tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post7486857426234221436..comments2024-03-09T03:20:20.004-05:00Comments on Tenured Radical: My Friends, Could We Vote Tomorrow? Or, Why The Radical Burned the ApplesauceTenured Radicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05703980598547163290noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-73937975946872115312008-10-10T18:32:00.000-05:002008-10-10T18:32:00.000-05:00Okay, but there was one moment of comic relief -- ...Okay, but there was one moment of comic relief -- sadly, provided by Obama. In response to McCain's proposal that health care plans be allowed to market their wares across state lines, Obama pointed out that this would prompt unscrupulous companies to simply set up shop in whatever state regulated them the least. I got there a step ahead of him, and couldn't believe he went there: "This is exactly what happened with the credit card industry, when they all set up in [wait for it...] Delaware."<BR/><BR/>I imagine it was probably one of those moments when he was looking at himself from the outside, trying to stop the stupid thing from coming out of his mouth, but unable to do anything.Notorious Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08700875559325201086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-67025714710503830882008-10-09T07:23:00.000-05:002008-10-09T07:23:00.000-05:00Anonymous 4:05:We take down racist comments at Ten...Anonymous 4:05:<BR/><BR/>We take down racist comments at Tenured Radical.<BR/><BR/>TRTenured Radicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703980598547163290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-39425524769741205632008-10-08T17:42:00.000-05:002008-10-08T17:42:00.000-05:00This was a priceless post--thanks so much for maki...This was a priceless post--thanks so much for making me laugh out loud over something that, while laughable, isn't actually very funny any more.<BR/><BR/>I'm voting early, myself.Virginia S. Wood, Psy.D., Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482719649602902058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-34951342369356556892008-10-08T15:18:00.000-05:002008-10-08T15:18:00.000-05:00I'm sorry did I miss something in the Constitution...I'm sorry did I miss something in the Constitution that gives the federal government the power to tax the citizens of New York and give that money to a planetarium in Chicago? Whatever happened to enumerated powers? (See Article I Section 8 Mr. Biden)<BR/><BR/>And there is way too much being made of the "that one" comment. Here is the full remark:<BR/><BR/>"You know who voted for it? You might never know. That one. You<BR/>know who voted against it? Me."<BR/><BR/>Would it have been better he he said "Him" instead of "that one". Probably. But anyone listening knew the point McCain was making. One would expect that McCain voted for and Obama against and he's saying "This one voted against and that one voted for."<BR/><BR/>At least he didn't claim the US government invented the computer or publicly announce that he would send troops into "Pockistan" to get bin Laden if the Pakistani's refused to do it themselves. Right policy, sure. Naive and insulting to our ally to announce it publicly, absolutely.davidjhemmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557657307865513144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-63408525755234805002008-10-08T14:08:00.000-05:002008-10-08T14:08:00.000-05:00If you boil some coke (or other soda) in the pan i...If you boil some coke (or other soda) in the pan it will take any burns right off the pan - and give it a nice shine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-58256006003949470762008-10-08T14:03:00.000-05:002008-10-08T14:03:00.000-05:00Thank you Tim for that. I sent the press release ...Thank you Tim for that. I sent the press release out to my usual list of people I annoy with stuff like that. Thank you TR for your trenchant analysis! I have no recommendations for the apples, but I had never head of a farm share. When my wife and I move back to the US, I sure hope there's one where we end up.Jarrod Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527345022223699608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-30773659503944087932008-10-08T13:33:00.000-05:002008-10-08T13:33:00.000-05:00One more comment on the "overhead projector." Che...One more comment on the "overhead projector." Check out this <A HREF="http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/pressroom/pr/2008_10_08_AdlerStatement_aboutdebate.pdf" REL="nofollow">press release</A> from the Adler Planetarium on McCain's comment. - TLTim Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896230254720822005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-74283485902238871272008-10-08T13:28:00.000-05:002008-10-08T13:28:00.000-05:00Guess what? I just discovered that Obama's earmar...Guess what? I just discovered that <A HREF="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/07/eveningnews/realitycheck/main4508123.shtml" REL="nofollow">Obama's earmark request</A> for the Adler Planetarium was actually never funded. So, yet another lie paraded as a fact. <BR/><BR/>But I stand by my fictional reply for Obama on the defense of science education. - TLTim Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896230254720822005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-79063944616957390452008-10-08T12:30:00.000-05:002008-10-08T12:30:00.000-05:00On that "overhead projector," well, I have some in...On that "overhead projector," well, I have some inside information. I know a few folks who work at the Adler Planetarium---the recipient of Obama's "largesse." <BR/><BR/>As an institution of the arts and sciences in Chicago, the Adler is---like many across the nation---chronically underfunded. That "overhead projector" is actually a complex instrument that helps with projecting the stars in such a way that students can be educated about science and astronomy.<BR/><BR/>I was wishing that Obama would've defended himself on that remark like this:<BR/><BR/>"John, I support science education. As an Illinois senator, I know how underfunded museums and arts institutions are in my states. And the Adler Planetarium is home to a number of smart, hardworking folks who are simply trying to educate the denizens of Chicago and Illinois about science. Now, if you share the views of your running mate, Professor---err Governor---Palin, we all know how Republicans feel about science. As president, I will brook no criticism for supporting public education in the arts and sciences, whether in Chicago, Illinois, or anywhere else in the United States. What's merely an earmark or just an "overhead projector" to you, John, is at the Adler an complex instrument utilized to keep people excited about astronomy and the possibilities of space exploration."<BR/><BR/>...Asinine. Idiots.<BR/><BR/>There, I've had my say. - TLTim Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896230254720822005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-27796850223049590602008-10-08T11:16:00.000-05:002008-10-08T11:16:00.000-05:00I was all excited because of the "town hall" forum...I was all excited because of the "town hall" forum, but they were boring. Reminded me of why, as a child, I dreaded the debates when my parents watched.<BR/><BR/>I'm making apple crisp with my farm share apples this week. And we have green beans coming out our ears now! Thank goodness my kids love them! Saturday we get to take the trip to the farm for pick up. The kids love going. Get to see the farm and the animals. We take turns since the farm is an hour away and pick up for 18 families. I love the farm share -- hope I can find one in England!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-5086494542990431872008-10-08T09:33:00.000-05:002008-10-08T09:33:00.000-05:00"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do wit..."Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!"<BR/><BR/>A child of the 80s, I've never heard this phrase before, but it's now my official motto when my children ask for the latest video game machine, A&F outfit, or Webkinz stuffed animal. I simply adore this phrase--Depression or not!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Give the pot a long soak, and the brown gunk will come off. If all else fails, use a little bit of oven cleaner to break through the crusty coating.AcadeMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510282285225998011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-64425411509480883022008-10-08T08:20:00.000-05:002008-10-08T08:20:00.000-05:00What Historiann said. And next time, don't bother ...What Historiann said. And next time, don't bother peeling the apples. (I'm lazy, you know.) Just use the food mill : )<BR/><BR/>THe caramel at the bottom of the pot will come off, with lots of boiling water. That's MY prediction.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I mostly agree with you on the debate, though I think it picked up as it went along. I did the ironing while I watched, so at least something constructive was done!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716705206734059708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36212542.post-62175069143031651462008-10-08T08:15:00.000-05:002008-10-08T08:15:00.000-05:00At the least you could save the applesauce--you've...At the least you could save the applesauce--you've begun making apple butter. Scrape the good stuff out of the pot, run it through a food mill or sieve, add some brown sugar and cinnamon, and cook it a bit more. Preferably in a crockpot or oven on "low" so it won't scorch. <BR/><BR/>There's a parallel here, somewhere, to politics (scrape, run, sieve, add, cook, scorch). But I'm still too tired from watching the debate to attempt it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com