nightmare level. ~BH

[Dreamy]

Yep, they represent the internationalist Corporations who fill their wallets. These days, no allegiance to the USA exists anymore. Globalism has taken a normally corrupt political system within any Nation, to a nightmare level. ~BH

I must admit I am a latecomer to this thinking because I wanted not to believe but I do concede now that the above post is closer to the truth than much of what I read and hear in the world of plitics today.

[Claymore]

New Social Group: The Hannity Apoliticals

These are the people that went for a no-sweat major in school.

Poli-Sci, Why Try.:rolleyes:

[Dreamy]

New Social Group: The Hannity Apoliticals

These are the people that went for a no-sweat major in school.

Poli-Sci, Why Try.:rolleyes:

Nope...more like why keep doing the same thing over and over when it had proven fruitless. Wanting substance in the political debate and arena is not that much to ask is it Claymore?

[Claymore]

Nope...more like why keep doing the same thing over and over when it had proven fruitless. Wanting substance in the political debate and arena is not that much to ask is it Claymore?

J/k, sweets

Both parties has been getting me PO'ed at them for years.
I just want a REAL AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE that respects the Country and the Constitution to run.

[bayoubill]

J/k, sweets

Both parties has been getting me PO'ed at them for years.
I just want a REAL AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE that respects the Country and the Constitution to run.


Good luck with that, C-more.

It appears there's less and less chance of that happening as time passes.



Thanks for visiting. :D

[poorjohn]

A negative action has not better alliance then an in-action. As an adolescent society, we substitute responsibility with unwillingness, accountability with inability and a defined moral base for parental socialism.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

A negative action has not better alliance then an in-action. As an adolescent society, we substitute responsibility with unwillingness, accountability with inability and a defined moral base for parental socialism.

Que?

I think I understand what you're getting at, but you're wrong. We're not apolitical in the sense that we don't care. We're the disillusioned, the ignored, the unwilling to buy the BS the parties are offering us.

I have every intention of researching all of the candidates up for election in my district and making an informed decision as to who to vote for, whether Republican, Democrat, independent or otherwise.

[curtis123]

How about a new political group: The Hannity Asocials.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

How about a new political group: The Hannity Asocials.

I think Goose and Malcontent already started that one somewhere ;)

[Dreamy]

Que?

I think I understand what you're getting at, but you're wrong. We're not apolitical in the sense that we don't care. We're the disillusioned, the ignored, the unwilling to buy the BS the parties are offering us.

I have every intention of researching all of the candidates up for election in my district and making an informed decision as to who to vote for, whether Republican, Democrat, independent or otherwise.


Thanks Doc for that explanation. It is quite accurate for me. I am truly annoyed with the candidates and the already elected,some past and many present who treat the "people",the voter as uninformed idiots who can be sold any line of rhetoric without question. I have been a buyer in the past unfortunately but this is a new day for me and I am simply raising the political bar for these candidates and already elected. The requirements to make me a believer have just gotten much more difficult.

And add into the mix how embarrassed I am to see the greatest country in the world have candidates,pundits and people engage in some of the juvenile and often pointless political dialogue we have witnessed help convince me that we need to truly take a closer look at what we are doing as we seek leadership and stability for this country.

[bayoubill]

que?

I think i understand what you're getting at, but you're wrong. We're not apolitical in the sense that we don't care. We're the disillusioned, the ignored, the unwilling to buy the bs the parties are offering us.

I have every intention of researching all of the candidates up for election in my district and making an informed decision as to who to vote for, whether republican, democrat, independent or otherwise.


+1

[bayoubill]

I think Goose and Malcontent already started that one somewhere ;)


I think Sidestreamer's a charter member. ;)

[bayoubill]

Thanks Doc for that explanation. It is quite accurate for me. I am truly annoyed with the candidates and the already elected,some past and many present who treat the "people",the voter as uninformed idiots who can be sold any line of rhetoric without question. I have been a buyer in the past unfortunately but this is a new day for me and I am simply raising the political bar for these candidates and already elected. The requirements to make me a believer have just gotten much more difficult.

And add into the mix how embarrassed I am to see the greatest country in the world have candidates,pundits and people engage in some of the juvenile and often pointless political dialogue we have witnessed help convince me that we need to truly take a closer look at what we are doing as we seek leadership and stability for this country.


Nicely done, dreamy.

[Dreamy]

Nicely done, dreamy.

Thank you Bill.:hug: In all things.....


~ To thine own self be true~

[bayoubill]

thanks you bill.:hug: In all things.....


~ to thine own self be true~


:D <== (regular smilie imoticon isn't working for some reason... woop, now it is?!)

[bayoubill]

BTW, I started a poll related to our concerns, in WP:

http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=779091

[CID_0687]

nonconformist

[bayoubill]

nonconformist


I've been called worse... ;)

[CID_0687]

I've been called worse... ;)
elitist

[bayoubill]

elitist


ouch!


That hurt.

[CID_0687]

ouch!


That hurt.
:))


I kid, I kid!

You know I love ya Bill, in the most nongay way a guy can.

[Dreamy]

nonconformist


That my friend is the nicest thing one can say to me.

I never was a lady who needed the approval of others. Love me or not. Your choice. :cool: I love me enough for the both of us. :))

[CID_0687]

That my friend is the nicest thing one can say to me.

I never was a lady who needed the approval of others. Love me or not. Your choice. :cool: I love me enough for the both of us. :))
I can love you enough for the both of us too. :dance:

[Dreamy]

I can love you enough for the both of us too. :dance:

Oh babee babeee..... tell me more. ;)

So are you in or out Mr. CID?

[CID_0687]

Oh babee babeee..... tell me more. ;)

So are you in or out Mr. CID?
What exactly am I getting in or out of Miss Dreamy?

[Dreamy]

What exactly am I getting in or out of Miss Dreamy?

This apolitical social group. We are the "in" place to be ya know. We may be out on the fringes but we do field trips and have sing-a-longs with your choice of beverage. And you are in luck,Friday is casual Friday here. No need to dress....at all. :twisted:

Hey did ya hear. Silky Pony admits to the affair but not the bambino? :)) Just some tabloid gossip for an easy going Friday night at work. lol

[CID_0687]

Well since clothing is optional, and the booze is free flowing, and Silky Pony did not claim the bambino...and this is the day before I bathe...then yes I will be apolitical. :))

[bayoubill]

Well since clothing is optional, and the booze is free flowing, and Silky Pony did not claim the bambino...and this is the day before I bathe...then yes I will be apolitical. :))


But, will you still love us tomorrow? :eh:

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

Dreamy
PaleoPaul
outfromunder
bayoubill
Ardathair
DRS
Dr. Funkenstein
super cool ski instructor
CID_0687 (confirmation pending)

[bayoubill]

BTW, this ain't like Hotel California...

you can check out any time you like.

Simply ask to have your name removed from the list.

[CID_0687]

But, will you still love us tomorrow? :eh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmWRjjpBlWw

[CID_0687]

I'm in Bill

[bayoubill]

I'm in Bill


:dance:

Dreamy!

Give that man a hug!

[Dreamy]

I'm in Bill


:hug:Come here ya big lug!! You want the top bunk or the bottom?:twisted:










:))

[CID_0687]

:hug:Come here ya big lug!! You want the top bunk or the bottom?:twisted:










:))
I always like to start out on top. :))

[Dreamy]

I always like to start out on top. :))

Well darling we might have to leg wrestle for that position...errr...um... I mean bunk.:twisted:

Ok so now that politics has changed to a rather dista****l sport what should we do? Fix it....







...or go out for some nachos and some drinks and watch some baseball?:lol:

[free2B]

Well darling we might have to leg wrestle for that position...errr...um... I mean bunk.:twisted:

Ok so now that politics has changed to a rather dista****l sport what should we do? Fix it....







...or go out for some nachos and some drinks and watch some baseball?:lol:

baseball, nachos, and drinks on me dreamy:) let's leave the politics to the wonks:eek:

[bayoubill]

baseball, nachos, and drinks on me dreamy:) let's leave the politics to the wonks:eek:


Does this mean you're joining our group, free?

[CID_0687]

Well darling we might have to leg wrestle for that position...errr...um... I mean bunk.:twisted:

Ok so now that politics has changed to a rather dista****l sport what should we do? Fix it....







...or go out for some nachos and some drinks and watch some baseball?:lol:
Let me weigh my options

Baseball

Leg wrestling


Leg wrestling it is!!

[bayoubill]

Let me weigh my options

Baseball

Leg wrestling


Leg wrestling it is!!


Hello Jello?

[bayoubill]

Let me weigh my options

Baseball

Leg wrestling


Leg wrestling it is!!


How 'bout shirts and skins basketball? :cool:

[CID_0687]

Hello Jello?
Wonderful idea Bill...Jello leg wrestling. :dance:

[CID_0687]

How 'bout shirts and skins basketball? :cool:
As long as the dudes are shirts, I'm in. :))

[bayoubill]

Wonderful idea Bill...Jello leg wrestling. :dance:


Works for me.

[bayoubill]

As long as the dudes are shirts, I'm in. :))


:cool:

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687


Maybe when we get to 10, we can petition Goodlife to become an official Hannity Social Group.

Or not.

[CID_0687]

I think not

[rob_b52]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687

Add me please?

[bayoubill]

I think not


yeah, me to.

[bayoubill]

Add me please?


You're on, rob!

And welcome!

[CID_0687]

Add me please?
OK...Bill...just an FYI

Anytime something appears to be anti establishment, Rob will join...and he'll bring all of his friends...This could be a good thing for the Uptown Social Club

[rob_b52]

I have posted in the WP forum once. I stay out of the AAW forum WP forum and the religion forums.....

I have begun to get so burnt out by the political season... now, I just yell at the TV or whatever...

example... all this tire inflation crap. What about financial inflation?

[bayoubill]

OK...Bill...just an FYI

Anytime something appears to be anti establishment, Rob will join...and he'll bring all of his friends...This could be a good thing for the Uptown Social Club


maybe...

but I hope folks aren't joining for the wrong reasons.


BTW, I like your alternative name for the group...

"Uptown Social Club"

although it rather sounds like a bordello or something. ;)

[rob_b52]

You're on, rob!

And welcome!

Rob puts a fist in the air...Rock on!!!!VROCK!!! Where the guitar is god and the vulture is king

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52

[rob_b52]

OK...Bill...just an FYI

Anytime something appears to be anti establishment, Rob will join...and he'll bring all of his friends...This could be a good thing for the Uptown Social Club

A very good thing.....

[rob_b52]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52

thank you and good night... time for "Red Eye"

[bayoubill]

Rob puts a fist in the air...Rock on!!!!VROCK!!! Where the guitar is god and the vulture is king


lol...

sounds like something I heard Jack Black say in "School of Rock".


BTW, here's a pretty cool clip from that movie:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=PZbwwo4PsUI&feature=related

If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it.

[CID_0687]

maybe...

but I hope folks aren't joining for the wrong reasons.


BTW, I like your alternative name for the group...

"Uptown Social Club"

although it rather sounds like a bordello or something. ;)
:think: Well...we've got a Lodge, Saloon, BeachHouse, even got an outhouse...Perhaps we could use a Bordello...whatcha think?

[bayoubill]

thank you and good night... time for "Red Eye"


'night, rob.

Sweet dreams and blessings to you.

[bayoubill]

:think: Well...we've got a Lodge, Saloon, BeachHouse, even got an outhouse...Perhaps we could use a Bordello...whatcha think?


Ya think the Mods would let it fly? :think:


BTW, I think I'm already skating on GL's thin ice with this "Apolitical social group" thing.

[CID_0687]

Ya think the Mods would let it fly? :think:


BTW, I think I'm already skating on GL's thin ice with this "Apolitical social group" thing.
Well, in that case maybe we shouldn't create a brothel just yet...or let someone else do it...too bad Rob already took off...I bet he'd do it.

[bayoubill]

Well, in that case maybe we shouldn't create a brothel just yet...or let someone else do it...too bad Rob already took off...I bet he'd do it.


Yeah, too bad Rob had to take off just when I was getting to know him. "He seems like such a nice boy" (said in my most geezer-like voice). :D


BTW, Rob's avie reminds me of a classic insult:

"If I had a dog that ugly, I'd shave his ass and make him walk backwards."

[CID_0687]

That is a pretty frickin' ugly dog...it looks like it ain't done yet or somethin.

[bayoubill]

So Bill, is this a group for people who are sick and tired of Politics? I can understand that. I post in the Sports forum more than anywhere else these days. Atleast for the last year or so. I need a break every now and then anyway.

I noticed people who are just sick and tired of the two parties posting as well? That would be me, though I am not willing to retreat from the fight. Take a vacation? Sure. But if I give up, then I have no right to complain. I think it's great that you created this though my friend.

Though I have not suggested it yet, I think Goodlife should create a 'Revolutionary' Social group. Meaning, anyone who is sick of both of these sheople herded, special interest enabled, android divisive parties. Or just the carpetbaggers in D.C in general.

It could work because all sides could join it, because folks on both sides desire a change in the two headed snake system. That would make 5 social groups, and I really don't see what more politically could be thought up after them? Anyway, looks real good my friend. ;) ~BH


I was rereading your post, BH, and it occurred to me that we in this group are indeed taking a revolutionary stand, as Dreamy stated in an earlier post:


I am in Bill. Planting the seeds of revolution. I did not want to be here. I did not choose to be here. But here I am thanks to the current state of politics. I try to hang in,I try to fight the good fight but in the end where do I end up? Back here in this meaningless non-productive place called Trivial Pursuits. ;)


I think you should consider joining our ranks, BH, if only temporarily.

As I mentioned in another post, you can have your name taken off the list at any time.


Let me add that I consider my own apolitical position to be temporary, and that I will, at some point in the not too distant future, come back out swinging.

[bayoubill]

apoliticals on a political message board.....that's kinda funny.


sorta like the way y'all have atheists in the Religion Forum? ;)

[CID_0687]

sorta like the way y'all have atheists in the Religion Forum? ;)
Not so much anymore...since FW moved the evolution threads to General Interest

[outfromunder]

Bill, Im liking your sig links! Very Nice!!!

[bayoubill]

Bill, Im liking your sig links! Very Nice!!!


ty, ofu. :hug:


BTW, would you mind letting me know your actual name?

And are you considering going to the next NO meetup?


side note bit of trivia: I just looked at your profile and noticed that you have the same birthday as my ex-wife. How old are you?

[CID_0687]

:))

It took me a second to figure out what OFU was...man it's late...so I got to thinking that could be an interesting name for a college for guys over 50.

OFU

Old **** University

:))

[bayoubill]

:))

It took me a second to figure out what OFU was...man it's late...so I got to thinking that could be an interesting name for a college for guys over 50.

OFU

Old **** University

:))


lol...

I attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL)

(which has since been renamed the University of Louisiana - Lafayette).


The irrevert ones of us would refer to USL as

"University of Slow Learners"

or, even better,

'U Stand in Line".

[outfromunder]

ty, ofu. :hug:
YW


BTW, would you mind letting me know your actual name? Check your pm's in a minute...

And are you considering going to the next NO meetup? I thought about going to the last one but couldnt get the time off of work...
Vacation time will be limited this next year as my company is considering moving my department to Kansas City.


side note bit of trivia: I just looked at your profile and noticed that you have the same birthday as my ex-wife. How old are you?
I will be 42 this time around.

[CID_0687]

Hey OFU...there's a rule for everyone on my friends list...and let me check...yep you're on my friends list...We have to be on a first named basis...You can pm that to me as well if you like. :D

[rob_b52]

lol...

sounds like something I heard Jack Black say in "School of Rock".


BTW, here's a pretty cool clip from that movie:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=PZbwwo4PsUI&feature=related

If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it.

I love that movie... kinda cheesey in places, but I do want to watch that now... thanks for posting that..

[rob_b52]

Well, in that case maybe we shouldn't create a brothel just yet...or let someone else do it...too bad Rob already took off...I bet he'd do it.

I am gonna do it....

thin ice with the mods? heck, this is TP... you are in Rob_B52's world now....

[rob_b52]

That is a pretty frickin' ugly dog...it looks like it ain't done yet or somethin.

yellow matter custard.....

[CID_0687]

I am gonna do it....

thin ice with the mods? heck, this is TP... you are in Rob_B52's world now....
:))

[rob_b52]

:))

So, here is the thread I want to start as a memebr of the apoliticals...

Rob_B52's Bordello. Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

What do ya think? Whats the worst that can happen? Should I give the mods a heads up first?

[CID_0687]

So, here is the thread I want to start as a memebr of the apoliticals...

Rob_B52's Bordello. Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

What do ya think? Whats the worst that can happen? Should I give the mods a heads up first?
The worst they can do is shut it down... I would think as long as you keep it clean it wouldn't go against ToS...May wanna check that though

[rob_b52]

how about this...

A place where only the rules get busted, not Rob_B52

[soupdragon]

What's it all about Alfie? Hey with the music I'm in!

[rob_b52]

The worst they can do is shut it down... I would think as long as you keep it clean it wouldn't go against ToS...May wanna check that though

thats the point, there will be no cleanliness in rob's bordello.... I say, let the floodgates open and let the filter do its job...

[CID_0687]

thats the point, there will be no cleanliness in rob's bordello.... I say, let the floodgates open and let the filter do its job...
The filter is your friend

[outfromunder]

:shhh::naughty:

[CID_0687]

:))

[rob_b52]

What's it all about Alfie? Hey with the music I'm in!

not until you admit politics suck....

[free2B]

So, here is the thread I want to start as a memebr of the apoliticals...

Rob_B52's Bordello. Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

What do ya think? Whats the worst that can happen? Should I give the mods a heads up first?

I don't think they allow gambling b52:naughty: and liquor is usually served in the saloon:) you better check with the competition:rolleyes:

[bayoubill]

What's it all about Alfie? Hey with the music I'm in!

not until you admit politics suck....


Such a declararion is not required, rob. :naughty:


If soup says she's in, she's in.


And, with that, our little group has become international! :dance:


Welcome, soup! :hug:

[bayoubill]

Updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' social group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52
11. soupdragon

[CID_0687]

Uptown Social Club keeps growing...we may have to discuss hazing techniques for recruits

[bayoubill]

Uptown Social Club keeps growing...we may have to discuss hazing techniques for recruits


What did you have in mind, Drew? :think:

[CID_0687]

What did you have in mind, Drew? :think:
I'm thinking tapioca pudding, a straw, and pants...I'm not sure how this works but...

[bayoubill]

I'm thinking tapioca pudding, a straw, and pants...I'm not sure how this works but...


Anything with pudding sounds promising.


The other stuff... :eh:

well, I'm not so sure.

[outfromunder]

I'm thinking tapioca pudding, a straw, and pants...I'm not sure how this works but...

As a proud alumnus of a small but extinguished fraternity, I would be proud to serve as pledge captain.



MUUWWAHAHAHAHA:twisted:

[bayoubill]

Uptown Social Club keeps growing...we may have to discuss hazing techniques for recruits


Are you and rob suggesting that we should become exclusive?


Sounds anathama to the basic tenants of the group.

[bayoubill]

As a proud alumnus of a small but extinguished fraternity, I would be proud to serve as pledge captain.



MUUWWAHAHAHAHA:twisted:


What frat was that, JD?

[outfromunder]

What frat was that, JD?

We were Delta Pi Epsilon. A small independant frat at my small University in Central Texas. We had some still closely held rituals that became legendary amongst the pledges...


MUUUWAHHHHAHAHAHAHA :twisted:

[bayoubill]

:shifty:














still here... :flag:

[CID_0687]

:))

troublemaker

[Dreamy]

:shifty:
















still here... :flag:

:hug:

[bayoubill]

:hug:


:hug:

[bayoubill]

:))

troublemaker


doesn't take much...


and the bar's definately been lowered since DarthBush got tossed.

[bayoubill]

:))

troublemaker


BTW Drew...


What are you doing to yourself that makes your pigtails bounce like that?


... on second thought... maybe we don't want to know. :neutral:



(My second guess was that you had your finger stuck in a light socket. ;))

[samurai7]

Apolitical?

Is that like asexual, where you guys all split into more of yourselves every 20 minutes?

:angel:

[bayoubill]

Apolitical?

Is that like asexual, where you guys all split into more of yourselves every 20 minutes?

:angel:


Now THAT's a scary thought! :))

[bayoubill]

Good morning, TP!

[bayoubill]

Roll call for 'Hannity Apoliticals' Social Group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52
11. soupdragon


All present say "Here". Or not.

[bayoubill]

Here.

[bayoubill]

And anyone who wants to join may state their case now...

[Dreamy]

What would draw the apoliticals here back into the political fold in earnest? I have been wondering this for myself. Would it just be the right candidate or would I need to see some serious changes in the way we lead this country and do the people's business in DC?

Just some thoughts from Dreamy. lol

[outfromunder]

What would draw the apoliticals here back into the political fold in earnest? I have been wondering this for myself. Would it just be the right candidate or would I need to see some serious changes in the way we lead this country and do the people's business in DC?

Just some thoughts from Dreamy. lol

If, after the next major congressional races, ALL incumbants were unseated. I would then cease to be apolitical.

[outfromunder]

I will say the last state races here in Looseyana have pushed me over the edge into apolitical status. Back in 2004 or so, the state legislators passed termlimits. A good thing. Or so I thought.

The problem is this last race in 2007, All Term limited House critters ran for their term limited Senate critters seats and vice versa. Most won their elections and nothing really changed.

No wonder Looseyana will remain one of the worst good ole boy states. We DO have a reformist Governor, but he showed some signs of wishywashyness by deciding at the last minute to veto an illegal payraise for state legislators. It never should have gotten that far. If he was all about reform, he would have immediately vetoed it. Rant over. Sorry TP'ers for going serious.

[FranklySpeaking]

In / Not In / In

*woot*


Drew must have been posting drunk last night ... again

[CID_0687]

In / Not In / In

*woot*


Drew must have been posting drunk last night ... again
:)) Indeed

[BasicGreatGuy]

In / Not In / In

*woot*


Drew must have been posting drunk last night ... again

Howdy FS ;)

Good to see ya!

[FranklySpeaking]

:)) Indeed

did we have a mini-conversation last night/this morning, and now it's gone. ?

[BasicGreatGuy]

I'm a burnt out libertarian conservative who, when I first came into the forums, was a fire-eating Ron Paul supporter who spent all his time in WP.

Now, I just want to hang with my buddies in TP and leave the political stuff alone.

Funny how things can change.

I can understand that Bill. Day in and day out, its the same "my party can kick your party's butt," or "my party isn't as crappy as your party" mantra. It does get sickening after a while. I have been fed up for years lol

Nothing wrong with removing yourself from the mire at times, and focusing on what is truly important to you. ;)

Hang in there my friend :)

[FranklySpeaking]

Howdy FS ;)

Good to see ya!


and I welcomed you back also, but that is gone, too.

I like your sig image and quote ! :D

[CID_0687]

did we have a mini-conversation last night/this morning, and now it's gone. ?
I seem to recall something...it's a little hazy though...

Hazing that's it, it was about hazing!!

Apparently I wasn't as intoxicated as you drink I was

[BasicGreatGuy]

and I welcomed you back also, but that is gone, too.

I like your sig image and quote ! :D

Thank you FS :D

[FranklySpeaking]

I seem to recall something...it's a little hazy though...

Hazing that's it, it was about hazing!!

Apparently I wasn't as intoxicated as you drink I was

LOL

Yep that was it ... I want in before the hazing begins ...

[jet]

Tickle my heart with your sincerity. Kiss my soul with your love.

That is very cool indeed. Poetry makes a heart sing.....

[FranklySpeaking]

BTW ... talking about anit-social as someone else mentioned in this thread ... here it is :

Only until the anti-social social group starts up. :cool:

what happened to the Song Title and Artist thread ?

did I miss a melt down ?

[jet]

BTW ... talking about anit-social as someone else mentioned in this thread ... here it is :



what happened to the Song Title and Artist thread ?

did I miss a melt down ?

That one and the Last person to post in this thread are missing :think: Maybe due to their size, they haven't been recovered yet.

[CID_0687]

That one and the Last person to post in this thread are missing :think: Maybe due to their size, they haven't been recovered yet.
But of course the Lodge survived. :rolleyes:

[FranklySpeaking]

a forum meltdown ?

interesting.

I think it is recovered ... my post count went from 10,605 to 10,447 (or something like) that when I first logged in early this morning.

When I logged in the afternoon/evening, it was back up to the 10,605.

[jet]

But of course the Lodge survived. :rolleyes:

:doh:

[rob_b52]

here...... or is it there?

[rob_b52]

But of course the Lodge survived. :rolleyes:

Is there something we can do about that?

[CID_0687]

Is there something we can do about that?
Nah...mod privileges :))

I kinda like that thread anyway

[rob_b52]

I got a question.....

Why can't I add myself to my friends list? Is that too much to ask? I respond to my own posts sometimes... in the third person....

The rob_b52 says, I like peanuts...salted or covered in chocolate.

[bayoubill]

In / Not In / In

*woot*


Yep, you're in, FS! :dance:

You were formally accepted into the fold early this morning,

but the records apparently got scrubbed during the early morning melt down.


I also, at that time, said that it was really nice to see you back, and that you had been missed. :hug:

(and I noticed that we had to make a do-over of the friendship thing...

reaffirming the vows...

guess maybe that makes us extra-special friends? :think: :D)


Drew must have been posting drunk last night ... again


You can blame Drew for alotta things, but this ain't one of 'em. ;)

[bayoubill]

Reposting the updated members' list for 'Hannity Apoliticals' Social Group:

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52
11. soupdragon
12. FranklySpeaking

[bayoubill]

I got a question.....

Why can't I add myself to my friends list? Is that too much to ask? I respond to my own posts sometimes... in the third person....

The rob_b52 says, I like peanuts...salted or covered in chocolate.


Sometimes you're scary, rob...














:))

[bayoubill]

I can understand that Bill. Day in and day out, its the same "my party can kick your party's butt," or "my party isn't as crappy as your party" mantra. It does get sickening after a while. I have been fed up for years lol

Nothing wrong with removing yourself from the mire at times, and focusing on what is truly important to you. ;)

Hang in there my friend :)


ty, BGG.


BTW, why don't you join our merry band?

Doesn't have to be permanent. :D


I myself don't expect to be a permanent member...

I imagine I may be taking my leave of the group around November 5th.

[outfromunder]

a forum meltdown ?

interesting.

I think it is recovered ... my post count went from 10,605 to 10,447 (or something like) that when I first logged in early this morning.

When I logged in the afternoon/evening, it was back up to the 10,605.

What if you had lost just enough posts to take you out of the Great American Status?

That would suck!

[bayoubill]

What if you had lost just enough posts to take you out of the Great American Status?

That would suck!


Arbitrary classification sucks.

I'm an Experienced Educated Great American Voter Debater Man On The Street (and all-around nice guy and Honored Guest where ever I go), no matter what the numbers say. :dance:

[BasicGreatGuy]

ty, BGG.


BTW, why don't you join our merry band?

Doesn't have to be permanent. :D


I myself don't expect to be a permanent member...

I imagine I may be taking my leave of the group around November 5th.

As fed up as I may be, I still care. I still enjoy good honest debate, even if it is becoming scarce on the board lately. I do what I can here and there, to make a difference, and learn along the way.

If I ever do truly feel as some of the merry band does here, I will join up with you my friend. :)

[bayoubill]

As fed up as I may be, I still care. I still enjoy good honest debate, even if it is becoming scarce on the board lately. I do what I can here and there, to make a difference, and learn along the way.

If I ever do truly feel as some of the merry band does here, I will join up with you my friend. :)


Fair enough, good buddy. :D

But don't misunderstand me; I never said I didn't care.

I just said I was tired.

The next few months will roll along inexorably, whether or not they have my active participation in the political scene.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Fair enough, good buddy. :D

But don't misunderstand me; I never said I didn't care.

I just said I was tired.

The next few months will roll along inexorably, whether or not they have my active participation in the political scene.

I understand ;)

Nothing wrong with regrouping, so that you can continue the good fight :)

[Mr. M]

Here's a place for all apolitical folks to gather.


...

BTW, visitors are welcome.


Nice clubhouse you have here, Bill...

[bayoubill]

Nice clubhouse you have here, Bill...


Thanks, M.

Cold beers in the fridge and stale pizza on the coffee table...

Help yourself.

Hope you like anchovies. :D

[Mr. M]

Thanks, M.

Cold beers in the fridge and stale pizza on the coffee table...

Help yourself.

Hope you like anchovies. :D

I have an extra bottle of Grey Goose and a lemon or two, if you have a few martini glasses somewhere.


BTW...

take a look at who is perusing the thread...

[bayoubill]

I have an extra bottle of Grey Goose and a lemon or two, if you have a few martini glasses somewhere.


BTW...

take a look at who is perusing the thread...


Yow! :eek: :D

[bayoubill]

Now that's historic!

[Mr. M]

Yow! :eek: :D

lol...


Don't get to used to it...


I feel a bit under dressed.

[bayoubill]

I have an extra bottle of Grey Goose and a lemon or two, if you have a few martini glasses somewhere.



Sorry, M, but I've got no vermouth.

Got some tonic water, limes and a bottle of Gordon's...

You care to lower yourself to a gin and tonic?

[bayoubill]

lol...


Don't get to used to it...


I feel a bit under dressed.


Shoot, M.

The term "nobody in here but us chickens" was made for this place.

[Mr. M]

Sorry, M, but I've got no vermouth.

Got some tonic water, limes and a bottle of Gordon's...

You care to lower yourself to a gin and tonic?

A gin and tonic is an acceptable alternative, although there is a reason I didn't bring vermouth.

That vile concoction is the enemy of martinis everywhere.


But pour us out a dram or two of G and T (extra lime,please!) and let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of Kings...

[bayoubill]

A gin and tonic is an acceptable alternative, although there is a reason I didn't bring vermouth.

That vile concoction is the enemy of martinis everywhere.


But pour us out a dram or two of G and T (extra lime,please!) and let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of the death of Kings...

Hmmm... no vermouth? Guess I didn't know as much about martinis as I thought I did. Is it still okay to put olive juice in it? I love a dirty martini.

[Mr. M]

Shoot, M.

The term "nobody in here but us chickens" was made for this place.

lol...

A not inept analogy as I sit here hunting and pecking on the keyboard...

[bayoubill]

lol...

A not inept analogy as I sit here hunting and pecking on the keyboard...


lol...

just don't spill...

[bayoubill]

So, which dead kings do ya wanta talk about, M?

Wanna play some poker while we're at it?

[Mr. M]

So, which dead kings do ya wanta talk about, M?

Wanna play some poker while we're at it?

A little poker, a lot of alcohol and you can change your social club's name to the Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club...

[bayoubill]

We wandered off, didn't we?

Not to make you nervous or anything, M, but it's great to see you in the "Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread" thing.

That way I know if you're still here.

And when you're not, I can go looking around without feeling rude.

[Mr. M]

Hmmm... no vermouth? Guess I didn't know as much about martinis as I thought I did. Is it still okay to put olive juice in it? I love a dirty martini.

I'm afraid I'm not enamored of the olive in my alcohol. Or the onion, either for that matter.


An exceptionally cold top shelf vodka, a peel of lemon, and a mere hint of vermouth and you have the perfect martini.

Perhaps "hint" is too strong. Open the vermouth, threaten the vodka with it, close the bottle.


Imbibe.

[bayoubill]

A little poker, a lot of alcohol and you can change your social club's name to the Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club...


We've already got at least one alternative name, courtesy of CID:

the Uptown Social Club.

(I kinda think that sounds like a New Orleans brothel, though.)


I think Goodlife might have another name for us,

but it's probably something that's unrepeatable in mixed company.

[Mr. M]

We wandered off, didn't we?

Not to make you nervous or anything, M, but it's great to see you in the "Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread" thing.

That way I know if you're still here.

And when you're not, I can go looking around without feeling rude.

I'm experimenting. I have two windows open and am wondering if I show active in WP and TP at the same time, though I am reminded of something from Firesign Theater...

"How can you be in two places at once...

when you're not anywhere at all."


----


As to the subject of dead kings we can begin wherever you like.

The political landscape is littered with them. And so few of them know it.

[bayoubill]

I'm afraid I'm not enamored of the olive in my alcohol. Or the onion, either for that matter.


An exceptionally cold top shelf vodka, a peel of lemon, and a mere hint of vermouth and you have the perfect martini.

Perhaps "hint" is too strong. Open the vermouth, threaten the vodka with it, close the bottle.


Imbibe.


Hmmm... love the description, M.

You are masterful in painting the picture.

Sounds like something I'll hafta try.


It'll take some getting used to, though,

weaning myself away from olive juice.

[Mr. M]

We've already got at least one alternative name, courtesy of CID:

the Uptown Social Club.

(I kinda think that sounds like a New Orleans brothel, though.)

That certainly has a certain panache...

Not to mention the Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club is already taken, though I expect it's a bit rusty having been dormant for the past half century. Besides...

who the hell can spell "Thanatopsis" sober let alone soused?


I think Goodlife might have another name for us,

but it's probably something that's unrepeatable in mixed company.

She's too high class to use such language.

Even if she's thinking it.

[bayoubill]

Sorry for the pause, M.

I had to go relieve myself.

'scuse me while I go back and check the posts.

[Mr. M]

Hmmm... love the description, M.

You are masterful in painting the picture.

Sounds like something I'll hafta try.


It'll take some getting used to, though,

weaning myself away from olive juice.

Make sure the vodka is exceptional or the vermouth is needed to cover up it's defects. And put it in the deep freeze. Before it goes in a chilled shaker with ice. And then into a chilled martini glass.



Did I mention it needs to be cold?



I know several friends who swear by dirty martinis. I content myself swearing at them.

[Mr. M]

Sorry for the pause, M.

I had to go relieve myself.

'scuse me while I go back and check the posts.

Take your time. I'm wandering down to the bar for a glass of port.


The barmaid, sad to say, is asleep at the wheel.

[bayoubill]

I'm experimenting. I have two windows open and am wondering if I show active in WP and TP at the same time, though I am reminded of something from Firesign Theater...

"How can you be in two places at once...

when you're not anywhere at all."


Firesign Theater!

Man, how long has it been since I heard anybody mention them?

"Waiting For The Electrician, Or Someone Like Him"

"Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me The Pliers"

Great titles, but unforunately, at least IMHO, the material didn't live up to the clever titles.

Cheech and Chong, on the other hand, always had me ****ing in my pants.

'course, I was in my stoned-out hippie days at the time, and I might have had some growing up yet to do.


As to the subject of dead kings we can begin wherever you like.

The political landscape is littered with them. And so few of them know it.


I leave the choice of dead kings in your able hands.

[bayoubill]

That certainly has a certain panache...

Not to mention the Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club is already taken, though I expect it's a bit rusty having been dormant for the past half century. Besides...

who the hell can spell "Thanatopsis" sober let alone soused?


lol...

Where's that from, M?


She's too high class to use such language.

Even if she's thinking it.


With us, I think she'd easily come down and make an exception.

[bayoubill]

While you were composing your reply, M, I went and had a look at a poll I put up in WP:

http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=789821


It's still early in the poll, but I'm kinda surprised there's (relatively) so many folks who are undecided.

I was under the impression that just about everybody in here had their minds made up.

Maybe this is a good sign?

[Mr. M]

Firesign Theater!

Man, how long has it been since I heard anybody mention them?

"Waiting For The Electrician, Or Someone Like Him"

"Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me The Pliers"

Great titles, but unforunately, at least IMHO, the material didn't live up to the clever titles.

Cheech and Chong, on the other hand, always had me ****ing in my pants.

'course, I was in my stoned-out hippie days at the time, and I might have had some growing up yet to do.

I enjoyed a number of their skits. Some had a "Finnegan's Wake" stream of consciousness about them that made adept use of cultural and literary references and puns that were amusing even if not laugh-out-loud funny. They were, though, uneven. Particularly in later releases.





leave the choice of dead kings in your able hands.

Well, we could always begin with self-anointed satraps like Radovan Karadžić, though that may be a bit much for a late evening in the Apolitical Social Circle, especially when one is down to the heeltaps of a second glass of port.

[bayoubill]

I'm afraid I'm not enamored of the olive in my alcohol. Or the onion, either for that matter.


An exceptionally cold top shelf vodka, a peel of lemon, and a mere hint of vermouth and you have the perfect martini.

Perhaps "hint" is too strong. Open the vermouth, threaten the vodka with it, close the bottle.


Imbibe.


Make sure the vodka is exceptional or the vermouth is needed to cover up it's defects. And put it in the deep freeze. Before it goes in a chilled shaker with ice. And then into a chilled martini glass.




Did I mention it needs to be cold?


I wrote this down for future reference. Thanks for the guidance.


I know several friends who swear by dirty martinis. I content myself swearing at them.


I guess, for the time being, you'll hafta swear at me too.

[bayoubill]

brb...

[Mr. M]

lol...

Where's that from, M?

The Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club? They were the Friday night poker offshoot of the Algonquin Round Table, a somewhat less venomous group of gliterati who actually had one or two members famous for something other than being famous, if I recall the phrase correctly. I think Harpo Marx was a member for a brief period.





With us, I think she'd easily come down and make an exception.

I'm afraid I can't imagine a fire and brimstone GL. Or perhaps, I just don't want to...

[Mr. M]

I wrote this down for future reference. Thanks for the guidance.

May I add one more instruction for your bartenders bible?

One martini is too few.
Two martinis is too many.
Three martinis is just right.





I guess, for the time being, you'll hafta swear at me too.

lol...


A man with an imperfect martini is infinitely preferable to one with none at all.

[Mr. M]

brb...

I'm beginning to think you're seeing another thread...

[bayoubill]

Well, we could always begin with self-anointed satraps like Radovan Karadžić, though that may be a bit much for a late evening in the Apolitical Social Circle, especially when one is down to the heeltaps of a second glass of port.


Yeah...

This is, after all, the "Apolitical" club.

(Funny... I was just reminded of the "He-Man's Woman Haters Club" from the Little Rascals. lol...)

And it is late.

How 'bout a hand of poker?


Too bad Article ain't here to join us.

How come he had to leave us, anyhow?

I never got the story on that.

[bayoubill]

I'm beginning to think you're seeing another thread...


I'd never do that to you, M. :mrgreen:

It was only a whiz and smoke break.

[Mr. M]

While you were composing your reply, M, I went and had a look at a poll I put up in WP:

http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=789821


It's still early in the poll, but I'm kinda surprised there's (relatively) so many folks who are undecided.

I was under the impression that just about everybody in here had their minds made up.

Maybe this is a good sign?

I think, if you'll forgive my somewhat cynical late night nature, that most simply wish to give the impression of impartiality and thoughtfulness. Given that there are precious few choices on the ballot, it seems a tad unlikely that some new and pretty baby in a red hat will attract the adulation of our friends on the forum.

I can't imagine many have not, at the very least, eliminated the also-rans and did-not-starts.

That leaves a very narrow field.

[Mr. M]

Yeah...

This is, after all, the "Apolitical" club.

(Funny... I was just reminded of the "He-Man's Woman Haters Club" from the Little Rascals. lol...)

And it is late.

How 'bout a hand of poker?


Too bad Article ain't here to join us.

How come he had to leave us, anyhow?

I never got the story on that.

I'm afraid our old friend decided he needed a break from the forums, but found it necessary to do so in dramatic fashion by insulting several of the mods, something entirely out of character for an accomplished poker player. I believe he tried to apologize some time back but his swan song was a bit too bitter to be easily ameliorated.

Perhaps he'll give it another try.

[Mr. M]

I'd never do that to you, M. :mrgreen:

It was only a whiz and smoke break.

lol...

I'm afraid my smoke breaks involve a "Hecho a Mano" product that might keep me away from the keyboard for about two hours.

So your minor fling is easily forgiven.

[bayoubill]

Sorry 'bout my absence just now, M.

My computer just did an automatic shutdown.


I was in the middle of a scathingly clever post, too. :wall:

[Mr. M]

Sorry 'bout my absence just now, M.

My computer just did an automatic shutdown.

Hmm.

Is that lipstick on your collar?

[Mr. M]

I was in the middle of a scathingly clever post, too. :wall:


lol...

You're a veritable font of them.


You'll make more.

[bayoubill]

The Thanatopsis Pleasure and Inside Straight Club? They were the Friday night poker offshoot of the Algonquin Round Table, a somewhat less venomous group of gliterati who actually had one or two members famous for something other than being famous, if I recall the phrase correctly. I think Harpo Marx was a member for a brief period.


Sounds dreary. Whenever I hear of the Algonquin group, I picture bored geniuses sitting around a table wondering what next to do with themselves, trying to think of a way to outdo their clever selves.

I'm reminded of the suave and clever actor George Sauders, who committed suicide in the 60's (I don't know if he was a member of the group, but he woulda fit right in, in my opinion.) He left behind a note that said "I'm bored."


I'm afraid I can't imagine a fire and brimstone GL. Or perhaps, I just don't want to...


Me neither. And I think I'm on her bad side, or at least on her list of people with whom she has little patience with.

[bayoubill]

Hmm.

Is that lipstick on your collar?


lol...

[bayoubill]

May I add one more instruction for your bartenders bible?

One martini is too few.
Two martinis is too many.
Three martinis is just right.



lol...


A man with an imperfect martini is infinitely preferable to one with none at all.


Got it down.

Put it a place where I won't loose it.

[Mr. M]

Sounds dreary. Whenever I hear of the Algonquin group, I picture bored geniuses sitting around a table wondering what next to do with themselves, trying to think of a way to outdo their clever selves.

I'm reminded of the suave and clever actor George Sauders, who committed suicide in the 60's (I don't know if he was a member of the group, but he woulda fit right in, in my opinion.) He left behind a note that said "I'm bored."

I'm afraid the Table was, to be polite, overrated. In a time of literary heavyweights (think Hemingway or Joyce or Faulkner) most of the Vicious Circle were self-congratulatory wags who squandered their talents, for those that had them, on wine, women, contrived witticisms and song. Dorothy Parker had some small success, as did George Kaufman, but it was little enough given the talent they possessed.

Saunders seems like a perfect fit, though from the outside looking in there are any number that might be said of who declined membership, Groucho Marx among them.





Me neither. And I think I'm on her bad side, or at least on her list of people with whom she has little patience with.

"Endeavor to persevere..."

[bayoubill]

While waiting for your reply, and speaking of kings,

I believe I've told you I'm a direct decendent of Robert the Bruce, first king of Scotland.

I've also since found out that I have a great uncle, dozens of times removed, who's one of the three ancient celtic kings upon whom scolars believe the Arthur legend is based.

Fascinating stuff.

[bayoubill]

I'm afraid the Table was, to be polite, overrated. In a time of literary heavyweights (think Hemingway or Joyce or Faulkner) most of the Vicious Circle were self-congratulatory wags who squandered their talents, for those that had them, on wine, women, contrived witticisms and song. Dorothy Parker had some small success, as did George Kaufman, but it was little enough given the talent they possessed.

Saunders seems like a perfect fit, though from the outside looking in there are any number that might be said of who declined membership, Groucho Marx among them.


As I recall, Groucho had a great line regarding that.


"Endeavor to persevere..."


Always.

[Mr. M]

While waiting for your reply, and speaking of kings,

I believe I've told you I'm a direct decendent of Robert the Bruce, first king of Scotland.

lol...


From the Highlands to the Lowlands in under seven centuries. What's a nice Scottish lad like you doing in the bayou?

I've also since found out that I have a great uncle, dozens of times removed, who's one of the three ancient celtic kings upon whom scolars believe the Arthur legend is based.

I can't imagine that information came from Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur...

how did you find out?

[Mr. M]

As I recall, Groucho had a great line regarding that.

lol...

Groucho had a great line for everything...

I thought it ironic that he declined...and Harpo sat in for a few hands.





Always.

I think we could write a business book on the philosophy of Josey Wales...

[bayoubill]

BTW, I suspect, from what I've seen in the geneological stuff, that we can all claim descendency from royalty. It's just a matter of tracing things out.

I'm also of the firm opinion, based on what I've seen, that all people of Western European descent are at least eighth cousins, if not closer.

Think about that the next time you're in the checkout line.

[bayoubill]

lol...


From the Highlands to the Lowlands in under seven centuries. What's a nice Scottish lad like you doing in the bayou?


It's entirely by accident. By all reckoning, I shoulda been born and raised in Scots-Irish redneck country, but my dad moved to south Louisiana for the work. As a result, I've married two Cajun girls, one after the other, and I can dance and eat like nobody's business.


I can't imagine that information came from Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur...

how did you find out?


Geneological records, traced back to the ancient kings of the British Isles.

There are three specific kings of which scholars have determined one of whom the Arthur legend is based upon. One of those three is my great-something uncle was a minor Irish king.

[Mr. M]

BTW, I suspect, from what I've seen in the geneological stuff, that we can all claim descendency from royalty. It's just a matter of tracing things out.

lol...


Besides...

who would want to be descended from serfs?

I'm also of the firm opinion, based on what I've seen, that all people of Western European descent are at least eighth cousins, if not closer.

Think about that the next time you're in the checkout line.

If true, I'm going to need a few more Christmas cards this year.

[bayoubill]

I gotta sign out soon, M.

[bayoubill]

So, M.

You gonna join our group?

Or are you gonna do a Groucho?


We've got good people in here.

[bayoubill]

The Hannity Apolitical Social Group, a.k.a. The Uptown Social Club

1. Dreamy
2. PaleoPaul
3. outfromunder
4. bayoubill
5. Ardathair
6. DRS
7. Dr. Funkenstein
8. super cool ski instructor
9. CID_0687
10. rob_b52
11. soupdragon
12. FranklySpeaking

[Mr. M]

It's entirely by accident. By all reckoning, I shoulda been born and raised in Scots-Irish redneck country, but my dad moved to south Louisiana for the work. As a result, I've married two Cajun girls, one after the other, and I can dance and eat like nobody's business.

lol...

Sounds like you've made the most out of random circumstance...

a little Zydeco is good for the soul.



Geneological records, traced back to the ancient kings of the British Isles.

I'm afraid my family records were all lost when the penitentiary caught fire.

There are three specific kings of which scholars have determined one of whom the Arthur legend is based upon. One of those three is my great-something uncle was a minor Irish king.

Amazing, the blood that flows in our veins.