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All I can say is WOW! You can only imagine how I felt when I received THIS phone call:
To celebrate, the drinks over at the Dew Drop Inn are on me tonight! Keep those glasses filled bartender!
Hope everyones hungry tonight, just hung up ordering some of Chicago's finest deep dish pizza to be delivered in a bit!
Many thanks to our affable hosts/moderators Mark – Domenico & Ali! For providing us this little sliver of sanity amongst the torrent of craziness that permeates politics these days!
The Nasty one so needs to feel important that she will make things up to make herself feel more important then she really is. What a sad Pathetic life she must live to have to live in her imaginary world..
Oh. i am just kidding April fools All.
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
I am so happy for you. I think we should dedicate this song to our strong sister to go with the Chicago's Deep Dish pizza; gang.
She has keep us strong and together despite the collapses.
Simon & Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PNun-Pfb4&feature=related
Mark & Domenico and all the FR crew thanks for another exciting weekend.
Happy Weekend everybody.
See you all in a little bit.
OH. and look its the RACIST BEV joining right in to partake in the Fantasy world they live in. The TWISTED SISTAHS from the SOUTHSIDE of Chicago. here to spread the hate
OH. Yes i am just kidding APRIL FOOLS AGAIN..
Woooo Hooo! YOU GO 'old girl'! Ha Ha Ha. Awesome! Wait till you see the venom NOW on here .(Heeeeyyyy..... this has nothing to do with the date, does it? I'm not sure I've ever seen a phone call that begins with a 'dateline'.)
AWWW Bev - I listened to the song and you've made me all 'misty'! Thank you for the kind words - I KNOW they're from your heart! *HUGS*
@ Stevie Has anyone ever told you that jealousy eats you alive from within? From the sound of you, your days are numbered! ;o)
Some people if they can't control their nastiness need to stick a sock in their mouth.
I guess to complain makes them feel better.
Congrats, Feisty----a much deserved honor. I'll buy a champagne toast at the Dew Drop Inn to celebrate!
"A spice-tongued liberal news blogger" that's the best part!
Ahhh.. THE NASTY ONE AND THE RACIST ONE .. thanks..
did i mention YAWN.. APRIL FOOLS..
Feisty. All that hard work paid off. Have a nice time and say hi from the First Read Libs.
Thanks Everybody!
Now I've got to go talk to Indy about having the bartender clean off some wall space behind the bar, we need someplace to hang the 8x10 glossies of me with the President and his beautiful family! lol
I'm going to make sure I get personalized autographs for ALL my friends at the Dew Drop Inn! ;o)
Now, that video was just plain FUN!
A toast to Fiesty!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO_aoOZbT9I&feature=related
Amy -
That was too funny! Thanks for finally providing the proof that the Dew Drop isn't just "imaginary"! :)
JoAnne in PA
Amy -
That was too funny! Thanks for finally providing the proof that the Dew Drop isn't just "imaginary"! :)
baby, baby, baby, that was too much fun. Thanks Army. JoAnne said it all.
Lets get this party started.
FEisty, Congrats from Rural Ky. Not 1 person on here takes on so many as You do( Bev is a close 2nd). It always amazes me to see so many Bloggers (Men & Women) come on here & try to belittle a person (YOU)they know absolutely Nothing about. Sometimes to me it seems like someone makes a call to arms for those that Fight you NonStop.
Again, Congratz & enjoy the time with President Barrack Hussein Obama & the 1st Family!
That is quite an Honor!
Feisty, you have my most fervent compliments ... and sympathies. Doesn't matter if the visit is private, those Secret Service guys are gonna look into your panties. Remember what Mama said about clean undies, and pray it's a lovely hunk with the job! Here's a related story I found, gives you some fodder for talking more about the righties and their "values:"
NEW COMMEMORATIVE DOLLARS PROPOSED TO “HONOR GREAT AMERICANS, REBUILD NATIONAL UNITY, AND CREATE A TREASURY SUPLUS”
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 1, 2011 (Public Relations Wire Service) – Conservative think tank Forward America today proposed the U.S. Treasury take a clue from a century ago and issue a series of commemorative one-dollar bills, retaining the standard front side but on the back featuring portraits of “great Americans whose values and achievements set standards for a nation in moral danger.”
Not only would the bills renew attention to “vital values our nation needs to embrace again, and unify us as a God-fearing capitalist country” said the organization in a news release, but also would create a Treasury surplus.
Before the turn of the 20th Century, said Forward America, the U.S. Mint issued a series of bills featuring images from the bygone frontier era, portraits of scientists, entrepreneurs and inventors, and other scenes detailing American progress and principles. “These bills today are extremely valuable to collectors, but virtually unknown by most Americans,” the press release explained.
Forward America proposed the series include portraits and brief explanatory captions featuring “conservative icons from Rutherford B. Hayes to Ayn Rand, Barry Goldwater, Anne Coulter, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, and of course George W. Bush” - they left President Ronald Reagan out because “he wasn't really a true conservative."
The United States will not only benefit from a renewed appreciation of its past and present conservative principles, said Forward America, but also “the country can build a surplus in our Treasury. Most of these bills will never be spent, they will be kept and cherished alongside the family Bible, and preserved in collections worldwide.”
- END -
Well then, the 'hot hunk' will be in for quite a surprise - who said I wear any? ;o)
You forgot to mention John, that if you order within the next 10 minutes they'll throw in a free set of Ginsu knives! lol
Feisty, you got me. I didn;t realize your Mom never told you about car accidents and skid marks.
And I also forgot to mention the Ronco mini-fishing rod, too, and their wonderful onion chopper. But hey, I don't do infomercials these days.
However, I did find something else onna Web to collect here, if it is so permitted:
IR, I found this on world.illusorynews.net "HOT OFF THE WIRES" -
NEW YORK, NY, April 1, 2001 (Foch-Petain Information Agency) - Republican insiders reveal that Ronald Reagan II, son of the late President, is considering entering the GOP presidential primary contests "to give a divided and confused party a better choice, in the great legacy of my father."
Reports claim the younger Reagan is talking about an advance committe, with noted conservative values advocate and one-time beauty queen Anita Bryant, former Florida Rep. Mark Foley, outspoken right-wing columnist Anne Coulter, and others dissatisfied with the existing crop of potential Republican nominees. "I already have plenty of friends on different parts of the political spectrum who might help, but these people bring a solid array of other perspectives from the Republican right," Reagan supposedly told a confidante.
The confidential source said that Reagan, now a widely-known television news and politics commentator, had spoken with some key Republican campaign consultants about why he would seek the office: "I have my father's name and legacy to consider, I have to prove that being a dancer in the Joffrey Ballet did not mean I am gay, and besides, my wife really wants to redecorate the Oval Office.
"I am the ideal 2011 GOP candidate, even though I am more progressive than Barney Frank."
— END _
Feisty Congratulations, what a great honor and so well deserved.
For all that you do and have done to support our President this is such a wonderful gesture. I would love to be in your shoes. When you can, you must let us know about it, I understand that private conversations must be kept private and respect that privilage. You go GirlFriend!!
Amy, thanks for posting that link, my husband went to Georgia Tech and he would have enjoyed it. Buzzy, their mascot, 'lives' in my grandson's room and by pressing a button, I hear that song quite frequently, sometimes very early, too early on the weekends. But it always makes me smile.
Aww, Gingerbread Mama, that is a sweet story about your grandson's musical mascot! I'm glad you enjoyed the song.
Now that's funny! Did you type it with a straight face? LMAO!
You call me a troll when this is the crap you've written the last few days?
So you LIED about having me on ignore I see! Not to worry, I wouldn't believe anything you said if you're tongue came notarized! ;o)
Maybe you should quit obsessing over the Feisty Redhead, and do a little more 'inner' reflection before you call someone else a troll..
After all, your comments above speak for themselves now don't they?
At first your attention was kind of cute but I got to tell you, it's getting creepy!
Way to go Feisty.
Wow-
Richard Simmons...Congress.
Symbiosis.
It had to happen.
Richard- careful, there, bud- Newt's eyeing you in that there outfit.....
LoL I figured he was launching his presidential campaign. Fits right in. ;-)
Only Richard can pull off a bedazzled wife beater!
Amazing, Feisty. Do greet the President and his lovely family for me! Here it is Friday again, this week went by faster then I care to think about! What oh what have we learned this week? Huckabee , when he was at the Rediscover God in America thought it would be a wonderful thing if all Americans were indoctrinated by David Barton, and he thought that doing that at gun point for those less cooperative souls would accomplish his goal of forcing religion. For those of you unfamiliar with Barton, to say he has an "interesting" view of American history is understating things. Actually, he just flat out lies about it. Not to be outdone demonstrating ignorance, Eric Cantor thought that if he passed a bill in the House, it would automatically become law if the Senate did not act on it. Good for Lawrence O'Donnell for the catch, and I wonder if Cantor slept through history class....or took class in Civics from the aforementioned David Barton? Another brain from the Republican brain (drain) trust Tom Marino (R-PA) asked about Libya. "where does it stop? Do we go into Africa next?" according to the Scranton Times Tribune. Could someone in Marino's office please send him a world map? Thanks. Now, it would be better if this were an April Fool's post, but these folks are serious, and their ignorance is dangerous for the rest of the country! Mark, Domenico and everyone at First Read...thanks so much for your patience as we discuss the issues of the day. Feisty, IR, and the gang...don't know about you, but I am ready for some Dew Drop Inn time, and that pizza sounds wonderful! May have to stay at the Come Back Inn if our party goes on through the weekend, storm headed our way. Our neighboring town just "won" worst weather from the Weather Channel, and I don't know whether to send a congratulations to them or sympathy! See you at the Dew Drop Inn!
I just caught the end but Anthony Weiner read a poem in the House telling how a bill becomes law. What I heard was pretty funny and definitely sarcastic because he read it as if explaining it to 1st graders.
Cantor probably attended Glenn Beck U. Lawrence O also hit that March 1 Senate Resolution several times this week.
See you at the Dew Drop.
Jody, you know who is the prof at Glenn Beck U......
DAVID BARTON!!! That should be all anyone needs to know about him!
No one is more representative of the standards of decency here at First Read than the Feisty Redhead...except maybe Bev.
You should be proud, Feisty.
Next year, Bev...next year.
Mixed Bag
No one is more representative of the standards of decency here at First Read than the Feisty Redhead...except maybe Bev.
You should be proud, Feisty.
Next year, Bev...next year.
Nah, Feisty is the best. I cant't touch her.
Anyhow the party is just now getting started in here. What are you drinking?
I rarely agree with you, Bev...
In this case, regarding the standards of decency at First Read...astonishingly...
You may actually be correct.
Who knew...?
Mr. Murray and Mr. Montenaro
Before I head on down to the Dew Drop Inn to perform my Caretaker duties I was wondering if maybe you’ll could pass on a little advice about how you’ll are handling the problem that we of the Dew Drop Inn and you’ll of First Read seemed to have developed in the last little bit.
Just like you and your staff we have opened our doors and shared our hospitality to all in an effort to promote free and open debate among all who are interested in that sort of thing. We have shared and enjoyed the convivial atmosphere that that creates. The conversation is raucous, sometimes heated and pointed but always interesting. Nobody ever ends up with anything but their feelings coming to any harm.
Here lately you at First Read and we down at the two Inns seem to be beset by a shadowy group who are not so much interested in participating in the conversation as they are in controlling the conversation and who is allowed to participate in it. Apparently they are incapable of or unwilling to simply set down share a shot or two and make their case and do the best they can to stand up with the courage of their convictions.
So they lurk in the shadows and hide behind anonymity while they try to collapse the doors, throw rocks through the windows, scrawl graffiti on the walls and key the cars of the folks that they cannot relate to in the parking lot. All in the attempt to control something that isn’t and never was theirs to control to start with. All in an attempt to control something that they apparently will never understand or comprehend.
Don’t know about you’ll over there but my accountants are telling me that these Shadow folks are starting to cost us over at the Inn some folding money. Seems like new patrons are driving in the lot and taking a look at those broken windows and graffiti stained walls and going on down the road a piece. So we have to spend more than necessary on repairs and up keep. We depend on a lot of repeat business so we are also concerned about those regular customers that are getting their access blocked and their cars vandalized every time they stop in. Kind of wondering how long it’s going to them to grow tired of such shenanigans and quit stopping by.
Any way if you’ve got a good thought or two and the inclination to share it I sure would be right appreciative of the effort.
Of course the Dew Drop and Comeback Inn are going to open up on time this evening and will for the foreseeable future. Since old Hi-Tech reached the age of majority a few years back I’m going to tote him along and everybody’s first round will be on me. Hoping everyone will cut the youngster some slack remembering that he’s had to go through life with an ill-tempered old Redneck for a Daddy and April Fool’s Day for a birthday. It’s a wonder he managed to turn out as good as he did isn’t it but as they say we all have our crosses to bear some just bear them better than others.
As always my thanks and appreciation to our hosts for their time, giving me a little place to stand, a subject to comment on, a forum to put it in, and their indulgence when I don’t quite get it right or get a little off subject. I purely do appreciate it. Hope you’ll have a fine weekend and good fun among folks that you know and love. To my fellow participants keep well, keep safe, and keep the faith. We’ll make it. See you’ll next week
Barkeep set everybody up a round somebody throw a Quarter in the music machine and let’s get this little shindig started before the RH ex ST figures out where me and old Hi-Tech are at and drags us back up on the Hill.
Christopher Reeve
So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.
You are the best, IR!
A thousand thank yous IR!
I NEVER could of said it the way you did!
Now what's playing on the old quarter machine tonight?
Red since a big part of the celebration this evening is for you and your Distingushed Visitors I think that it would only be appropriate if you called the tune. You call it and old Drive-by will play it Plus that Hi-tech does to much Rap and such like for me. Getting old I guess
"Now what's playing on the old quarter machine tonight?"
Put me down for Connie Francis' "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and Aretha's "Chain of Fools". And in honor of some of the regulars from the other side of the aisle who weren't here today (apparently they left early to get to that "Take Back Canada" rally!), can we have the Doobie Brothers' "What A Fool Believes"?
Domenico and Andy - that was a classic!
Thanks from me too, IR, and Happy Birthday Hi-Tech! Can't wait to meet you tonight - I'm the tall blonde at the end of the bar who looks just like Shakira.
Feisty - Be sure to ask President Obama when he and the family are coming to the Comeback Inn for the weekend so we'll have time to clean up the Presidential Suite from that last party!
I'm kind of in a "I got the music in me" or "thunder and lightning" mood right now. Not sure why, but need someting uptempo and female. (and, Newt agrees with me....)
Oh and you make sure you send a little bit of that Chicago Deep Dish out to the chauffeur. He ain't getting to old for that.
Nicely said, IR, great post. I look forward to your Friday thoughts. Now we'll all be over for that round and whatever's playing on the juke box is fine.
Indy - I reckon some good old fashion Springstein would be appropriate, maybe, Born to Run?
PS: Don't tell Hi-Tech, but I'm brining a special Birthday Cake to give him a proper party!
And NO, I couldn't afford the one where the girl pops out! He'll have to settle for my best Marilyn Monroe impersination! lol
*Haaaapy Biiiirthday High-Tech... Haaapy Biiirthday to U!*
Thanks JoAnn PA- now I have to run home and open the I-tunes folder and pull up Connie! (the only problem is- whenever I do that, I look up at the clock, and it's at least 3 AM!)
Your welcome Ladies Thats what you keep an old Caretaker around for..........Joanne I don't why but that Shakira reference has got the young man all wound up
Sorry 'bout that, Drive-by.....or should I say "Who's Sorry Now?"
Sorry 'bout that too, IR - but you did say he'd reached the age of majority!
Red now I'm getting jealous. You do know my birthday is next Friday don't you? Looks like the only thing I'm getting this year is a Government shutdown
JoAnne I'm not sure there's that much majority in the world although just like his Dear Old Redneck Daddy you can always rely on him to give it his best shot
IR --
Thanks for the post. Trust me, we've seen the same thing and have discussed how we could change things to make the comments part a better place for everyone.
As you know, it's not easy to change (especially when you rely on others for the programming and formatting). But I think we -- and you -- are on the same page making sure that First Read remains the best political news site and community that it can be.
We appreciate the feedback, and keep it coming.
Have a good weekend, everyone....
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU Mark, I can assure you that we appreciate the fact that you are watching this too, and that you have mentioned it here as well. Hopefully you will not get collapsed yourself, lol!!
You too Mark!!!
I knew you & Domenico were paying attention - thanks for the feedback!
Some of us old timers wanted to make sure this property didn't go into foreclosure!
Can we buy you a drink?
@ B. Honest - Don't count on it - the collapse clowns brought Mark down for wishing me a happy birthday! Real classy bunch aren't they?
I'm on it!
I'll be passing around the hat tonight over at the DDI to make sure we can afford the 'girly' cake!
No cheap imitations for you! Nothing but the BEST for Indy! ;o) I'll see what the Shikira look-a-like goes for (unless JoAnne wants to volunteer). lol
Feisty -
Agreed, nothing but the best for Uncle Redneck - so that lets me out. Unfortunately, at my age, my hips REALLY don't lie.....and neither do most of my other parts!
Wow, IR, what a post!
I feel your pain in one way - my kids range from 34 on April 8, to 19. their struggles relate to our times, too - the older daughter is creating a new career path in Berlin, Germany, the younger boy is trying to get on started in Norfolk, VA. Their birthdays are milestones along which I recall my own - and you and I buddy, are only one day apart on OUR birthdays! Mine is the big 65 this year, you think I am NOT paying attention to some of the stupidity from the right about Social Security and medicare? Guess again!
As for JoAnne, dear, you are a KID. Anyone 62 or younger is in the "child" sequence as far as I'm concerned. Got thru cancer, heart surgery, and other stuff the past two years and am back ready to stride the deck of a pirate ship, saber in hand! Well, this probably has more to do with the fact I'm the oldest of seven, six of us boys, and those little bilge rats can just wait their turn.
Great post, IR---I plan to try to stay on the high road as much as I can and hope that this site remains so welcoming for people of all political persuasions.
Domenico, Andy -- you guys win for the best April Fool's Day spoof but since you had video, you had the advantage. Great job! Richard Simmons in Congress, Dictator's Round Trouble.
Thanks again to our excellent First Read Hosts for another fun week. Enjoy your weekend.
Now it's time to head to the Dew Drop for a margarita, some munchies and lots of conversation. Have a nice weekend friends and foes.
Was it my imagination, or did the boys seem more enthusiastic than usual in this week's video? I think they liked pulling on over on us!
I think they were Amy; they probably needed some fun as much as we did. The Take Back Canada was a real hoot, too; I figure Bachmann and Palin are already on their way because they don't read past the first few words so it's likely they don't hear past that point either.
The Take Back Canada was my favorite part, too.
Happy Birthday, Hi Tech----I think the occasion calls for some special ink!
Good Spoof Domenico. Best of the day.
Actually, I was wondering if Boehner and Schumer weren't the only ones needing more "family time."
Salt Grass
Good Spoof Domenico. Best of the day.
It sure was.
But, how could Mark, Domenico, and the rest of the FR crew miss this? John Boehner released his birth certificate; in hopes President would release his.
John Boehner was born in Kenya.
Apparently, Fox News removed it from their website. I just saw it a few minutes ago.
OMG is that Micky Bachmann?
Nope. Eyes not close-set enough.
This one I fell for -
Domenico Montanaro writes: With President Obama out for 2012...
I was out this afternoon doing a few things; I come home, after being out in the never ending COLD; I make a cup of hot tea, sit down in my cozy overstuffed chair, completely forgetting it's April Fool's Day, and click on First Read immediately and there staring @ me - President Obama out for 2012 ...
I kept staring at those words and I was like - What the?! What did I miss??
Good one Domenico & Andy. And the comment in your video about going to Canada to take back their country...lol
Today is April Fool's Day yes, but it's also the beginning of yet another baseball season. Good luck to you all. See you in September, see you when the summer's through.
And hopefully, October.
Go Cubs. {hey, you never know}
Okay, now that my heart attack has passed -
Obama/Biden - 2012. Whew.
You must have lost a few days off of your life thinking that was true, Pat!
How about the Pirates winning today?! At least we're over .500 for one day this season.
Pat Boston MA
This one I fell for -
I'm glad you got your composure back.
Go Cubs. {hey, you never know}
Thanks Pat
Right now I'm hoping Da Bulls make the playoffs.
HELP! With Bohner, Can't-er, and that guy from Texas who thinks the Affordable Care Bill includes a secret Obama army--we got more than our share of April Fools. Sadly, they don't go 'way on April 2.