Althouse: The Quiet Corner Café.

October 13, 2008

The Quiet Corner Café.

Talk about anything.

49 comments:

Simon said...: Bill Kristol wants McCain to fire his campaign staff. Sadly, the times are so dire that what would ordinarily seem crazy doesn't sound so much so. He's got to do something.; 10/13/08, 10:49 AM
Chris said...: There's an election in Canada tomorrow. I'm hoping that Stephen Harper wins a clear majority. I'm worried though, because Canadians have a tendency to turn to the Liberals whenever things get a little bumpy with the economy. And I'm a liberal in pretty much every way except fiscally. The worst thing for Canada right now would be another minority term, or 5 years of tax increases.; 10/13/08, 11:07 AM
Justin said...: I have election fatigue.

I'd rather think about the hot ham and cheese sandwich and Chee-tos I'm going to have for lunch.; 10/13/08, 11:18 AM
MadisonMan said...: There really is nothing better on God's Green Earth than a nice summer day in the middle of fall. Yesterday was an absolutely perfect day, just right to finish up yard chores -- and then I saw someone in the elevator at work today and he was moaning how hot it was yesterday, which just proves that people will complain about anything.

Oh well, he was a retiree -- maybe he's bummed about his retirement plans.; 10/13/08, 11:27 AM
Godot said...: May I suggest a new blog motto?
Now serving gruel neutrality; 10/13/08, 11:28 AM
Trooper York said...: How about those Cowboys??????

YYYYEEEEEEHHHHHAAAAWWWWW!!!!!!; 10/13/08, 11:30 AM
Justin said...: MadisonMan said...

Yesterday was an absolutely perfect day...

I went to the Renaissance Festival yesterday. It was very hot, especially when the sun was out. But the turkey legs were awesome!

Fall hasn't started here yet. Maybe in a couple of weeks...; 10/13/08, 11:37 AM
bleeper said...: No need to fire anybody. They are going to lose, and nothing can stop that. More's the pity, but the campaign leadership starts at the top and McCain blew it. And continues to blow it. So now will have the farthest left president in the history of this once great nation, and things are going to be very different around here. Thought Nifong was bad? Wait until he and his ilk get to play on the national stage.; 10/13/08, 11:37 AM
Trooper York said...: And those Redskins.

I think I saw that Indian guy with the tear rolling down his cheek on ESPN last night.; 10/13/08, 11:40 AM
Justin said...: Trooper York said...

How about those Cowboys??????

I think they should fire their pitcher. After that, they'll probably be a good team. But I don't think they can make it to the world cup again this year.; 10/13/08, 11:45 AM
Justin said...: Can anyone recommend a decent 5.1 speaker system for around $250? I have an A/V receiver already, so I only need speakers.; 10/13/08, 11:48 AM
Trooper York said...: Hey I heard Tony Romo is out for four weeks because he broke his finger. I had heard that Jessica Simpson had a really tight snatch but that’s ridiculous man.; 10/13/08, 11:48 AM
Chennaul said...: Trooper-

You are evil to the core.....

You know trash talkin' dawgs from Cleveland well sometimes they can come up and bite you in the arse...

I'm just sayin'.; 10/13/08, 11:49 AM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 10/13/08, 11:50 AM
dualdiagnosis said...: I want to talk about the non-violent, non-crazy left-

.."The media has been busy reporting the "anger" of the conservatives at the McCain/Palin rallies, how supporters want McCain to get tougher on Obama and force Obama's terrorist associations into the eyes of the public and how McCain has been forced to "defend" poor little Barack Obama.....but where are the media reports about Obama supporters wearing t-shirts calling Sarah Palin a Cunt?"...

http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree.blogspot.com/2008/10/obama-supporters-call-sarah-palin-cnt.html; 10/13/08, 11:52 AM
Trooper York said...: Well the guy doing all the talkin' on the Browns is an ex-Packer and you know what losers those guys are.

I mean they live in Wisconisn for Pete's sake.; 10/13/08, 11:52 AM
dualdiagnosis said...: con't-

With 22 campaign days left, might perhaps the Democratic ticket also feel the need to warn its supporters to tone it down?" Nonsense. Democrats feel righteous indignation. Only Republicans can be guilty of hate.

via Glen at instapundit; 10/13/08, 11:54 AM
Chennaul said...: Man that guy is going to get pummeled-is he crazy or something?

It's on...; 10/13/08, 11:56 AM
LonewackoDotCom said...: BHO doesn't have to win.

For instance, one way to get things to change overnight is to get an embarrassing video tape of BHO saying something incredibly stupid and revealing how he's basically just an empty suit.

Does everyone agree that such a video would have a devastating impact on his campaign?

OK, then here's an honorable way to get such a video. Yes, it will take a few hours of your time, but compare that to the four years of BHO we're going to have if things continue as they are. And, if you can't spare a few hours, then encourage others to get involved or to push that plan.; 10/13/08, 11:58 AM
Lem the artificially intelligent said...: Manny being manly...

The Dodgers haven't a clue what they are in for.; 10/13/08, 12:12 PM
Triangle Man said...: I've decided to make the Willow Lounge photo my ipod's wallpaper.; 10/13/08, 12:17 PM
DaLawGiver said...: Just finished reading Pappy Boyington's autobiography "Baa Baa Black Sheep." Boyington had an interesting life. He was a leader in the Flying Tigers, the Marine Corps' top ace in WWII, Japanese POW, Medal of Honor recipient, alcoholic, and pro wrestling referee. A better military pilot autobiography is "Yeager" by Chuck Yeager. Incredible life story.; 10/13/08, 12:26 PM
David Blue said...: I find this mouse story heroic and inspiring. Go look at the pictures! (link); 10/13/08, 12:33 PM
Lem the artificially intelligent said...: A school for gays and lesbians?

Weren’t gays supposed to be born?

http://tinyurl.com/44lqht

No child left ... ;); 10/13/08, 12:34 PM
MadisonMan said...: What does Pistol Pete have to do with the Packers and Wisconsin?; 10/13/08, 12:46 PM
rcocean said...: The problem isn't the staff - its the candidate.; 10/13/08, 1:00 PM
Trooper York said...: "What does Pistol Pete have to do with the Packers and Wisconsin?"

Is that what they mean by a non sequitor?; 10/13/08, 1:03 PM
rhhardin said...: Rush is insufferably boring when he talks economics. Mostly from being wrong.

The conclusions are right but he doesn't know why and so it's three hours of errors.; 10/13/08, 1:17 PM
MadisonMan said...: Hey, you're the one who said For Pete's Sake. Don't blame me! Were you referring to Peter Brady? Peter Piper?; 10/13/08, 1:21 PM
Ann Althouse said...: "Rush is insufferably boring when he talks economics. Mostly from being wrong."

Yes, he's been terrible the last few weeks. It's no fun at all listening to him bellyaching about socialism and how the banks for forced by Democrats to make terrible loans.... over and over again.; 10/13/08, 1:24 PM
Christy said...: It's over, McCain has lost Hitch.; 10/13/08, 1:48 PM
rcocean said...: I'm still trying to figure out how Barny Frank is to blame, given the Republicans controlled the House from Jan 1993 to Jan 2007.; 10/13/08, 1:53 PM
garage mahal said...: I keep hearing about this Oktoberfest Surprise. But I've been getting it from Capital Brewery reliably now for years. Low information voters. Geez!; 10/13/08, 1:59 PM
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Maxine Weiss said...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqmhXmTsCPw

__________________; 10/13/08, 2:40 PM
Beth said...: Do y'all mean Pistol Pete Maravich?; 10/13/08, 2:41 PM
MadisonMan said...: There can't be another Pistol Pete other than Mr. Marovich, can there?; 10/13/08, 2:48 PM
Trooper York said...: What about Pistol Pete DuPont?

His wife called him that because he was quick on the trigger, so to speak.; 10/13/08, 2:59 PM
Juan Pablo said...: poll-a-palooza!
Whoohoo!!!; 10/13/08, 3:00 PM
Maxine Weiss said...: Happy Columbus Day !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zZVlo5zBQk&feature=related

_____________________; 10/13/08, 3:25 PM
Dust Bunny Queen said...: There really is nothing better on God's Green Earth than a nice summer day in the middle of fall.

I agree. We took a Sunday drive in our refurbished 72 K 5 Blazer and wantonly burned up about $50.00 of gasoline. We went on some single lane, twisty, windy back roads that used to be stagecoach roads and saw all kinds of scenery. Creeks and rivers in deep shady valleys full of ferns and the tops of the mountains where the pines and cedars were at least 3 foot on the stump. The fall colors were just beginning to turn beautiful and vibrant.

Serendipitously found a little Mexican restaurant that was very very good and got back home in time to take a world class nap before dinner.

Yep. Nothing like a beautiful fall day.; 10/13/08, 3:26 PM
dualdiagnosis said...: Ann-

The banks were not forced to make bad loans, they made loans that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said they would enthusiastically purchase from them.

They were not "bad" loans to the banks, they were good and profitable to them because of the policies of Fannie and Freddie.

This market for bad loans was created by political pressure from DC.; 10/13/08, 3:39 PM
Dust Bunny Queen said...: "The banks were not forced to make bad loans"

The banks had/have still a quota of CRA type loans that they must make relative to the deposits and the make up of the population that they serve.

If the bank didn't meet it's quota they were fined. Maybe not "forced" to make "bad" loans but the likelihood that the CRA loans would be less than stellar quality was/is still quite high.; 10/13/08, 3:45 PM
Unknown said...: ANDREW CUOMO, April 6, 1998: With the 2.1 billion, lending that amount in mortgages — which will be a higher risk, and I’m sure there will be a higher default rate on those mortgages than on the rest of the portfolio …

(link); 10/13/08, 4:44 PM
Unknown said...: (better link), gives more fair context.; 10/13/08, 4:52 PM
Ger said...: Andrew Sullivan's blog has as a "View from your window" post today a building in Madison, Wisconsin.

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/10/the-view-fro-12.html

Looks interesting.

Can any Madison locals share with us what that building is?; 10/13/08, 5:17 PM
MadisonMan said...: That is the Monona Convention Center, based on a design by Frank Lloyd Wright. I'm guessing the picture is from the hotel that is attached to the Center. That's Lake Monona on the left side of the picture.; 10/13/08, 6:44 PM
Ann Althouse said...: That's the lake where Otis Redding died in a plane crash.; 10/13/08, 10:11 PM
Ger said...: Thanks.

Interesting building. I thought it looked fairly recently built but some of the design elements looked as if from an older era. Looking at the timeline for the project on the Center website I see why.; 10/13/08, 10:33 PM