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  4. 4.

    ursine

    What’s with the Packers’ uniforms? I could live with the jerseys but the helmets are just nasty.

  7. 7.

    JGabriel

    I hope that Google-A-Day ad pays a good rate, because that’s probably the ad I click from this site most often these days.

    .

  9. 9.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    The Falcons are on the ropes and the Bears suck. Time to reach into that “I love the game” bag!

  12. 12.

    smintheus

    @JPL: Yes, yes, and yes. It sheds disgrace on everybody. If Democrats were organized, they’d use this to embarrass Cain and the entire GOP field by making them discuss what Cain intended and whether Republicans think immigrants should be electrocuted.

  14. 14.

    Keith

    @JPL: At least he’s now admitting that some people will pay more in taxes with his SimCity tax plan. Granted, it’s poor people who will pay more, but his logic seems to be that’s OK as long as they’re in the minority.

  15. 15.

    The Dangerman

    @JPL:

    The audience he spoke to didnā€™t think he was joking and they cheered.

    I’m waiting for the first Reicher to come out and say it’s Open Season on liberals and no bag limit (I see Huckabee took baby steps in that direction in that post below); of course, they can always come out later and say “just joking”.

    Lions D looks good, but the O is sputtering so far…

  24. 24.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    Go to the parts store get oil and filters for the van, the car and the truck. $65. Drop the jack stand on your toe as you finish up. . .priceless.

  28. 28.

    Loneoak

    Of course they’re hardly even playing an NFL team, but the Packers look pretty sharp today.

  29. 29.

    Yutsano

    I’m hoping the Lions chew up the 49ers since I no haz Seahackitude this weekend. The debate whether this is a good thing continues.

    @jeffreyw: Dammit. I want Americanized Chinese food now.

    @asiangrrlMN: I have guesses. Most of which you would do rather shamelessly.

    I taunted Imani on Book of Faces and survived. I should write a book. :)

  30. 30.

    Belafon (formerly anonevent)

    @Raven (formerly stuckinred): My oldest dropped a tire rim the high school band was using to hold up a pole on his foot. Ended up breaking a metatarsal, so he’s been wearing a boot for the past six weeks. You should have it checked out.

  31. 31.

    Belafon (formerly anonevent)

    The best part of the Rangers winning the ALCS yesterday is we get to hear how the Rangers’ owner “just hires good people and stays out of their way” and everyone going “I wish a certain football team’s owner would hear that message.”

  34. 34.

    Yutsano

    @asiangrrlMN: Feeling blah. Not really sick, just…blah. I may jump in the shower here in a few to see if that fixes anything. I may just be hungry.

  38. 38.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    @Belafon (formerly anonevent): Here’s some interesting stuff:

    Ice should be applied as soon as possible. Never apply ice directly on the toes, as the small blood vessels in the toes can easily go into spasm when subjected to extreme cold. This can stop blood from getting to the toe, and is dangerous. Ice should be applied to the top of the foot, or front of the ankle, so that as the blood flows under the ice, it will be cooled. This cool blood flowing into the toe will help to reduce the swelling and pain. Apply the ice, wrapped in a cloth or over an elastic bandage, to the foot for 30 minutes, every 2 hours, for the first 3 days after an injury. If the ice is uncomfortable or causes increased pain, do not continue to use it, and see a doctor.

    ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/FootandAnkle/BruisedToes.asp

  39. 39.

    burnspbesq

    @JPL:

    Tech lost to UVa. Order has been restored in the ACC as of yesterday. Clemson at the top, Duke at the bottom.

  40. 40.

    FlipYrWhig

    @Belafon (formerly anonevent): And the worst part is seeing Dubya’s dopey, weathered face, complete with fulsome tributes by the home-plate umpire, who then just _happens_ to make a lousy judgment call when the former Preznit’s team is at bat in its biggest inning.

  44. 44.

    Loneoak

    @kdaug:

    I did that last night. What a shame they only did a 6-episode season. Once they had a good rhythm it was an awesome show.

  45. 45.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    Who are these Cincinnati Bengals? No NFL on the RTV but RED Zone is on, greatest sports gift to TV by the NFL Network

  55. 55.

    kdaug

    @Loneoak: New season starts tonight.

    ETA: Sorry I wasn’t clear. AMC is running the full last season before the premiere tonight of the new season.

  57. 57.

    JGabriel

    @The Dangerman:

    Iā€™m waiting for the first Reicher to come out and say itā€™s Open Season on liberals and no bag limit (I see Huckabee took baby steps in that direction in that post below); of course, they can always come out later and say ā€œjust jokingā€.

    It’s called Stochastic Terrorism:

    Stochastic terrorism is the use of mass communications to stir up random lone wolves to carry out violent or terrorist acts that are statistically predictable but individually unpredictable.

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  59. 59.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    @JPL: A Black man talking about killing another race of people, a Black man who talks about the Black experience in America, to use as a weapon against President Obama, should know better, BLEEECH!

  60. 60.

    JPL

    @Mr Stagger Lee: I almost wrote a comment on the Times that stated what no nooses? I figured it would be blocked but I should have done it.

    btw..atlanta scored so that is good.

  62. 62.

    Belafon (formerly anonevent)

    @FlipYrWhig: It would be nice if Shrub was thinking “why couldn’t they do this when I owned them” but he only bought the team so he could sell it again.

  65. 65.

    arguingwithsignposts

    @asiangrrlMN: Yes, I did see that. I’m still learning, about 20-25 wpm. Now I’m in sort of a weird QWERTY/Dvorak twilight zone at times. I need to just switch over totally.

  68. 68.

    asiangrrlMN

    @arguingwithsignposts: Do it. It’s hard, but it’s worth the effort. I eschewed Qwerty within a few weeks of starting Dvorak ‘coz it was too confusing to do both. It was hell for me to switch over, but I will never ever ever go back. I’m just fortunate that I work for moi so I can type at whatever speed I wish.

  73. 73.

    S. cerevisiae

    They just showed the two coaches from SF and Detroit having to be separated after the game. The Lions coach was NOT happy.

  77. 77.

    pete mack

    Dallas vs New England–I hope both teams lose.
    4 turnovers in the 1st quarter is a good start!

  80. 80.

    S. cerevisiae

    @JPL: It looked like the Lions coach took offense to Harbaugh’s celebrating the win. I’m sure it will be all over ESPN.

  83. 83.

    S. cerevisiae

    This Cowboy-Pats game is butt-ugly so far. I am forced to root for the Pats because I have despised the Cowboys since 1975.

  85. 85.

    Mark B.

    Cowboys looking inept and sloppy on offense. Defense is not bad, but they’re going to have to get something from the offense if they want to be in this game. And it’s not just Romo that’s not performing now, it’s a team effort.

  86. 86.

    burnspbesq

    @ s.cerevisiae:

    In a Pats-Cowboys game, the only appropriate thing to do is root for a meteorite to obliterate the stadium.

    Just like Yanks-Phils or Carolina-Maryland.

  87. 87.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    The Color for the Browns -Raiders game is such a Raider homer, I guess when they do the Al Davis tribute he will be a sloberin’ weepin’mess.

  88. 88.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    Leonardo DiCaprio as J Edgar Hoover? His Howard Hughes was hard to swallow. Hell Justin Timberlake as Bobby Kennedy

  90. 90.

    2liberal

    so where is the GO PATRIOTS NFL open thread for the afternoon games? and for burnsbpesq – how about those Jets !

  92. 92.

    Mark B.

    Well, signs of life from the ‘boys just before halftime. This ought to be a game until the 4th quarter when Omor always shows and ruins their chances (Omor is backwards Romo, who replaces him late in games).

  94. 94.

    cathyx

    On the west coast there is a morning radio program out of Los Angeles that is broadcast in several cities including mine. Mark and Brian. Mark is from the southeast US and is a huge Panthers fan. He was adamant that the Panthers will win today. And I mean adamant. I just saw that not only did they lose, but they lost big. Tomorrow will be a good show.

  98. 98.

    FlipYrWhig

    @burnspbesq: This Phils phan welcomes your hatred. 5 good years after a century’s worth of being the least successful sports franchise in history and suddenly you’re on the receiving end of slings and arrows. Love it!

  99. 99.

    robertdsc-PowerBook

    I am fucking GLAD the Cowboys lost. Not just because I’m a Pats fan, but because my shit talking ‘Boys fan boss has to shut his trap for a long time.

    Fuck you, Rob Ryan.

  106. 106.

    MoeLarryAndJesus

    Tom Terrific & his 2 minute offense saves the day again.

    It almost seemed routine. His best QB ever credentials are piling up with every start.

    Apropos.

    That, however, is just icky.

  107. 107.

    xyzxyzxyz

    Even in a bye week the Seahawks take a step backwards. Nice game 49ers, but would it have killed you to to use Vernon Davis a bit more? If I have to have this guy on my fantasy team, least he could do is produce.

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