Filibuster reform should be all or nothing... quit with the stupid nuclear options just to get what you want only when you think it's important.  They should require actual filibusters to be a filibuster, and that'd solve everything.

The "nuclear option" isn't a type of filibuster reform, it's a procedural way for Reid to pass real reform (requiring a spoken filibuster, like you suggested) that only requires 51 votes to pass. It's kind of a stupid name, because only in the US Senate would something passing by a majority be called "nuclear."

I understand what the nuclear option is.  But the way to go about not having your nominees filibustered is not to say, "Well, nominees should be an exception to the filibuster rule."

Why not?  A nominee is fundamentally different from a piece of legislation.  For example, the ability to pressure the majority to allow an amendment to a bill be considered prior to a vote on that bill is one of the most important benefits of the filibuster.

That's a fine argument, but the proper time to make such a change is at the beginning of a session.  Not halfway through when Reid is scared that he can't find the votes to pass a cloture vote.  Yes, the rules need changing, but he's in the position that he's in now because he was too dumb or too scared to do this when the session started.

Filibuster reform should be all or nothing... quit with the stupid nuclear options just to get what you want only when you think it's important.  They should require actual filibusters to be a filibuster, and that'd solve everything.

The "nuclear option" isn't a type of filibuster reform, it's a procedural way for Reid to pass real reform (requiring a spoken filibuster, like you suggested) that only requires 51 votes to pass. It's kind of a stupid name, because only in the US Senate would something passing by a majority be called "nuclear."

I understand what the nuclear option is.  But the way to go about not having your nominees filibustered is not to say, "Well, nominees should be an exception to the filibuster rule."

You should tell the Senate Republicans that. I'm sure they would agree with you that Obama's nominees are filibustered four times more often than Bush's because Reid is using the exact same threats that Bill Frist used when Bush was President.

No, it is of course because the Republicans viscerally hate everything about the Democrats, obstruct at all turns as a political strategy, and have no interest in being partners in government.

What exactly is the point that you're trying to make?

A slice of ham and two slices of bread would not fill me up Inks. I'm surprised that two of those is even enough for him, I doubt it would satisfy me. But yes, he should supplement it with some baby carrots and hummus.

Recommending baby carrots and hummus is a terrible idea.  You have to built into such things.

How about celery with peanut butter and raisins.  We can work our way up to hummus.

Work our way up to hummus? I could eat a pound of hummus in one sitting if you let me.  I love that stuff.  A bit of garlic with it too... oh it's amazing.

A slice of ham and two slices of bread would not fill me up Inks. I'm surprised that two of those is even enough for him, I doubt it would satisfy me. But yes, he should supplement it with some baby carrots and hummus.

OK, so add some cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes; maybe some bean sprouts.  Is it normal to just eat a piece of ham between two pieces of bread?  Goodness... that's so boring.

The episode was a good episode, and the best of the season (but that's not saying much).  I'm sad it's over, but this season was pretty bad.

I did not cry in this one, although the episode where Michael leaves still gets me teary eyed when I watch it.  It was a great show, and one that I'll always love.  Definitely the end of an era last night and a big loss for NBC, in my opinion.

What did you have for lunch?

Two ham sandwiches.  I didn't have much, but still it was enough of a lunch that I need to taper what I eat tonight.

Try just eating one sandwich, like a normal person.

I doubt one sandwich for lunch is normal. Two sandwiches is a fairly small meal for a grown man.

Just one sandwich by itself may not be normal; he can have a sandwich and a side.  Eat a salad or some veggies.  That's going to be better than just 2 sandwiches.

What did you have for lunch?

Two ham sandwiches.  I didn't have much, but still it was enough of a lunch that I need to taper what I eat tonight.

Try just eating one sandwich, like a normal person.

One sandwich and I'm hungry again in 30 minutes...

So have some celery and water with your sandwich.  What all did you put on your sandwich?

What did you have for lunch?

Two ham sandwiches.  I didn't have much, but still it was enough of a lunch that I need to taper what I eat tonight.

Try just eating one sandwich, like a normal person.

No, I don't think you intentionally think of ways to deceive people.  I think it's built into your habits now; hence the reason I keep telling you that you should seek help.  At this point, I don't think you can help some of it (but not all of it).

I'm sure your family will be fine... they can track storms themselves.  They have TVs.  If you're dead set on tracking storms, then get up early and walk.  But don't make more lame excuses.

Filibuster reform should be all or nothing... quit with the stupid nuclear options just to get what you want only when you think it's important.  They should require actual filibusters to be a filibuster, and that'd solve everything.

The "nuclear option" isn't a type of filibuster reform, it's a procedural way for Reid to pass real reform (requiring a spoken filibuster, like you suggested) that only requires 51 votes to pass. It's kind of a stupid name, because only in the US Senate would something passing by a majority be called "nuclear."

I understand what the nuclear option is.  But the way to go about not having your nominees filibustered is not to say, "Well, nominees should be an exception to the filibuster rule."

Why are we in denial about this? CBS already reported it. And we know the White House didn't doctor the e-mails, because GOP officials issued an interim report in April that used the White House version - before coming up with the doctored version more recently.

Well, if CBS reported it, it must be true!

Well, enough is enough.  I'm about to get my shoes on and get out there and walk for about 25 minutes.

And don't just fake it by driving slow in your car... that may trick us, but it doesn't get you into shape.

I've already tried faking it.  It doesn't work.  The app is too smart for that.  I can't drive 3 mph, plus I would clog traffic.

The fact that you once tried faking it really tells us all we need to know.

Hey, now at least I can't cheat with it and actually have to "do the time".  Keeps me honest.

Normal people are honest because they want to be.  It's abnormal to have to be forced to be honest.

Oh who cares.  This is no longer an issue so drop it.

I walked today, does that matter to anyone?

It is an issue because you'd still be lying if you could.  You still probably lie about a lot of things.  You're a habitual liar... that's not normal.

But yes, it's good that you walked today.  Now do it again tomorrow and I'll actually think something of it.

Filibuster reform should be all or nothing... quit with the stupid nuclear options just to get what you want only when you think it's important.  They should require actual filibusters to be a filibuster, and that'd solve everything.

Well, enough is enough.  I'm about to get my shoes on and get out there and walk for about 25 minutes.

And don't just fake it by driving slow in your car... that may trick us, but it doesn't get you into shape.

I've already tried faking it.  It doesn't work.  The app is too smart for that.  I can't drive 3 mph, plus I would clog traffic.

The fact that you once tried faking it really tells us all we need to know.

Hey, now at least I can't cheat with it and actually have to "do the time".  Keeps me honest.

Normal people are honest because they want to be.  It's abnormal to have to be forced to be honest.

Well, enough is enough.  I'm about to get my shoes on and get out there and walk for about 25 minutes.

And don't just fake it by driving slow in your car... that may trick us, but it doesn't get you into shape.

[but I've made it a point to let everything roll off my back like a duck.]

Bushie you should just ignore Inks' hateful personal attacks. If he weren't a moderator they would have surely earned him enough infraction points to be put on mod review or even banned by now.

This.  Bushie won't report them so no points for Inks.

I do have to give Inks credit for not slapping others with death points for personal attacks though, since he's basically on hiatus.

There's no need to report any more of his posts.  They don't affect my everyday life, and they're just good conversation pieces.  It might get a little heated, but I've made it a point to let everything roll off my back like a duck.  Only I know what is really going on (and sometimes, I'm not quite sure of that, either).  He and the others can give advice all day long, but ultimately, like Inks and I agreed the other night, it is me who is either going to screw my life up or let it grow and prosper.

Clearly that's not true...

Actually, it is.  When I am away from the Update thread, I really don't even think what Inks would say or do.

Well, you were upset enough to renege on our no infractions for personal attacks agreement.

May it please the Court:

I am filing for a preliminary injunction to have Bacon King's vote declared invalid, along with any other votes from those who do not reside in the Mideast.  I am also filing a preliminary injunction to declare votes for write-in candidates not from the Mideast to not be counted.

There is a strong interest in granting this preliminary injunction, as it will prevent confusion in the voting booth and prevent confusion during certification.  Furthermore, it is likely that I will win my case on the merits, as Art. I, §1, cl. 3 clearly applies to any "elective office".  Furthermore, Art. IV, §, cl. 1 prohibits non-Mideast citizens from running for elective office.

Regardless of whether a preliminary injunction is granted, I ask for a permanent injunction on both of these matters as well, and I will submit a full brief by the deadline that the court gives, if it should choose to hear this case.

Inks.LWC

It's antidemocratic to vote in a booth that exists contrary to the people's voice.  At least that's the extension of your arguments against me.

[but I've made it a point to let everything roll off my back like a duck.]

Bushie you should just ignore Inks' hateful personal attacks. If he weren't a moderator they would have surely earned him enough infraction points to be put on mod review or even banned by now.

This.  Bushie won't report them so no points for Inks.

I do have to give Inks credit for not slapping others with death points for personal attacks though, since he's basically on hiatus.

There's no need to report any more of his posts.  They don't affect my everyday life, and they're just good conversation pieces.  It might get a little heated, but I've made it a point to let everything roll off my back like a duck.  Only I know what is really going on (and sometimes, I'm not quite sure of that, either).  He and the others can give advice all day long, but ultimately, like Inks and I agreed the other night, it is me who is either going to screw my life up or let it grow and prosper.

Clearly that's not true...

Bushie you should just ignore Inks' hateful personal attacks. If he weren't a moderator they would have surely earned him enough infraction points to be put on mod review or even banned by now.

This.  Bushie won't report them so no points for Inks.

I do have to give Inks credit for not slapping others with death points for personal attacks though, since he's basically on hiatus.

Inks has very publicly nullified the ToS within the Update thread.

That's incorrect.  And I pointed this out pages ago.  Jeff decided to renege on his agreement, so the ToS are back in force 100%.

Just saying... 2x4s are pretty light.

[time and fruit]

Its going to take time and fruit to convince everybody.

I'll take a mango.  Or some blackberries.

Jeff, will you walk tomorrow?

I guess we'll go to court to determine what this means.

I figured someone would end up suing over this. I was hoping you'd end up arguing against me; this will be a fitting rematch, and much more enjoyable than arguing over the precise definition of "fell"

I still think I was right about that

half of them folk don't even live here.

The Mideastern Constitution doesn't require a candidate to live in the Mideast Region to run for the Mideastern Assembly, they only have to live in it to take office Note that this is in contrast with the requirements for Gubernatorial eligibility, which does explicitly require you to reside in the region to run for office.

Where does it say that for gubernatorial elections?

Article I - The Executive

Section 1: The Governor

1. The Executive power of the Mideast shall be vested in the Governor. He shall be elected with a Lieutenant Governor for a term of four months.
2. No person shall be Governor or Lieutenant Governor who is not a registered voter residing in the Mideast Region.
3. In order to qualify for elective office, a candidate must be registered to vote in the Mideast.

Clause 3?