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Open Thread

by John Cole|  February 2, 20084:01 pm| 40 Comments

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Phil Connors: Excuse me, where is everyone going?
Fan on Street: To Gobbler’s Knob. It’s Groundhog Day.
Phil Connors: It’s still just once a year, right?

I predict six more weeks of campaigning.

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  1. 1.

    Ted

    February 2, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    Phil Connors: It’s still just once a year, right?

    It’s hilarious when he starts trying to kill himself, but can’t.

  2. 2.

    Media Glutton

    February 2, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    “Ned?? Ned Reyerson??”
    “Bing!”

  3. 3.

    Wilfred

    February 2, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Mike Huckabee has a new ad that sums up his personal dream and the whole southern strategy

  4. 4.

    cleek

    February 2, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    six weeks? they’re predicting nine months more, down here in NC.

  5. 5.

    myiq2xu

    February 2, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    Flapjacks

  6. 6.

    The Grand Panjandrum

    February 2, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday. If my Giants play like they did in the last regular season game I should be able to watch well into the second half. If not. Well, I have plenty of tequila to drown my sorrows.

    If you want to cook in anything other than a crockpot I put a super duper extravaganza of Super Bowl/Fat Tuesday recipes for chicken sausage gumbo, dirty rice, and jalapeno cheddar cornbread, over at my blog. I perfected these recipes over the past ten years, and guarantee they are pretty darn swell.

  7. 7.

    myiq2xu

    February 2, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    If you want to cook in anything other than a crockpot I put a super duper extravaganza of Super Bowl/Fat Tuesday recipes for chicken sausage gumbo, dirty rice, and jalapeno cheddar cornbread, over at my blog.

    Damn, that picture scared me. I thought I was looking in a mirror, until I realized I wasn’t wearing sunglasses.

    WARNING: If you wake up with an odd taste in your mouth and a rubber hanging out of your ass you probably had more fun than a lot of us will. So have another shot of tequila and try to remember that it’s all good clean fun.)

    Are you Republican?

  8. 8.

    RSA

    February 2, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    “Gobbler’s Knob”? Really? Maybe I should rent this movie. . . While I’m at it, here are a few other crowd-pleasers I’ve never gotten around to seeing: Titanic, Red Dawn (no one should hold this against me), Forrest Gump, and Pretty Woman (in fact, I haven’t seen a Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts movie since I don’t know when). I’m a culture Philistine.

  9. 9.

    Dennis - SGMM

    February 2, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    GP, thanks for the recipes! I’ll be serving gumbo over dirty rice tomorrow. Haven’t had either since I was down in Luzianne several decades ago.

  10. 10.

    The Grand Panjandrum

    February 2, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Are you Republican?

    Ha hahahaha! No, sometimes my inner wise ass just won’t stay put.

  11. 11.

    Zuzu

    February 2, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Apropos of nothing:

    Just came across this website for comparing quality of care and performance information for California hospitals. Pretty interesting.

    http://www.calhospitalcompare.org/

    I discovered my hospital is “superior” except that its ICU mortality rate is higher than average. Hmm, maybe it gets the tougher cases because it’s a teaching hospital?

  12. 12.

    Dennis - SGMM

    February 2, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    If you’re an Obama supporter, or even if you aren’t, you might want to take a look at this.

    It’s a nice piece of work and pretty moving.

  13. 13.

    The Grand Panjandrum

    February 2, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    It’s a nice piece of work and pretty moving.

    I saw it earlier today. Pretty nice.

    He had 3400+ for a town hall meeting in Albuquerque. (2400 capacity in auditorium, and at least a thousand more in an overflow room with big screen TV’s) When he went into the overflow room you could hear the crowd roar rom the main auditorium that was upstairs and on the opposite side of the building.

    In Santa Fe people stood outside in 25 degree weather and 30+ mph wind to get in. Someone who was their said it was a loud and raucous crowd.

    What was amazing was the cross-section of people that showed up for the event. It really was unbelievable. I think I said it in a thread earlier–Jesse Jackson wished he had this rainbow coalition. I really felt proud of my country yesterday.

  14. 14.

    dmhlt

    February 2, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Maybe worth a grin, giggle or guffaw:

    How come you never hear anyone say “Happy Groundhog Day” anymore?

    I’m willing to grant you that Groundhog Day had become too commercialized, but this political correctness has simply gone too far.

    Why, I even heard that Wal-Mart, in an effort to foist “diversity” on us, has instructed all their employees not to wish anyone a “Happy Groundhog Day”. Instead they’re now having their greeters wishing folks a “Happy Holiday Commemorating a Rodent of the Family Sciuridae, Belonging to the Genus of Large Ground Squirrels, Biologically Classified as Marmots.”

    And this is progress?! For one thing, that greeting is just way too long – I mean I got my cart half-way down the aisle by the time they’re done. (And I have absolutely NO idea how they got those oldsters at the entrance to remember the whole damn thing.) And two, I hate shopping at Wal-Mart ever since they stopped doing their Blue Light Specials. (Oh, no … silly me … that was K-Mart, wasn’t it?)

    First there was the War on Christmas that the falafel-loving fellow Bill O’Reilly, with his rabble-rousing rhetoric, used to rile up those radical right-wing republicans. (Wow – almost as hard to say as “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck.…”). Then came the Wars on Chanukah and Kwanzaa, not to mention the Wars on Ramadan and Yom Kippur. Now I ask you, when was the last time anyone wished you a Happy Yom Kippur?

    You say Yom Kippur is not a joyous celebration? Well, of course Yom Kippur is not a happy holiday – my point exactly.

    And it’s simply getting out of hand. Today when I stopped in at Starbucks not a single server wished me a Happy Groundhog Day. Instead I got that irritating greeting that grates on everyone: “Have a nice day.” There were no special Groundhog Day-themed flavored lattes. No Groundhog Day decorations. Nothing. It’s like they don’t even know Groundhog Day comes around every February 2nd.

    As a child, I fondly remember Groundhog Day as being a special and wonderful time of year, marked by kindness and good cheer, with myriad celebrations all stemming from that venerated superstitious belief that a woodland creature could actually control weather patterns.

    But instead of sending Groundhog cards, we now send “rodent” cards. Instead of decorating the Groundhog tree, we put up “rodent” trees. And instead of us all gathering around to light the Groundhog candle and do the Groundhog dance while singing our favorite Groundhog carols, we watch American Idol.

    Will these liberal secularists stop at nothing?! Well, I for one will not stand for this ignominy. I am starting a boycott of all businesses that refuse to acknowledge Groundhog Day, a holiday that reflects everything that America is founded on. Why, it’s the one thing we all trust in – emblazoned right there on our currency for everyone to read! (No, wait a second … that’s God I’m thinking of, isn’t it?)

    So I call upon all of my readers (all three of you) to reclaim Groundhog Day from those who wish to destroy it. Proudly greet everyone you meet this season with a jubilant “Happy Groundhog Day!” Take the day off from work. (OK – so this year it just happens to fall on a Saturday.) Call all your family and friends to share with them the good news that Punxsutawney Phil came out of his hole today, saw his shadow – and that’s indisputable proof that spring will arrive early this year. (Or late. I never could remember if seeing his shadow was a good or bad thing.)

    And if they try to claim that an elaborate ceremony involving grown men wearing top hats pulling an overgrown chipmunk out of a hole in the earth is no accurate means of predicting the weather, just accuse them of being a communist and hang up on them.

    Happy Groundhog Day! That’s right … I said it. Just try and stop me, you hippies.

  15. 15.

    myiq2xu

    February 2, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Happy Groundhog Day! That’s right … I said it. Just try and stop me, you hippies.

    I got you babe!

  16. 16.

    eRobin

    February 2, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    Don’t drive angry!

    Just watched it ;)

  17. 17.

    Andrew

    February 2, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    If you’re an Obama supporter, or even if you aren’t, you might want to take a look at this.

    Man, Obama has a lot of hot chick and cool black dude friends.

    I’m impressed that they found Yael Naim. Amazing what an Apple ad can do for your career.

  18. 18.

    The Other Steve

    February 2, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    This is funny.

    Bush is asking for a $50 billion supplemental to fight zombies.

  19. 19.

    incontrolados

    February 2, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    To see some Obamaphobia, look at Athouse’s commenters. They went Godwin/Jonah early and as far as I can see, have stuck with it.

  20. 20.

    incontrolados

    February 2, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    That should be Althouse. I seem to have lost my preview — but now it’s back.

    How odd.

  21. 21.

    Pb

    February 2, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Dennis – SGMM,

    That also falls in the category of things I didn’t think I’d ever see linked approvingly on Red State — “Freakin’ Awesome Obama Music Video“.

  22. 22.

    incontrolados

    February 2, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    There’s one voice of reason on that Red State thread — referencing Ronnie Raygun’s Morning in a America meme.

    The others, hoping for a Republican equivalent shows how they are just looking for mimics. It begs the question. Why haven’t country music types made something similar?

  23. 23.

    Dennis - SGMM

    February 2, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    There’s one voice of reason on that Red State thread—referencing Ronnie Raygun’s Morning in a America meme.

    The others, hoping for a Republican equivalent shows how they are just looking for mimics. It begs the question. Why haven’t country music types made something similar?

    Because it’s now “Mourning in America”?

  24. 24.

    incontrolados

    February 2, 2008 at 11:45 pm

    And they have no sunshine.

  25. 25.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 12:10 am

    I am watching my second Bollywood movie ever.

    Hot damn. It’s called Lakshya (objective). It’s about the Karghil war between India and Pakistan, and it just had the BEST climbing scene ever. Damn. Makes me wanna learn, I tell you what.

    But the subtitles are SCREWED UP. So, all the dialog is off by about 20 second. Bastards.

    Thus just scaled the mountain though. Crazy. Dang. Turban guy just got it. :(

  26. 26.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 12:16 am

    Man. The wind is howling like a beast out there.

    Anyone else still awake?

  27. 27.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 12:19 am

    Thus=They.

    Go India!!

    heh.

    And, of course, he gets the girl. :)

  28. 28.

    incontrolados

    February 3, 2008 at 12:39 am

    I’m still awake.

    Why can’t I remember the name of the woman who wrote those big fat books about the war in India? I read them when I was young. Oh, it was M.M. Kaye. That’s it.

    I listen to the sound track of Inside Man for the same flavor.

    Remember in Inside Man, when Clive Owen found the guy’s cell phone, when he said he had left it at home? When the little pups get their ears turned back, I always say, they got broke ears — and that ringtone from the movie goes off in my head.

  29. 29.

    incontrolados

    February 3, 2008 at 12:50 am

    tomorrow it will be all American football all day, no?

  30. 30.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 1:15 am

    lol. no, tomorrow will be about grading papers for class.

    80 some college freshment doing their very best to get a good grade, or doing their very best to do not much but not get a bad grade.

  31. 31.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 1:17 am

    hm. freshment. they keep your breathe nice and cool. ;)

  32. 32.

    myiq2xu

    February 3, 2008 at 1:25 am

    That should be Althouse.

    Are you aure? I thought it was “Asshat”

  33. 33.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 1:42 am

    Althouse is the crazy lady with the wine.

    That’s the best I can do. Sorry.

  34. 34.

    Anne Laurie

    February 3, 2008 at 1:46 am

    Happy Groundhog Day! That’s right … I said it.

    Dmhlt, you sacreligious pervert, for us traditionalists February 2nd is still a sacred holy-day! Remember, Candlemas is the reason for the season, and those who blaspheme the sacred traditions of Imbolc (sheeps’ milk) shall be punished with an eternity of velveeta-topped pizza for their sins…

    (/snark. Just in case Jgabriel is still reading)

  35. 35.

    LiberalTarian

    February 3, 2008 at 1:52 am

    Heh. I did manage to get a copy of Calhoun’s “What makes your black heart sing” today, which appears to be something of a trick.

    Sorry, just can’t maintain the partisan outrage/anxiety 24/7.

    And, I make some AWESOME pea soup with ham today in my slow cooker.

  36. 36.

    slov

    February 3, 2008 at 3:13 am

    Sorry, just can’t maintain the partisan outrage/anxiety 24/7.

    Yes. We. Can.

  37. 37.

    Conservatively Liberal

    February 3, 2008 at 7:45 am

    Pejman Yousefzadeh at RedState has a thing about war (and the rich getting richer, and the right being his version of RIGHT). I wonder if he has ever served, or if he is just a 101st Fighting Cheetos Munching Keyboarder. Now he is over there cheering on the missile shield that looks like Poland is going to allow Bu$h to install. He views the Soviets as a threat (miss the cold war?) and thinks putting a missile shield in their back yard is just dandy.

    I know these are anti-ABM missiles, but what part of the USA not liking the Soviets and their sneaking missiles into Cuba do these idiots have a problem understanding? IMO, actions like this are provocative in nature, and in this case it makes us look like the aggressors.

    Can we just move the chickenhawks to an island, give them a few missiles and leave the to their own devices? Sounds like a fine plan to me.

    I know Putin is not being BFF with Chimpy right now, but if what is going in and around Russia does not directly affect us then we should stand back and monitor it. This preemptive crap is just that. Crap. It is like walking around in public, armed to the teeth, ready to pounce on the first candidate who fits the ticket. It makes you look like a chickenshit fool, too scared to go out without your armory.

    Keep the weapons at home, and keep them ready in case you need them. Neighbors (other nations) will know you are armed to the teeth, and they know they will be biting off more than they can chew if they screw with you or yours.

    In other words, don’t go looking for trouble. It is too easy to find when you are spoiling for one.

  38. 38.

    Sensitive Pony Tailed Girly Man

    February 3, 2008 at 8:07 am

    It’s finally here, the Coronation. Do all these shenanigans popping up suddenly with Moss Accusers and Arlen and Roger Goodell remind anyone else of that scene from Caddyshack where the young Caddy is putting for the Cup? Noonan! Neewww, new! Neeew! Miss it! Missit!

    Or is it just me? Nice try Guys, but you can’t stop Destiny. Nor the Greatest Organization in the NFL.

    Moving on to Politics, Zzzzz, Hillary must be worried about MA. 4 times this week she’s filled my mailbox with junk. Someone with a DC area code keeps calling leaving messages. From this I deduce she is one of those free spending Libs. Haven’t heard a peep from Obama, but lots of signs out on the Roads pulling for him. Much better bang for the buck there. I was going to take a Republican ballot, just so I could snub Willard, but on second thought I have to give Obama all the help I can.

  39. 39.

    Conservatively Liberal

    February 3, 2008 at 8:36 am

    Another pony tail here (proudly worn since 1971), and this pony tail is voting Obama too. Maybe there is something about the Magical Unity Pony that us pony tailed guys like.

    One call got through my filter, and it was an Obama caller. I told her that my wife, daughter and I are already on board and to quit wasting time talking to me and call others who are not! She laughed at that, asked me if I had any questions (nope) and happily went on her way.

    The mail has had a few things hit it, but mostly Hillary. Not even good for bird cage liner, too damn small.

    I think there will be at least six more weeks of pain and torture campaigning on the left. John McCain looks like he is wrapping up on the right, and it is fun to read the right wing meltdown over it. Quite a few of them are saying that they are voting Obama or for the “Hilda-beast” (that is a pretty funny one).

    Nothing like watching the right in an all out brawl with each other to make your day. Toss a bit of chum in the water and watch them devour each other.

  40. 40.

    Bob In Pacifica

    February 3, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    In this neck of the woods “knob gobbler” means something entirely different, and it’s got nothing to do with weather predictions.

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