Vox Populi – 3-25-2016

Hey Ad, what’s up?

KillgoreTrout

I’m doing great. Are you really doing that?

KillgoreTrout

And is the secret love child of ET and Mary Poppins?

KillgoreTrout

Man, that really seems to be the case, doesn’t it.

KillgoreTrout

Oh yeah, got to get that orange tint from somewhere. Maybe the child of Boehner and Ayn Rand!

KillgoreTrout

I just can’t see Cruz getting any other woman to sleep with him. I’m not sure how he even found a wife. The guy is repugnant, in every way.

KillgoreTrout

Now that seems more plausible!

KillgoreTrout

Oops! Be right back!

KillgoreTrout

Hey Ad–Have to agree with KT. As a woman, cruz is one of the most repellent men I’ve ever seen! Of course, IMO, trump runs a close second to being the last man I’d want near me!

glenn

Ad–true dat! I’ve heard every word spoken by the two sleazeballs, but can’t find much info on Bernie, or even Hillary, for that matter. Did see that Hillary was on Kimmel last night and he “mansplained” to her. It was pretty funny! But, Bernie? Is he taking a break? Is he giving speeches? Is he still alive? Who knows? But, as I say, I know what the two sleazeballs have to say about each other’s wives! Jesus H. Christ!

glenn

Ah, back now. Hey glenn, what’s shakin?

KillgoreTrout

So you missed the Kimmel bit; I missed Bernie’s incident with the bird. What was it?

glenn

My daughter was at that rally!

KillgoreTrout

Hey KT–not much shakin’ here; too many parts start wobblin’ when I do that!

glenn

Ha! That’s funny glenn!

KillgoreTrout

Ad–so the Jewish guy makes the bird come alive on Good Friday! Now that’s symbolism!

glenn

KT–Did your daughter enjoy the rally?

glenn

Avian politics! That bird is a commie!

KillgoreTrout

KT–Maybe a protester. After all, the bird did interrupt Bernie’s speech!

glenn

I haven’t spoken to her since she went. We’re going to talk about it tomorrow! Portland is very big on Bernie!

KillgoreTrout

Ad–there a lot of things lost on the republicans!

glenn

#BlackbirdLivesMatter? Shame on me! All in fun!

KillgoreTrout

KT–Hope Bernie wins more states.

glenn

KT–good one, but shouldn’t it be all #AllBirdsMatter? /s/

glenn

No doubt Ad. It’s not just Portland either.

KillgoreTrout

glenn that’s just to silence the Blackbirds!

KillgoreTrout

Ad–you know, we keep hearing about the repubs’ contested convention. Do you think the Dem convention will be a mess, too?

glenn

“sup Murph?

KillgoreTrout

KT–Those damn blackbirds just won’t be silenced any more. Don’t they know that the lighter colored birds are better?

glenn

Did anybody see where two young women were arrested at a Sanders rally for going topless? I think it was some group called Free The Nipple, or something like that. Two funny!

KillgoreTrout

So they think, glenn, so they think! I think the GOP bird would be a vulture!

KillgoreTrout

Ad–so, I’m a little confused. If the super delegates can’t over rule the will of the voters, they will go with whoever won their state? So, you’re saying that super delegates won’t vote on their own?

glenn

Good Good Friday, Planetary Peeps! I see we have already covered the Birdie Sanders Sign From the Universe in Portland. Loved that!

kesmarn

HELLO ALL….I am just dropping by. We will see how it goes. We had a very mild winter and now we are paying the price. Pollen, fungi, mold….not killed off and back with avengeance….sinuses, head and throat are suffereing….so I may beh here for just abit.

MurphTheSurf3

KT–great pun! Two funny!

glenn

Hey Kes–how are you doing tonight?

glenn

Hey, Murph! I’m just here for a few minutes too.

kesmarn

Glenn and KT..double entendre!

MurphTheSurf3

Hey Murph! how’s it going!

glenn

Hey Homie!

KillgoreTrout

Hey, glenn! Son just headed back to Madison after a spring break visit. I miss him already!

kesmarn

Hey, Homie! How’s everything?

kesmarn

I’m Baaaack!

pinkpantheroz

Hey, PPO! How was the surgery?

kesmarn

Working the Duckworth campaign….Kirk is worried…so worried that he plans to meet with the Obama Scotus pick and he wants hearings…

MurphTheSurf3

Doing great kes. I hope the same for you!

KillgoreTrout

Murph–my granddaughter is suffering from the pollen here, too. Poor thing has a red nose from blowing it so often! We had rain yesterday, so some relief, but sunny today.

glenn

Hi all, the surgery went sort of OK. Bigger zip this time on the other leg and slower to heal, but not too bad just now.

pinkpantheroz

Doing OK here. Getting ready for Easter with the 93 year old Dad and the family.

kesmarn

Glenn…sunny, a bit cool and perfect weather for airborn misery.

MurphTheSurf3

Murph–even better–double entendre. You guys are very clever!

glenn

murph, is the Tammy Duckworth?

KillgoreTrout

Good to hear it, PPO! Hope that recovery just gets better and better.

kesmarn

Hey Pink, how ya doin?

KillgoreTrout

Hi, KT, OK just now

pinkpantheroz

glad to hear it!

KillgoreTrout

Ad, that’s it. a lot more soreness this time.

pinkpantheroz

Kes–it’s hard when they really start growing up, isn’t it? On one hand, you want them to be independent adults; on the other hand, you want them to be your “babies” forever.

glenn

KT…it is tammy duckworth.

MurphTheSurf3

P, Australia needs to let you have some medical wacky tobaccki.

KillgoreTrout

Right, glenn. And he is so darned funny. I laugh all the time when he’s around!

kesmarn

Ad–do you think there’s a chance that Bernie will ever be ahead on elected delegates?

glenn

I thought I recognized the name. How’s she doing so far?

KillgoreTrout

Kt, it’s here ok, just I don’t indulge. I’ve actually given up the smokes!

pinkpantheroz

Ad…she is even more impressive in person…not a great orator but sharp in conversation and smart….was working on a PhD in PoliSci before being called up.

MurphTheSurf3

PPO–glad to have you here with us tonight. Hope your healing continues well.

glenn

Ad, got compression stocking for the swelling. Diong ok

pinkpantheroz

Thanks glenn. It was a pisser being in hospital last week for all the fun

pinkpantheroz

I’m trying to quit cigarettes myself. I’m wearing a nicotine patch right now. Too damned expensive and unhealthy.

KillgoreTrout

KT, my mantra is a bit like AA. I may have one tomorrow, but not today.

pinkpantheroz

PPO..I ave someone living with me now…a 76 year old recovering from hip surgery…I know compression stockings well…

MurphTheSurf3

Kes–aww, that’s so cool to hear about your son.

glenn

Hey Murph!

pinkpantheroz

Homie, I quit quite a while ago, but I still look at the prices of cigarettes and they’re nearly $6 a pack now if I’m not mistaken!

kesmarn

There are always edibles. It does help with pain and inflamation.

KillgoreTrout

Ad–so how is Bernie doing in CA?

glenn

Ad…..she does not back down but she also manages to be respectful….quite the feat.

MurphTheSurf3

Kes, try $AUD25 a pack!

pinkpantheroz

I have a bit of artheritus in my right hip. It really helps with that.

KillgoreTrout

Seriously, PPO!!!?? WOW!

kesmarn

8 days, Ad.

pinkpantheroz

PPO–have to echo Ad, glad to hear you’re home.

glenn

Holy Jeebus P! I thought $7.50 was outrageous!

KillgoreTrout

PPO–wow–eight days in hospital. That’s a long time!

glenn

thanks, glenn. Great to be with my pals online again. Missed it big time.

pinkpantheroz

Kt, works out about $1 per stick

pinkpantheroz

PPO….in the U.S. the insurance issues have resulted in releasing people back to home care way too early…..requiring lots of help on the home side of theings.

MurphTheSurf3

$7.50 Homie?! Wow… I am behind the times — thinking they were $6.

kesmarn

PPO–I always get cheered up on Friday nights on VOX. Hope it works the same for you, too.

glenn

That’s downright criminal!

KillgoreTrout

Murph, yes, same here, but my doc said that I was to stay until I could walk on my own (with stick), so I did that

pinkpantheroz

Murph–I was thinking the same thing about releasing people too early. And, then, the insurance companies won’t pay for the home care! Is that the still the case even with the ACA?

glenn

Cigarrettes in Mo…..”Decades” are $5 a pack..and that is really cheap!

MurphTheSurf3

You’re right on that, Murph! People being pitched out of the hospital way too early. If there’s not family available, there’s real trouble.

kesmarn

Ad–That’s pretty close, isn’t it?

glenn

glenn, It sure does brighten my saturday afternoon here ( 13.45 right now)

pinkpantheroz

PPO…sounds like the denizens of Oz are more enlightened than we are.

MurphTheSurf3

PPO–oops–I “know” about the time/day difference; just “forget” it sometimes. Ahhh–the “joys” of senior citizenship!

glenn

Glenn…more peple are covered but how wide and long the coverage is remains too little for too short a time.

MurphTheSurf3

I saw a Bloomberg national poll that showed Bernie at 49% to Hillary’s 48%

kesmarn

Kes…that is why this man is rooming with me now. No family nearby.

MurphTheSurf3

He’s lucky to have you there, Murph.

kesmarn

Murph–since it is the insurance companies running things, that’s why coverage is too little; too short a time.

glenn

Murph, not really, just a different mindset where the actual Doctors and Petients know what’s best, and fuck the Insurance companies!

pinkpantheroz

Can anyone believe we actually have two PRESIDENTIAL candidates that are attacking each other’s wives? What’s next, their mothers?

KillgoreTrout

Murph–you are a good man, my friend!

glenn

Just when you think they’ve hit rock bottom, Homie…. Hey… I say that every single week! (The GOP candidates, that is.)

kesmarn

The roomig thing is part of an outreach from my church……

MurphTheSurf3

Kes–there is no rock bottom with republicans. They just keep digging the hole deeper.

glenn

hahahahaha GOP baggers hahahaha

Harleigh

They’re going to end up in China, glenn. Poor China.

kesmarn

Harleigh–how are you? Long time, no see!

glenn

Kes, saw PBO’s News with Gergin excoriating both Drumpf and Cruz! What pieces of work they both are

pinkpantheroz

Damn I know Homie. It’s a bottomless pit. Hey Cruz, you’re mama’s so fat, that when she backs up, she emits a beeping sound!”

KillgoreTrout

Hey, Harleigh!

kesmarn

PPO = still you all have system that begins with the docs and their patients…

MurphTheSurf3

Kes–I wish they would end up in China! Then we’d be rid of them!

glenn

Harleigh, what’s up?

KillgoreTrout

I wonder if there’s any truth to the Cruz infidelity stories. There’s so much mud being slung, it’s hard to tell if anything’s true.

kesmarn

Been workig 7 days, just got up from my afternoon nap a couple hours ago in time to go to bed. LOL

Harleigh

brb…

kesmarn

Murph, it only works like that if you’re lucky to have private cover. Otherwise you’d have a long wait and then be bundled out asap.

pinkpantheroz

KT–hey trump–your mama must have small hands, too!

glenn

brb

pinkpantheroz

kes I love the infidelity stories and they are probably true ala Gary Hart, John Edwards, Newtie etc

Harleigh

LOL! It wouldn’t surprise me. Nothing will, at this point!

KillgoreTrout

Kes–it wouldn’t surprise me if the infidelity stories about cruz are true. But even if they are, with republicans nowadays, it may not hurt him. After all, he’s still not trump! That seems to be the defining characteristic now! Forget about policies; he’s just not trump!

glenn

Harleigh, I can’t imagine any woman wanting to have sex with Cruz. Even his wife.

KillgoreTrout

KT–well, even cruz’s wife doesn’t want to kiss him in public!

glenn

KT LMAO… use Brylcreem instead of KY Jelly! eeeewwww

Harleigh

LOL Harleigh! A little dab will do ya!

KillgoreTrout

They don’t kiss him because he eats buggers!

Harleigh

His daughter won’t let him kiss her.

KillgoreTrout

KT and Harleigh–eeeewww to both of you!

glenn

My apologies, glenn.

KillgoreTrout

yeah me too glenn

Harleigh

PPO…oh! Then it is like here….sad and bad.

MurphTheSurf3

KT and Harleigh–apologies accepted. But it was very funny!

glenn

Glenn…the not kissing thing is fundamentalist prudery I thinki

MurphTheSurf3

heh heh heh

Harleigh

I wonder if the GOP will try to dump Trump at the convention.

KillgoreTrout

Murph–sounds good. But I thought you only couldn’t kiss before marriage. Aren’t they married?

glenn

Always appreciated!

KillgoreTrout

I’m hoping for a brokered cornvention! Palin-Bachmann 2016 fer jebus! glory!

Harleigh

Glenn…public displays of affection are “demonstrations of lust”.

MurphTheSurf3

Harleigh …… and Golly!

MurphTheSurf3

KT–Didn’t read the article; but saw a headline that says that trump’s peeps are coming up with a “strategy” for that scenario. Wonder if it will involve a “second amendment remedy” since the repubs now want to allow guns at the convention. What could go wrong?

glenn

Oh Harleigh that would be comedy manna from heaven!

KillgoreTrout

Murph–oh, okay. Whatever.

glenn

Yeah glenn. Trump made veiled threats about trouble could happen.

KillgoreTrout

Glenn…just a wee bit up tight.

MurphTheSurf3

oh man, A GOP shootout. Well, they’ve all been shooting themselves in the foot.

KillgoreTrout

Well….I am shutting down…just too tired. Good night all. Happy Easter!

MurphTheSurf3

Murph–yup! Or maybe they’re just stuck in the teenage years. I remember when our daughter was a teenager, she was appalled if her father and I held hands in public. It “embarrased” her.

glenn

Maybe they need to aim a little higher!

KillgoreTrout

KT no shit mon but if I had told everyone what was going to happen a year ago you all would have told me I was delusional. Guns at a convention! I hope they aLL GET drunk and start blasting.

Harleigh

Later Murph!

KillgoreTrout

‘NIte, Murph, sleep well.

glenn

Night murph

Harleigh

Back again. Just in time to say G’night to Murph.

kesmarn

Man, the irony would be priceless!

KillgoreTrout

I’m just glad that KT and I are not in the Cleveland part of this state because that GOP convention is going to make Chicago 1968 look like a Sunday school picnic.

kesmarn

I can’t believe the past year of the baggers. LOL I’m glad Scalia died too.

Harleigh

All I have to say is you better not be a bearded man (or woman) at the repub convention or you’ll be classified as ISIS. After all, that’s their justification for carrying guns. What a bunch of fear-filled individuals!

glenn

It just might kes. I’m going nowhere near the place. I wouldn’t be able to keep from projectile vomiting.

KillgoreTrout

Kes–oh yeah! And the media coverage will be “interesting” too.

glenn

Leave your rag hat, hijab and beanie at home too!

Harleigh

I’m staying in NW Ohio too. No Cleveland excursions for me!

kesmarn

Thank goodness for the internet.

KillgoreTrout

This will be a media circus, glenn!

kesmarn

Kes and KT–glad to hear you’re both going to be far away! Of course, it will be in your living room every night no matter where you are!

glenn

I’ll be watching, for sure. I love violent meltdowns!

KillgoreTrout

There’s no escape, glenn. But there’ll be a certain entertainment factor.

kesmarn

I can’t wait! Like their first debate circus. wow. I’m hyped

Harleigh

Kes–The entertainment factor will be like slowing down to watch the aftermath of a car wreck. Except this will be the wreck of our country!

glenn

Scott Walker thinks he’s going to get the nomination, instead of Trump. He has a worse chance than Trump does, of being president.

KillgoreTrout

Cleveland is a blue town and they’re not afraid to get out in the streets so the GOPers had better behave themselves!

kesmarn

Na glenn. Hopefully just the GOP.

KillgoreTrout

KT–Is that really true about Walker? Now, there’s another sleazeball!

glenn

That’s true Homie. They like a good fight.

KillgoreTrout

Yeah glenn. I saw an article about it earlier today. It’s not going to happen though. If it does, I’d be really surprised.

KillgoreTrout

Walker, Kasich and Paul Ryan are three people I cannot abide. Now Ryan is saying that he’s had a “come-to-Jesus” awakening regarding the fact that people might be poor for legit reasons. “They’re not all ‘takers’.” Too little too late, Paulie.

kesmarn

Kes–I really do worry that protesters in Cleveland will not be safe. As you say, it seems to be shaping up as a repeat of the 1968 Dem convention.

glenn

The timing is abit suspicious Homie.

KillgoreTrout

It could get nasty, glenn. Seriously.

kesmarn

The BLM movement has some very legit grievances and I don’t think they’re in the mood to take any crap in Cleveland.

kesmarn

Kes–poor little Paulie. Speaker of the House, and no one hardly mentions his name.

glenn

LOL Lyin Ryan and Walker the Wanker. Now there’s a ticket from heaven!

Harleigh

Harleigh–but do the liar and the wanker beat the half-wit and the twit?

glenn

The two of them together don’t have one soul, Harl.

kesmarn

Kes–nor a full brain!

glenn

Right, AdLib. Their loyalty is to Trump. Not the party.

kesmarn

Kes their top 10 have no soul.

Harleigh

‘Zactly!

kesmarn

Harleigh–just for clarification–the half-wit and the twit are palin and bachman. So which pair is the “better” dream team?

glenn

That’s because they weren’t conceived, they just grew, like mold!

KillgoreTrout

KT–good one!

glenn

Thanks glenn, I try!

KillgoreTrout

I have to admit, though, that the more I see of Hillary and Bill, the less impressed I am. I really is starting to feel like a shotgun wedding with them and the base of the Dem Party.

kesmarn

Okay, folks, my turn to say good night. Early soccer game tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great weekend, and a Happy Easter, if you celebrate that.

glenn

“It” not “I”

kesmarn

night glenn, as always, it’s been fun

KillgoreTrout

G’night, glenn! Enjoy the game and Happy Easter!

kesmarn

I have been pitching Palin – Bachmann since 2007 when mcain lost to some black guy!! Got me kicked off of the old Huffington post for a couple hours.

Harleigh

Hillary is having a fund-raiser tonight. Some of the tickets are $325,400. I saw that someone calculated that it would take a min. wage worker 5 years, working 24 hours/day to make that much money.

kesmarn

Well folks, I think I’m out too. Take care and remember the secret to a happy life! Don’t eat anything bigger than your head!

KillgoreTrout

And don’t eat anything that Ted Cruz would eat! G’night, Homie!

kesmarn

I think I’d better call it a day too. Have a great weekend and Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

kesmarn

I gotta go to folks! have a great weekend. Remember that jebus died for the worlds sins so if you are not sinning then he died for nothing. nite!

Harleigh

howdy vox!! Im am mad at some Americans!!

Beatlex

hey ad! went away!

Beatlex

I miss coming here Ad

Beatlex

I have been going through some health issues,and don’t feel inclined to engage sometimes,I do read your stuff always Ad,you are one clever dude! and I have known a few

Beatlex

The fact is Ad,about 2 years ago I was diagnosed with COPD,It flipped my world upside down,changed me forever.I have since gotten IBS,it is a bitch of a thing because it is not easily treated,Sress is involved.I have a bad case,but am working on the stress part

Beatlex

Even the things I have read say “it’s a chicken and an egg thing” so frustrating! There’s the rub,I have to relax more

Beatlex

You have been a consistent pleasure to listen to Ad.Clever,FUNNY,and prolific.You often say what what I am thinking,but don’t have the ability to put it down in words the way you do.I do Okay for a grade 10 graduate.Streetwise,and always currious

Beatlex

for sure Ad,when I was a child I always wanted to figure out how things work

Beatlex

The english language is perfect for wordmiths too Ad.George Carlin,The late great Gary Shandling!

Beatlex

What are your thoughts on addiction Ad? Can you speak to that?

Beatlex

What do you generally think about it,

Beatlex

I like to know how non addicts see addiction Ad,it helps me

Beatlex

Weakness? How is an illness weakness? That is the way sober people see it usually,as if to say “suck it up and just quit!” The evidence points more to genetics,IMO,I come from a line of addicts

Beatlex

I get that Ad,but do really think it is weakness? Upbringing too has a lot to do with it.I just learned recently that my great grandfather was a pedophile! It explained a lot about my familes dysfunction.The drinking,drugs,and stunted feelings.The worst part was that I found out that my oldest brother was a victim of that bastard! That threw me for a loop.I just want to give you one perspective Ad,Thanks for letting me vent

Beatlex

Yes,in our way,he is about to turn 65.I have not asked him about it,I learned it through an elderly relative’s book.The truth is I am an addict also.But Bob had real anger issues that he never talked about. He did some acting and got a Major in English! He taught for a while until his demons ended that

Beatlex

I do NOT want to come on as whiney Ad.I just want to be honest,that is my key to sobriety,I am not there yet,but I will never give up trying.It’s coming

Beatlex

I am one of the survivors so far Ad,I have lost several friends to early death,some from booze,a lot by cancer. I am not a believer in a god,but I do believe in spirituality. And in my life,I have met several people who have changed me for the good.And I believe that I have met the people I have for a reason.Sometimes I change their life! Even you Ad,you and a lot of people I have met on the interwebs.Mostly American! You and guys like KT,girls like Kes,you are all so interesting!

Beatlex

Seems you are gone Ad,see ya bud!

Beatlex

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Beatlex