Comments on: Metaphors For Our Corporate Overlords http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html Poise! Poise! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sirius Lunacy http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-839230 Sirius Lunacy Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:37:55 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-839230 I have two birds. My Cockatoo hates anything cold. He will not touch fruit or veggies that have been in the fridge until they warm to room temperature. My Indian Ringneck loves cold food. Even though she always has an ample supply of fresh water she much prefers the ice water that's in my glass. And she's absolutely crazy for ice cream! She can recognize the sound of a scoop dipping into ice cream from three rooms away. She would probably eat a whole quart in one sitting and explode if I let her. But the real fun is when both birds are around when I'm eating ice cream. The Ringneck will happily pig out and the Cockatoo will watch till he decides there must be something good he is missing and tries the ice cream. He will then shake his head and spray ice cream about the place, look indignant and wipe his beak on my shirt. Of course he will try again with same results over and over. In fact he's kinda like a wingnut, he just doesn't learn. I have two birds. My Cockatoo hates anything cold. He will not touch fruit or veggies that have been in the fridge until they warm to room temperature. My Indian Ringneck loves cold food. Even though she always has an ample supply of fresh water she much prefers the ice water that’s in my glass. And she’s absolutely crazy for ice cream! She can recognize the sound of a scoop dipping into ice cream from three rooms away. She would probably eat a whole quart in one sitting and explode if I let her. But the real fun is when both birds are around when I’m eating ice cream. The Ringneck will happily pig out and the Cockatoo will watch till he decides there must be something good he is missing and tries the ice cream. He will then shake his head and spray ice cream about the place, look indignant and wipe his beak on my shirt. Of course he will try again with same results over and over. In fact he’s kinda like a wingnut, he just doesn’t learn.

]]> By: OB-GYN Kenobi http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-837435 OB-GYN Kenobi Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:31:55 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-837435 <i>Worst shitholes in America. Do you live in one?</i> I live in one. But just stay the fuck out of downtown (especially after dark) and you should be okay. Worst shitholes in America. Do you live in one?

I live in one. But just stay the fuck out of downtown (especially after dark) and you should be okay.

]]> By: Duros62 http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-837383 Duros62 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:05:05 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-837383 <i>Maine got Moxie.</i> That shit is nasty. Maine got Moxie.

That shit is nasty.

]]> By: Rusty Shackleford http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836674 Rusty Shackleford Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:19:14 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836674 <i>Those who enjoy embarrassing themselves on video should note that there is no “LEAVE RUSH ALONE” on YouTube.</i> Replace "YouTube" with "FOX News" and it's on 24/7 Those who enjoy embarrassing themselves on video should note that there is no “LEAVE RUSH ALONE” on YouTube.

Replace “YouTube” with “FOX News” and it’s on 24/7

]]> By: Righteous Bubba http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836633 Righteous Bubba Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:50:57 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836633 <i>Leave. The World’s Biggest Dung Beetle. ALONE!</i> Those who enjoy embarrassing themselves on video should note that there is no "LEAVE RUSH ALONE" on YouTube. Leave. The World’s Biggest Dung Beetle. ALONE!

Those who enjoy embarrassing themselves on video should note that there is no “LEAVE RUSH ALONE” on YouTube.

]]> By: Rusty Shackleford http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836615 Rusty Shackleford Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:42:15 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836615 <i>Top 10 unhappiest American cities 1. Portland, Ore.</i> They shouldn't have collected their data between November and March. Top 10 unhappiest American cities

1. Portland, Ore.

They shouldn’t have collected their data between November and March.

]]> By: LittlePig http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836533 LittlePig Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:11:00 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836533 2000-2008 bore a striking resemblance to <i>Revolt in 2100</i>. Yet we managed to throw out the yoke of theocracy without bloodshed. 2000-2008 bore a striking resemblance to Revolt in 2100. Yet we managed to throw out the yoke of theocracy without bloodshed.

]]> By: Caliph Garrett http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836517 Caliph Garrett Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:24:09 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836517 <i>Many observers have noted that the sequence of events in “Atlas Shrugged” bear a striking resemblance to the 2008 American financial crisis. </i> And if you synch it up with <i>Dark Side of the Moon</i> on a quad set, you'll trip your balls off. Many observers have noted that the sequence of events in “Atlas Shrugged” bear a striking resemblance to the 2008 American financial crisis.

And if you synch it up with Dark Side of the Moon on a quad set, you’ll trip your balls off.

]]> By: stryx http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836514 stryx Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:17:19 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836514 <i>Lustfully grease a cookie sheet.</i> I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. Lustfully grease a cookie sheet.

I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

]]> By: WereBear http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836512 WereBear Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:14:42 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836512 I think this Rush thing is brilliant. He's their mouthpiece for sick and twisted stuff, and when called on it, they fall all over themselves saying, "He's a radio shock jock! He's an entertainer!" Why are they apologizing to him, then? I think this Rush thing is brilliant. He’s their mouthpiece for sick and twisted stuff, and when called on it, they fall all over themselves saying, “He’s a radio shock jock! He’s an entertainer!”

Why are they apologizing to him, then?

]]> By: Dragon-King Wangchuck http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836457 Dragon-King Wangchuck Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:10:59 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836457 Good Morning all! You know what they say about the early bird. Mmm worms. OT (like that's even possible at this point) - as much as I think that Paul Begala is a huge seething mass of Village idiocy, I gotta say the "All praise Rush" meme is pretty solid. And it's nice to see the Dem insiders on the offense. <a href="http://www.dccc.org/content/sorry" TITLE="The (coming soon) part is especially tasty" rel="nofollow">This piece of snark</a> is pretty sweet - although it's also kinda funny that the best hit the Dems have scored in such a long time is an apology. Good Morning all! You know what they say about the early bird. Mmm worms.

OT (like that’s even possible at this point) – as much as I think that Paul Begala is a huge seething mass of Village idiocy, I gotta say the “All praise Rush” meme is pretty solid. And it’s nice to see the Dem insiders on the offense. This piece of snark is pretty sweet – although it’s also kinda funny that the best hit the Dems have scored in such a long time is an apology.

]]> By: M. Bouffant http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836436 M. Bouffant Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:16 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836436 Here's some controversy: Worst <a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/02/0226_miserable_cities/index.htm" rel="nofollow">shitholes</a> in America. Do you live in one? Top 10 unhappiest American cities 1. Portland, Ore. 2. St. Louis 3. New Orleans 4. Detroit 5. Cleveland 6. Jacksonville, Fla. 7. Las Vegas 8. Nashville-Davidson, Tenn. 9. Cincinnati 10. Atlanta Nothing personal. Just saying. Here’s some controversy:

Worst shitholes in America. Do you live in one?

Top 10 unhappiest American cities

1. Portland, Ore.

2. St. Louis

3. New Orleans

4. Detroit

5. Cleveland

6. Jacksonville, Fla.

7. Las Vegas

8. Nashville-Davidson, Tenn.

9. Cincinnati

10. Atlanta

Nothing personal. Just saying.

]]> By: Smut Clyde http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836413 Smut Clyde Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:53:57 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836413 According to Mehitabel the Abyssinian, any number of cats more than her is "too many". The Frau & Doktorling are indeed central to my point. According to Mehitabel the Abyssinian, any number of cats more than her is “too many”.
The Frau & Doktorling are indeed central to my point.

]]> By: M. Bouffant http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836410 M. Bouffant Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:49:44 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836410 Aw, can't have too many cats. Are the Frau & Spawn nothing? Or part of the losing? Aw, can’t have too many cats.

Are the Frau & Spawn nothing? Or part of the losing?

]]> By: M. Bouffant http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836407 M. Bouffant Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:45:57 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836407 I think the only thing gotten/won from being older & "dull" is watching the hep & exciting die young. I think the only thing gotten/won from being older & “dull” is watching the hep & exciting die young.

]]> By: Smut Clyde http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836406 Smut Clyde Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:44:53 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836406 I’m old, a loser, and I have too many cats. Beat that. I’m old, a loser, and I have too many cats. Beat that.

]]> By: commie atheist http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836405 commie atheist Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:36:36 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836405 Mother in Diner is so, like, eight hours ago. Mother in Diner is so, like, eight hours ago.

]]> By: Mother in Diner http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836404 Mother in Diner Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:35:30 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836404 <i>Many observers have noted that the sequence of events in “Atlas Shrugged” bear a striking resemblance to the 2008 American financial crisis. </i> Many observers have also noticed that "Atlas Shrugs" bears a striking resemblance to a novel written many years earlier: <i>The 1922 novel The Driver by Garet Garrett tells the story of an entrepreneur, who, through his own vision and work ethic, takes over a failing railway, turning it into a hugely productive and profitable asset for the benefit of himself and the rest of the nation. Unable to see what he has achieved in turning his own business and the wider economy around from recession to boom, and blinded by the intense wealth and power he leads as a result, the general population and government turn against him, ultimately destroying him instead of celebrating his success. There is speculation on whether the work had any influence on Rand's depiction of Galt in Atlas Shrugged or if it was simply coincidence.[2] In The Driver, the central character is Henry Galt, whereas in Atlas Shrugged the main character is John Galt. In The Driver, at one point, the question is asked "Who is Henry Galt?". In Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand made this a major theme of her book, as many central and peripheral characters ask the question "Who is John Galt?".</i> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Galt Is it irresponsible to speculate? It would be more irresponsible not to. Many observers have noted that the sequence of events in “Atlas Shrugged” bear a striking resemblance to the 2008 American financial crisis.

Many observers have also noticed that “Atlas Shrugs” bears a striking resemblance to a novel written many years earlier:

The 1922 novel The Driver by Garet Garrett tells the story of an entrepreneur, who, through his own vision and work ethic, takes over a failing railway, turning it into a hugely productive and profitable asset for the benefit of himself and the rest of the nation. Unable to see what he has achieved in turning his own business and the wider economy around from recession to boom, and blinded by the intense wealth and power he leads as a result, the general population and government turn against him, ultimately destroying him instead of celebrating his success. There is speculation on whether the work had any influence on Rand’s depiction of Galt in Atlas Shrugged or if it was simply coincidence.[2] In The Driver, the central character is Henry Galt, whereas in Atlas Shrugged the main character is John Galt. In The Driver, at one point, the question is asked “Who is Henry Galt?”. In Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand made this a major theme of her book, as many central and peripheral characters ask the question “Who is John Galt?”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Galt

Is it irresponsible to speculate? It would be more irresponsible not to.

]]> By: jim http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836402 jim Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:18:40 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836402 <blockquote>Evidently I am old and a loser.</blockquote> Uh oh. I'm old, a loser, out of touch & too ambivalent to give a fuck. What do I win?

Evidently I am old and a loser.

Uh oh.
I’m old, a loser, out of touch & too ambivalent to give a fuck.
What do I win?

]]> By: The Authoritah http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/18250.html#comment-836393 The Authoritah Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:03:35 +0000 http://www.sadlyno.com/?p=18250#comment-836393 Hey libs, your rude puns won't save you when the awesome El Rushbo Gigante leads the GOP to an Oxycontin-fueled REBIRTH in 2010! -->insert "cardinal rule" pun here<-- Hey libs, your rude puns won’t save you when the awesome El Rushbo Gigante leads the GOP to an Oxycontin-fueled REBIRTH in 2010!

–>insert “cardinal rule” pun here<–

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