I think if Monty were where I am right now, he would go on a murderous rampage.
there is a band outside playing Oasis.
Badly.

If you could pick someone to go on a murderous rampage and why? I'm not expecting many replies considering it's Sunday. If there are replies when I wake up, I'll be very, very surprised indeed.
(Poppet some assembly required., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 10:49, 81 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

Puff Daddy after he's turned into godzilla.

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 10:56, Reply)

Something you might appreciate
Awesome pic
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:34, Reply)

haha!
I saw that and nearly linked it for Gonz.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:44, Reply)

*Glees*

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:16, Reply)

too slow
I sent him that yesterday. Plbbbt!
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:37, Reply)

Taylor Mali on the Department of Education

( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:31, Reply)

You wanna know what I make?!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:48, Reply)

A mess?

( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:09, Reply)

Darth Foxtrot look like Hugh Hefner?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:56, Reply)

Bill Oddie over the death of a sparrow

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:38, Reply)

This.
He would be fun to watch hulk out
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:52, Reply)

what? YOu wanna see him split his shirt
and turn green? At least his shorts stay in one piece
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:53, Reply)

rarrghhhhhh
Oddie must preserve avian biodiversity, rarrrgh !
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:57, Reply)

Barack Obama.
He's almost legendarily an ice man, always calm and controlled. Just once I'd love to see him flip out and go on a complete tear.

"Obamacare? Bitch you gonna be beggin' for some kind of care after I'm done with yo stupid ass!" *BAM!*
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 11:58, Reply)

speaking of obamacare
is healthcare in the US still shit?
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:31, Reply)

Very much so.
And it's unlikely to improve any time soon.

Actually, let me rephrase that- if you have coverage for it, the medical system over here is excellent. The problems come when you don't have any medical insurance. That's the part that is unlikely to change.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:35, Reply)

Sounds expensive,
How accurate is Sicko, btw?
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:38, Reply)

I don't know.
I have yet to sit through an entire Michael Moore film. I find him to be irritating.

My own experience of going without health care: when I broke a bone, I was fortunate enough to have someone take me to the local medical college where I was classified as a charity case. The hospital wrote off my surgery and therapy and took damn good care of me, but it required me getting down there on a regular basis. That meant that someone had to drive me downtown to every appointment for three months. Had I health insurance, I could have gone to one of the hospitals five minutes from my house.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:48, Reply)

It seems that you got of lightly.
Considering how expensive it could of got. Did it heal nicely?
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:51, Reply)

Yes, it did.
I will have a little arthritis in that ankle because the cartilage was damaged when I broke it, but they aligned everything and got it all bolted together perfectly. I was told that I can take up jogging if I wish.

And you're right, I did get off lightly. I've heard nightmare stories of people forced into bankruptcy by medical bills that weren't covered by insurance. I think my total bill for the surgery and follow-up visits came to be about $4300- not enough to bankrupt me, but enough to be a serious issue for a while.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:02, Reply)

Do you share the view
that it is completely, abhorrently wrong to deny someone healthcare on the basis of whether they can afford - or even get - insurance? That your health should depend on your wage?
(berk, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:10, Reply)

Yes I do.
The insurance system is a big Ponzi scheme. I am thoroughly in favor of socialized medicine. I would happily pay a bit more tax for that, even if it meant that street people and old people I've never met were using my tax dollars while I stay healthy and am not using any of the resources. (I've heard people moan about that, believe it or not. And illegal immigrants! It ain't right, them spongin' off of me like that...)

I should add here that my father is a doctor. He too thinks that the system is severely flawed and needs a massive overhaul, and that part of that should be putting reasonable limits on medical malpractice as his insurance for that is astronomical.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:19, Reply)

The line 'even if it meant' suggests you aren't 100% comfortable with free health care for all.

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:30, Reply)

Not so much that
as that I don't relish the idea of tax hikes. They already get about a third of my income as it is.

EDIT: Oh, I see what you meant. No, I was echoing the usual dross I hear from the people opposed to universal health care. I personally have no problem with it at all.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:35, Reply)

If anything, taxes would drop as everyone would contribute, but not everyone would be ill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_the_United_States

The US already spends more on healthcare than other countries that offer citezens socialised healthcare (as a percentage of gdp), so something is going wrong somewhere. To spend more but to support fewer people seems somewhat odd.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:42, Reply)

Believe me, I know.
There are many things that should be going on that are just common sense smart investments but are stalled by fearmongers. We should have more nuke plants and fewer coal-fired ones, we should have light rail being resurrected instead of continuing to depend on cars, we should have universal health care, we should have better pay for our teachers... but none of that is likely to happen any time soon.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:45, Reply)

talking some yanks
my taxes are less than their insurance fees, and I get better coverage and no paperwork. You would probably save money.
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:33, Reply)

Undoubtedly.
The problem is that this enormous and elaborate structure has been built with insurance companies and the medical system, and they have deep pockets. This means that they can get in there and lobby hard against any change that might impact them- and that's exactly what's been happening. Clinton tried it and was beaten down, Obama is trying it and getting beaten down, and probably so will anyone else who tries it.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:42, Reply)

I am always flabagasted how anyone can protest against nationalised health care.
I can't comprehend the argument against it, let alone the mass protest against it. For all the photos of children with banners saying something like "My grandchildren will still be paying off your debt; no to national health schemes", I can't help but thinking their grandchildren's lives, and children, and their own, will struggle to reach that far.

As much as we all complain about the NHS, and everyone who has dealt with it, knows it has mass problems, I wouldn't give it up for anything. I've been in and out of private _and_ NHS healthcare all my life, and they're both very important, I only gave up Private healthcare when my (and my Dads) monthly bill came up to £600/month for the insurance; _and_ it wouldn't cover any existing conditions. If there wasn't the NHS, I would be so fucked.

I actually have wanted to move to the States, for a year or two, for quite some time, but I simply can't afford it with their healthcare, I need very expensive treatment every couple of months (Remicade/Inflixnab). I should be on double-dose this year (I've become alergic to all alternatives), I'm waiting for the NHS Funding for the whole thing, and there is a very good chance I would get it; but in the States I wouldn't get any treatment at all, as far as I can see.

Have you heard Dan Bull's "America"? www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLc_iNw-6Gw It's quite insightful.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:47, Reply)

It's all a media campaign, really.
If you look at it logically, socialized medicine is the only rational way to go. The system we have set up here now is asinine.

The objections I tend to hear are from people ranting about big government or them furrinners takin' up all our taxes or some other such drivel that they've been fed by talk radio and FOX news. The conservatives live up to their name by being afraid of any change at all, while the rest of us react with bewilderment.

Unfortunately, as I mentioned the health industry has deep pockets and can finance all sorts of strange things in the media and in legislation. Palin got her jab in with the death panels bit, for instance- absolute horseshit as anyone can see, but there were a lot of idiots who bought it whole.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:40, Reply)

*Googles Death Pannels*
news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090813/pl_politico/26078

Is she actually mad? I'm not anti-money, or anti captialist in any shape or form. I don't think people with money equate to people who are evil. I'm financially typically middle-class. The thought that she would equate a govermant medical pannel as to a 'death pannel' or being worst than something identical based by a private institution with their only motivation being finance; is disgusting. What a vile women, her child would have had more care under an NHS than a private medical institution, weather she's got a few million in the bank, or a few hundred. She's mad, she really is, so un-in-touch with the general public that it's laughable.

I can understand the anti immigrant stance, but they're forgetting that the NHS isn't 100% free, it's just A&E that is. You can't pull up into the UK with Cancer from a non-EU state and say "I am intitled to free healthcare, give me drugs". They won't let you walk out without treatment for a broken leg, but they won't be any serious aftercare.

I always find it interesting the religous stance that the conservatives have gotten, they're the furvest thing from Jesus's principles that I could imagine.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 15:23, Reply)

Robin Van Persie in about 2 and a half hours time!
Come on Arsenal!
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:19, Reply)

What is your score prediction?

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:29, Reply)

2-1

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:48, Reply)

Isn't it amazing how scrambled egg on toast sorts you out when you're a bit hungover?

( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:23, Reply)

It isn't as good as a cheeky sharpener of a morning!
A small bottle of Stella takes the edge of any hangover.

Failing that, a sausage, bacon and egg baguette.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:29, Reply)

I'm not so bad that I need hair of the dog.
Goodmorning Jeff.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:29, Reply)

Goodmorning Blousie.
What does today hold in store for you?

I'm heading into the kicthen shortly to start prepping dinner, it's a bit time consuming, so I'm going to do the bulk of the prep now.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:32, Reply)

Finishing the cleaning and then maybe back to bed with a book.
What's for dinner then?
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:33, Reply)

I'm going to make the basic curry sauce this afternoon
www.curryhouse.co.uk/rsc/maindish.htm

And cook some chicken and create a Madras this evening, last time I made it, it was a close to restaurant/takeaway quality as I've managed.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:35, Reply)

It's nice that you can be bothered to make your own curries.
I don't see the point when there's just me.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:38, Reply)

To be honest, it is as cheap and far less hassle to get a takeout
But where is the fun in that?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:43, Reply)

If it makes you happy then I see no reason not to do it.
Next week I'm making my sundried tomato, and feta scones to take to tourettes and DG's. They were well recieved last time.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:46, Reply)

That sounds interesting.
What is your signature dish?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:47, Reply)

Portuguese fish stew I guess.
Simple and tasty.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:57, Reply)

Simple and tasty
Just how I like my ladies!

*Obvious joke is obvious*
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:59, Reply)

The Libyan army.

Hang on...
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:59, Reply)

Wiould you?
Oi!
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:59, Reply)

I wiould. But wiould you?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:00, Reply)

Wiould I!

( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:01, Reply)

*GLESS*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:02, Reply)

Afternoon.
How are you today Monty?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 13:59, Reply)

OK considering.
you?
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:01, Reply)

Good.
What are you considering?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:02, Reply)

Homicide.
I hate those benders.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:03, Reply)

Have you had fun times with your daughter this weekend?

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:04, Reply)

That I have.
Much Spongebob has been watched. I love that show.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:05, Reply)

Any rasta mouse?

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:05, Reply)

Nein.
He's only on in the week. Plus, he's 'one of them' so I don't approve.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:07, Reply)

Why not pitch the idea of Nazi Mouse to the BBC?

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:09, Reply)

Ubermaus?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:09, Reply)

( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:46, Reply)

I'd take my kid to Disneyland if it was like this.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:51, Reply)

Shall I eat some magic mushrooms today? Do I dare?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:08, Reply)

I've not have mushrooms in years!
I'd suggest leaving them alone, but then I'm not you.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:10, Reply)

You, sir, are a haemersekshall, like.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:10, Reply)

Are ye trying to look down mi top, like?
Are ye saying I've not got owt?
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:13, Reply)

I've had two large glasses of Sangiovese di Romagna
and am feeling naughty.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:13, Reply)

Have another glass, you can then start feeling grumpy and sleepy
You DWARF MOLESTER.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:14, Reply)

Go and steal a road sign.

( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:15, Reply)

I was thinking about hallucinating in London Fields.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:16, Reply)

If it makes you happy. *shrugs*
Or less grumpy.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:24, Reply)

A diversion is all I can hope for.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:36, Reply)

Post about it on your blog.
New age fun with a vintage feel ▲
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:32, Reply)

Hahahaha

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:35, Reply)

I'm going to tweet my visuals from my iPhone

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:36, Reply)

I have an iPhone now (DID YOU KNOW I HAVE AN IPHONE OH MY GOD)
And the polaroid app. I've got some great photos from the Blind Beggar when Amberl got drunk and started taking pictures of the stragglers. (the ones left behind, not my long pubes. Ew) Even though it makes things flattering I still look like a monster.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:39, Reply)

Dude. Enough about yer peubz.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:42, Reply)

oh I really want to hate all that hipstermatic stuff
but i actually like it. There again, I love old camera stuff

i have one of these camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Halina_35X
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 15:20, Reply)

you should take them
but keep us updated as to exactly what is happening
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 15:16, Reply)

I have finished cleaning so I'm off to bed to read, whereupon I shall probably fall asleep.
Tara a bit.
( girlinthehole, Sun 27 Feb 2011, 14:25, Reply)