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Dispatches From the People’s Republic of Madison

by John Cole|  August 8, 20127:45 pm| 38 Comments

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Someone earlier on that twitter thingamabob on the intertubes informed me that the Dane County Democrats were having some sort of shindig at a local hotel, so I swung by to see what was going on, and found some motivated young Democrats:

Good for them. Time for dinner and drinks.

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38Comments

  1. 1.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Have a drink on me. Send me the bill.

  2. 2.

    maya

    August 8, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    You should have stayed with them and gotten proper flip-flop advice.

  3. 3.

    muddy

    August 8, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I had a young woman come by who was going door to door for Bernie Sanders. We had a nice little natter and agreed with each other on every topic. I warned her about the Hulk next door who wants to vote for Trump, you never know when he’s going to turn up green and scare the crap out of you.

  4. 4.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Maybe there are some eligible young women in that line. You already know you have something in common with them. Maybe one of them is hungry.

    ETA: I mean hungry for food since you’re going to dinner.

  5. 5.

    Violet

    August 8, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    They sure look all smiley and happy. Did you tell them who you were?

  6. 6.

    buckyblue

    August 8, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Ok, be right there.

  7. 7.

    Santiago

    August 8, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    John dude, time to try your pick-up lines ;)

  8. 8.

    PurpleGirl

    August 8, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    @Violet: Did you tell them you were going to post their picture on your blog?

    (nice picture, also, too)

  9. 9.

    The prophet Nostradumbass

    August 8, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    @Violet: If he’d done that, they wouldn’t be smiling.

  10. 10.

    Maude

    August 8, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    @PurpleGirl:
    They look ready for prime time.

  11. 11.

    Catsy

    August 8, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Huh, the blonde girl on the far left looks a lot like my little sister–at least at that resolution. Couldn’t be though.

  12. 12.

    Omnes Omnibus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    All I know is those people weren’t there when I drove by after work.

  13. 13.

    Poopyman

    August 8, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    What’s that wet stuff in the street?

  14. 14.

    Omnes Omnibus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    @Poopyman: Beer.

  15. 15.

    Narcissus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    “Hey, girl. How you doin’? I’m from the Internet.”

  16. 16.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I hope this is an open thread, but if it’s not, too bad.

    I bought a bottle of wine at a discount grocery store today. This store sells near expiration date stuff and other odds and ends. I stopped buying wine there because it has always been pretty bad and that’s why the price is cheap. But on a whim, I bought a cab that was $3.99/bottle. I knew I needed to open it today because if it’s good, I would need to go back immediately and get more because it would be gone if I waited. And as luck would have it, it’s surprisingly good. I will buy a case tomorrow.

  17. 17.

    Poopyman

    August 8, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    @Omnes Omnibus: THE STREETS ARE PAVED WITH BEER?!?!?!?

    Nirvana! No wonder Cole went there. Will he ever leave?

  18. 18.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    @Narcissus: Do you want to see my blog?

  19. 19.

    the Conster

    August 8, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    A quick glance at the pic and thought the signs all said More Popcorn. You’ve definitely found the right place!

  20. 20.

    Maude

    August 8, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    @cathyx:
    It’s always nice to get a good deal. The FSM does care.

  21. 21.

    muddy

    August 8, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    @Maude: My saying is that there is joy in thrift, but not in cheapness.

  22. 22.

    Poopyman

    August 8, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    @Omnes Omnibus: Would that also be known as Barroom Juice?

  23. 23.

    Narcissus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    @cathyx: “I’ve broken every bone in my body. Twice.”

  24. 24.

    Hill Dweller

    August 8, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I just saw Willard’s ‘welfare’ ad during the Olympic coverage.

    One of only two citations in the commercial is the Heritage Foundation.

    Willard really is a scumbag. That commercial doesn’t even attempt to represent reality. It’s just a chance to say black people are getting white peoples’ money over and over.

  25. 25.

    Omnes Omnibus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    @Poopyman: I don’t know; that has some unpleasant connotations.

  26. 26.

    Maude

    August 8, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    The best pick up line? I clean, cook and take out the garbage.
    @muddy:
    Cheap is stupid.

  27. 27.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    @Narcissus: Do you want to see a picture of a really fat white cat named after a Pittsburgh Steeler? It’s on my phone I left in my hotel room.

  28. 28.

    raven

    August 8, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Litlebritdifrnt lost her pup Cueball today.

  29. 29.

    Mr Stagger Lee

    August 8, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    I think I may have found Mitt Romney’s theme song!

    People don’t understand, understand, understand
    People don’t understand
    People Like Me.

  30. 30.

    Poopyman

    August 8, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    @Maude: And here’s a guy who has a long archive proving it, to boot.

    Ya got it, ya might as well flaunt it.

  31. 31.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    @Narcissus: And don’t forget the best pickup line of all. Do you want to see a picture of my godson named after me?

  32. 32.

    muddy

    August 8, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    @Maude: And generally ugly as well.

  33. 33.

    Linda Featheringill

    August 8, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    My sympathy to littlebitdifferent on the loss of Cueball.

  34. 34.

    Narcissus

    August 8, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    @cathyx: I can see situations where that might actually work.

  35. 35.

    gbear

    August 8, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Just remember, you haven’t partied in Madison until you’ve thrown up on the curb.

    (edit: I should add that you haven’t partied in downtown Minneapolis until you’ve been tazered in front of the bar at closing time)

  36. 36.

    Ash Can

    August 8, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    @raven: Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences to Littlbritdifferent and her family.

  37. 37.

    LagerLagerLager

    August 9, 2012 at 1:33 am

    If it’s beer you’re looking for, make sure to stay in Madison until Friday and hit up the Great Taste pre-parties. As many as possible.

    http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=37431

    That night the streets really are flowing with beer.

  38. 38.

    Montarvillois

    August 9, 2012 at 5:26 am

    Lucky devil, I see you had some rain.

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