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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18060 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:09:29 AM »

I'm severely lttp but I just saw this on gaf

What is this shit? The first half wasn't bad I guess, but the second falls back to the typical white America nostalgia bullshit for a time when everything was perfect and those people lived over there. This country has never been perfect, or particularly great when it comes to treating its citizens like citizens - at least not until rather recently

If you had given me a transcript of the second half of that rant and told me Glenn Beck said it, I'd probably believe you

Mandark · « **Reply #18061 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:30:37 AM »

A lot of reviewers and bloggers have been piling on The Newsroom. Emily Nussbaum just murdered it in her New Yorker review.

Oblivion · « **Reply #18062 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:32:25 AM »

I feel like I should like it, but I'm not really too hot on it. Seems very disjointed, at least compared to something like the West Wing.

Eric P · « **Reply #18063 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:08:27 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on August 07, 2012, 12:30:37 AM

A lot of reviewers and bloggers have been piling on The Newsroom. Emily Nussbaum just murdered it in her New Yorker review.

that review made me not even bother. the wonkette recaps have been mind boggling as well.

Mandark · « **Reply #18064 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:34:26 AM »

I think Sorkin's tics have grated on people long enough that there were the makings of a backlash, and hoo boy does it sound like he's indulging in all his worst habits.

Never watched the West Wing seriously myself, but I did like Charlie Wilson's War. There was also relatively little moralizing in that one, and more mischievous sausage-making.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18065 on:** August 07, 2012, 03:33:28 AM »

Sorkin on a leash can be entertaining but from everything I've read/heard about Newsroom that doesn't seem to be the case.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18066 on:** August 07, 2012, 03:34:31 AM »

Quote from: Mandark on August 07, 2012, 02:34:26 AM

I think Sorkin's tics have grated on people long enough that there were the makings of a backlash, and hoo boy does it sound like he's indulging in all his worst habits.

Never watched the West Wing seriously myself, but I did like Charlie Wilson's War. There was also relatively little moralizing in that one, and more mischievous sausage-making.

oh and plenty of it.

Himu · « **Reply #18067 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:23:55 AM »

PD we've been talking about how shitty newsroom is for weeks. where have you been?

chronovore · « **Reply #18068 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:09:52 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on April 26, 2012, 03:36:24 PM

I wish we had trade programs in the school system. Pushing college on everyone isn't the best idea.

Yeah, it's not the most valuable use of HS time if they can't afford college. And HS on its own isn't prepping anyone for an actual job...

Himu · « **Reply #18069 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:19:23 AM »

Some crazy PSA videos from my home city of Houston!

THIS DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A BAD IDEA AT ALL

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18070 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:57:06 AM »

http://www.joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/08/sen-lindsey-graham-calls-for.html

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18071 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:48:16 AM »

I got through about two West Wing episodes before I just had to stop. I've heard so much good stuff about the show, and I've seen great clips from it...but the dialogue was just too much. You can tell this guy sits around determining how people should talk in a perfect world where no one had to be politically correct or polite. It just comes off as too ridiculous.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18072 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:58:02 AM »

Today's athletes just aren't jingoistic enough, what happened to the days when the Olympics were just about how awesome American was?

Himu · « **Reply #18073 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:01:58 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18074 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:04:46 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on August 07, 2012, 08:58:02 AM

Today's athletes just aren't jingoistic enough, what happened to the days when the Olympics were just about how awesome American was?

Most of them didn't chose their outfits god dammit. Also, wearing US colors doesn't make you patriotic, jesus fuck

Even with the 90mil deal, I feel bad for Gabby Douglas. Getting shitted on by black people over her hair, now by distinguished mentally-challenged fellows over what she wears?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18075 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:43:04 AM »

WHY DOESN'T GABBY HAVE AN AMERICAN FLAG TATTOOED TO HER FOREHEAD DOES SHE HATE AMERICA?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18076 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:44:30 AM »

THIS IS WHY CHINA'S WINNING BECAUSE GABBY WASN'T DOING HER ROUTINE WITH AN AMERICAN FLAG DRAPED ACROSS HER SHOULDERS BECAUSE OBAMA TOLD HER NOT TO

Oblivion · « **Reply #18077 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:47:16 AM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on August 07, 2012, 07:57:06 AM

http://www.joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/08/sen-lindsey-graham-calls-for.html

http://readingisforsnobs.blogspot.com/2012/08/sen-lindsey-graham-raising-taxes-on.html

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18078 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:50:53 AM »

Quote from: Oblivion on August 07, 2012, 09:47:16 AM

Quote from: Zero Hero on August 07, 2012, 07:57:06 AM
http://www.joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/08/sen-lindsey-graham-calls-for.html

http://readingisforsnobs.blogspot.com/2012/08/sen-lindsey-graham-raising-taxes-on.html

There are 2 types of republicans:
1. Millionaires
2. Suckers

Oblivion · « **Reply #18079 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:59:19 AM »

Quote

"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/papa-johns-obamacare-will-raise-pizza-prices-131331.html

Who the hell says something like this?

tiesto · « **Reply #18080 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:13:52 AM »

Clues to the Romney VP pick?

Also:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/07/158320294/one-clue-to-romneys-veep-pick-whose-wiki-page-is-getting-the-most-edits?ft=1&f=1014&sc=tw

Boogie · « **Reply #18081 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:24:34 AM »

Quote from: Oblivion on August 07, 2012, 09:59:19 AM

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"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/papa-johns-obamacare-will-raise-pizza-prices-131331.html

Who the hell says something like this?

RICH ASSHOLES

Bebpo · « **Reply #18082 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:26:01 PM »

People who are oblivious and about to be fired.

Robo · « **Reply #18083 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:39:24 PM »

Quote from: Boogie on August 07, 2012, 10:24:34 AM

Quote from: Oblivion on August 07, 2012, 09:59:19 AM
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"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/papa-johns-obamacare-will-raise-pizza-prices-131331.html

Who the hell says something like this?

RICH ASSHOLES

"Our best estimate is that the Obamacare will cost 11 to 14 cents per pizza, or 15 to 20 cents per order from a corporate basis," Schnatter said.

LOL, okay.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18084 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:28:32 PM »

Yep, Papa Johns just priced me out of the market with that hike. Good jon, Papa Johns.

THey probably won't be able to run any Superbowl ads this year.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #18085 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:04:56 PM »

15 cents? For what? I mean, other than a modern, first-world health care system.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18086 on:** August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM »

Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18087 on:** August 07, 2012, 04:53:52 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on August 07, 2012, 02:04:56 PM

15 cents? For what? I mean, other than a modern, first-world health care system.

If we got rid of the FDA, I bet we could shave over 20 cents off a Papa John's pizza and the extra ebola is no charge!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18088 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:36:46 PM »

"HELLO, I WOULD LIKE A WORKS WITH RAINFOREST AIDS. NO, WAIT. MAKE THAT EXTRA RAINFOREST AIDS!"

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18089 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:53:40 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM

Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

FIGHT ME

I love their pizza

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18090 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 05:53:40 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

FIGHT ME

I love their pizza

Of course you do, it's a large chain so why wouldn't you? I swear, you must have the shittiest local places in the world to be like this.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #18091 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:37:06 PM »

I know discussion has moved on but I just wanted to say that I never really liked anything Aaron Sorkin has been involved in.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18092 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:04:10 PM »

Quote from: JayDubya on August 07, 2012, 01:25:18 PM

Quote from: Oblivion on August 07, 2012, 09:59:19 AM
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"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/papa-johns-obamacare-will-raise-pizza-prices-131331.html

Who the hell says something like this?

I'd guess someone that runs a business and is honest about what government-imposed additions to their bottom line always mean: higher prices.

Fuck off. There are plenty of businesses GLAD to implement modern health-care for their workforce. This guys is just being an asshole because "meh, less money for our richie riches."

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18093 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:29:20 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 06:34:24 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 05:53:40 PM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

FIGHT ME

I love their pizza

Of course you do, it's a large chain so why wouldn't you? I swear, you must have the shittiest local places in the world to be like this.

DUDE I live in Michigan. I can't go to many local pizza places because we barely have any. Sure there are some great places downtown, but when I get home late and don't want to order Chinese, I hit up the local Papa Johns.

excuuuse me for not living in New York or Chicago

:'(

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18094 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:04:53 PM »

I live in Buttfuck, NC, a small mountain town. We have 3 awesome local pizza places within 5 miles of my house; one is within walking distance. I just think you're not trying

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18095 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:05:45 PM »

I actually got a $5 hot-n-ready for Little Caesars today

Oblivion · « **Reply #18096 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:06:41 PM »

Quote from: JayDubya on August 07, 2012, 01:25:18 PM

Quote from: Oblivion on August 07, 2012, 09:59:19 AM
Quote
"If Obamacare is in fact not repealed, we will find tactics to shallow out any Obamacare costs and core strategies to pass that cost onto consumers in order to protect our shareholders best interests," Schnatter vowed.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/papa-johns-obamacare-will-raise-pizza-prices-131331.html

Who the hell says something like this?

I'd guess someone that runs a business and is honest about what government-imposed additions to their bottom line always mean: higher prices.

It's not that he wants to pass the costs onto consumers so much as it seems this fucker is actually gleeful about the prospect of doing so.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18097 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:06:57 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 08:05:45 PM

I actually got a $5 hot-n-ready for Little Caesars today

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18098 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:08:38 PM »

We've got awesome pizza places around my house. We also have Garlic Jim's, which is just as cheap as Papa Johns, but way better.

Oblivion · « **Reply #18099 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:19:51 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 08:06:57 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 08:05:45 PM
I actually got a $5 hot-n-ready for Little Caesars today

I get those fairly often when I'm at work, but at least I acknowledge that they're awful.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18100 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:25:47 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 08:04:53 PM

I live in Buttfuck, NC, a small mountain town. We have 3 awesome local pizza places within 5 miles of my house; one is within walking distance. I just think you're not trying

There's 3 or 4 local Italian joints not far from where I live that also do pizza, plus a local pizza place that's a deeply ingrained part of my childhood.

However, going a bit farther [70 miles versus 15], there's this new chain called Pie Five, which is basically a Subway restaurant that makes pizzas instead of sub sandwiches. It's really great. You pick you crust, you sauces, your meat, and your toppings. Then they throw it on this conveyor and it pops out the other side of an oven in about a minute, all cooked and ready to be eaten. Really decent prices too.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #18101 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:35:46 PM »

So we've got a primary election today in Washington state. However, the state Supreme Court final elections are on this ballot.

Steve Gonzalez, the incumbent judge, who has the endorsement of pretty much everyone, is running against Bruce Danielson, a lawyer who is pretty much unqualified and not endorsed by anyone.

http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/Supreme-Court-Justice-Position-8_ByCounty.html
Gonzalez is winning, but what is really sad is that Danielson is winning in 29 counties state wide. How much of this is due to his white sounding name? A WHOLE FUCKING LOT.

My Uncle is also running for Secretary of State, but I don't think he'll make it through the primary. He'll probably come in third (only the top two vote-getters move on here).

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18102 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:05:52 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 07:29:20 PM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 05:53:40 PM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

FIGHT ME

I love their pizza

Of course you do, it's a large chain so why wouldn't you? I swear, you must have the shittiest local places in the world to be like this.

DUDE I live in Michigan. I can't go to many local pizza places because we barely have any. Sure there are some great places downtown, but when I get home late and don't want to order Chinese, I hit up the local Papa Johns.

excuuuse me for not living in New York or Chicago :'(

Don't you live in a college town?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18103 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:34:21 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on August 07, 2012, 10:05:52 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 07:29:20 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 05:53:40 PM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
Papa Johns pizza sucks anyway.

FIGHT ME

I love their pizza

Of course you do, it's a large chain so why wouldn't you? I swear, you must have the shittiest local places in the world to be like this.

DUDE I live in Michigan. I can't go to many local pizza places because we barely have any. Sure there are some great places downtown, but when I get home late and don't want to order Chinese, I hit up the local Papa Johns.

excuuuse me for not living in New York or Chicago :'(

Don't you live in a college town?

Yea

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18104 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:04:57 PM »

Well then it makes sense that you'd have a few decent pizza places.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18105 on:** August 08, 2012, 09:10:00 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on August 07, 2012, 08:25:47 PM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 08:04:53 PM
I live in Buttfuck, NC, a small mountain town. We have 3 awesome local pizza places within 5 miles of my house; one is within walking distance. I just think you're not trying

However, going a bit farther [70 miles versus 15], there's this new chain called Pie Five, which is basically a Subway restaurant that makes pizzas instead of sub sandwiches. It's really great. You pick you crust, you sauces, your meat, and your toppings. Then they throw it on this conveyor and it pops out the other side of an oven in about a minute, all cooked and ready to be eaten. Really decent prices too.

Sounds amazing!

Trurl · « **Reply #18106 on:** August 08, 2012, 03:41:10 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 07, 2012, 08:04:53 PM

I live in Buttfuck, NC, a small mountain town. We have 3 awesome local pizza places within 5 miles of my house; one is within walking distance. I just think you're not trying

I live in rural county in Ohio. There are probably 7-8 local pizza places in the county but they are so bad that the local Domino's outclasses them all. To get a pizza better than Domino's I have to travel 30 miles.

Domino's isn't necessarily bad, just painfully mediocre. Just about every other pizza place near me serves pizza that is actually kind of gross.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18107 on:** August 08, 2012, 04:24:22 PM »

The best place I've been to is Aubree's, which is a Michigan franchise. Great pizza and they have lots of local beer, although I've never tried any of that

tiesto · « **Reply #18108 on:** August 08, 2012, 09:28:25 PM »

Not only do I have a shit-ton of awesome pizza places nearby, but there's also the chance to run into Cajole there (true story, he spotted me once at a local pizza joint!)

Barry Egan · « **Reply #18109 on:** August 08, 2012, 09:31:30 PM »

He was probably responding to the beacon you put out on OKC.

Himu · « **Reply #18110 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:19:12 PM »

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bal-obama-campaign-throwing-the-wire-fundraiser-20120723,0,6590364.story

Obama you dunce

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #18111 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:21:18 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 08, 2012, 11:19:12 PM

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bal-obama-campaign-throwing-the-wire-fundraiser-20120723,0,6590364.story

Obama you dunce

Quote

Obama is a hypocrite. He's going to pimp his "favorite show" The Wire, and then have the audacity to laugh at the very concept of legalizing marijuana? Really? Obama has far more harsh drug laws than even Bush and he tries to raise a fundraiser for a television show that was very, very anti-war on drugs? I hope David Simon calls him out on his shit.

Himu · « **Reply #18112 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:53:39 PM »

Quote

The Wire was against the war on drugs? Must have missed that, for me it was a show about social problems and it didnt send any clear cut message about what was wrong, it just showed stuff "as is".

Kosma

brawndolicious · « **Reply #18113 on:** August 09, 2012, 12:38:24 AM »

Quote

Obama has said his favorite character from the show is Omar, the gun-toting, pajama-wearing, stick-up man.

Somebody needs to make an "Obama's coming!" gif.

benjipwns · « **Reply #18114 on:** August 09, 2012, 09:48:36 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 07:29:20 PM

DUDE I live in Michigan. I can't go to many local pizza places because we barely have any. Sure there are some great places downtown, but when I get home late and don't want to order Chinese, I hit up the local Papa Johns.

excuuuse me for not living in New York or Chicago :'(

Wait, where do you live in Michigan again?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18115 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:18:16 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on August 09, 2012, 09:48:36 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 07, 2012, 07:29:20 PM
DUDE I live in Michigan. I can't go to many local pizza places because we barely have any. Sure there are some great places downtown, but when I get home late and don't want to order Chinese, I hit up the local Papa Johns.

excuuuse me for not living in New York or Chicago :'(
Wait, where do you live in Michigan again?

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Ypsilanti

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I'm rather close to downtown, where there are a few nice places like Aubree's. But Papa Johns is closer

benjipwns · « **Reply #18116 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:25:57 AM »

I've never really understood why that area and its famous neighbor are so seemingly dead in many respects.

Well okay, maybe I do.

Though I was probably spoiled with East Lansing.

bdoughty · « **Reply #18117 on:** August 09, 2012, 01:05:01 PM »

Pizza Elitists, gotta love em. Try living in a small town where you are lucky to even have a Pizza Hut. Red Barron deep dish frozen pizzas, now that is good eating. I also enjoy Totinos and Jenos.

Where is all the outrage at Romney killing that lady with cancer, who just happened to have her own insurance and died 5 years after the closing? Freaking CNN was able to connect the dots.

Of course it was a super PAc SO WE All know Obamas camp was not involved.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/08/team-obama-says-they-dont-story-of-man-who-stars-of-131462.html

Nope not one bit.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18118 on:** August 09, 2012, 01:13:38 PM »

Cry moar?

I really don't think conservatives have any credibility bitching about factualness in political ads. I'm sure they think they do.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18119 on:** August 09, 2012, 01:18:45 PM »

Team Romney's already got this one covered, bdough. They issued a response that if she had lived in Massachusetts she would have been covered by Romneycare, which is nothing like Obamacare, which is bad. Problem solved; Obama annihilated.

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