Ok, how about some Motivation....

Wow, a month hiatus. How about this idea.... we are always talking about how we are going to get together one day...all this big talk about finally doing it. "How about next year", "I can do it in August" Blah Blah Blah, Bottom line..isn't going to happen unless we commit. So, I'm going to take a leap and commit myself to a gathering place. Right here, right now. (Seth this one is for you). There has been talk about doing something outdoorsy to get us together, i.e. bike trip, raft trip.... so lets work on that. Seth mentioned an interesting race last year called the North Face endurance challenge. Well I signed up for the one in D.C. only to have it cancelled by the hurricane. So what about next year? How about doing? I'm committing right now to the one in Bellingham, WA on June 6th, 2009. That is on the west coast, close to Spence and close enough to drive to for Seth. Even better, the townsend just bought a sweet island house there a couple months back, so we would have a swank place to stay for a week (course, I'll have to ask first, but don't see a problem, its empty), while we relived the Sapulpa ward days, visit the great country of Canada and do the race. June 6th is a Sat. so I know you monkeys could at least do Thur. - Sun. So no excuses. Personally i'm thinking about going up there for the whole week.. It would be sweet!!! So, i'm in, who else is?

http://www2.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge/ec_upcoming.html

Happy B-day SP

Seth - Happy Belated B-Day! Sorry for the space-out, things are wild around here trying to get ready to move. Hope you had a good one. I had a little party at our house yesterday and i used your blue bowl you gave us for a chip bowl. Was great. Would love to have more pieces.

What are your thoughts Doms

Since we are the only ones on this blog anymore, we can just say whatever i guess. So did you hear about Proposition 8 passing in California? What are your thoughts on this? There was a big Gay rally yesterday at the Temple in L.A. since gays are taking out their frustrations on the church since the Mormons played such a big role (financially speaking). Here is a photo of a protester getting knocked out by some dude in a truck since the protester ripped his Yes on Prop 8 sign.

Sad Sad Day in America!

I can't believe what this country is becoming. Even though we all know that it is going to "hell in a handbasket", sometimes we just hope that it isn't true. After yesterdays results, it is sad to think about the way this once Free country is headed. I'm sick and tired of all the PC BS too! This country was founded on Christian principles, capitalism, and Power! Now most of this country is a buch of pansies and tolerant individuals. At least one good thing about moving to Texas is that it is one of the last red states in this garbage of a nation once known as a republic!

A rekindling

The most aggressive in traffic I've ever been...

Hopefully my plates were only a mere glimmer...

Here's Jr.

Cast Your Vote NOW!

The truth will be known today

at 11 AM E.S.T.

You have until 8:00 PM eastern to take your official guess on the gender!

WWYD - Coolness at Stake

What would you do?

Round 4? The Economy

Seth wants to know...

QOTD: Do You Pay Attention to Coincidence?

Sarah Palin - Mother/Moose Hunter - Post RNC: Round 3

Did anyone catch the RNC? If you were watching Fox News, then you probably missed some of the best speeches, but you should have caught Palin's...

Political Debate: Round 2

Ok, so what is it going to be this week. Last week we had some good discussion about abortion; however that fizzled rather quickly. Lets try to tackle immigration this week. So let the sterotypes fly!!!

Whoa there bessy!

So lets here the reaction from the local Dems out there.... Seth and Carrie....
We need to have some more political discussion. How about 1 topic per week, there should be like 10 or so to choice from, that might jump start the blog again. So what will it be this week? Abortion, gun control, The War, economy, social programs, health care, foreign policy, stem cell research, ......what else, someone pick a topic and lets roll!

Crazy Thursday

You won't believe what happened to me yesterday, here is the story......

Jenny has been trying to get me to get rid of the truck for some time now. She hates driving it because it is so big and get horrible gas mileage (she drives the truck since i have a long commute and take the gas sipping Civic). I was almost to the point of agreeing to trade in the truck for a cramped Corolla. Thankfully, I didn't lose my manhood that day. I was able to coax, persuade Jenny into letting me get a cheap motorcycle instead so that we could get great gas mileage, she could drive the Civic and I could keep my manliness intact somewhat. So Wednesday night I picked up the bike i had been eyeing and drove it home, it was great to be back on the open road.

I was pretty excited to have a bike again, I rode it to work Thursday morning with great anticipation. Halfway to work, disaster struck. A saw a cop following close behind in my rearviews, couple seconds later.....lights were blazing! So I pull over, i know i wasn't speeding so i wasn't too worried. He pulled me over since i had no tag on the bike (the guy took it off the night before). I told the officer that i just bought the bike the night before and didn't have any paper work. The guy treated me like dirt! Like i stole the thing. He went in his car for a while and then came out and said he was impounding the bike!!!!! (see picture above) LOL. So i'm sitting there on this curb with hundreds of cars going by while the tow truck comes and he latches my bike down and hauls it away, 12 hours after i bought it! On top of the madness the cop gave me a citation fee too!

I had to call work and some co-workers came and got me. I've had quite a few jokes at my expense lately, but it was some pretty funny stuff, except for the 182 dollar towing/impound fee and 78 dollar citation. Luckily, someone at work is very well connected and I got the bike out of the impound free of charge!!!! Now i just have to go see the judge and fight the citation. So that was my experience, it will be a great story in a couple months when i get over it!!

Stoppies at the Grove

Make sure your volume is up!

Its almost that time again!!!!

It is almost that time my friends, almost. It is going to be a good football season, I can feel it in the winds. With that, along comes fantasy football, let me know if anyone is interested in trying to take down last year's reigning champ, Jenny.

Stupid, Stupid, Stupid

Horrible waste of time and money. I haven't paid to see a movie in the theater in a long time. I finally do, and I choose the worst movie I could have. Just for starters (especially if you haven't seen the movie yet), how about the unbelievable similarities between the main female characters of the all-too-popular Spiderman and this gay movie The Dark Knight:

Victory is Sweet

Recall some of our recent blogs as you read the text message I just received...

What ya listening to?

Alright itunes usesers. There is a feature on itunes that lets you organize your library according to how many times you have listened to a song. So, the question is... what are your top 10 most listened to songs? For the anti-apple folks... I don't know if you can track this or not, but for all those that can, let 'er rip.

Hello Jellos

So how was the weekend? What were you monkeys doing?

Anyone have vacation plans, anyone want to get together for a mini-vacation? Spencer brought it up to me the other day.

"Another 'Colday' in February"

One year ago this post was made. Was it a premonition???

Question of the Week?????

Is it ok to pee in the shower?

Question of the Day: How close was Doms to doing this?.......

So Doms, after seeing an email with piercings going around, I remember that you had a few. Tell us your story, why did you get them? Why did you get rid of them?

And this could've been Doms!!

Question of the Day: Have you ever wondered if Spence really has .....?

Sorry, this post has been flaged as offensive and has been removed by some babies.

May 27, 2008

Welcome in the short week!




After stumbling upon an interesting article in the newspaper this past week about survivalist, my thoughts have turned to the first true american dream..... owning a piece of land. After doing some searches on some websites i've come up with the idea of buying some, anyone interested. I'm thinking about a nice little spot in Colorado, close to the middle of the country so we can get together during the summers to hang out.

Here's an example.


http://www.landsofamerica.com/america/index.cfm?Detail=&INV_ID=143073

Welcome old ttownbloggers!

I hope we can make good use of the blog!

May 14, 2008

May 14, 2008
RIP the Voice of Reason?
Filed under: Uncategorized — Seth @ 10:33 pm
So… where is everybody?

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I’ve been busy working, working on the house and trying to take care of the family. I feel like I’m about to fall down and go to sleep all the time. We have more recent pics of the house on our blog… http://www.stephensonmunchkins.blogspot.com/ if anyone’s interested in seeing them.

What’s everyone elses excuse for not posting? They better be good.

Also, I heard the Mings had a baby… a month ago! I would congratulate them, but c’mon… I have to hear this from the inlaws? REALLY? But really congratulations Mings on babay Olive. Also… Rachel wants to know what Spencer’s reaction was when he heard the name.

Comment by Seth — May 14, 2008 @ 10:45 pm

Well, I don’t know what is going on with the blog, everyone seems to think they are super busy! LOL.

I can’t believe you didn’t hear about baby Olive. And where are the pics, i bet we never see those, they probably have a blog but don’t want to give it out to us. Scam cut us off a long time ago. I will tell you my thoughts on the baby name (since probably no one will see this). (And this is just my opinion) I think people need to take a step back and think long and hard about the kid’s name. I think if there is a strong possibility that the kid will be ridiculed for the name, you should not consider it. Spencer’s dad told me yesterday that stuart is name his twins, Wrigley and Camdem…..Baseball parks! LOL. Camdem, ..ok, i’ve actually heard that. With that being said, i don’t think Cameron really wanted to go with the name, i think he was pushed into it if you know what i mean.

When is the house going to be finished?

Comment by jtuffy — May 21, 2008 @ 12:58 pm

Names are funny. What’s perfectly normal to one person is absurd to another. There are definantly names that I would never use and names I laugh at everytime I hear them. For instance, my Grandmother thinks we should call Benj “BJ”… and trying to convinse her that we shouldn’t is like trying to convinse Doms that wheat is good for you! She says it’s manly, lol… too funny.

What are the odds that Cam will ever post some pics? What are the odds he will ever call me and tell me about the baby? Since it makes him uncomfortable to talk to people on the phone, I’ll just be waiting until he’s ready.

The house should be done within the next month. Are you guys gonna come visit once we are in? lol As soon as I finish this post I’m headed out to work on our Pergo. As for being bussy, I am… but I’ll still check the blog daily and if someone else has posted I’ll always respond. That’s not to much to ask for being able to stay in touch.

Comment by Seth — May 21, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

Tuffy, right on. Seth… not so much. Unless your ethnic background is the reason for your baby’s crazy name, then you KNOW it’s crazy, and that’s why you chose it. In other words, it’s not “normal” to those people as Seth seems to believe. They chose it because they think it makes their special little twerp that much more special. Ri-di-cu-lous. For this reason I have chosen to look in the updated baby name books and choose the most common names for my kids (well you know, if something were to go terribly wrong). I hear about new babies and their crazy names all the time these days. It is one hellzapoppin’ trend!

So I blog. Soon I’ll halo. Of course tuffy you’d be interested to know that my mom surprised me with news that she and Mitch will be coming here tomorrow! They’ll be here until Tuesday of next week. So that of course means no halo until then. alright time for bed now. Big gay tomorrow. I’ll check the blog!

Comment by DOMS 287 — May 22, 2008 @ 12:46 am

Michael… are you an idiot or just the most argumentative twerp of all time? I in no way stated any of the things you observed in my post. What I meant was exactly what you said. What I consider a ridiculous name, some people don’t… if they want it to be different or they actualy like it or it’s ethnic, doesn’t matter, they would still give their kid a name I wouldn’t. I blame the hippies! Anyway…

Good to hear from you guys! (Even if Doms can’t touch his fingers to the keyboard without straining to stir things up ) Glad to know you aren’t all dead… or something less drastic. Hope we can all be more dillegent posters from here on out… I missed the blog.

Comment by Seth — May 22, 2008 @ 1:07 am

so I guess my credit card that pays for the blog expired or something. I keep getting shut off notices for ttowbloggers. U guys want to keep it alive?

And yes i think Olive is destined for some ridicule. maybe she has a nice middle name like Cameron she can go by.

Comment by yo yo ma — May 22, 2008 @ 9:17 am

When you say destined for ridicule… does that mean you plan on ridiculing her? Just curious. lol

Comment by Seth — May 22, 2008 @ 9:48 am

I’m all about keeping the blog going. We have some classic moments on here.

Seth, again, you’re so weird! “What’s perfectly normal to one person is absurd to another.” That says you believe that some people think crazy names for their kids are normal. Case closed. I acknowledged that you don’t agree with it (”Tuffy, right on. Seth… not so much.”). I just made the point that you aren’t accurate for saying it the way you did.

Comment by DOMS 287 — May 22, 2008 @ 11:14 am

I want to clear something up here. Once and for all, is it true that Michael Chai’s dad not only refuses to pay taxes, but has even proven in court that the constitution says we don’t have to?

Comment by DOMS 287 — May 22, 2008 @ 11:17 am

Going to spencer’s comment, i saw we keep the blog alive, just not this one. Tonight i’ll create a blog on blogspot (which is free and i’ll copy all the comments from here to the new blog, that way we’ll have years of history! LOL)

I also agree with Spencer and Michael, if you really like the name and it is a good fit for the kid then go with it. However; nowadays, i think people do things just to be different and that IS STUPID! Like baggy pants of sideways hats, just begging for attention; and most of the time, the attention isn’t the kind you want.

I don’t know about Michael Chai’s dad, but hopefully he and spencer never get audited! LOL. There is a guy in Jersey who was recently acquitted for not paying taxes because he says it was not a law! Personally the gov’t takes way too much money and their needs to be some serious reform, and non of these dems or repubs are going to get it done.

Comment by jtuffy — May 22, 2008 @ 11:33 am

I hope the new blog is better than this one. We need some bells and whistles.

Comment by DOMS 287 — May 22, 2008 @ 11:39 am

Oh and good news… Romney is spending the weekend or something with our next great president.

Comment by DOMS 287 — May 22, 2008 @ 11:40 am

Hopefully that means he is going hunting in the woods by himself, cause we will definitely not have a “great” president this year.

Comment by jtuffy — May 22, 2008 @ 12:03 pm

OK FOLKS, THIS IS THE END OF TTOWNBLOGGERS.COM. It was a good run, but The Boss’ credit card just expired so they are pulling the plug, the good news is i started a blog over on blogspot; so the URL is ttownblogger.blogspot.com I have painstakingly moved all the past blogs to the new site, You will probably have to have a gmail account to log in and post a comment, but i think everyone does, plus it will be a good excuse for you to create your own family blog like sethels and the cummings. Ok folks, see you on the flip side of the portal.

Comment by RIP TTBLOGGERS — May 24, 2008 @ 8:22 pm

April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008
We need to livin things up!
Filed under: Uncategorized — Seth @ 9:47 am
What the heck happened to everybody? Anyway, thought this might get things going. I found it quite interesting.

http://www.ornery.org/essays/warwatch/2008-03-30-1.html



Oh… and a big congratulations to the Cummings!

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i hate liars.

they shouldn’t get away with it.

if someone is going to be our commander in chief they can’t make up crap about warfare.

i heard that Sinbad the comedian was with her when all this went down and he just completely made fun of her comments.

Comment by The Scam — April 16, 2008 @ 4:27 pm

Well if Sinbad doesn’t like her… then I don’t! lol

Seriously… liars suck. One of the guys we are building with keeps putting windows and doors in crooked because he is working too fast, and when I called him on some of them… he looked me right in the eye and told me he got them checked and approved by our foreman. But, I was with our foreman when he heard they were crooked and when he checked them for the first time… the day after this guy claimed he talked to him. I just feel disgusted everytime I talk to the guy now.

When I think about politics in a more personal light… the lies really start to piss me off. And, are there any of them that don’t do it? I mean, this thing with Hilary is REALLY bad… but they all lie to some extent. Gets me too worked up.

I wish everyone would pop in and let us know what they think… I especialy interested in Carrie’s take on all this (isn’t she a Hillary fan?)

Comment by Seth — April 17, 2008 @ 9:07 am

i wonder to what extent our past politicians lied. i think about the mythology surrounding “honest abe” and i wonder what fibs he might have told to get things accomplished. for some reason i think lying didn’t become vogue until the 20th century, but who knows. i can’t really see FDR lying either.

whatever happened to integrity? i remember the couple of times that i have outrighted lied, i felt so bad for so many years that i had to call the people up and tell them about it.

do you guys remember katie surwillo? well, her husband brett mckay started this killer blog called the art of manliness (artofmanliness.com). it’s calling for a renaissance of lost manly skills like integrity, pulling out a chair for girls, and carrying a pocket knife with you at all times.

i’ve done a couple of guest posts for him. you guys should check it out.

when it comes to leadership, if you can’t trust what they say then why put them in that position. there is just no respect. i don’t care what other virtues you may have, if i can’t believe the words coming out of your mouth then you are no good to me.

disclaimer: if i ever lied to any of you guys, it probably got me out of some hairy predicament at the time, but no i’m sure i would feel bad if you brought it to light. consider this a blanket apology.

Comment by The Scam — April 17, 2008 @ 10:13 am

Blanket apology… pfft, We want details! We need to get back to the dirty muckslinging roots this blog was founded on! C’mon Cam… spill the beens, you’ll feel better and maybe it’ll give everyone something to freak out about!

As for politics… If I don’t feel like I can trust any of them, does it mean I should just stay home come election day?

Comment by Seth — April 17, 2008 @ 10:27 am

i can’t think of anything specific with you guys or i probably would have apologized already. sorry to disappoint.

i don’t think you should ever not vote. but it certainly is a call to honest people to start standing up for themselves and either running themselves or supporting the virtuous folks. if there are any out there.

Comment by The Scam — April 17, 2008 @ 11:55 am

On a completely unrelated note… just saw this video and it made me laugh.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1719206

enjoy

Comment by Seth — April 17, 2008 @ 1:13 pm

That should be us this summer! Are we getting together? Does anyone have thoughts on a summer get together? If so, please share…

Comment by Seth — April 17, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

Oh man, now that vid is great!!!!!!!!!!

About Hillary. I’m hesitant to straight call her a liar for this particular incident. The truth is, she is smart enough to know better. She knew it was recorded. She certainly knows that the media hangs on her every word just to catch her on misstatements. I tend to believe she just made a ridiculous mistake ON THIS ONE. On the other hand, get that liar Obama out of here!! He definitely lies about his knowledge of his pastor; and that is a bigger lie than Hillary’s even could be. No one was going to vote for Hillary because of her Bosnia experience, and people really shouldn’t decide to vote against her because of it. It’s not all that significant. It would be significant if they proved McCain wasn’t really a POW. She wasn’t putting her whole campaign on being under sniper fire in Bosnia. But the Barackstar has a lot riding on his relationship with with his pastor. There is no doubt about it - he should have no shot at the presidency simply for his pastor (considering that the more we learn about him, the more radical he seems to be, or could be for that matter).

Anyway, the sad thing is all politicians, especially those that aspire to be president, must not have committed a single sin in their entire lives. That’s impossible enough as it is, but then you must consider that no one can even think you have, even according to their own standards. What’s the only answer? Cover-ups and lies. Word to yo motha.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 17, 2008 @ 11:34 pm

I just wanna throw this out there… I know you guys don’t want to play WoW because of the leveling and the uneven gear matching. But, right now they have a 3v3 player vs player tournament going on. It lasts 6 weeks, 2 weeks to practice with your team, then 4 weeks of matched games. It is on a special server, where everyone is instantly the maximum level and has access to the same gear, all there is to do on this server is fight other players. If you guys are interested, I’ld sign up for the tourny with you and do my best to help you guys figure it out… if not, cool. I just figured this takes away all your reasons for not playing so I’ld give it a shot.

Comment by Seth — April 18, 2008 @ 10:15 am

There is some good blogging going on. I’m loving that these two idiots (hiliary and Osama) are going at it. They are just crumbling the dem party. The dem voters are becoming so entrenched in their candidate that i bet you will see a huge swing of dem voters voting repub because “their” candidate didn’t win. With that being said, I shudder to that that old-man McDoofus will be the president. I can’t believe this is what are country is coming to. People of no character running the free world. But, the people are such idiots in this country, I guess it is just a relection on the general puplic…..which is saying alot.

I don’t mind white lies, some times you have to. I’m sure we have all lied to each other. Can’t think of anything at the moment, but i’m sure we could sling mud if we wanted to! LOL, could be a good time.

Did anyone see this video….
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/17/romney-i-could-have-won-with-a-few-more-osmonds/

This is the type of people we need running the country, but most people are idiots so, that is how it goes. well off to a meeting.

Comment by jtuffy — April 18, 2008 @ 10:54 am

Puleez, you want Mitt Notfunny to be our pres? If McCain is so bad, and Romney is so smart, then why is Romney in such high support of McCain, hmmmmm??? Why don’t you take a hint from your idle and jump on the Straight Talk Express. You’d better hurry, it’s pulling out of the station soon!

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 18, 2008 @ 11:54 am

I think it’s a very funny concept, us casually admitting that we’ve lied to each other at some point. It’s funny but I can’t help but feel a little betrayal…

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 18, 2008 @ 11:57 am

Come on doms, you are the king of mis-direction, need i remind you of the school food fight, ben’s egged car, not telling your mom about your beliefs!….. LOL. And Romney is so smart! It is just the people that are voting that are so dumb!!!!

Comment by jo mama — April 18, 2008 @ 12:05 pm

oh, and seth, don’t you still have to pay to play the WoW?

Comment by jo mama — April 18, 2008 @ 12:17 pm

Awwww yes, the classic food fight. It’s moments like those that really shape a man. And man, if looks could kill… spence would certainly not have survived the moment that egg found its way onto Ben’s upholstery.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 18, 2008 @ 12:25 pm

Does Ben even know about the egg incident?

And Michael… you feel betrayed? Everyone has admitted they may have lied at some point, but no one can think of anything they actualy lied about.

Personaly, all I can think of are the things I used to tell my parents to cover for sleeping over at Jon’s house when his mom wasn’t home and all the shananagans we used to get into. Oh, and not telling Jon that Karen kissed Nick on a dare… but I never lied about it, just neglected to inform him that it happened.

Comment by Seth — April 18, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

LOL, oh come on Seth, I found out about the Karen thing,….don’t know when, but i’m sure I did! That girl was crazy!. She probably kissed everyone of you jokers! But i got the last laugh in the in.

Yep, those nights over at the cummings’ house when mom would go off to reserves were the best. We definitely need to get together this summer and do something illegal! LOL

I think that Michael did tell Ben about the egg incident, just recently acutally! I can remember it so vividly, ben stepping out of his car, yelling, throwing eggs at spencer and them all hitting seth’s garage, then ben taking spencer’s hat off and smashing and egg on it. Classic classic times!

Comment by jtuffy — April 18, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

Oh and scam. Carrying a pocket knife is for girls, i like to wear my trust .45 on my hip when I go out.

Comment by jtuffy — April 18, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

oh, and happy birthday to the blog! it has been one year since its inception (yesterday)

Comment by jtuffy — April 18, 2008 @ 6:49 pm

Well… tuffy… do you really know everything about Karen????

And yeah, I think Ben was the first and the last to egg someone’s house (with multiple eggs) while they are standing right there to watch (seth)!! I couldn’t believe he was doing that! And man could spence dance back then! Who woulda thought?

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 18, 2008 @ 7:09 pm

i love how the blog is hot and heavy for a few days, and then poof! ………..nothing

Comment by jtuffy — April 20, 2008 @ 3:39 pm

Then say something interesting so people will comment! lol

Are any of you monkeys interested in WoWing it up for a month with me? The level 70 server is $20 for 6 weeks and if you do really well, there are cash prives (but I doubt we could manage any of those.) But it would be fun.

Comment by Seth — April 20, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

I’m not even able to play xbox.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 20, 2008 @ 11:07 pm

what is preventing you from playing x-box? Are you saying if I get one we won’t be able to own noobs for hours?

Comment by Seth — April 21, 2008 @ 10:26 am

Not until the MCAT is out of the way. It was hilarious when you got on that time. “Betrayal” was the keyword that night I believe.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 21, 2008 @ 11:16 am

Okay, new topic. I don’t have my login info, otherwise I’d start a new thread.

This morning, I pulled onto campus behind an 18-wheeler. We start up a hill towards a stop sign. Just as the semi gets close to the stop sign, they stop right in the middle of the road. I assume they are stopping for another car in front of them or something. Well, just after they stop and I stop behind them, the semi starts rolling back toward me. Initially I assumed it was just rolling back due to the incline and they’d soon be accelerating away from me. Well just as soon as I thought this my thoughts quickly changed because they were then coming back towards me fast. So I throw it reverse and simultaneously step on the gas and horn! Well, it takes a second to get into to gear and the truck slams me a split second before my truck kicks in gear and peels out.

Here’s the problem. I was responsible for running a study this morning that I was now going to be late for as it was. I decided to not call the po-po and I just took their insurance info. After spending ample time transcribing all the info, I realized their insurance form is expired! Now I really don’t have time to call the po-po! So I just drive my busted truck away from the scene. No witnesses. Do you think I’m doomed? I still haven’t had time to report it either.

Thoughts…?

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 22, 2008 @ 11:59 am

absolutely you are hosed! Never walk away from the scene in this day and age, There are only a few honest joes out there, just hope that you found one! Otherwise, there is no proof!

Comment by jtuffy — April 22, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

I know, I know. I’m just beating myself up like crazy for doing it. I certainly have learned my lesson. How does someone have a car accident on a big school campus during the day without a single witness anyway!?

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 22, 2008 @ 12:26 pm

well, you need to call your insurance company ASAP and let them know and give them the info, if he works for a trucking company (probably) you could be safe since they have to have it by law, of course everyone is required by law to have it, i don’t understand how this goes unnoticed, but just like a blind eye is turned in immigration. Those stupid democrats! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — April 22, 2008 @ 12:31 pm

Yeah I’m about to start in on the phones. Worst possible case I pay for my truck and I report the driver via his “How’s my driving” sticker!

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 22, 2008 @ 12:33 pm

March 24, 2008

March 24, 2008
March Madness
Filed under: Uncategorized — The Scam @ 11:35 am
man, this is not going how i planned!

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freakin’ georgetown screwed up my whole bracket. ucla better pull through.

i didn’t know we were filling out more than one bracket here. i was going for the integrity aspect of only filling out one - one bracket to rule them all.

Comment by The Scam — March 24, 2008 @ 11:36 am

man, i know. davidson?! c’mon. nobody picked davidson. jeez, scam, despite your brilliance in so many other areas, picking b-ball teams just isn’t working out for you.

Comment by The Scam — March 25, 2008 @ 12:23 am

scam, you are obviously the most observant and good looking person on this blog. you go scam!

Comment by The Scam — March 25, 2008 @ 9:14 am

What, did you drop out of school or something? Two posts in one day is unheard of… and mocking others for not being active in the blog? I never thought I’ld see the day!

Comment by Seth — March 25, 2008 @ 11:33 am

i just thought i would see what it took to get things going.

i’m close to dropping out of school. doesn’t seem to have done anything for me at this point. i should have taken spencer’s route.

there was this funny commercial on the radio the other day. it was this kid complaining about how his dad told him he would cut the kid off and make him pay his own tuition because the kid wanted to major in ceramics. then this deep radio voice comes on and says, “be a good dad. make sure your kids know you’re involved in their lives and want the best for them.”

i thought it was pretty funny and it made me think of you, seth. when did ceramics get such a bad wrap?

Comment by The Scam — March 25, 2008 @ 12:37 pm

It all started the day some dude wrapped his hands around some spinning mud.

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 28, 2008 @ 11:42 am

Actualy… it really started with coils. So, some guy making snakes the way little kids do when they play with play-doh. And it’s funny that pottery has such a bad wrap since it’s what got everyone plates and bowls and water jugs and just about everything else people used in their kitchens for thousands of years. Even today, where do toilet bowls come from? Industrial ceramics… and the heat sheild on the space shuttle? Same place. They even make ceramic hand guns! People think ceramics and they think of a bunch of dead beat hippie high school art wannabees, but there is a big market for ceramics all the way from pottery to industry. Fascinating huh?

Comment by Seth — March 28, 2008 @ 3:28 pm

That is rather fascinating but I wouldn’t get my hopes up too high. All kids grow up expecting to make it to the big leagues. I mean, every kid lays awake at night dreaming of sculpting his first big-boy toilet.

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 30, 2008 @ 9:44 pm

I do think it would be really funny to make a toilet. Throw the bowl on the wheel and sculpt the rest and glaze it some crazy color… like zebra stripes. It would be awsome! lol

Comment by Seth — March 31, 2008 @ 10:07 am

you should really change up the design of your toilet. give it arm rests or make it more ergonomically structured for the booty.

Comment by The Scam — March 31, 2008 @ 12:04 pm

Actually, now that you mention it, I actually have dreamt of redefining the way the toilet is designed. Don’t you just absolutely hate the splash factor! I mean come on! Who designed this thing and why hasn’t it been revised by now! And guys, I’m talking about the splash from a standing position that just causes a mess around the rim. I’m sure you guys can better relate to the sitting splashes. Either way I’m sure everyone can agree. So Seth, why don’t you do the dirty work on the toilet?

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 31, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

I did some really dirty work on the toilet this morning… whew! And you want to talk about splash factor… there’s nothing worse that splash factor in a porta-potty! That’s the number 1 reason I’m ready to be done with construction… no… more… porta-potty!

Comment by Seth — March 31, 2008 @ 1:38 pm

i’ve thought about a better design for a urinal regarding the splash factor. something to prevent the rebound splash onto my pants. it’s hard to impress the ladies with piddle spots.

Comment by The Scam — March 31, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

Guys… We may be on to something.

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 31, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

i swear, they need to make some sort of funneling system and channel it away. seriously. after all these years of the toilet, you think they would have made some innovations. seth, i want something on my desk by the morning - a design, not your piddle.

Comment by The Scam — March 31, 2008 @ 10:39 pm

Scam, I’m totally with you. I truly have imagined how much better it’d be if they had a funnel-type system here. You could say goodbye to the splash factor. Think about one of those old tall urinals? Well, imagine turning one around and tilting it towards you a little. Then you could just send it smoothly down the slope. Instead of the great idea of peeing directly into a wall just a few inches away as is the case with the normal urinal. Splash central unless you pinch it off a little. Or the other option of going straight into the collecting area, also just a few inches away. It’s one thing to cause a splash at home that you simply have to clean up, but it’s another thing when you’re at a public urinal and it’s splashing directly on you ! I mean get a clue, have you noticed the concept of the urinal-flush??? It sends the water down the wall of the urinal… NO SPLASHING! But we are supposed to power wash it off I guess. And one more thing about the urinals, have you thought about the mechanism of diffusion? I’m saying, you’re peeing into a small area that keeps all non-diluted gases/odors confined as they try to diffuse. The only way they can go is up… Up into your face! What is the deal with this! We’re just sticking our faces right into this! I could go on and on about this. This has got to be one of the 8 wonders - why hasn’t the toilet been redesigned to a more functional/reasonable system after all these years??? Seth, I hope you got them memo.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 1, 2008 @ 9:33 am

LOL, this is too good, I was just talking about the splash factor the other day with jen. I said, “isn’t it amazing that when you sit down to go number 2, that you usually pee after you drop the bombs, that is because the bombs can sometimes cause the little “ka-plunck” and shot up a few droplets in the bombers direction, if you pee first, it could be pee water on your backside!” LOL. Also, i saw some statistic that says that most of the fresh water in the home is used in the toliet! That is crazy! The cammode, definitely needs to be revamped. I’m in on this one, lets get a team together and design a new throne.

Comment by jtuffy — April 1, 2008 @ 10:27 am

you know what was a better idea and worked better than the urinal - the trough. you know the big long trough that had a little stream of water running through it and all the dudes just found a spot and did their business. there was no mess, no fuss, definitely no back splash, and you got to be a little cozy with your neighbor. there was a real sense of community.

man, how things have changed.

Comment by The Scam — April 1, 2008 @ 12:33 pm

There should be no sense of community in the can… strictly private time. Be careful what you wish for there Scam, you’ll end up like Larry Craig!

Comment by Seth — April 1, 2008 @ 12:53 pm

you idahoans know all about bathroom “etiquette”, don’t you.

Comment by The Scam — April 1, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

does anybody know if they have changed the showering format at the MTC? now that was community.

Comment by The Scam — April 1, 2008 @ 1:56 pm

Yeah, talk about nuts, i remember the community tree shower. You just had to get in an out and make sure the guy across from you was in the middle of the pole. LOL

Comment by jtuffy — April 1, 2008 @ 2:14 pm

i never understood the guys that would hang out in the shower and talk and stuff. i heard about dudes filling up the laundry carts and making “pools” and then hanging out in the buff.

i enjoy community, but not all man naked community

Comment by The Scam — April 1, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

Oh yes, the trough… Those were definitely the days. I’ll never forget in kindergarden when we had to use one of those things in Sapulpa and Justin Hershburger pointed out the size of Levy Eaton’s winky. Okay, so we just need to merge the antisplash of the trough with the privacy of Seth’s special place.

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 1, 2008 @ 3:48 pm

Ok… did anyone else crack up when John said, “Yeah, talk about nuts, i remember the community tree shower.” Too funny!

I was no huge fan of the community show-off, err… shower, but I always felt bad for the guys who insisted on useing the handycapped showers so they could have privacy. Always seemed a little pathetic.

Comment by Seth — April 1, 2008 @ 8:26 pm

dude, i didn’t catch the “nuts” line but now i’m rollin’. yea, i think everyone felt awkward. i guess it’s one of those “when in rome…” type situations.

Comment by The Scam — April 1, 2008 @ 10:34 pm

Tell me, do the sister missionaries have the same setup?

Comment by DOMS 287 — April 2, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

man, they have and always will have a better set up. i swear that dudes get the bottom of the barrel most of the time.

on my mission, the sisters always got posh apartments with queen size beds while i was living in an adobe hut sleeping on a gunny sack full of hay. gender equality, my booty.

Comment by The Scam — April 2, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

they got private showers. that’s what i meant by “better set up”.

Comment by The Scam — April 2, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

so did all the “toilet” talk drive everyone away?

or is everyone just crying because Memphis made it to the final game?

Comment by The Scam — April 7, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

February 25, 2008

February 25, 2008
Monday February 25
Filed under: Uncategorized — jtuffy @ 12:34 pm
Ok, new post, since the old one takes to long to scroll through.

Here is Grace and Kirsten at Chucky Cheese on Saturday when i had some baby sitting duties.



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Ok, Doms, I don’t know what documentary you saw on PBS that gave you a stubby for McCain, but hopefully you will see that he isn’t the best this country has to offer.

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 12:35 pm

It wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t have a few racial jabs….OK, i’m moving my post over to the new post so i don’t have to scroll down everytime, it takes longer to load………

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

Nice plug with your stubby. When I get there this weekend, I’m gonna show you what a real subby-plug is!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 2:10 pm

I difinitely don’t want to know what that is, you’re sleeping in the basement!

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 2:12 pm

Don’t worry, you’ll like it. Ask seth!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 2:19 pm

LOL, SP would like to divulge the details.

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 2:28 pm

I’m so lost… is Michael saying he is doin’ dudes? I guess if I fell victim to his “plug” it was small enough that I didn’t notice. lol

Do any of you guys remember Curtis sleeping over at Doms’ place and then complaining about having a chapped, sore anus the next day? Man, I remember about dieing when I heard that!

Comment by Seth — February 26, 2008 @ 1:59 am

Oh yes, i remember that well! I’m sure doms had a “little” something to do with that! LOL, that story kills me.

Comment by jtuffy — February 26, 2008 @ 9:09 am

Man,……the blog is hot and heavy for a while then it just dies off! So any plans for the weekend?

Comment by jtuffy — February 28, 2008 @ 10:16 am

No plans here.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 28, 2008 @ 2:11 pm

You’d better have some good plans.

Comment by jtuffy — February 28, 2008 @ 2:21 pm

Well I guess I do. Have you heard about the midget?

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 28, 2008 @ 2:41 pm

Yes, spencer said he arrived but nothing after that. That is quite the first impression huh!

Comment by jtuffy — February 28, 2008 @ 2:44 pm

It must be nice to have so much money that you don’t have to worry about anything.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 28, 2008 @ 2:54 pm

I know, can you imagine, but with more money comes more problems

Comment by jtuffy — February 28, 2008 @ 3:16 pm

Name one problem…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 28, 2008 @ 4:18 pm

keeping up with the jones’!!! That is a thousand problems within one

Comment by jtuffy — February 28, 2008 @ 4:22 pm

Speaking of, it’s about that time…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 28, 2008 @ 6:55 pm

Ok, what is going on here, no more blogs?

Comment by jtuffy — March 4, 2008 @ 8:51 am

Was this last weekend the big get together? You guys have a good time?

Comment by Seth — March 4, 2008 @ 12:03 pm

i don’t know what we are going to blog about once the election is over.

what are everyone’s thoughts on brett favre? i will admit, i got a little choked up that i won’t see him playing in the snow anymore. it’s truly an end of an era. takes me back to the aikman and young days just thinking about it.

Comment by The Scam — March 5, 2008 @ 12:33 pm

You know, i’ve never been a big fan of farve. Don’t know why, I liked young and of course aikman. But, never a fan of farve.

Did you see that Clinton wants barack insane obama for her VP if she gets the nod! WOuldn’t that be a hoot, would be carrie’s dream come true.

Comment by jtuffy — March 5, 2008 @ 1:04 pm

She a Hillary fan? I take it there was some heated debate at your get together.

Comment by Seth — March 5, 2008 @ 2:28 pm

dude, if hillary gets the nod that just makes it easier on mccain. which makes DOMS happy.

Comment by The Scam — March 5, 2008 @ 4:13 pm

oh yea, how did the big weekend go down? is everyone still on speaking terms? any old school pillow fights?

Comment by The Scam — March 5, 2008 @ 4:58 pm

The big weekend was hilarious, and yes everyone is still on speaking terms, even though there was some old school pillow fighting going down and some drama. I’ll let Doms explain that one if he wants.

Carrie was a hoot, she has got some very intersting ideas (liberal) LOL

Comment by jtuffy — March 5, 2008 @ 5:29 pm

anything that starts with DOMS needing to explain means we’re in for a treat.

i can’t believe that carrie still associates with you guys. did you make her cry?

Comment by The Scam — March 5, 2008 @ 5:51 pm

associates with us? what is that supposed to mean? No it was a riot, we had a grand old time talking with her

Comment by jtuffy — March 5, 2008 @ 7:09 pm

I’m glad she still associates with someone… For all I knew she was half way around the world!

I’m excited to hear about the drama! Bring it on Doms!

Comment by Seth — March 5, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

we can’t rely on DOMS to get us this info, we might be waiting forever.

would anyone be upset if i said i was voting for obama? just testing the waters.

tuffy, have you had to ward off any intruders with your trusty sidearm?

Comment by The Scam — March 6, 2008 @ 11:36 am

I’m sure doms will get us the info soon! LOL

Yes Scam, that is just Crazy! Why would you vote for him? Tell me what Obama has done? Name one thing…. You can’t, because he hasn’t done anything, he is a nobody; another politician loser trying to get a meal ticket from the hard-working people of America! Trying to raise our taxes and get us out of Iraq.

I haven’t had to use my trusty firearm yet. Doms and i were pretty crack shots at the range last week (him more so than me). I did apply for a concealed weapons permit the other day, so i’ll be able to pack some heat coming up. That will be weird, walking around with a gun.

Comment by jtuffy — March 6, 2008 @ 12:01 pm

okay, i’m all for carrying a gun around, in theory. but in reality, i don’t see the practicality. i mean, what are you going to do with it? save the day? if you’re at the 7-11 and some dude walks in and wants to rob the joint, are you really going to pull out your gun and cap him? it seems that would make the situation more dangerous. the average joe that carries a gun isn’t trained in safety procedures and what not and the most experience they probably have is playing medal of honor on the xbox.

that being said, i think its about the coolest thing on the planet to walk around carrying a gun. that’s been my dream for as long as i can remember: wear a suit and carry a gun.

Comment by The Scam — March 6, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

LOL, i remember that dream. You always used to say that! What happened?

And yes, i believe i would have the courage to act in that type of situation. Of course just because you have a gun doesn’t mean that you know how to use it. That is why i go to the shooting range. I can see how practice totally improves your aim and reflexes. Practice makes perfect. And yes, medal of honor helps.

Comment by jtuffy — March 6, 2008 @ 2:02 pm

VOTING FOR OBAMA?!? Do you know what color he is????????????????????????? HE’S BLUE!!!!!!! Very blue!!!!!! And I’m going to be blue too if he gets elected!!!

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 6, 2008 @ 8:29 pm

jeez, what part of your body is going to be blue?

i’m watching red dawn right now. man, it is such a ridiculously awesome movie. i used to wish my school would get attacked by russians so i could take off into the mountains and blow stuff up. every kids dream.

Comment by The Scam — March 8, 2008 @ 12:59 am

Yep, that movie is a classic, i was just talking about it the other day.

Comment by jtuffy — March 9, 2008 @ 6:23 pm

alright, now that a week has passed, are we going to get an update on the super reunion weekend. thanks for the info, DOMS. way to keep us abreast of the situation.

Comment by The Scam — March 10, 2008 @ 3:01 pm

Well, i can try to keep you abreast of the situation as best as i can. LEts see, spencer is addicted to crack berries, michael has a man-crush on his laptop, jonny is unapologetic, and carrie’s hormones are on the verge of a primordial rage!! I think that about covers it! LOL, it was a pretty funny weekend.

Comment by jtuffy — March 10, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

ahh man, see now i have to know some details. what are crack berries? hasn’t carrie always been that horny? are we sure that michael’s man-crush is only on his laptop?

you’ve left so many questions unanswered.

Comment by The Scam — March 10, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

i refer to blackberry’s as crack berries. (he has a dash astually) I don’t konw about carrie scam, you’ll have to fillus in on that one! LOL. And i’m sure Dom’s has plenty of man-crushes!

I tried calling you today scam, but once again, that thing is always left unaswered, just like your questions i guess!

Comment by jtuffy — March 10, 2008 @ 9:49 pm

oooo. i’ll take that slam. i swear that my phone doesn’t show that i got a call unless they leave a message. don’t talk to me, talk to my phone.

its really funny because everyone thinks that carrie and i were all over each other. we dated when she was in middle school and i was a total nerd. there was no action taking place. i have no idea how far her horniness dates back. i certainly didn’t experience any of it. tuffy, you were more the likely recipient of her aggressiveness than i was. i didn’t even get hand holding. i swear, i was a total loser in those days. it must have been my glasses.

Comment by The Scam — March 11, 2008 @ 11:03 am

It was probably the flannel jeans that you never washed, they probably threw your manly stench off.

We really should be asking Michael those type of questions. I think he is the only one that got some action. I just tried to put the moves on her once and she shot me down, something to do with Katie! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — March 11, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

that’s right, DOMS was the only one to get any real action. i wonder how carrie feels about those days. DOMS, comments?

Comment by The Scam — March 12, 2008 @ 11:37 am

I wonder how Carrie feels about being refered to as “real action”? lol

Comment by Seth — March 12, 2008 @ 1:46 pm

She is probably pretty proud! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — March 12, 2008 @ 2:14 pm

if someone referred to me as “real action” i would feel pretty good about myself.

Comment by The Scam — March 12, 2008 @ 2:56 pm

Yep, i guess we’ll never know that. The topic of sexual tension between you and carrie came up over the weekend though. That was pretty funny. We were talking about that weekend at spencer’s big house, the pillow fight weekend.

Comment by jtuffy — March 12, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

there was no tension. i was too much of a weenie to create any tension. besides, why does that seem to be a topic that keeps coming up? jeez. why doesn’t michael take a hit in that department. i can think of plenty of sexually tense moments for DOMS. (i.e. that chick that straddled him in the car in utah and he totally dissed her and shot down her advances and then we had to hang out with them the rest of the night - tense)

Comment by The Scam — March 12, 2008 @ 4:35 pm

LOL, man, i don’t remember that story. Where were we?

Comment by jtuffy — March 12, 2008 @ 4:50 pm

DOMS was in a park somewhere, we were all at spencer’s house. then they came back and it was all awkward.

Comment by The Scam — March 12, 2008 @ 5:33 pm

who was the girl?

Comment by jtuffy — March 12, 2008 @ 7:04 pm

Oh man, now that was a classic moment! Tuffy, she was just at your house a few weeks ago…

Talk about tension! Too bad I was still caught up on Brooke and had some superstitions and thoughts of karma! That girl would have worked me over (just how I like it) had I not been so muscular! Of course don’t let Jenny read this. She was quite offended back then… BY ME!!

Yep, those were the days

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 12, 2008 @ 11:05 pm

You know, there were three distinct moments with her - the truck of course being the most memorable. Thinking back, I don’t know how I resisted. One thing’s for sure; had she gotten her way, the bishop would’ve had to repent just hearing her confession!

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 12, 2008 @ 11:11 pm

The truck moment was so classic and oh so smooth… just let me know if you need to be reminded of the details. She was good… real good.

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 12, 2008 @ 11:20 pm

I need to be reminded of the details…. I still don’t know who this is about. Is it about carrie or melinda?

Comment by jtuffy — March 13, 2008 @ 7:34 am

Yes, Melinda! I’ll get the details to you later.

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 13, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

dude, the details need to be available to all.

seriously, DOMS, you pick the weirdest moments to show restraint. although i’m proud you didn’t allow her to grope you, most men would have caved in a situation like that.

Comment by The Scam — March 13, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

Of course I meant to all when I said “you.”

The funny thing is, I was planning on taking her to the park to tell her it wasn’t going to work out between us. This was after our moment in the tent (which was pretty freaky considering it was a small tent and we weren’t even close to the only ones in it!), and our second moment in the floor of spence’s living room! These are stories of their own. Anyway, we arrive at the park, and this girl doesn’t let me get a word in edgewise. This was when she put the move of professionals on me. She begins to crawl into my lap, straddling me (as scam accurately recalled), all while I’m trying to get her to stop (I stress the word “trying” because I could barely bring myself to tell her). Well, she was good enough at that but I still felt like I was in control when all of the sudden the back of my captain’s seat falls all the way back with her on top of me!! That’s when all I could hear was, “Danger Will Robinson, Danger!”

Man she was good! Oh what I’d give to go back to that moment! Why doesn’t this ever happen to me now!

Comment by DOMS 287 — March 13, 2008 @ 4:13 pm

yikes, i forgot about the reclining car seat. i’ve got to try that move.

dude, i don’t think i ever heard the tent story. do tell.

Comment by The Scam — March 13, 2008 @ 5:48 pm

Oh man, i remember that. The good old days huh! Some crazy times indeed.

Comment by jtuffy — March 14, 2008 @ 8:46 am

boys, i’m on spring break. it is certainly a well needed break. so, who’s in for a bracket?

Comment by The Scam — March 17, 2008 @ 10:36 am

i am, check your email

Comment by jtuffy — March 17, 2008 @ 10:38 am

a bracket? Got any big spring break plans?

Comment by Seth — March 17, 2008 @ 10:56 am

Here’s a plan, get xbox live scam! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — March 17, 2008 @ 10:58 am

yikes! is it time for me to join the 21st century?

so far, my spring break plans have involved me, a rake, and all the leaves that i failed to rake from the autumn. i’ve already filled up fifteen huge trash bags and i’m not even close to being done. spring break pretty much sucks on my end.

for some good news - i’m four bosses away from beating crackdown.

Comment by The Scam — March 17, 2008 @ 11:00 pm

February 14, 2008

February 14, 2008
Happy V-Day to all you Saps!
Filed under: Uncategorized — jtuffy @ 10:27 am
Lets see if we can get this thing going.

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Ok, i commit to blog everyday for the rest of february. Lets see what we’ve got! Anyone there??

Comment by jtuffy — February 14, 2008 @ 11:04 am

Huckabee is McCain’s lapdog! That is my thoughts of this political catastrophe unfolding before us

Comment by jtuffy — February 14, 2008 @ 11:30 am

I don’t know what Huckabee is… but I know that he will forever be remembered for his “I don’t believe in math, I believe in miracles” quote. He has been getting blasted from all sides of the media for that one.

Orson Scott Card has a great article on his website about moderates and the problems with the two party system and those two parties themselves. Well woth a read if you get a chance.

http://www.ornery.org/essays/warwatch/2008-02-03-1.html

Here’s a question. What do you guys think about Idaho Senator Larry Craig and his public restroom exploits? People around here just don’t seem to care. It is retarded to me, that all these Idahoans who hate Clinton for his extramarital affairs are just overlooking this. The ethics comitee just came down on him, saying he has embaressed the Senate and they feel he is using his position to avoid punishment and he responded that they are wrong and he will keep his seat. His hypocrisy pales in comparison to that of his constituents.

Also… how about this stimulas package? What are your big plans to stimulate the ecomony?

Comment by Seth — February 14, 2008 @ 1:04 pm

Yeah, the Senator Craig thing is a joke, that monkey should be tossed to the curb, i can’t believe the apathy of people that just sit around and don’t care about things.

Ah, the stimulus package! I think ours is going to some furniture we are paying off. I’ve vowed to never do one of those no interest things again. Its nice that you don’t have to pay for a while and even a wise money decision if you look at the numbers, but i just hate having monthly payments for anything. Even cars!

Comment by jtuffy — February 14, 2008 @ 1:10 pm

So anyone have any plans for the weekend? Just playing some CoD tonight and playing b-ball tomorrow. Probably painting the kitchen too.

Comment by jtuffy — February 15, 2008 @ 1:08 pm

I’m going to be hanging dry wall. It’s gonne be awsome…

Comment by Seth — February 15, 2008 @ 5:44 pm

Hanging drywall, always a classic! I don’t mind the hanging, its the mudding that is a beast!

Comment by jtuffy — February 16, 2008 @ 8:10 pm

Well… I ended up blowing insulation into the ceilings instead of drywalling. It wasn’t too bad, but I can’t imagine how much it would suck during the summer!

So… any word on Spencer’s weight loss? We were just talking about our plans this summer. I guess Rachel’s family are buying tickets for Rachel and the kids to fly down, but not me because they are hoping I’ll get a job. Anyway, I was wondering where we are going for our trip? It better be a good one… I need a quality vacation after building the house! And if I need to start sending Spence some goodies to make sure he pays for the trip, let me know!

Comment by Seth — February 16, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Well you crazy guys are out of your minds. McCain is exactly what we need. Thank goodness enough Americans out there could see that. Romney’s supporting states follow the same path the Mormons took to Utah. It’s time to get some real military power in there. And about the economy, McCain has the right idea. He’s the only one that will stand up and go against the conservative book to do the right thing. Have you checked McCain’s record? When he fights for something against the major conservatives, he’s right and it’s pretty amazing. That’s why he’s where he is, because history keeps proving him right. Funny how the only things that Romney stood up for were the things he couldn’t get around any longer, and then his position changed with the popular opinion. Flip-flop central. Good thing he’s out and endorsing the right man for the job. And that should tell you guys something (tuffy), that you should support McCain, even if it’s just to prevent crazy Hillary or no-experience Barack “Hope” Obama from making us the biggest laughingstock. What a joke! You know what’s really funny about Obama? His strongest argument when it comes to the war is that “Hillary voted for it; but he’s been against it from the very beginning (unlike McCain, the one that said he’d be there for 100 years - ridiculous).” Do you notice how he never says how he VOTED for the war??? Because he wasn’t even around to vote for it. I’m sure he was against the war, sitting and yelling at his TV! Okay, you guys chew on this for a while.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 11:49 am

So should we talk about McCains flip-flopping on illegal immigration or about tax cuts???? Huh Huh Huh? What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!!! I’m actually going to vote for Romney in the upcoming primaries here in PA, or at least for Ron Paul. The votes probably won’t matter but at least i’m voting for a true american! Someone that has earned their money instead of siphioning it off from the people while they sit on their litte irrelevant committees.

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 11:54 am

Oh my nellie! Of all the crazy things to say about a man that fought and spent 5.5 years POW for you! He deserves to take some of our money. We owe guys like him. And, there’s a difference between flip-flopping and simply having to revamp your plan because it was defeated (immigration). Also, he ACCOMPLISHED what he set out to do with the tax cuts. He voted against them because spending was too high + the war was beginning and we didn’t know the cost at that time. As time passed, he reached a point where he could support the cuts responsibly. No flipping flip-floppin here. And yes, talk about a waste of a vote if you send it to Ron Paul. I’d be ashamed. Most people probably don’t even know that the ol’ codger is still in the “race!”

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 12:16 pm

Oh, and McCain’s lady is rich.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 12:16 pm

Yeah, is that the story the media has been spinning for you, while they spin Romney as a flopper??? Yes we should take care of POWs but that doesn’t mean give him a cush job because he wasn’t a good enough pilot! LOL. And yes, it is good to see that he dumped his 1st wife for a more politically rich one! Good morals there!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 12:54 pm

So, on another note, are all systems go for the weekend right after my B-day? You know, the day that all your friends give you presents? Big presents. Really big, flat presents.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

I doubt he dumped her. He can’t help it if she isn’t into that kind of thing.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

I found this comment on a foxnews blog, its pretty funny

I have been struggling with my choice to vote for McCain. I know he cheated on his first wife and left her for Cindy since she was a hot 25 year old while he was 42. I know he took over $150,000 from Charles Keating and then tried to give him special favors. I know he tried to push for amnesty for illegal alien criminals. I know that McCain has no integrity at all but still, he was shot down in a plane 40 years ago. Maybe I should listen to Bush… or maybe not.

That about sums it up right there!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

I have a nice big picture of Jesus you can hang on your wall doms!!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 1:21 pm

You know what news channel I watch the least? Fox. You know which I watch the most? MSNBC. I hate Fox soooooooooo much. They are the biggest losers. The best anchor (is that the correct spelling?) on Fox is the DEMOCRAT - Colmes! “Fair and balanced,” what a load in tuffy’s pants! (a stinky one, not an unrealistic load)

And, the Keating thing is stupid. Three people were to blame for that. McCain and another guy were guilty by association.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 1:46 pm

Hey, i don’t let the media form my opinion. I was just taking a quote from there. Guily by association? Puleeze you are blinded my friend, so the 150K just jumped in his pocket? LOL

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

So when are you going to get a TV doms???

Does anyone have any plans for the summer, are we ever going to get together like we said, Scam mentioned some time in the fall

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 1:57 pm

Well apparently you do! And yes, the 150 K did practically just jump into his pocket! That’s what happens when people want to support your campaign. It was suspicious because McCain hadn’t ever really done anything for Keating. And I’m telling you, if you don’t ever watch MSNBC, then you should. You will see how much LESS bias they are compared to Fags.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 2:08 pm

I do plan to get a TV somewhat soon. I finally got my first paycheck for this semester. It was long overdue, and my bills were almost the same. So now we have to review our budget to see what we can do. Things have been so bad that I haven’t even priced any new ones.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 2:11 pm

I think we need to redeem ourselves at Vegas. SP never made an actual appearance (I don’t think anyway…). Plus, I think I need to find out if it’s true - if you go black, you never go back!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 2:21 pm

LOL, oh man, that is too funny! Ya, we definitely need to get “The Boss” involved!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 2:40 pm

Too bad seth is out blowing his neighbor. I mean blowing his neighbor’s insulation. We needed an extra voice today. And too bad scam is out blowing his teachers. I mean blowing his teachers.

If you have anything else to say or get a response to, then you’d better say it quick. I’m about to have to quit for the day…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 2:45 pm

LOL, come on doms, its just getting good, well for Seth and Cameron anyways!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 2:50 pm

there is no blowing going on in my territory. on either end.

i’m not voting this go around. maybe i’ll do a write in for fred thompson. seriously, don’t the scriptures talk about how destruction will ensue when the people start electing crap heads for leaders. we’re all pretty much screwed at this point.

Comment by The Scam — February 18, 2008 @ 3:02 pm

I agree, it is just prophesy taking its course!!!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 3:06 pm

And Scam, you should at least write in a sensible choice, like Romney! He could at least be a long-shot! However; Thompson is in my fav “The hunt for red october”

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

You guys are just bitter that Romney was beaten fair and square. I know something that will make you guys feel much, much better about McCain… read about him! Actually learn the truth about him and his record. That should cure your ignorant hatred.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

If that is what you call fair and square, two weaker opponents politicking 1 person out, then that is exactly where my hatered of these “old boy” politics. McCain has lived off the fat hog of washington his whole life, he is washington and that is how washington will remain.

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 3:18 pm

You know, Romney is only one step above Bill Clinton when it comes to military experience (assuming Romney didn’t skip the draft too). Bill made grave mistakes with his ignorance. Romney would do the same. Even aside from the military, Bill and Romney are similar. They’d both go in from governorships and not know what in the flip is going on. Romney would get rocked like Bill did, but I don’t think Romney’s got what it takes upstairs to pull it off in the end like ol’ billy-boy seems to have. You’ve got to know how to play the game and McCain does. Not only that, but he knows how to fight within the rules to get things done (check his record).

Anyway, I’ve got to get out of here real quick…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 3:31 pm

Okay, I’ve got to go. You may feel more free to blog crazy things that have no basis while I’m gone, but remember… MAC will be back!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 18, 2008 @ 3:37 pm

Ok, Michael Allen Coday, if McCain has it upstairs, how come he barely made it through military school, he rode the coat-tails of his father untill he maxed out his military career??? When Romney on the other hand is a self-made man with degrees from BYU and Harvard??? You are going to say he doesn’t have it upstairs??? Come on MAC! The is only one word (with a hyphen) that explains this GOP race….. anti-mormon. The only reason Romney didn’t steamroll to the presidency! And you and i know it.

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

i agree. in reality, what does military experience have to do with leading a country with so many more facets than just the military. economy, agriculture, foreign relations, shmoozing - you don’t learn any of that in the military.

i’m not saying that romney would have fulfilled any sort of prophecy, just that with what we are left with doesn’t bode well for the future.

Comment by The Scam — February 18, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

clemens - steroids or no steroids? DOMS, you’re the expert.

Comment by The Scam — February 18, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

I’ll weigh in on this one too, The rocket was definitely juicing! Come on, the man is a dinosaur and he can still pitch like that, no way that is natural.

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 4:45 pm

plus, he’s way to vigilant in trying to defend himself. there are just way too many things that are wrong with his case. he should have just kept his mouth shut and let the storm blow over.

baseball’s lame anyway. you never see soccer players using HGH.

Comment by The Scam — February 18, 2008 @ 5:19 pm

i heard steroid users resemble big erections. they walk around all veiny and bulging. i thought that was pretty funny.

Comment by The Scam — February 18, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

Scam - You obviously didn’t hear that from Kressyda!

Comment by jtuffy — February 18, 2008 @ 9:24 pm

MAC you are outa control. Where have you been learning all this about McCain, in some anti mormon literature. I think Romney still had a chance of winning when he bailed out, but he is a smart business man and it wasn’t worth the risk of all that money. I do think in the end we will have to vote for McCain. He will be the lesser of 2 evils. They are all idiots at the end of the day and don’t have any business running the country. I don’t understand how the best country in the world can’t produce some better leadership. None of the 3 people left in the race are true leaders. Its bad enough to disagree with their politics, but for them to be so un-respectable, and pathetic. Obama should be leading a black power movement, not the country. McCain should just retire, and keep the eating the viagra to keep his 25 year old happy. And can you imagine Hillary and Bill in the white house again. Can you imagine the scandals bill would cause. i can’t hardly imagine it. And you guys have probably heard this before, but if clinton wins that will mean that that 2 families would have been running the country for 28 years. This is the best country in the world and we can only come up with 2 families in 30 years to rule the world. pure craziness.

Cameron, Why would a soccer player need to take steroids. Its not even a sport. you don’t take steroids for bowling, ping pong, or other hobbies like soccer. If girls can play the game, then it isn’t a true sport. honestly give me 6 months and i could be a top soccer player.

Clemens probably took steroids. I would bet that well over 50 % of all atheletes in the 3 major sports have taken or are taking steroids. Clemens made like 20 million last year for pitching like 10 games. of course he would take steroids to make 20 million. Don’t act like any of you wouldn’t.

Well the boss is definantly ready to go back to vegas. We could do a little desert riding on the RZR during the day and hit the town at night. I guaruntee I would have you guys in tears in the passenger seat of the RZR. Of course its all up to MAC and Scam. you guys are the ones that will barely be able to pencil anthing in to your schedules, or have a hard time taking your skirt off long enough to make a decision.

and MAC, all the news stations are biased. Fox is just the least biased, and when they are it is in the directions i like.

Comment by Mit Romney — February 19, 2008 @ 1:58 am

Oh my goodness… so, before I posted I went and read a little more about mccain and now I like him even less! His military record is horrible… he was in 3 accidents before he was shot down (though he only caused two) and had a record as a poor student and a rogue who didn’t like to follow orders. Good thing he had dady’s coat tails to ride until he found his place in Washington!

And Michael, your right… he definantly knows how to play the game! That’s exactly why we need to get him outa here… because washington doesn’t work. We try to blame this president or that, but it’s the whole system.

Man… I’m bored with this election. this election is boring.

On an unrelated note, there was a special on the history channel about the history of the joke. Very funny, I highly recomend it and I’ll leave you with a snippet from the show…

A pirate walks into a bar and he has this big ship stearing wheel on his pants. The bar tenders ask him why he has a stearing wheel on his pants and the pirate replies, “It drives me nuts.”

Comment by Seth — February 19, 2008 @ 2:13 am

Woa… i missed the Spence Report. So, it would be awsome if more master chess players took steroids! Can you imagine them getting all flustered and then ripping each other up? Awsome…

And Spence becomeing a soccer player in 6 months? Hows that weight loss goal coming?

Comment by Seth — February 19, 2008 @ 2:20 am

Okay, credit to seth for the soccer/spence roast at the end there. But, you certainly have to read more than two one-liners from anti-mcCain.com about McCain’s record. Notice how there’s not a single - again, not ONE SINGLE - person out there, for or against, that denies that McCain is truly a hero. Open your eyes ladies.

Now, I’ll tell you this, and listen to me carefully; Bonds, Clemens, soccer player Bob, Joe Smoe, and his dad ALL USE STEROIDS. They are so prevalent you wouldn’t even believe. All sports are using them. Surprisingly, there are so many forms available that they are easily hidden from detection - yes, you heard me, not even a drug test can find a lot of the performance enhancing drugs out there. It’s a big deal.

Clemens has everything to lose. Of course he is going to lie his brains out in hopes to get away with it and not lose everything he shot up for. Funny, Clemens initially used a technicality to claim his innocence: When people hear “human growth hormone” they think “steroids.” BUT HGH is not a “steroid.” It is a peptide hormone. So, when Clemens was accused of taking HGH, he vowed to have never, ever, ever, taken any STEROIDS. See the humor?

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 19, 2008 @ 3:06 am

Thanks for helping us “see the humor”!

What is a hero? Seriously, the word seems to get thrown around alot. McCain himself said that they were bombing the same targets over and over again and that the targets they were bombing were of no consequence. So, getting shot down while not accomplishing anything in the first place and then trying to stay alive makes you a hero? Or is it the part where he used his naval conections to end up in a bomber, despite his poor flight record, instead of in the jungle? I’m still kinda lost on this one…

I’ll admit there may have been heroic acts… but mostly it just sounds like self preservation on every level.

Comment by Seth — February 19, 2008 @ 10:23 am

I agree, the heros are the ones that generally don’t come back, That word is thrown around too often. Plus he was doing his job. Yes in a sense he was a hero i guess, like you would think about firefighters or policemen. But people that demonstrate self-less acts for the good of others in dangerous situations, now that is a hero.

Oh and the pirate joke was hilarious!!!!

And yes everyone takes steriods, even Doms, he’ll be appearing before capital hill soon. What a joke, that is another thing wrong with Washington, why in the world is a baseball player testifying before congress about juicing up! My tax dollars at work!!

Comment by jtuffy — February 19, 2008 @ 10:30 am

Okay, I’ve explained to tuffy why McCain is a hero. It’s definitely for more reasons than simply being a veteran and POW. When the Vietnamese learned who McCain was (his father’s status), he became a special interest to them. To make a long story short, McCain held to the recently established (after the Korean war I think) code of naval POWs where you cannot accept special favors over other prisoners, and you go home on a first come first to leave basis. When McCain was captured, there were other prisoners that had been there for over a year already (or much more). When some guys got the chance to leave before these prisoners, they took it. McCain didn’t. He denied chances to leave and instead got beaten for years and put into solitary confinement for two years. Even more honorable about this is that even his fellow prisoners told him he was the exception to the code because he was in such bad shape (two broken arms, broken leg, and stabbed by Vietnamese captures at the time of his capture). He was in worse shape than the other prisoners from the get-go and he was expected to die. So, if for no other reason, he is a hero for refusing to go home before the other prisoners that were captured before him. That’s a hero. And I’m sure bombing any part of the enemy is more significant than you guys are giving credit. The enemy was obviously guarding that area quite heavily. Regardless, he’s even more of a hero for risking his life for what he was ordered to do.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 19, 2008 @ 1:19 pm

I’ll give him the honor status for that, he was honoring the code, but that doesn’t make him a war hero.

Comment by jtuffy — February 19, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

These are Hero’s
http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/somalia.html

Comment by jtuffy — February 19, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

dude, i’ll say anyone that survives a prison camp is a hero in my book. i don’t care how they got there. even if i see a license plate that says POW i start to get choked up. those guys are ridiculous.

but, heroes don’t necessarily make good leaders. its not a valid syllogism. not all heros are leaders, nor are all leaders the heroes.

but sometimes it does work - see, i’m spencer’s hero AND i’m his leader.

Comment by The Scam — February 19, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

man, gordon and shughart are epitome of man. not only do they exemplify heroism, it is bravery and brotherhood at its finest.

take that, hillary.

Comment by The Scam — February 19, 2008 @ 2:59 pm

McCain shoulda just became a great golfer while a pow. haven’t you heard the story of the guy who played a round of golf in his head everyday for 2 years as a POW. then when he got out his first time playing he shot a perfect score. McCain shoulda done that Instead of thinking about his 50 year plan to rule the world. I agree with cameron just being a POW or a hero doesn’t make him a leader.

Seth I am sure even at 244 and 1/2 pounds i could be a great soccor player. its easy cheesey. So on the bet seth. Lets spice it up. I came up with a dooosie of an idea this morning. Lets extend the bet to June first. If i don’t lose the weight, i will pay you $1500. if i do lose it, You will have to work a reall job for 3 months. fulltime!!! minimun 40 hours a week for 3 months. not at a game shop. you have to earn atleast $8 per hour. Think you can handle that. Seems like a win win. you will get money iether way. one way you will get money and self respect.

Michael i would offer this to you, but we all know MAC and earning money were not meant to be together.

Scam how about you. you want a piece of the action. you gonna get a job when you graduate, or go travel the world with Carrie to save the little chinese kids making nike’s for us.

Comment by mitt — February 19, 2008 @ 4:58 pm

No thanks spence, I need the 1k to buy a kiln so I can start working on getting some work into galleries. That’s my goal for this summer. I’ll most likely have a job anyway, because I don’t know how I can afford the equipment I need without a job or a loan… and I would rather not take out a loan at this point.

And, I really think you guys have made this point better than I have. Mccain has done some heroic things for sure, but it doesn’t qualify him to be a leader. He should just stick to the senate.

Comment by Seth — February 19, 2008 @ 7:15 pm

I never said McCain was a good leader for his heroic acts. I ONLY gave the proper argument that he is indeed a true hero because you guys were saying he is not. You guys should be politicians yourselves since you are so good at spinning. (By spinning, I’m not talking about seth’s goals for the summer)

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 19, 2008 @ 8:33 pm

I would love to be in politics, i would fire everyone one of those monkeys as my fist act!

Come on now spence, when is the last time you worked out?

Comment by jtuffy — February 19, 2008 @ 10:46 pm

I found this interesting…

Romney Graduated with honors,
*Valedictorian-BYU,
*Cumlaude-Harvard Law School,
*Baker Scholar-MBA Harvard,
*Spent 30 months serving his faith in France,
*Created a 10 billion dollar business,
*(never dumped his wife for one 18 years younger with a beer distributorship),
*Earned millions by Saving and Creating literally hundreds of business’ and tens of thousands of jobs.
*Turned around the Olympics, and a State (Mass.) from the red to the black.

McCain
*Rode the coat-tails of his father
*Got Shot down
*Accepts bribes under the table

I still can’t get over the bigotry of this country. If Romney wasn’t a Mormon, he’d probably already be moving the fam into the oval office!

Comment by jtuffy — February 19, 2008 @ 11:18 pm

Except for that pesky lack of military experience. We should have learned our lesson with Bill Clinton. Hypothetically, Romney gets elected… they ask him, “Mr. President, what do you want us to do about this new threat in XXXXXX?” Romney: “Uhhhhhh, do they need money?” “No, Mr. President. We need to know how you want the military to respond.” Romney: “Uhhhhhhh, did you… uhhhhhhhh… FIGHT THEM!!” “Sir, how do you want to fight them?” Romney: “Uhhhhhhhhhh, HARD! Now, about that economy of ours…”

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 12:06 am

you guys are all so clever it cracks me up.

Seth i don’t know that i agreed to donate $1000 to your non profit pottery foundation.

Comment by Mit Romney — February 20, 2008 @ 1:17 am

And here is McCains response to dealing with issues other than war. ……….” uh…is it time for my meds yet……..what time is my good buddy Bob Barker on?” There is much more about being the leader of the world than knowing how to drop bombs on people. They need to be a leader; which label cannot be attached to any of the current candidates. I can’t believe that in all of america this is who we come up with??? Are we serious??

Comment by jtuffy — February 20, 2008 @ 8:49 am

Seriously… military leadership? Is he going to second guess the joint chiefs the way he did in vietnam? Just what we need, a military maveric to overextend our military forces! While all the time sinking us further into economic disparity instead of retaking our status as the most powerful nation in the world. It doesn’t matter how strong our military is, if we don’t regain and make significant strides ahead economicaly… we all might as well learn chinesse (or indian)!

Comment by Seth — February 20, 2008 @ 10:40 am

Don’t tell me everyone is blogged out…

Comment by Seth — February 20, 2008 @ 11:38 am

Not me, just a little busy, but will be bloging away in a couple of hours!!

Comment by jtuffy — February 20, 2008 @ 11:47 am

The more you guys (and especially you girls, seth) talk, the more I see that you guys haven’t paid a bit of attention to the way McCain handles war and international affairs. He is very smart and has a long history of proving himself in this regard. EVERYONE, except you guys, knows that he is superior and uncontested. Every time he’s gone against the military advisors, he’s been right. As of now, he strongly believes in General Petraeus. One very cool incident occurred during a debate(?). Romney was speaking saying, “[The measures taken in Iraq] are apparently working…,” when he was interrupted by McCain saying, “They ARE working, sir. The measures in Iraq ARE working.” It was quite striking the authority McCain had. It was even more elaborate than I am mentioning here. The catch to this whole thing is that General Petraeus was actually days away from his announcement of his report of whether the war was actually working or not (and as you know, his report was that the war is working, just as McCain had said with confidence and authority). I’m sure you girls won’t acknowledge this or any of the many other actions that have proven his leadership abilities and shrewd judgment.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 1:37 pm

So he is “superior and uncontested” because he can cut someone off and yell “ARE”? LOL, And who is to say the war is or is not “working” what the heck is that supposed to mean? What is a working war? I think the reason that doms is so livid about McCain is because he always likes to go against the grain in what we say. And he knew that it would get a rise going against a Mormon. The bottom line is McCain = Washington thinking; which is to say Politics will always be politics, dirty and ignorant, feeding off the superficial notions of the uneducated!

Comment by jtuffy — February 20, 2008 @ 3:28 pm

Oh, so you want “change” then huh. Obama sounds like your man. Romney was around way too long (especially with his political father) to claim such change (although he did so using Obama’s signs and key phrases, which was just dickless). Yep, you need ONE guy to be elected to go in and change all of Washington - all those guys that are determined to NOT change and have the votes to prove and deny the Obama-Romney “change.” Man, you’re the kind of guy that is voting Obama into a disastrous single term. You probably faint and wet your pants every time Obama says, “Washington says I can’t do it; but I say yes I can!”

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 3:37 pm

I never said i wanted to “change” the country, i just want to change Washington. McCain is definitely the lesser of two evils, but that still doesn’t make him great.

Comment by jtuffy — February 20, 2008 @ 3:41 pm

Okay then, don’t waste your vote. Don’t be a Glenn Beck - a transparent Mormon vowing to vote for Obama just to teach the republicans a lesson for not nominating Romney.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 3:44 pm

Speaking of Obama, did you hear what his wife said? That she is proud of our country for the first time (in 25 years?). I think that is absolutely ridiculous to say.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 3:46 pm

She is an absolute idiot. She needs to travel outside the US. We live in a country where we can roam free, buy guns, go to good schools, buy freaking fruit loops at the grocery store, eat a $100 steak and a nice restaurant, play video games on our huge flat screen TVs in big houses with cars parked in the driveway! This country needs to keep the good and change WASHINGTON!!! Who keep wanted to dump more and more social programs on us, that may people, weak, dependendant and eventually ungrateful and entitled!!

Comment by jtuffy — February 20, 2008 @ 3:49 pm

Well, I’ve got to get out of here. I have class at 4 and I have to finish reviewing for a presentation for next week. I may get to get on the blog at about 2 PM tomorrow. Until then…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

alright, i’ve been struck down by the super flu. life sucks. but i’ve scraped up enough energy to blog. all because i love you guys.

you can chit chat all you want about mccain and his war stories, but if you look at his actions in office it shows that he’s far from conservative and does as much flip flopping as the rest of them. that’s what gets me.

besides, the best presidents haven’t been military guys. lincoln, reagan, truman, etc. then think about the duds: eisenhower (didn’t do anything), Grant (didn’t do anything), George W. (self explanatory). the exceptions might be washington.

Comment by The Scam — February 20, 2008 @ 9:33 pm

You’re obviously another product of the media (democrat are you???). You should cover your private parts, scam, b/c they’re showing. Romney’s middle name is Flip-Flop, and his mistress didn’t start that.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

And I’m sorry to hear about your illness. At least you didn’t have to bear that painful flu shot though!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 20, 2008 @ 9:48 pm

Doms - you like calling everyone a democrat who isn’t a McCain supporter, Maybe we should start calling McCain supporters Democrats! So Dem-Doms, you obviously have never looked into all of McCains senate work, just go look at his supported bills. Quit buying into all the media hype. And what about the info that just surfaced that he had some relationships with one of his lobyist or boosters?

Comment by jtuffy — February 21, 2008 @ 8:26 am

We all knew it was just a matter of time before they pulled something like this. I know his supported bills. If you think the pure conservative is ALWAYS right, then you’ve got issues yourself. He has some 86% overall conservative rating after all these years and all his fights against them. I’d say that’s pretty conservative. Trust me, the media doesn’t give him credit, so that isn’t where I get my answers.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 21, 2008 @ 9:01 am

Hey, did you hear that Romney got 20% of the WA primary votes just a few days ago, while the Huckster got 21% and McLiar got 49% I’d say that is pretty good considering that Romney isn’t even in the race! LOL, I’m going to write him in for the PA voting coming up!

Comment by jtuffy — February 21, 2008 @ 9:47 am

“Trust me…” Wow, that’s scary!

I don’t know why you think the media picks on McCain so much, he is a media darling (albeit a grotesque grinchy looking media darling)! Most of America thought that McCain had all the part support. Because… that’s how the media spun it! Even though Romney was really the one with the party support, the media painted him as a flip flopper and no one realized that he was just a good leader until the damage was done.

It’s sad… I missed Idaho’s caucus because only the republican caucus was talked about on the news and the demacratic caucus was two weeks earlier! I drove past the community center the day after and saw a little blurb about it on the marquee and realized i missed it, d’Oh. Oh well… theres always 2012.

Comment by Seth — February 21, 2008 @ 1:18 pm

What so you wanted to vote in the dem caucus????

Comment by jtuffy — February 21, 2008 @ 4:34 pm

Gee wiz, that doesn’t surprise me - seth wants “change” too. Seth, you have no credibility when you say that Romney lost simply because the media painted him as a flip flopper; and that McCain is a “media darling.” Romney got more positive media than McCain. Not only that, but McCain was always the target of media criticism and remains even on the republican-biased broadcasts. Romney did as good as he did for a lot of reasons BUT the absolute biggest ones were MONEY and MORMONS. That’s what made such a huge difference. Don’t even start to say money doesn’t matter. If it didn’t, then Giuliani would have done better before Florida (the only place he was spending money) and Romney wouldn’t have spent so much being the great business man he is. You Mormons are so blind. You just can’t accept the fact that Romney wasn’t the best candidate. I feel like I’m the Mormon and you guys are the anti-Mormons stating crap.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 21, 2008 @ 7:31 pm

Doms… it is impossible to talk to you. You only hear the words you put in other peoples mouths. You just addressed an argument no one made! Seriously… I can’t take anything you say seriously. but I forgot, you said, “Trust me…” so it’s all good… you and McCain are right there with the compeling arguments! lol

Comment by Seth — February 21, 2008 @ 8:47 pm

LOL, too funny! Doms as a Mormon, that is definitely rich! Those are the two reasons that Romney didn’t win, Money and Mormonism. And you admited already the mormon bit over the phone many times, so don’t try to be a McCain flip flopper! And money, people hate success, they hate seeing successful people because they are not. They would rather have dirty money than self-made money.

Comment by jtuffy — February 21, 2008 @ 9:58 pm

Oh puleez. I did not say I believe he would have won if he weren’t Mormon. I said the opposite, but I also said we’ll never know for sure. He did do good by spending tons of money. Tons. Of. Money. Straight up.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 21, 2008 @ 10:59 pm

Hello? Just because he raised more funds… If McCain raised as much he would have spent as much!

And, of course I want change! You don’t? This is what I really want to know… do you believe the system is without flaw? And, if there are flaws, why wouldn’t you want to fix them? The only people who have something to gain from leaving the system the way it is are the politicians who are riding high on the hog. Saying you don’t want change makes about as much sense as a soup sandwich.

Comment by Seth — February 22, 2008 @ 11:25 am

I hate it when comments don’t show up and you have to type filler comments until they do!

Comment by Seth — February 22, 2008 @ 11:25 am

Well, i don’t want to change the country, i just want to change the people that are running it. We have to many social programs nowadays and too many politicians taking the tax payer’s dollar.

Comment by jtuffy — February 22, 2008 @ 11:48 am

Hey, this country is great… our system of government is great. There are just some flaws. All I’m saying is that the system could work better and that we should always be looking for ways to accomplish that. Isn’t that pretty much the essence on campaigning, the politician talking about what they want to change?

As for social programs… do you really think there are too many? Or, are there just massive flaws in their structure and horrible managment of these programs? We have social programs in our religion… I think we should support government run social programs as well, but we should demand that they are run in a way that doesn’t hinder or even cripple those they are supposed to help. We are building our home through a social program, but it is a program that rewards people that are willing to take initiative and work for themselves and that requires us to pay back what was borowed. These programs should be there to help people achieve the american dream… and that means teaching them to work, not sending them a meal ticket in the mail.

It really seems like the American dream has become “something for nothing”. I look at people around me, especialy young people, and they have these really unhealthy atitudes of entitlement. Where do you guys think these atitudes are coming from and what can be done to combat/corect them?

Comment by Seth — February 22, 2008 @ 12:25 pm

When these campaigns promise change, it’s to win votes. Change always sounds good, no matter what. “The grass is always greener” isn’t a common phrase for nothing. People don’t even know what change means. They just hear it, and want it. It’s a very ambiguous promise. It’s like good lyrics to a song - everyone applies them to their own lives and actually believe it’s solely what the lyrics mean. If all you want is a few more programs here and there - and that’s what YOU perceive as “change” - then go petition for it yourself.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 22, 2008 @ 2:05 pm

And I don’t know why you want to vote democrat if you’re concerned about everyone getting something for nothing. That’s what democrat means.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 22, 2008 @ 2:06 pm

I agree with all points in comments 86, 87, and 88. However, i do think there are too many social programs. Yes, social programs are good, but to what point? What principle is it teaching the recipients? I mean, i really don’t like it because i already pay 10% of my income to social programs. If everyone did the same, then i’m sure this country would be fine. But you want me to support more on top of that?? The sense of entitlement is alive and ravanging this country. There is no sense of pride, work ethic, or accountability with the current reign of social programs the democrats keep pushing down our throats.

Comment by jtuffy — February 22, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

I totaly agree with everything… it’s funny how we can say the same things but perceive them as different because of the parties we are in, lol. I think that the principles the programs teach should be the key, not what people get from the program but what they get out of it. Though I don’t think that social programs are the ONLY source of entitlement… it’s a problem that spans the social lader and it’s not healthy on any level. The American dream is to make something of yourself, not this false sense of expectation.

I totaly agree that the promise of change is shallow. Listening to Obama is only slightly less iritating than listening to Hiliray talk about here “experiance”! What a freaking joke… I wanted to participate in the caucus because I would rather see obama in the general election than hilary. BUT… that doesn’t mean I really like Obama, just like him better than Hilary (I was really all gunned up to vote for Romney, oh well)

The really sad thing is that the demecratic party is out of control (i really think they both are…) because people are just letting the progressive left run the show (and fundamental conservatives on the right). If more people put their feet down and take control of the parties instead of letting a few extreamists run the show, we would all be alot better off (or you can jump ship like those gutless independants, lol!) That’s why I want to get involved with the local branch of the Demecratic party. I think that there are alot of people that agree with some of the things the Dems do, there just needs to be a party shift toward the middle… so normal people with normal views can feel like it’s their party and not just the ultra liberals. The biggest problem with our government is that to much of what happens is decided by the party heads… people need to speak up and take control of their own parties.

Comment by Seth — February 22, 2008 @ 5:29 pm

The problem I see with seth’s views here is that he says we should be more in the middle, yet he wants to vote for Obama (the extreme liberal) and Romney (the supposed extreme conservative). You’re sending mixed signals here. McCain is criticized for being too close to the middle. One thing Obama is promising is help to go to college IF you perform community service. I think that sounds good and all, but I think it will result in tons of money given out without equal community service by the recipients.

On another note, have you caught wind of Hillary’s spending habits? That girl is a money spending freak! She has been documented in hosting $95K pre-caucus parties, $25K parties at the Bellagio in Vegas and many other costly parties. She showed this in her character when Bill was elected (him too). So, she wants us to spend more on taxes with confidence that the money will be well spent. Okay, sure.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 22, 2008 @ 5:53 pm

No arguments that she is a joke…

Also, I don’t really want to vote for obama. The term “lesser of two evils” gets thrown around alot and it describes perfectly why I would preffer obama get the nomination. As for general election… well, I’m might just stay home and hope 2012 will be better. Who knows?

The thing about the middle is that two people can be equaly moderate and still have the opposite position on many of the issues. Though I don’t agree with everything Romney had to say… I agreed with him on many of the issues that are of importance to me.

Comment by Seth — February 23, 2008 @ 1:07 am

So what issues do you agree with that would make you a dem? Do you believe in higher taxes, more social work, path to citizenship for illegals? These are the main platforms for a democrat

Comment by jtuffy — February 23, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

I don’t agree with staying home or, especially, voting for the worst candidate to teach your party a lesson (not that anyone said the latter). You should look at voting as exercising the power you are given. In your cases, the power you are given is to vote for the “lesser of two evils” just so the more evil doesn’t win. It’s important to do that (despite the whole Electoral College thing). So, I urge you guys to vote for MyCain

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 24, 2008 @ 2:47 pm

Yada yada yada, i agree with that, but i’m still voting for Romney as a write-in with the PA primaries come up! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 8:53 am

What a waste. What is that going to accomplish? Better yet, what could that POSSIBLY accomplish in even the most extreme case?

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 10:52 am

It is letting my opinion be heard!

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 am

But it means crap! That’s like voting for the independent candidate!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 11:03 am

Are you saying my opinion doesn’t matter?

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 11:14 am

Exactly. It certainly doesn’t matter in this case - not even in the most extreme circumstance. You can either prove to be a hard-head that is too prideful to do things right, or you can prove to be smart and play the game the way it is designed. This is why Obama will fail and why McCain’s experience truly has the potential to make things happen. Obama will strut his hip self into Washington, impose HIS way, they will deny it and give him alternatives, but he will say, “No, I won’t play your reindeer games. I came here to do things differently.” And they will say, “Sorry, but these are the rules; now you fail altogether.” McCain will go in and play by the rules which is the ONLY way to do anything. Otherwise, you just make a fool of yourself and spin your wheels. If you don’t like a law, then fight it according to the rules. Don’t fight it by rebelling against it to make a statement from prison!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 11:45 am

Hey, you can be king george, i’ll be paul revere! I don’t want the political game to continue, it is a joke. I’ll vote for what i think is right!

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 12:31 pm

Can you even ride a horse??? Oh yeah, I forgot about your dark skin. Why don’t you just fight for your land back and then you can formulate your own government?

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 12:40 pm

Of course you’ll need a bow and arrow.

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 12:41 pm

I may just have to do that someday, since The sons of BALCO (you) seem to be infesting everything and taking all the tax payers dollars! And you are the pasty cracker, tans are in if you haven’t noticed! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

Oooooooohhhhhh man, you’ve gone too far now! It’s on! I know where you live and I have some free time this weekend… I hope you saved some BBs for your little peashooter - you’re gonna need them…

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 12:54 pm

politics and religion are not for polite conversation.

the key word here is polite.

Comment by The Scam — February 25, 2008 @ 1:28 pm

I ear dat!

Comment by DOMS 287 — February 25, 2008 @ 1:33 pm

That is the purpose of the blog! LOL

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 1:37 pm

what? to be polite.

i just love the racial jabs.

Comment by The Scam — February 25, 2008 @ 1:40 pm

It wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t have a few racial jabs….OK, i’m moving my post over to the new post so i don’t have to scroll down everytime, it takes longer to load………

Comment by jtuffy — February 25, 2008 @ 1:43 pm