Monday Morning Open Thread - 4/28

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 7:29am.

Good Morning! I know we're all tired. Driving back in the rain was awful last night. It was raining so hard I couldn't see the lane markers and the trucks were barreling around us even in the driving rain, but Katie was chatting about all the really interesting people she'd met and I was still excited about seeing everyone, so the time flew by.

I'll have video and pictures up later of the blogger bash.

What's on your mind?

We left in a hurry

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:14am.

I'm sure some of you know that we high-tailed it out of there because my son had been in an accident. He rolled his Explorer. It's totaled, he's not. He's got a bruise where his seat-belt held him in his seat. He will be hurting today, but he's not broken at all the way he would have been if he had rolled with the car.

Thank you Ralph Nader.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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Another time

Submitted by gregflynn on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:26am.

Sorry I missed you. I'm glad he's OK

I'm so glad he's OK

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:27am.

I didn't know he'd been in an accident. He will be sore but he can't be replaced and the car can. Good for the kid and the seat belt. Sure we can thank Ralph Nader, but it was Mom, Grace and the other responsible adults around David who made sure he was trained to wear that seat belt. Having it in the vehicle doesn't do much good if you aren't wearing it. Good job, Mom.

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Wow.

Submitted by Graig on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:29am.

Glad to hear he's ok.
It was great to meet you and Grace.

I was so glad to finally talk to you, Graig

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 9:26am.

You remind me so much of a cousin of mine; it's very strange. He's about 20 years older than you, though.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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Praise be

Submitted by James on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:29am.

glad he's okay. Had me worried there for awhile.

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Yikes!

Submitted by C. Diane on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 9:00am.

Glad to hear he's OK!

I'm glad he's okay.

Submitted by dixieblue on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 1:49pm.

I'm glad he's okay.

Me too, thanks, everyone.

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 1:55pm.

I'm thinking that I'm glad he had a big giant gas-guzzling steel cage around him when it happened, and not a wimpy little crushable thing like I drive. We're getting ready to go see it now.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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Same here

Submitted by dixieblue on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 3:05pm.

My sister did the same thing in a 1996 pick up on Friday. She said the only thing that hurts is her neck from where she undid her seat belt and hit the ceiling of the truck. It kinda makes me glad that we still drive gas guzzlers, and a little less guilty about it too.

So will yall/he replace the steel cage or buy a crushable thing?

Right now it looks like he drives Mom's wheels.

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 5:33pm.

When she lets him.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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What does the Democratic Chicken Say?

Submitted by Graig on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:30am.

Here's my 3 year old's first attempt at political activism and political humor.

That is sooooo cute!

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:32am.

Can I put that in the BlueNCtv spot? I need something fresh for that.

Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.

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Yes of course!

Submitted by Graig on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 5:16pm.

My wife would think that was very cool.

How cute!!!!!

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 8:49am.

And from this early childhood educator, I can see that you are doing wonders in getting him ready for school! He's already learning civics!

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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And career education...

Submitted by Graig on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 5:17pm.

As a comedian!

Or a teacher.

Submitted by Linda on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 6:00pm.

You've got to keep them entertained in the classroom, you know!

Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
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A corporation running amok

Submitted by Jerimee on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 10:11am.

http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/cms/2008/04/26/a-corporation-running-amok/

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McCain - The Third Bush Term

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Argh.

Submitted by Leslie H on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 5:58pm.

That Rolling Stone article Rob Schofield linked to is pretty heavy -- graphic and no holds barred. Local humanely raised pork and other meat producers are around, though, so at least there are choices. Here's hoping that one day soon being a concientious omnivorous progressive will be less expensive. :/

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - Harry Truman

Did anyone find a key in the money box?

Submitted by dixieblue on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 1:48pm.

I think it might have fallen in there when I dumped my change.

I'll check with Katie and Erik

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 2:20pm.

but I'm sure they would have mentioned it if they had found a key in the box.

Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.

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Or, my wallet?

Submitted by Robert P. on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 2:43pm.

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Thanks, LoftT. This is hilarious.

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As with most cities, Charlotte has three political parties: Dem, Rep, and Chamber of Commerce. Pat is definitely the puppet of the COC here. What is good for business is good for Charlotte and Pat ... very personable guy, he has gotten a bunch of Dems in these parts to vote for him but I don't trust him."

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