TAN #193: Labyrinth where unatTANded children go ... (Page 46)

mehaner - 2013-01-24 8:59 AM

no, i was surprised.  i thought BT was more progressive and pro-military in general.

then again, it's really only a very few people that are the issue.

flip18436572 - 2013-01-24 8:45 AM

Everybody must be sleeping in, since it is -15 wind chill this morning.  Ready to change to Florida.  Sick of Iowa cold really bad this year.

 

 

gr33n - 2013-01-24 9:03 AM

Pro military yes and rightfully so. The next word that comes to my mind wouldn't be 'progressive' tho....

mehaner - 2013-01-24 3:12 PM

maybe i'm TAN biased...most of the guys in here are pretty "libertarian" in the sense that they don't want to restrict others' rights whether they want to exercise those rights or not.

mehaner - 2013-01-24 6:12 AM

maybe i'm TAN biased...most of the guys in here are pretty "libertarian" in the sense that they don't want to restrict others' rights whether they want to exercise those rights or not.

gr33n - 2013-01-24 9:17 AM

Yep basically. Last comment here on the subject because I know its not the place for it, so apologies, but part of the problem with US issues like this they tend to get brought down to the lowest common denominator level of this is why we can or can't, when probably they should be looking the other direction.

mehaner - 2013-01-24 9:12 AM

maybe i'm TAN biased...most of the guys in here are pretty "libertarian" in the sense that they don't want to restrict others' rights whether they want to exercise those rights or not.

tech_geezer - 2013-01-24 9:21 AM

I thought the mods should have just frozen the thread after the post from the BT member who is an army major who now teaches at Westpoint (not to name any names).  That was all that needs to be said.  I am pretty much in awe of people like her.

tech_geezer - 2013-01-24 9:21 AM

I thought the mods should have just frozen the thread after the post from the BT member who is an army major who now teaches at Westpoint (not to name any names).  That was all that needs to be said.  I am pretty much in awe of people like her.

pitt83 - 2013-01-24 9:22 AM That's cute honey: Now go and make me a sammich...

trinnas - 2013-01-24 9:32 AM

Oh I will make you a sammich alright!  Do you have the balls to eat it? 

 

Morning TAN

pitt83 - 2013-01-24 9:33 AM That depends if you're making a ball sammich. Then no...

trinnas - 2013-01-24 9:36 AM

But I will always luv you Pittsy and I am perfectly happy to have your balls remain right where they are! 

 

tech_geezer - 2013-01-24 9:05 AM

Speaking of trips to Florida, I am thinking of going to Daytona during Speed Week.  I don't want to go to the race.  I just want to see craziness, from the 16th floor.  The trip is free except for gas.  I am retired so I basically have the time.  I can drive down say on Monday (Feb 18), take my groceries with me, stay at our condo, then drive back before the race on Sunday (Feb 24) to avoid the traffic.  JWKMH does not understand and thinks this is a waste of time.  I have never hung around this kind of crowd.  I just think it might be fun to go to some bars, check out the peripheral events surrounding the race, see what the vibe is like.  I will also escape the winter weather a bit and do some outdoor riding.  

Interesting, side note, Jimmie Johnson once stayed in one of our condos during the race.  He and Jeff Gordon were seen playing pool in the rec room. It created quite a stir amongst the blue-haired retirees from New York. You never know who might rent one of our units.

So here is the poll question.  Do you think the people watching would be worth the drive?  Would you do it given the time and the price of gas?

tech_geezer - 2013-01-24 9:40 AM

My poll got buried under the women in combat. Let's go to Florida.  Who's with me?  Maybe we can have women in the expeditionary force.

tech_geezer - 2013-01-24 8:40 AM

My poll got buried under the women in combat. Let's go to Florida.  Who's with me?  Maybe we can have women in the expeditionary force.

pitt83 - 2013-01-24 9:38 AM Can I make you a cup of tea? Love you too Kate! Hoping this week is MUCH calmer than last!

NRG42 - 2013-01-24 9:39 AM

Love and hate on one page.  Hiya TAN. 

mjh1975 - 2013-01-24 6:50 AM Gotta love cryptic emails from clients in the morning. 

pitt83 - 2013-01-24 8:48 AM "It's a thin line, between love and hate". What a GREAT song lyric. I have a penchant for love gone bad / revenge songs.