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Thursday, September 28, 2006

'scuse me?

Robert C. Byrd is running a commercial on TV, touting the fact that he's going to make silent prayer in school legal. 'scuse me? Isn't that already legal? I haven't heard of any parent suing the school system, so it must be.

A lone gunman in Colorado was able to get himself into a high school, hold several students hostage & managed to kill both himself and a female student. 'scuse me? How do people continue to manage to get guns into schools?

Bill Clinton totally lost his cultured cool during an interview with Chris Wallace. {teeheehee} (His hair looked good, though.) Hillary once again finds herself publicly defending her husband, who sincerely tried to catch & kill Osama. 'scuse me?

Patricia K. Nicholson of Mount Airy, MD, was found living in a house with 184 dead cats and 119 live ones. She faces a maximum penalty of 11 years and four months behind bars plus a $46,000 fine. Venus Critchfield of Grafton, WV, pleaded guilty to two counts of felonly child neglect with injury for forcing her 2 stepchildren to gorge themselves on food, then wallow in it and eat their own vomit. Critchfield faces up to six years in prison. 'scuse me??

70 comments:

ROSE said...

Not too long ago, the spring loader on my son's BB/pellet gun broke. Daisy Outdoor Products told me to send it back to them via UPS & they'd repair/replace it.

I took the gun to work wrapped in a Kroger shopping bag & shipped it from there (they sent us a brand new one less than a week later! Excellent customer service!!).

Nobody cared. No security alarms, no bells & whistles, no nuthin'. Granted, it's just a BB gun, but ... I work in a bank building.

Anonymous said...

Scuze me, but I hate that "Scuze me" expression.

Anonymous said...

It's nice to see none of that other stuff bothers you though.

Anonymous said...

Here in the ever popular Kanawha County, my youngest child goes to an elementary. They keep the front door by the office locked in accordance with some sort of safe school policy. However, the back door by the lunchroom and the stairwell that leads up stairs is usually propped open.

The middle school my older child attends is open to the public and many times I have walked past the office to go upstairs. Of the 3 or 4 people usually milling around the office I have noticed on more than one occaision that no one even looks up to see who has come in the front door.

I'd say it's pretty darn easy to get into any school at any time with anything.

Anonymous said...

I don't think "Scuse me?" is any worse than "Hello?" (used in that same context). They're both retarded.

Anonymous said...

So is using the word "retarded" to mean "stupid".

Anonymous said...

Why do u say that?
They both mean the same thing.

ROSE said...

This is where having an older cell phone (without GPS and/or other tracking devices) might come in handy.

Call 911 & report a wreckless driver on the interstate & give your location. Fail to mention the wreckless driver has flashing blue lights atop his car.

Not that it'll do any good, but at least it'd give the "wreckless driver" a reason to drive like an idiot, as he attempts to find & pursue himself.

Anonymous said...

Or you could give chase yourself & use your cell phone to call in & let them know your making a CITIZENS ARREST! CITIZENS ARREST!

Anonymous said...

Yes. retarded = stupid

Anonymous said...

Nip it Nip it Nip it in the bud!

Anonymous said...

We are having fun tonight.

ROSE said...

I'm wondering where I thought this thread might go when I posted it ...

Anonymous said...

Directly to comments and quotes from Barney Fife.

Anonymous said...

While working out of state, I made several trips back home and tore up some I-64. I managed to see many wild things on the road, but 2 of them were very satisfying. The first was when we were stuck in night construction in beckley and traffic was backed up to the toll booths. Well, the little 16 year old kid behind us decided to be all cool and when traffic would move, he'd sit still, then hammer the gas and lock up the brakes right before he hit me. He did this 3 or 4 times, and each time he came closer and closer to hitting us. he finally passed me, then did the same thing to the car beside me and almost lost control more than once. At this point, I'm beyond upset, so I dialed *SP (state police) and told them that I'd like to report a drunk driver that was hot dogging in traffic and I just saw him throw a beer bottle in the middle of the interstate. When we pulled up to the toll booth, there was a state police officer there waiting on him. He probably didn't get in trouble, but I'm sure it ruined his day.

The 2nd happened in richmond, va. Same kinda kid, same kinda driving. Only this time, he was hotdogging behind a semi, so that shows how smart he is. A few hours later, after having left that kid long ago, we get stopped in traffic off the interstate. There had been a fender bender.... and it was the exact same kid from the interstate. he had plowed into the back of an old Bronco. The bronco only had a dent in his bumper, but the kid's car was demolished.. and on top of that, the SUV behind his car ate his back end too, so his little hotrod was basically turned into an accordian.

ROSE said...

Here's one:

"Do you have any idea how hard it is to work with someone who thinks he knows everything?" - Barney Fife

Anonymous said...

Went to the doctor in Charleston this morning. Heres some scuze me's -

State trooper #194 (lic plate) drives like a maniac. Passed me like I was parked at 78 mph.

Whats with gas prices? Clendenin $2.21, Elkview $2.10, Charleston $2.29.

Anonymous said...

(AP) -- The principal at Weston School was shot Friday morning by a former student who entered the school armed with multiple weapons, WKOW-TV reported.

The district told WKOW that Principal John Klang was shot, but would not confirm his condition. The station reported that the school is in lockdown.

Anonymous said...

There is a story on CNN's web page about a school in Wisconsin where a principal with that exact same name got shot today too. I can't believe it!

Anonymous said...

There is a story on CNN's web page about a school in Wisconsin where a principal with that exact same name got shot today too. I can't believe it!

Anonymous said...

Scuze me,.... but-
if you were doing 78 and got passed by a trooper instead of getting pulled over and ticketed,
yous shold be counting your blessings instead of bitching.

Anonymous said...

I'll drink to that!

Anonymous said...

Good job voting again Clay County!

http://www.wvsos.com/elections/Returns/searchresults.asp?Period=UG&ElectionYear=2002&County=Clay&OfficeCode=KA&PartyCode=&District=&Division=&Submit=Submit

You got a real winner here.
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/0609/060928-1.shtml

Anonymous said...

I don't believe I appreciate that story or photo not one cent!

Anonymous said...

in my travels while on vacation with the federal government. i noticed the federal marshalls rarely ever stopped for stop signs. and having been sitting where i could get an unobstructed view of the speedometer in the van returning from LEWISBURG the federal marshall rarely ever dropped under ninty five[95] miles per hour. they also kept $110.00 dollars of my money even though my attorney asked for its return twice and they promised to return it. it was never returned.

Anonymous said...

Most cops are just a hair away from the crooks. they just get to carry a gun. and get by, with what the crooks get busted for.

Anonymous said...

Scuse me my dear Rosey, did we have a hard day at work today? By the way did you dream about bears last night?

ROSE said...

Actually, I had a relatively easy day at work today - it was the trip to the DMV afterwards that I should've skipped!! & no, I didn't dream about bears. LOL YIKES!!

There's a state trooper (not #194) who passes me all the time on the interstate like I'm sitting still. For years, we've "lived & let live" - however, should the day ever come when he pulls me over for speeding, I'll be protesting quite loudly!

Senator Randy White?? EGADS!

SmileyTD said...

LMAO!

ROSE said...

I went back & reread the story.

"There is no allegation that White is involved in any illegal actions."

That's a plus, right?

"These pictures appear to depict State Senator Randy White and other individuals engaged in various activities involving nudity and body paint."

Body paint can be bought at Spencers right there in the mall. How come when it's newlyweds, it's romantic & sexy, but when it's a senator, it's considered newsworthy in some way?

The CD with the pictures was delivered by "an anonymous source." So it's not like these pictures were taken while he was frolicking on the streets, right?

Granted, there may be far more to the story. However, I think if there were children or small farm animals involved, the news people would've made a bigger issue out of it.

Personally, I don't think the sex lives of elected officials is any of my business, nor should I have to be privy to all the gory details.

I most assuredly shouldn't have to look at the pictures.

ROSE said...

Rudy DiTrapano might be the more interesting party in that story ...

Anonymous said...

Body paint??? I thought that was one of those big strawberry birthmark things.

Anonymous said...

If Rudy isn't more interesting his son and daughter-in-law sure are.

cb

Anonymous said...

Yuck!

SmileyTD said...

Agreed. LOL Regardless whether or not he was involved in any illegal activities or if it is even pertinent to his Senatorial status, that's just not a mental image that I needed in my head. *shivers*

Anonymous said...

There was a gang of them playing Choo Train in a bus station rest room , up ohio way, years ago. They were caught on film by the cops with a two way mirror. Sheriff told me it was the funniest bunch of fools he ever had to arrest!

Anonymous said...

Hello Rose,
Hate to bring up the subject of dogs again but can someone answer a question for me. I had my female dog spayed 7 months ago. Last week she showed signs of coming in season. Called the vet said this was not unusal but she wouldn't breed. Well low and behold yesterday morning I wake up and there she is with my male dog. My back porch screen is torn to pieces by some dog trying to get in I put my little male dog out he tears up my front porch screen door and is also attacked by a big dog outside. Not only that but I am cleaning carpets, couch etc. you get my drift. Would the vet be responsible since I have a receipt for her spay?

Anonymous said...

Spaying is like getting "tubes" tied in humans it only takes out the crib and puts the playpen in. The only guarantee in life::: pay taxes and death.

Anonymous said...

Robert C. Byrd is running a commercial on TV, touting the fact that he's going to make silent prayer in school legal.
Been on the books since Madeline Murray O'hara got prayer removed from school. Like everything else done or voted on by Byrd, its called a tradeoff. He fails to mention the $7,000,000.00 clock he had built in the National Forest up on Cranberry Glades that noone ever needed nor would ever use. His explanation for it, "It only loses a billionth of a second a year". Who in their right mind cares?

ROSE said...

It's possible I'm overanalyzing here or maybe I just don't have enough information. To "pray" is simply to make a request or give thanks or in essence, talk, right? To God, usually. So if you talk silently, isn't that the equivalent of thinking? So Byrd is trying to make it legal to think in school? Well, PRAISE THE LORD for that!

In reference to the dog, a claim made in small claims court could probably recoup the cost of the surgery if it wasn't actually performed. It'd require a 2nd opinion from a different vet, though.

Anonymous said...

He wants to legalize mind control?

Anonymous said...

Hi Rose! Hey smiley td, you find a job yet? Hey Rose, thought I saw something flying over the house late last night, could a swore it was riding a broom. Wonder if any one else has had any strange sightings around there nack of the woods?

SmileyTD said...

No job yet, anon. Thanks for asking.

ROSE said...

Good morning!!

There's lots of stuff flying past the moon these days - try buckshot. May not take it down, but it'll sure slow it down!

BAHAHAHAHAHA

Anonymous said...

Bought two brooms at the dollar store, checker asked me what I needed the second one for, answer, transportation!

Anonymous said...

buckshot won't work. he slipped on a banana peel and his gun went off. now it won't fire.

Anonymous said...

I thought buckshot slipped on a pine cone and his gun won't go off?

Anonymous said...

Who are senator white's son and daughter in law, and why are they so interesting?

I thot it was a port wine stain on him too.

But I only saw one picture.

Anonymous said...

i thought buckshot slipped on a pinecone and now his banana wont fire.

Anonymous said...

That's what I mean, he said his weapon would'nt fire properly no more.

Anonymous said...

The hell with buckshot' banana, bound to be something else to talk about.Hey smilytd, kevin duffy needs some one to run his taco joint, found that out today.

SmileyTD said...

I called and left him a message, asking about the job, anon. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

I bet if the truth was known Randy Whites wife sent the pictures to the news media. Serves him right for not spending Christmas with his wife and kids at home and not in Charleston with his boyfriend.

Anonymous said...

yeah but is he a good senator?

ROSE said...

I bet if the real truth was known, none of us are without something we'd prefer not be known to the general public.

I seem to recall hacking on ol' Slick Willy after the Lewinsky non-incident & everybody came to his defense because "yeah, but look at all the good he's done for our country."

So I think "Yeah, but is he a good senator?" is a better question than "is that body paint or a birthmark??".

I still could've lived without the pictures.

Anonymous said...

I was Martha Stewart on TV this evening and a commerical was aired. It was talking about gay marriages and getting a law on the books to prevent it and not letting the government disgrace marriage. In the commerical it talked about the government giving custody of a child to a liasban and not the grandparents and showed a picture of the woman printed in an article.

This commerical/smear-ical really made me mad. The dumb bunnies that approved the commerical should have stopped to think about the child involved. This child has friends in the county and they are going to see it. What kind of harrassment is this child going to recieve because of this? If I was the woman or the family of the woman or child I would sue the pants of them. Enough is enough.

Anonymous said...

Ecuse me but we might continue this conversation any time now.

Anonymous said...

must we always consult the child to make a mature decision.

Anonymous said...

I think they orta have a say in all family matters.

Anonymous said...

i agree that they should be allowed to express their opinion in an intelligent way but the final should rest with the head of the family.

Anonymous said...

sorry: seems that i left the "decision" out.

SmileyTD said...

Hey there, Fruit Loop!! (I'll never forget that night as long as I live. LOL)

Good to see you! Sorry to hear that you've been feeling down. I totally understand, though. Must be something in the air because I seem to have a touch of it myself. :S Keep fighting it off and it just keeps fighting back. LOL

Maybe we just need to get a babysitter...and some vodka and oj. We'll goof off and have a good ol' time laughing at one another (and cheesy horror movies). Come to think of it, I DO need to brush up on my cartwheels. hahaha :P

Thank you for letting me know about the job opportunities (and for the compliments about my writing). I will get in touch with both of them. :)

Hope you get to feeling better. Come up and visit me sometime. We'll sit and talk about old times or something. (The Halloween pranks, the snowball fights, the midnight cartwheels and skinned knees, bathroom floors and shoes that looked like cats. hahaha Ya' know...the good times.) That's sure to bring a smile to your face. :) Thank you again. *hugs*

Anonymous said...

Ain't that sweet. you should trade phone numbers.

SmileyTD said...

Thank you for that very helpful suggestion, anon. ;)

ROSE said...

Hmm. That's all. Just hmmmmmmmm.

I think it's about time for a new topic.

Anonymous said...

Go tell that to George.

Anonymous said...

Mikey' back in the pokey, seems to like it, maybe thays why they call it the pokey.

Anonymous said...

Some people commit crimes for the purpose of going back to jail. They can't handle it on the outside. Considering how much time he spends in there, he's problem like that.

Anonymous said...

What exactly is a "southern day"?

Anonymous said...

Mikey might be having a southern day, but I doubt if he's having a southern night.