We are at triple Rock at a table in the back. No balloons yet but my description of myself is said to be accurate –brown pants, light blue sportscoat, I look like Patrick Kennedy.
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Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.
Well, whatever it is, it’s better than being a Republican.
Stop using mental illness to avoid talking about armed white supremacy.
Days Since JD Vance Insulted Women Across America: Zero
Tide comes in. Tide goes out. You can’t explain that.
He really is that stupid.
They are lying in pursuit of an agenda.
Do not shrug your shoulders and accept the normalization of untruths.
It looks like winning debates is a black job!
I conferred with the team and they all agree – still not tired of winning!
“Just close your eyes and kiss the girl and go where the tilt-a-whirl takes you.” ~OzarkHillbilly
This really is a full service blog.
They were going to turn on one another at some point. It was inevitable.
Fani Willis claps back at Trump chihuahua, Jim Jordan.
Quote tweet friends, screenshot enemies.
Stamping your little feets and demanding that they see how important you are? Not working anymore.
Why is it so hard for them to condemn hate?
Cole, when it comes to calico cats, restraint is overrated.
Let me eat cake. The rest of you could stand to lose some weight, frankly.
If you cannot answer whether trump lost the 2020 election, you are unfit for office.
“Can i answer the question? No you can not!”
Let’s delete this post and never speak of this again.
Republican also-rans: four mules fighting over a turnip.
Usually wrong but never in doubt
shortstop
Well, we all need to vote on that. Start posting photos at once!
Corner Stone
Are you being pulled over?
SiubhanDuinne
Can’t find a YouTube of the scene, but there’s an old Adventures of Superman episode where some imposter grumbles to himself, over and over: ” I look like Superman, I don’t sound like Superman….”
Picturing DougJ sitting at a table in the back room muttering to himself, “I look like Kennedy, I don’t sound like Kennedy….”
Violet
How many folks are there?
PurpleGirl
I was just wondering how the meet-up was going… and poof, there is a posting on it. Have fun everybody.
soonergrunt (nexus 7)
Well, you all have fun. I’ll just stay here in hot (114 today) Oklahoma and play with my new toy.
the Conster
Jealous.
Amanda in the South Bay
I’m still holding out for a 650/415 meetup Friday. Or hell, 408 too. Anyone (*pokes DougJ*) up for that?
Amanda in the South Bay
What the fuck does Patrick Kennedy look like?
ETA: which of the Kennedys is he?
gbear
Did you all smile on your brother and try and love one another right now?
PurpleGirl
@Amanda in the South Bay: If it’s Patrick J. Kennedy II it’s this guy here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_J._Kennedy
He’s Ted Kennedy’s son and was a member of the House for Rhode Island.
Hypatia's Momma
@Amanda in the South Bay:
http://tinyurl.com/ctnl9kv
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_J._Kennedy
Jim
@Amanda in the South Bay:
He’s Teddy’s son, and looks about how you’d expect Teddy’s son to look.
shortstop
@Jim: I always thought he looked like Joan. Teddy Jr. looks like Ted.
a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q)
Patrick Kennedy gave the keynote at the Ohio NAMI conference this year. Very dynamic speaker.
Oh, and have fun at the meetup.
shortstop
@a hip hop artist from Idaho (fka Bella Q): I find myself pulling for his continued sobriety. Two alcoholic parents (and plenty of other addicts scattered over both sides of the family) is a tough DNA mix.
Martin
@Amanda in the South Bay:
The living one.
[boom]
Totally nailed the most inappropriate joke of the thread.
N judahist priest
@Amanda in the South Bay: I am especially 415
Genine
Any chance of a meet-up on Friday? I can get to the East Bay then or if there it’s going to be in the City proper- all the better. :-)
Bill D.
It was great meeting Doug J. and all the other folks. While I was there we had diverse conversations (but not much politics!) and a selection of beers. Unfortunately my aging ears made it hard for me to hear above the din and my sedate middle-aged married lifestyle led me home early. I hope everyone else is continuing to have a great time.
imbrium
Damnit!
I can picture that. You must be close to the stairs to the roof, which is awesome but often smells of rat piss. You’re one day off from Monkey-Head night, meaning you’re luckily missing the deluge of grad students.
The burgers can be awesome yet the two worst burger fails I’ve ever had occurred there. My favorite brew is the Kaiser Soze (seasonal, who knows if they have it now…)
I miss Berkeley, damnit. Stupid DC swamp weather is killing me.
xian
oh, i was so close, at a reunion of sorts in the mission tonight, but gravity pulled me down the peninsula. would love to meet some of the locals sometime.
The prophet Nostradumbass
Photos? Or have the people at this get-together done the same thing the people at the NN one last year did?
max
@The prophet Nostradumbass: it was a little dark for photos, and a flash would have seemed awkward.
i did almost pull out the camera for the lady who exited the facilities with a streamer of tp attached to her shoe.
i guess i aim for the lowbrow in photography, in contrast to the great conversation that was shared.
Politically Lost
I just got safely back from my time at the meet up. DougJ is not nearly as snarky in person… It was good to meet up with some juicers and just talk.
Sean
That was a lot of fun you guys. I actually enjoyed sitting at the kid’s table!
divF
@imbrium:
DC weather is killing me too. Fortunately, I fly home to the Bay Area tonight.
Sorry I missed out on the fun – still hoping for a Friday meetup.
kindness
Did not make last night’s expo. Is there a possibility of Friday? Friday is better as I don’t have to work Saturday.
Mags
Creeping out from under my rock to say it was great meeting everybody last night and I hope we can do it all again.
Balloon Juice Bay Area Book Club? Anyone? I’d be happy to organize if you guys are interested.
Formica
Big thanks to everyone who showed up! I had a great time meeting y’all.
Our waitress complimented the expedience and simplicity with which we paid our bill :) My reply was something along the lines of “yeah, we’re nerds”.
A special shout out to Lisa who represented with her custom-made Tunch button. Furminators forever!
And I still thing DougJ looks like a young Cigarette Smoking Man from the X Files.
I intend to obtain a Tunch mug or bottle and submit pictures for your approval as it tours Black Rock City this year.
Mags, I am down for a BJBABC, though I probably won’t be able to participate until after 9/9/2012. What was the book that brought up the suggestion last night? Twilight of the Elites?
Mags
Lots of great ideas for BJBABC:
Twilight of the Elites
It’s Even Worse than it Looks
The Grapes of Wrath
I think we can put together a good mix of fiction and non-fiction that will be universally appreciated within our little ~echo chamber~ :-)
Mags
Lots of great ideas for BJBABC:
Twilight of the Elites
It’s Even Worse than it Looks
The Grapes of Wrath
I think we can put together a good mix of fiction and non-fiction that will be universally appreciated within our little ~echo chamber~ :-)