No it was in another state like 25 years ago. Whenever I’ve done phone banking or canvassing for dems they have used lists from voter registrations. Wouldn’t surprise me if the republicans have a dumber way to do it.
You really have to admire the steadfast conviction of Republican politicians. When extremism seemed to be the key to success, they all vied to be the most extreme RWNJ in a field just crawling with them. And now that they got what they wanted and found out that what they wanted is a stinker, it's a three day old fish, and they can't wait to disassociate themselves from their previous proud, belligerent "principles". They're like the dog who loudly chases cars, only to find out that the cars aren't so much fun once you catch them. Catering to a vociferous, intransigent minority, they find, can have consequences once the mushy middle, the drowsy majority, finally wakes up and notices what they've done. And now they are doing the shamefaced "Aw shucks, when I said all those mean things, I was just funnin' you" routine, like a kid who has finally, after years of threatening to do so, finally DOES run away from home, only to find that it is a cold, cruel world out there and not the paradise of sweet freedom they had dreamed of.
In reference to the email, it's nev-ad-uh. It's literally jarring to hear neh-vaw-duh. There is, of course, localized dissension, but 99% of the southwest pronounces it the first way, with varying degrees of flattening or shortening vowels.
I'm a Coloradan, so I don't think I've ever said it the second way unless I was making fun of someone. We pronounce the city of Arvada the same way, but only a few people way out on the plains pronounce the "a" in Colorado that way. The rest of us sorta compress the "a". Like, it's still mostly "coll-uh-rah-doe", but we definitely do something strange with the two middle syllables. A friend of mine years ago described the Front Range accent as us sounding like a perfect blend of SoCal surfer and stereotypical Canadian - she was exactly right, and I've never been able to un-hear it.
Very interesting, yes, thanks. It was once common to assume that regional accents were disappearing and homogenizing into a sort of bland Southern Calif. TV news accent, but there are also and in fact many various SoCal accents ('surfer' for example! and of course multiple language populations) even among TV newspeople.
The Richard Harris law firm ran a commercial poking fun of people, especially other law firms, who pronounced it that 2nd way. "They aren't from around here".
Well goddamn it, I know for sure that I had my name on this thing originally! Updated and going back to my semi-vacation (taking today and Tuesday off)
The other day, at a drugstore (chemist's, for those of you in the Yoo Kay), I bought a pad that comes with shiny markers, and the pad has.... black paper!
At home now...sadly the boat is too rough for my brother now after his stroke. We came home late yesterday and he is back in his comfortable queen bed with the toilet 4 steps away.
I'm gonna need a tiller autopilot for that river when solo sailing just to help with the damn tacks every 5 minutes or so....
A decent chunk of my job I could do while baked. I like to imagine that its because I'm so awesome that it takes a couple of pints/bowls to bring me down to 'normal' levels. But that's just the ADHD talking.
Especially the project I'm working on right now, I could almost be replaced by a kitchenaid.
Ah, I forgot to mention, I went by the Republican booth. Not nearly as crowded as the DFL booth. To my amusement and disgust, they’re still flying the old Minnesota flag. Plus they’re right next to the fair’s oldest ride, Ye Olde Mill. I suppose it makes sense to keep historical relics together.
Ah, I forgot to mention, I went by the Republican booth. Not nearly as crowded as the DFL booth. To my amusement and disgust, they’re still flying the old Minnesota flag. Plus they’re right next to the fair’s oldest ride, Ye Olde Mill. I suppose it makes sense to keep historical relics together.
All of us should be proud to run on the Biden administration accomplishments. Clearly Kamala Harris is basically running on the Biden platform, so why shouldn't Senator Jacky Rosen do the same.
I’m on a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan through the exchange and my premium is $0, of course I have a high deductible etc, but it works to keep my regular visits and occasional test manageable, and I’m covered for the expensive hits that I won’t bother to enumerate for fear of jinxing my ass.
No it was in another state like 25 years ago. Whenever I’ve done phone banking or canvassing for dems they have used lists from voter registrations. Wouldn’t surprise me if the republicans have a dumber way to do it.
You really have to admire the steadfast conviction of Republican politicians. When extremism seemed to be the key to success, they all vied to be the most extreme RWNJ in a field just crawling with them. And now that they got what they wanted and found out that what they wanted is a stinker, it's a three day old fish, and they can't wait to disassociate themselves from their previous proud, belligerent "principles". They're like the dog who loudly chases cars, only to find out that the cars aren't so much fun once you catch them. Catering to a vociferous, intransigent minority, they find, can have consequences once the mushy middle, the drowsy majority, finally wakes up and notices what they've done. And now they are doing the shamefaced "Aw shucks, when I said all those mean things, I was just funnin' you" routine, like a kid who has finally, after years of threatening to do so, finally DOES run away from home, only to find that it is a cold, cruel world out there and not the paradise of sweet freedom they had dreamed of.
Many thanks for the excellent news, well reported! Kudos, Dok!
Always good news to see Dok's byline!
Ah...I went out for most of the day & the byline has appeared! It's the magic of yr Wonkette.
We knew it was you, Dok, but still...
A wild byline appears!
😄
Two days of gnashing my teeth pays off at last!
In reference to the email, it's nev-ad-uh. It's literally jarring to hear neh-vaw-duh. There is, of course, localized dissension, but 99% of the southwest pronounces it the first way, with varying degrees of flattening or shortening vowels.
Don't you find yourself pronouncing it both ways sometimes though? Perhaps that's just a CA thing though, we do that sometimes.
I'm a Coloradan, so I don't think I've ever said it the second way unless I was making fun of someone. We pronounce the city of Arvada the same way, but only a few people way out on the plains pronounce the "a" in Colorado that way. The rest of us sorta compress the "a". Like, it's still mostly "coll-uh-rah-doe", but we definitely do something strange with the two middle syllables. A friend of mine years ago described the Front Range accent as us sounding like a perfect blend of SoCal surfer and stereotypical Canadian - she was exactly right, and I've never been able to un-hear it.
Anyway, regional accents are interesting 😂
Very interesting, yes, thanks. It was once common to assume that regional accents were disappearing and homogenizing into a sort of bland Southern Calif. TV news accent, but there are also and in fact many various SoCal accents ('surfer' for example! and of course multiple language populations) even among TV newspeople.
The Richard Harris law firm ran a commercial poking fun of people, especially other law firms, who pronounced it that 2nd way. "They aren't from around here".
That's amazing. <3
An ambulance chaser with a sense of humor!
Well goddamn it, I know for sure that I had my name on this thing originally! Updated and going back to my semi-vacation (taking today and Tuesday off)
I suspect Thornton may have something to do with it.
We'll never catch him, though
It must be some weird Bermuda Triangle shit when it comes to your stories. Same thing happened yesterday.
Rethugs don’t change. Just read Mein Kampf 2025. Their agenda is dystopian dictatorship hell for everyone but them.
I think that's the best summary I've heard so far ✨✨✨
Actual headline on the WaPo homepage right now:
"How Trump and RFK Jr. compare on abortion, student loans, environment"
I do hope that article explains why anyone should give a ripe shit.
I want to know what Trump thinks about whale juice.
Like anyone with two brain cells to rub together gives a single flying fuck about Bobby the Infinitely Lesser.
"why RFK Jr was never a Democrat."
Meanwhile, in Michigan, support Slotkin!
Michigan Republican in Tight Senate Race Says He'd Respect Abortion Rights. His Record Suggests Otherwise. - Jezebel
https://www.jezebel.com/michigan-republican-in-tight-senate-race-says-hed-respect-abortion-rights-his-record-suggests-otherwise
A Republican FIBBED? GASP!
The shameless lying is what I can't get over.
We should never get over it
#VoteBlue
💙
It's SOP for Rethuglicons.
When you are unpopular and trying to win a popularity contests, what else you gonna do? Certainly you don't ... gasp! ... expect them to change?
Or tell the truth
OT:
Birb went to the gym today. Did lots of weightlifting.
Plus, did some cardio, by walking to the tea shop down the block, in the same center.
Birb has turned a blah day into a pretty good day.
Plus!
Birb took this photo, because Mom bought me some paint.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TeIUKpREA/
The other day, at a drugstore (chemist's, for those of you in the Yoo Kay), I bought a pad that comes with shiny markers, and the pad has.... black paper!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TOnxxu1qj/
Wow! Love it!
Both the art and the weightlifting.
Thx
Nice Acrylics birb....*wingtap* for ART!
Yeeeeeees! Wingtap,. fren.
Ah Thankm....
Black paper is fun to work with. You have to look at your subject completely differently.
Oh yes. I liked the way it made the marker strokes stand out.
Bootstraps, kids!
hiiiii everywonk it is the time for the
smoking lamp
to be
lit! :]
At home now...sadly the boat is too rough for my brother now after his stroke. We came home late yesterday and he is back in his comfortable queen bed with the toilet 4 steps away.
I'm gonna need a tiller autopilot for that river when solo sailing just to help with the damn tacks every 5 minutes or so....
ooh what kind of sailboat? what river?
sorry about your brother.
1977 C&C 33 Mk1.
Columbia River out of Hayden Island.
It's behind me in my profile pic and I post pics in my Notes on my Substack.
(sorry for the hurt, good of you to be a good brother)
He ain't heavy....
I'm ahead of you Cap!
If yr lamp is smokin, unplug it.
not that kind of smoking lamp! ;]
Sadly those of us on the west coast need to wait a little longer
Retired soooooo.....
(permission hereby granted
You might want to talk to my boss.
I could totally get my afternoons work done while baked.
Best part of the 100% WFH life. Could totally get baked and do my job.
I don't. But I totally could.
A decent chunk of my job I could do while baked. I like to imagine that its because I'm so awesome that it takes a couple of pints/bowls to bring me down to 'normal' levels. But that's just the ADHD talking.
Especially the project I'm working on right now, I could almost be replaced by a kitchenaid.
Excellent self-awareness. I'm still at the "it's because I'm awesome, just ask me" stage of delusion.
(can keep a secret)
Ah, I forgot to mention, I went by the Republican booth. Not nearly as crowded as the DFL booth. To my amusement and disgust, they’re still flying the old Minnesota flag. Plus they’re right next to the fair’s oldest ride, Ye Olde Mill. I suppose it makes sense to keep historical relics together.
Ah, I forgot to mention, I went by the Republican booth. Not nearly as crowded as the DFL booth. To my amusement and disgust, they’re still flying the old Minnesota flag. Plus they’re right next to the fair’s oldest ride, Ye Olde Mill. I suppose it makes sense to keep historical relics together.
All of us should be proud to run on the Biden administration accomplishments. Clearly Kamala Harris is basically running on the Biden platform, so why shouldn't Senator Jacky Rosen do the same.
"This is the greatest economy in the world!"
And it was so.
Gore ran away from WJC and we see what that got him and us.
I wish I could send them time machine post cards.
I’m on a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan through the exchange and my premium is $0, of course I have a high deductible etc, but it works to keep my regular visits and occasional test manageable, and I’m covered for the expensive hits that I won’t bother to enumerate for fear of jinxing my ass.
Pepperidge farm remembers.
"The North .... REMEMBERS!"
Not me, I would have happily voted for Biden, and I will happily vote for Harris.