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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 12:28:00 PM

Title: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 12:28:00 PM
Vote, Freed Citizens. 
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 01, 2013, 12:29:13 PM
It all looks so good, how do I decide?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 01, 2013, 12:38:41 PM
Should be a multiple-choice poll.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 12:38:59 PM
Remember when Ron Paul suggested we issue letters of marque and reprisal to combat piracy?  That may have been my favorite political moment ever.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Himu on October 01, 2013, 12:40:52 PM
Go to work and then go to sleep.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: demi on October 01, 2013, 12:48:20 PM
Definitely texting cock pics to my boss. He's so :noah
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 01, 2013, 12:52:03 PM
Remember when Ron Paul suggested we issue letters of marque and reprisal to combat piracy?  That may have been my favorite political moment ever.

If we seize their vessels full of pirate booty, we'll have the gold necessary to back our worthless fiat money.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: headwalk on October 01, 2013, 12:52:17 PM
autumn is such a downer season for me. i'd appreciate it if you guys could keep this going till the debt ceiling on the 17th and roll it all into a giant singularity of enthrallingly bad news which keeps me F5'ing till christmas.

thanks,
bored netizen
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Diunx on October 01, 2013, 12:59:50 PM
I just raped two American citizens.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 01, 2013, 01:01:52 PM
Former American citizens, you mean.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 01, 2013, 01:03:35 PM
Currently reevaluating my life after being the first and only person to select "Dressing up like Tina Turner in Thunderdome." I thought I would be joining at least a coalition of 2-3 other voters.
:fbm
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Brehvolution on October 01, 2013, 01:07:09 PM
Looks like Obama is still working.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Rufus on October 01, 2013, 01:13:19 PM
Come forth, my privateer brethren!

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me~
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mupepe on October 01, 2013, 01:17:47 PM
I'm selling street tacos without a health inspection!  QUE DELICIOSO!
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 01, 2013, 01:18:51 PM
Out of the ruins, out from the wreckage
Can't make the same mistake this time
We are the children, the last generation
We are the ones they left behind

And I wonder when we are ever gonna change it
Living under the fear till nothing else remains

We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the thunderdome

Looking for something we can rely on
There's got to be something better out there
Love and compassion, their day is coming
All else are castles built in the air

And I wonder when we are ever gonna change it
Living under the fear till nothing else remains

All the children say, "We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the thunderdome"

So what do we do with our lives?
We leave only a mark
Will our story shine like a life
Or end in the dark? Is it all or nothing?

We don't need another hero, hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the thunderdome

All the children say, "We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the thunderdome"
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: huckleberry on October 01, 2013, 01:19:49 PM
since i live nowhere near water old school piracy makes me a highwayman...just have to find a huge feather for my hat.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 01:22:47 PM
You could kill an eagle and take it's feathers.  Who's going to stop you?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 01, 2013, 01:36:02 PM
You could kill an eagle and take it's feathers.  Who's going to stop you?

I'm going to waterboard a bald eagle   :american
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mupepe on October 01, 2013, 01:36:07 PM
Currently reevaluating my life after being the first and only person to select "Dressing up like Tina Turner in Thunderdome." I thought I would be joining at least a coalition of 2-3 other voters.
:fbm

I was going to vote for it, but I picked the Mupepe option. I need someone to repair my roof and make me lengua tacos.

:yeshrug
I'll put my tongue in your taco for sure.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 01, 2013, 01:38:45 PM
I suggest a new addition to the poll:

-Underage drinking [Andrex option]
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: lordmaji on October 01, 2013, 01:45:32 PM
I'm stuck at work! :(

...still texting pix to the boss though.  :lol
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 01, 2013, 01:46:44 PM
You could kill an eagle and take it's feathers.  Who's going to stop you?

I'm going to waterboard a bald eagle   :american

Don't forget to wrap it in an American flag and then light it on fire.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: huckleberry on October 01, 2013, 02:07:23 PM
You could kill an eagle and take it's feathers.  Who's going to stop you?

I'm going to waterboard a bald eagle   :american

Don't forget to wrap it in an American flag and then light it on fire.

first you have to douse it in oil aka freedom juice.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 01, 2013, 02:15:01 PM
You could kill an eagle and take it's feathers.  Who's going to stop you?

I'm going to waterboard a bald eagle   :american

Don't forget to wrap it in an American flag and then light it on fire.

first you have to douse it in oil aka freedom juice.

Before you light the flag wrapped eagle on fire, make sure you run it over with an electric car. Preferably one made in another country.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: huckleberry on October 01, 2013, 02:45:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPXVGQnJm0w



freedom = victory
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: bork on October 01, 2013, 02:46:18 PM
I know I should never be surprised when it comes to tech support, but someone actually called in about something on the IRS website not loading properly.   :dizzy
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 01, 2013, 03:02:32 PM
:rejoice  Brehs, whatever you eat during a govt. shutdown doesn't count, so I got these during Happier Hour at The Bell

(http://i.imgur.com/31zulu0.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 03:03:54 PM
Mexican food, the only food available during a US government shutdown.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 01, 2013, 03:06:47 PM
:rejoice  Brehs, whatever you eat during a govt. shutdown doesn't count, so I got these during Happier Hour at The Bell

(http://i.imgur.com/31zulu0.jpg?1)

Goddammit.

Off to Taco Bell.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: huckleberry on October 01, 2013, 03:07:34 PM
:rejoice  Brehs, whatever you eat during a govt. shutdown doesn't count, so I got these during Happier Hour at The Bell

(http://i.imgur.com/31zulu0.jpg?1)

OH MY GOD!! :drool

had to google those taco bell grillers...holy shit  :freedom
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Yeti on October 01, 2013, 03:16:49 PM
The ultimate comfort snack...we could all do with a little comforting in these desperate times
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on October 01, 2013, 03:24:53 PM
I'm starting development on my new game, "Half-Life 3"

If Valve wants to stop me they'll have to take the trademark back in vehicular combat
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 01, 2013, 03:30:10 PM
Added to the poll.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: lordmaji on October 01, 2013, 04:45:02 PM
Also since the gov buildings are closed, it's time to go skate on them now!

Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Diunx on October 01, 2013, 05:34:00 PM
Your loaded potatos have Bacon!!!! :o I feel betrayed!
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 01, 2013, 09:02:55 PM
Your loaded potatos have Bacon!!!! :o I feel betrayed!

:jawalrus
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Tasty on October 01, 2013, 09:59:39 PM
The fabric of society is already crumbling, I was just mugged about an hour ago. Thanks Obama.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Diunx on October 01, 2013, 10:18:51 PM
Sorry Andrex didn't know that was you.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Tasty on October 01, 2013, 10:30:16 PM
Give back my Nexus 7 you Apple zealot! :maf
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 01, 2013, 10:53:33 PM
Currently working a 14 hour day (and counting)
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Diunx on October 01, 2013, 11:24:38 PM
Give back my Nexus 7 you Apple zealot! :maf

Sorry one of the Americans that escaped my raperoom took it with her.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 01, 2013, 11:39:51 PM
So, to recap:

Steve Contra has become a pirate because new wine permits aren't being issued anymore
Andrex got mugged
Diunx is now a fake American citizen
I ate Taco Bell
and BrandNew had to work all day

THANKS OBAMA

Did I miss anything?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 01, 2013, 11:44:45 PM
So basically nothing's changed?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: nudemacusers on October 01, 2013, 11:56:14 PM
I have decided to become gay.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Shadow Mod on October 02, 2013, 12:00:42 AM
Where is the option to see who voted for what so I know which jerks to avoid?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Raban on October 02, 2013, 12:03:05 AM
I chose "Murder Most Foul" because I'm gonna watch the 1964 movie :)
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: brawndolicious on October 02, 2013, 12:14:11 AM
I went to buy a gun for the first time but they said I have to update my address at the DMV tomorrow before they can do the background check.  :(

But I did go to KFC at least!
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 02, 2013, 01:10:53 AM
Your loaded potatos have Bacon!!!! :o I feel betrayed!

hold on, what's in your potato grillers....
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 02, 2013, 02:45:39 AM
I was going to say sadness, but that works better
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Himu on October 02, 2013, 02:50:54 AM
ANDREX WAS THE MUGGER BLACK I NEED TO KNOW
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: benjipwns on October 02, 2013, 02:53:32 AM
Hey, I got Taco Bell too. Wild, weird, stuff.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Reb on October 02, 2013, 02:59:34 AM
I was hoping for the EUR/USD rates to go my way, but the financial markets are taking this about as serious as you guys.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Tasty on October 02, 2013, 11:54:32 AM
ANDREX WAS THE MUGGER BLACK I NEED TO KNOW

Why?
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Diunx on October 02, 2013, 12:09:25 PM
Your loaded potatos have Bacon!!!! :o I feel betrayed!

hold on, what's in your potato grillers....

Cheese, sour cream and potatoes :fbm
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 12:15:32 PM
So, to recap:

Steve Contra has become a pirate because new wine permits aren't being issued anymore
Andrex got mugged
Diunx is now a fake American citizen
I ate Taco Bell
and BrandNew had to work all day

THANKS OBAMA

Did I miss anything?
I'm making tacos, motherfucker!
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Dickie Dee on October 02, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology website has been taken down :'( :'(

It was my main source for source for fluid thermodynamic properties I need for work.

Don't understand why it's down so soon. Website hosting doesn't seem like a cost outlay that would be interrupted in less than a day of gov't shutdown.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 02, 2013, 02:51:50 PM
So, to recap:

Steve Contra has become a pirate because new wine permits aren't being issued anymore
Andrex got mugged
Diunx is now a fake American citizen
I ate Taco Bell
and BrandNew had to work all day

THANKS OBAMA

Did I miss anything?
I'm making tacos, motherfucker!

A Mexican is making tacos? Hold on, I'll add that.  :jawalrus
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: nudemacusers on October 02, 2013, 03:08:01 PM
polio
getting, selling, spreading?!
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 02, 2013, 04:31:37 PM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology website has been taken down :'( :'(

It was my main source for source for fluid thermodynamic properties I need for work.

Don't understand why it's down so soon. Website hosting doesn't seem like a cost outlay that would be interrupted in less than a day of gov't shutdown.

My wife uses a lot of data from the Census Department at work. Pretty frustrating.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 02, 2013, 04:33:08 PM
So, to recap:

Steve Contra has become a pirate because new wine permits aren't being issued anymore
Andrex got mugged
Diunx is now a fake American citizen
I ate Taco Bell
and BrandNew had to work all day

THANKS OBAMA

Did I miss anything?

I finished constructing a fully-functional Thunderdome in the park-and-ride lot near my house.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Steve Contra on October 02, 2013, 04:37:19 PM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology website has been taken down :'( :'(

It was my main source for source for fluid thermodynamic properties I need for work.

Don't understand why it's down so soon. Website hosting doesn't seem like a cost outlay that would be interrupted in less than a day of gov't shutdown.

My wife uses a lot of data from the Census Department at work. Pretty frustrating.
I can't get very important customs paperwork for stuff on the water already.  What's crazy is only the part of the website that people use is taken offline, all the portals to get their, the faqs etc. are still online :(
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: demi on October 02, 2013, 05:55:03 PM
Where is the option to see who voted for what so I know which jerks to avoid?

I haven't added that option in yet. I know who voted what, though. You naughty girl...
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: benjipwns on October 02, 2013, 07:38:13 PM
What's crazy is only the part of the website that people use is taken offline, all the portals to get their, the faqs etc. are still online :(
Crazy like a fox: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_Syndrome
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: benjipwns on October 03, 2013, 10:52:51 PM
In the "you're never the first to say something" files*: http://www.cato.org/blog/online-washington-monument-syndrome

With a few more examples of the weirdness about what sites are up and functioning and which have been taken down.
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That doesn’t seem to account for some of the weird patterns we see, however. The main page at NASA.gov redirects to a page saying the site is unavailable, but lots of subdomains that, however cool, seem “inessential” remain up and running: the “Solar System Exploration” page at solarsystem.nasa.gov; the Climate Kids website at climatekids.nasa.gov; and the large photo archive at images.jsc.nasa.gov, to name a few. There are any number of good reasons some of those subdomains might be hosted separately, and therefore unaffected by the shutdown—but it seems odd they can keep all of these running without additional expenditures, yet aren’t able to redirect to a co-located mirror of the landing page.

Still weirder is the status of the Federal Trade Commission’s site. Browse to any of their pages and you’ll see, for a split second, the full content of the page you want—only to be redirected to a shutdown notice page also hosted at FTC.gov. But that means… their servers are still up and running and actually serving all the same content. In fact they’re serving more content: first the real page, then the shutdown notice page. If you’re using Firefox or Chrome and don’t mind browsing in HTML-cluttered text, you can even use this link to navigate to the FTC site map and navigate from page to page in source-code view without triggering the redirect. Again, it’s entirely possible I’m missing something, but if the full site is actually still running, it’s hard to see how a redirect after the real page is served could be avoiding any expenditures.

And this gem from the official policy:
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The determination of which services continue during an appropriations lapse is not affected by whether the costs of shutdown exceed the costs of maintaining services.

*via TechDirt (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20131001/16202424718/why-is-federal-government-turning-off-websites-doing-bad-job-it-too.shtml) and Reason (http://reason.com/blog/2013/10/03/whats-up-with-the-kind-of-sort-of-shutdo).
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: PigSpeakers on October 03, 2013, 11:24:44 PM
http://www.fcc.gov/shutdown-page.html

The FCC is down. I'm gonna go wiggle my dick on live tv and drop a million swears.
Title: Re: What Are You Doing With Your Shutdown Freedom?
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 03, 2013, 11:39:41 PM
Gas was $2.99 today :bow Based Free Market :bow2 :piss Government :piss2