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Great show tonight, Bateman. Wittman was a great guest with a great story.

A clear, cool night, a warm fire in the backyard fire pit, and making s'mores with the family.

This kind of fan:


http://youtu.be/PN9n1bAahg4

Quote from: MV on April 01, 2014, 03:08:55 PM
what he's saying is, "if siriusxm would have let me out of the no-compete contract, i would have been equally amicable by choosing a time slot that doesn't compete with noory, who siriusxm now carries.  since they're being dicks about it and won't release me, i'm going to respond by competing directly with their content in the same time slot.  as soon as i'm able."

there's really nothing else to this.

I don't see how it was interpreted any other way.

The last two episodes were fantastic. Congrats on your success. You're proving to be the crème de la crème of the DMRN.

Quote from: b_dubb on March 13, 2014, 11:26:08 AM
No.  It was a sasquatch/chupcabra hybrid creature that was genetically engineered by aliens at the underground Dulces base.  Originally the creature was designed to repair the robot french fry machines in the base commissary but they rebelled and a few were able to escape. 

My God! What a hideous creature. Throw in portals and Louis Farrakhan and I could really get behind this.

Quote from: wr250 on March 13, 2014, 05:51:09 AM
a Sasquatch appeared in the cockpit (via a portal and guided by angels) , took over the controls and piloted the plane into a mothership UFO; where they met louis farrakhan and then all was well.

This has been my theory all along.

Quote from: (Redacted) on March 10, 2014, 10:29:04 PM
Girth x length = mass

Greatest total mass wins.  Drop trou and whip 'em out, or just report your measurements to me privately.
Winners will be announced on next gabcast.  Heh.  Based on all the luscious coq pics I get from Jazzymunda everyday... well... stay tuned, folks.

Bwahahahaha!

I've stopped listening to C2CAM. I don't hate George, but his deficiencies as a host have become too obvious to continue listening. I predict declining listener-ship numbers in C2CAM's future. Premrat needs to make a change... Soon!

Quote from: RealCool Daddio on March 10, 2014, 08:48:32 PM
Gay Jesus concurs.

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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Quote from: Yorkshire pud on February 28, 2014, 12:52:55 PM
Do we get the Star Pwize for getting the correct answer?

Yes, you've won a complimentary dinner of cock and rice. Sadly, we are all out of rice.

Quote from: bateman on March 10, 2014, 10:20:04 AM
I'm here, I'm here.. should have posted sooner. I was out of town for a few days & wasn't sure I'd be back in time to get a new one out, so Keith ran a longer show to cover.

Me last night:

A man's got to know his limitations. Great job with Leslie Kean, by the way.

http://youtu.be/KD-lIQ6spaI

Ooh-fucking-rah!

You've got it guys. It's the CH-46 Sea Knight. Affectionately known as the "phrog."

Quote from: Grov505th on February 26, 2014, 01:49:48 PM
Well the Australians and Canadians still use them.  I do love the classic look of them.

Good on them. It is a great aircraft.

Quote from: Yorkshire pud on February 26, 2014, 01:35:22 PM
Funny how you  point out the 'socialists/Communists' to be the cause of deaths/wars etc, but overlook those caused by those you would consider non socialists. .. But it's irrelevant who causes wars/poverty etc, because it doesn't make it right. It's irrelevant because the innocent civilians being wiped out really don't care who picked them out to be the target practice.
So thanks for projecting what you think my emotions are to me, but I don't hate anyone.

I agree, I also think the vast amount of followers of religions are decent people, and in spite of what some on here think, that includes Muslims. I specifically pointed out the zealots and those that indoctrinate for a reason..

It's been brought up by someone else..Try being openly atheist and getting into the Whitehouse. Then who would be persecuted/ marginalised?

Fair enough, you don't hate anyone. And I agree with you about those practicing Islam. I also think the terrorism problem will be solved when those good and decent Muslims have had enough of the minority of zealots who are causing so much pain and misery.

My baby in the Marine Corps. Sadly, they have all been retired now. This one is actually from my squadron, HMM-162.

Quote from: bateman on February 26, 2014, 01:01:44 PM

Too funny.

Quote from: Yorkshire pud on February 26, 2014, 12:51:43 PM
I'll stop being 'edgy' and inflammatory when modern religions and their oppressors in chief treat everyone equally, and cease subjugation, oppression, cruel and vile acts and spend as much time looking at their own shortcomings as they do in pointing out the 'sins' of others.

In short I don't give a shit who I upset if they're defending religion, because I can be sure their religious zealots have caused more harm, wars, and poverty than anything I could do or say.

Any belief system, be it religious or political, produces zealots. I never see you rant against socialism/communism and the death, wars, and poverty caused by their zealots. And there must be a truly special hatred in your heart for all the evil that monarchies have wrought upon humanity.

I have several problems with Christianity, but I can recognize the right of people to profess, practice and live their faith without fear of government persecution. It's the main reason there is a United States of America. Despite the belief of some, I don't attend church and am not currently a practicing Christian, but by and large, the people I know who profess to be Christian are decent, charitable, and nonjudgmental. They don't run around pointing out the sin in others, because they know we're all guilty of sin. Is Christianity perfect? Absolutely not, but in today's world I see it doing far more good than bad.

Here's the 15th Amendment:

AMENDMENT XV

SECTION 1.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

SECTION 2.

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxv

Quote from: wr250 on February 26, 2014, 11:11:41 AM
classic bateman. posts a controversial subject, then amuses himself with the debacle that occurs .
im on to your twisted fetish bateman

Well played, bateman. Well played.

Quote from: NowhereInTime on February 26, 2014, 09:54:53 AM
Freedom of association is a personal choice made individual to individual.  When you operate a business in the public domain, you have created an open market for all individuals.
What is so sacrosanct about business that it should be permitted to trample over human and civil rights?  I find no passage in the Constituion respecting the rights of discrimination based on whether or not you operate a business.
In fact, I find that pesky 15th amendment specifically outlawing discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.  Really a stretch to extend that to lgbt?

I will gladly agree the provision found in the 15th Amendment should cover every LGBT person in America, so long as they're an American citizen. In fact,  it already does.

I do agree a social compact is agreed to whenever an individual opens a business to the general public. However, I don't believe the business owner should be forced abandon sincerely held, Constitutionally protected beliefs. The owner in this case simply didn't want to actively participate in what he viewed as sin based upon the widely agreed upon teachings of his faith. This owner didn't deny service to people solely because they were gay, he denied service because he didn't want to participate in what he viewed as sin. It really doesn't matter at this point. The court has ruled against the bakery owner, but what has society gained in compelling someone to act against their faith? I think society is far better served when individuals are left to make their own economic decisions based upon the actions of those they interact with.

Quote from: onan on February 26, 2014, 05:08:17 AM
Funny I was going to use obtuse to describe you. I used a bit more restraint.

Then I'm glad I used it first.

QuoteI am not the one that made religious beliefs the issue.

I thought the whole thread had to do with religious beliefs.

QuoteI am not going to change your superstitious beliefs, they are yours to deal with.

Got it. I won't be looking for a Christmas card from you.

QuoteAnd by the way... fuck the baker and his religion.

Have a Blessed day!

Quote from: onan on February 26, 2014, 03:03:34 AM
Then sell cakes at his church. I am so fucking sick of religion being used for exclusion. Does he also choose to not sell to those that worked on Sunday or dressed in clothing with more than one type thread. Do you think the baker makes sure his flour, starch, and sugar are grown with no other crops in the field?

Fuck the baker and his religion.

Are you being obtuse for effect or is this not an act? I'm not going to discuss theology, but you've shown an incredible lack of understanding regarding the Christian faith. Basically, I get the impression your initial uninformed rantings were to make your closing statement seem based in some manner of intellectual thought. You missed the mark.

If you take religion off the table in this discussion, this boils down to freedom of association. Any person who owns a private business should be able to do, or not do, business with whomever they choose. If their beliefs are out of sync with the community they do business in, the market will get rid of them in due course and rightfully so. It should be an issue for the market to decide, not one for more government interference into the lives of people.

Quote from: SciFiAuthor on February 26, 2014, 02:48:29 AM
That would be an anarchist, so no, I'm nothing close to that. I'm saying that you can write 1,000, 10,000, a million laws and you will still not solve every problem of mankind. Do you think you can? Where does it stop?

We have way too many laws and are way to quick on the draw to write them. At this point, whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not, you are a felon. You have violated some law, somewhere, at some time that could jail you. It could be a choice of an orchid you have out in the yard, or spilling a can of oil or some other chemical while you're working on the car. It's simply a matter of whether a prosecutor wishes to go after you. It's like that in all western countries. Our legal systems cannot be condensed to a book. The require a library full of thousands of volumes, perhaps more.

Well, you tell me how that's acceptable.

http://www.threefeloniesaday.com/Youtoo/tabid/86/Default.aspx

Quote from: Yorkshire pud on February 26, 2014, 02:31:53 AM
Oh, that's easy. If the NFL have terms and conditions in place for the contracts (and I would think they have), then they can say that AZ state law has precluded those T & G's being fulfilled. The NFL would not say they will avoid AZ if they weren't sure they could legally-unless they've employed really stupid lawyers.

Here's the NFL statement:

QuoteOur policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. We are following the issue in Arizona and will continue to do so should the bill be signed into law, but will decline further comment at this time."

I'm uncertain as to any of the contractual terms and conditions in regards to hosting a Super Bowl. If they could legally get out of it, I suppose that would be their right.

Quote from: Yorkshire pud on February 26, 2014, 02:25:58 AM
Neither should it be a big deal if the NFL chooses not to hold the Superbowl in AZ. Or would the government be forced to make them do so?

I think it would come down to the contracts in place.

Quote from: FightTheFuture on February 26, 2014, 02:20:12 AM

It's really very simple. Any private business owner should be free to decide with whom he chooses to do business. It's none of the government's concern.

+1

Quote from: bateman on February 25, 2014, 11:35:37 PM

The joke writes itself.

Quote...be able to upload our brain to a computer...

George gets an Error 404 code.

Quote from: bateman on February 25, 2014, 11:22:54 PM

Hang on, let me look, I think it's right past these pages on proper slave-beating procedure.

No, no, further than that.