Why I Support President Bush and the ZOT!

[thousand dollar hamburger]

I think he has a sincere desire to help everyone. he has even gone out of his way to embrace people like Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy. He does not hold grudges as shown by his willingness to bend over backwards to allow terrorist supporting nations to operate our ports. We need this type of benevolent leader.

Our President is not a cheapskate, as he has opened up our budget to give to anyone who might need anything.

Aliens from all nations are welcomed into our great country without having to deal with mundane bureaucratic State approval. Cutting government red tape -- that's the Bush way!

Yes, our Prseident even realizes that occupying as many countries around the world as possible is the best way to spread American ideals.

We are truly lucky to have this great man. I suggest that at 10:00 AM EST, we all stand up in unison and shout -- HOORAY FOR BUSH!!!

[Das Outsider]

The cross of Christ is known as the central icon of Christianity, but it did not feature in any early Christian art until at least 430 A.D., where it appears, stuck off in a corner, on the doors of Saint Sabine.

Right. The ichthus--ancient Christianity's secret handshake--is older, but has regained popularity somewhat recently.

[Monkey Face]

That works!

(Where did polgrim hats come from, anyway? I always thought they looked stupid.)

[rzeznikj at stout]

Depends where you are ;)

Last spring, people were flinging snowballs well into April--leading to the saying "9 months of winter and three months of bad sledding"

Of course, many of the guys I know were placing bets as to which 1D10T's car would be the first to sink through the ice...

[Monkey Face]

No. She might know of one to sell....depending on said child's behavior, of course.

[Das Outsider]

I have saved a copy of this post in the full expectation that it will be pulled.

Not at my instigation, mind you. I just happen to know that the Proprietor has certain "rules."

This one?

[Monkey Face]

...Regardless of how the two exchanged places, what difference does it make?

I don't know. Should it? I suspect there is an answer for you somewhere, but since the Resurrection indicates that Christ is alive, and a cross is a symbol of death, I would say it's just a symbol that some people need, for whatever reason.

I have no clue what kind of answer you're expecting, but I bet this isn't it...;o]

Have a safe weekend! And remember the reason for the Day.

[Das Outsider]

No. She might know of one to sell....depending on said child's behavior, of course.

It has come to the attention of our legal division that there may be an issue regarding what some have termed the "sale" of Canadian refugee children. The Outsider Foundation in no way supports the sale, exploitation, unlawful labor, or general hijinxs of children. We deeply regret this misunderstanding and wholeheartedly appreciate your continued donations.

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[rzeznikj at stout]

And how could I forget:

ZOT suit riot. Riot! Throw back a bottle of ZOT!

[Monkey Face]

Ah. Well, I'm so far from THAT border that I have no clue what goes on there.

(Here, we have a school teacher telling kids that "Republicans hate Hispanics." What kind of message is that?)

Canada seems "normal" by comparison.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Actually I think that hat came along about 100 years later.

The pilgrim costume you see worn by tiny tike's in their thanksgiving recital is about as authentic as their AmerIndian costume. :)

[Monkey Face]

When questioned, fall back on your Indian ancestry and cry persecution.

Then I'd sound like a puling liberal.

*pTOOOie!*

[NicknamedBob]

"This one?"

No, the one with the donation request. We get away with a lot, but I don't know how that's going to go over.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

It's horrible. They come down here and spend their quarters and next thing you know you are at a laundry mat with a load of wet clothes and the dryer will not accept your quarter and so you have to lug the wet clothes home and it is all Canada's Fault!

[Monkey Face]

Yah. Someone's idea of a costume/hat/language. I wish I could find my joke of a "swing"...going from inception to building. I think four or five committees had it before the product was finished...the two ropes on the swing were on either side of the tree with the seat in front of it...yah....ingenuity.

[NicknamedBob]

That's still available. I have seen it recently.

[Monkey Face]

Welli'llbedarned.

Go figger. I bet they're responsible for the wind and snow sneaking through the barbed wire fences, too, freezing our backsides off.

[Monkey Face]

I think that one falls into the "Undead" category. It's a classic.

[Das Outsider]

I don't know. Should it? I suspect there is an answer for you somewhere, but since the Resurrection indicates that Christ is alive, and a cross is a symbol of death, I would say it's just a symbol that some people need, for whatever reason.

If you don't mind, I may have to commandeer this one. There has been debate in Protestant circles as to whether congregations and individual believers should use crucifixes or crosses. Some of the more mainline branches see the former as being too "Catholic." Others view the crucifix--and these are the lib, social gospel churches--find the image too disturbing.

What few grasp is this: The crucifix is a vivid reminder of Christ's suffering at Calvary--for you, for me, for everyone. The cross, however, is empty. While it was the instrument of death that God chose, it need not be merely that. If one starts with the crucifix, the empty cross is the next stage. You can figure that one out: it's the Resurrection. We don't proclaim that Christ died for the world and end it there.

The Resurrection was preached from the very beginning of the Church. In fact, the very existence of the Church today points towards the event. There is no doubt about this, only ad hoc rationalizations.

[NicknamedBob]

Everybody ready?

I have an update for you.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

"Are We There Yet" is standing by.

[Monkey Face]

You have the neatest way of backing out of a sticky situation...are you sure your last name isn't "Cl..." GAAAHHH! I can't say it! The horror of my mind!

(Must be bedtime for the 'Face. The rest of me will just follow along...)

[Monkey Face]

Hit it, Bob...the bed is beginning to yell at me incessantly.

[Das Outsider]

No, the one with the donation request. We get away with a lot, but I don't know how that's going to go over.

I would hope that the ones in charge are intelligent enough to catch the fact that in the post donations were to be sent to an obviously fictional town on an obviously fictional street with a zip code for Minnesota, not Michigan.

[Monkey Face]

And that's the Truth.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

And they dump their unwanted waste in our state. Paper, bottles, medical waste, Jennifer Granholm...

[Das Outsider]

I'm ready, but suspicious. Wait, I think I hear--yeah, it is. It's a black helicopter outside! You told them, didn't you?

[Monkey Face]

*whispers*

(Chill, Guy! Bob is teasing you! He has nothing better to do on a Friday night!)

[NicknamedBob]

It has been easy to ignore the small planet’s approach. More and more eyes have sought it out in the twirling skies, and it has been growing.

The ungainly interplanetary vessel spins on, apparently unconcerned with the growing nearness, but in the control facilities, patient observers have been watching the chronometers.

This particular dance has been very thoroughly choreographed.

The notices go out to secure for thrust maneuvers, and to evacuate the Zero Gee facility.

The shimmering pool of floating water is vacuumed away, by the equivalent of an ordinary wet/dry vacuum. Other areas of the central spike at the axis of rotation are also secured.

Work areas and recreational areas are placed in a warning status. It would not be the appropriate time, for instance, for a walk in the forest.

All habitats have been brought to alert status. Even though two will remain in orbit, all will have to maneuver.

The procedure will be as follows:

The newly positioned Gas-Cooled Nuclear Reactor/Rocket Motors will be brought up to partial thrust, along with strategically located units on the Thrust Ring and other habitats.

While under thrust, the Flying Castle will be brought back to center axis, and Habitats A and B will be repositioned to a bilateral symmetry in preparation for separation of the Castle from the Group.

This will leave Habitats A and B rotating around the common axis once more, but in a binary formation, attached to the Thrust Ring.

Once that new stability is established, the Flying Castle can separate, still under thrust, to be directed to the planet Mars itself, and continue decelerating all the way down to the surface, landing precisely and exactly in its chosen crater.

Perhaps we should remind our passengers that the reason we are landing in a crater is because the castle has a rounded hull exterior, and no “landing legs.”

So we picked out a crater in our desired landing area, finding one that should fit us as well as our distant, fondly remembered Lake Fate. (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/backroom/1163131/posts?page=64896#64896)

Once landed, we will immediately begin replenishing our reaction propellant by compressing Martian atmosphere.

The next stages of our exploration must wait for that to be completed. It is, of course, a safety issue. We need to be able to take off again if we must dodge an incoming meteor.

[Monkey Face]

ROTF!

Awdang! That's just WRONG!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

We have a Hell, a Climax and a Paradise Michigan. A Greenback would fit right in.

[Das Outsider]

You have the neatest way of backing out of a sticky situation...

You know, it's funny you said that. I remember, years ago, when I was a boy growing up in Arkansas. It was in the summer time. I know because my momma used to bake the best peach pies I ever did have. We used to sit out on the porch just before sunset and talk about things--just things in general. Anyways, one night...

[Monkey Face]

LOL!

[Jo Nuvark]

Ooh. Easter Island.
Face on Mars looks like.
You right are, sir.

[Das Outsider]

We have a Hell, a Climax and a Paradise Michigan. A Greenback would fit right in.

And an Ypsilanti. Don't forget that one.

[Monkey Face]

Hmmm-m-m-m-m...Arkansas...my son lives there...and peach pies....my favorite...anyways, one night...

Looks like the tape broke again folks. Got to head for the blanket show.

[Das Outsider]

Ooh. Easter Island. Face on Mars looks like. You right are, sir.

Ooh, a haiku! Let me try one.

Kook website says that,
Face on Mars is high tech stuff,
Never eat SPAM raw.

[Monkey Face]

He's always right. Except when he's wrong. Either way, he's funny when he's drunk.

[Das Outsider]

He's always right. Except when he's wrong. Either way, he's funny when he's drunk.

I don't drink.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

There is also a King Arthur's Court, Michigan, a Kentucky, Michigan, Kalamazoo Michigan and of course, Owasso Michigan

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

May visions of Peeps dance in your dreams. Good night Face!

[Das Outsider]

There is also a King Arthur's Court, Michigan

Do Monty Python geeks visit it annually?

[Monkey Face]

Me too, not. It's a waste of good money.

[Monkey Face]

And then there's Mexico, Missouri...

[Monkey Face]

Thanks, Teddy!

You too! *hugs*

[NicknamedBob]

We have Texas in Maryland.

Surprising, isn't it?

[Das Outsider]

Me too, not. It's a waste of good money.

More than that it is a false salvation. Nothing in your life gets better by drinking; it is your perception of it that changes. A fool of a mariner could imagine that by dropping an anchor on to a desert island that he is actually bringing the island closer to him while it is the ship that is moving.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

They should. It is IIRC a tiny flyspeck in the middle of nowhere. It could use some tourist dollars.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

*Hugs back*

I am going to hit the hay too. I have to work tomorrow.

Have a pleasent evening all!

[Das Outsider]

They should. It is IIRC a tiny flyspeck in the middle of nowhere. It could use some tourist dollars.

Then I propose--donation-free--the annual Ka-niggit Fest, to be held in late August or early September.

Wait a second. "Ka-niggit" might offend someone on the other side of the country. We'll have to change it to "Late Summer Festival."

[Das Outsider]

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