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I'm still embarrassed that they went with "runner" ;) - Johnny from iPhone

Prefer the moniker "Capalaba General-Bad Ass at Large"? - SAM

I'll take that :) - Johnny from iPhone

Check you out, you magnificent bastard you. :D - Hookuh Tinypants

*blushes* - Johnny from iPhone

..... aaaand already had a message from a "friend" on Facebook pointing out that I am indeed no "runner". I am also now no longer their "friend". If I call it in my Facebook post, I don't need anyone reinforcing it. (Plus I didn't write the article). It may be bucketing down outside but this parade has blue skies! - Johnny from iPhone

Look at any poll, even the ones done by crappy polling services, and the economy is still the #1 political issue by far. - Victor Ganata

It's all about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. - Victor Ganata

The MSM has been pretty much reduced to the Wizard of Oz, demanding we don't pay attention to the man behind the curtain. - Victor Ganata

And even though I do think PRISM is an important story, the economy is still more important for a lot of people. And anyway, the MSM is never going to connect the dots. They're in full political scandal mode. They're not going to point out that this is an inevitable consequence when you let Congress allow the President to do whatever is necessary to combat terrorism. - Victor Ganata

The MSM is never going to point out that we've been living under a de facto police state for more than a decade due to the fact that too many people are terrified that a jihadist is going to get them. - Victor Ganata

The issue that *does* rank consistently quite high with We The People that *is* relevant to this mess is government corruption. This is exactly what happens when money and power accumulate and actions affecting the country are allowed to be secret. - Tinfoil 2.0

It's difficult to think about things on a national or global scale when you're biggest worry/concern is putting food on the table, clothes on your back and sheltering your family. - Mary Carmen

Is it necessarily corruption though? If they prove that people in the intelligence community or in the government have been using this information to further their own interests (which, to be fair, you can't really rule out) that would be one thing, but the fact of the matter is that the people demanded that the government keep them completely safe from terrorists, so this is just one of the highly invasive things they're doing to make good on that promise. - Victor Ganata

"The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now concerns itself no more, and longs eagerly for just two things: bread and circuses!" - Steven Perez

It's not necessary corruption. It distorts the functions of government to meet the greedy desires of the already wealthy and powerful, rather than the country as a whole. A real leader would find a way to resist the temptation to throw billions if not trillions of dollars of well-lobbied security theater money down the toilet. - Tinfoil 2.0

I suppose the security apparatus of this country was quite happy to elect a guy with a foreign sounding name who couldn't afford to be perceived as being weak on security. - Victor Ganata

Family I miss but can remember fondly. - MoTO #TeamMonique

The wimmenz all tucked in watching Fiddler On The Roof (even though they are missing this glorious breeze). - MoTO #TeamMonique

The order I'm finally bringing to the garage. - MoTO #TeamMonique

That the nap bus stopped by today. - MoTO #TeamMonique

You lot. - MoTO #TeamMonique

That there is more beer to replace this empty. - MoTO #TeamMonique

That I could fill the page with more and then some... if I just took the time. - MoTO #TeamMonique

My job. And the manner in which even the most unlikely people will surprise and even delight me. - MoTO #TeamMonique

Me mudder and that I get to see her again this weekend. - MoTO #TeamMonique

Did I mention the beer? - MoTO #TeamMonique

Welcome to the neighbourhood! - Headless Gnad Kicker

Wow! What's the occasion? - Marie

Oh wow! How come? - Heleninstitches

Because I can :) - Marianne

which part(s) of NZ? i really miss living there. *jellis* - Joe Silence

I am flying into Auckland, vaguely intend to make an expedition to Wellington at the least. Haven't really pinned myself down yet :). - Marianne

if memory serves, you should being cold and wet weather gear in August. some great beaches for walking around there, even in winter. Cockle Bay was a fave as was Mission Bay. Auckland Domain is a lovely huge park and has a museum and a hothouse and other things worth visiting. another nice park is Bastion Point, which has the remains of the harbour defence gun batteries from WW2. for... more... - Joe Silence

No chance to hit the south island? It's beautiful! - Anne Bouey

Anne, I haven't ruled anything out at present. Planning to spend time in July figuring out what my options are. :) - Marianne

It's not a good time to do the Milford Track, but that area is unbelievably gorgeous. - Anne Bouey

August is generally the coldest month of the year, though moderated by the sea. I don't know Auckland, for Wellington I can't give much more advice than visit Te Papa, but I can answer any questions about Christchurch. (I *did* once go swimming in Fiordland in the middle of winter. So I could say I had. I don't think I lasted much longer than half a minute.) - Deborah Fitchett

*imagines Marianne on a LotR style quest* - Heleninstitches

:D That's kind of where I am too, Helen. - Marianne

LotR locations are primarily south island, FWIW. - Joe Silence

Good lord! Where did she get all that hair??? - Curtis (a) Jackson

Jealous? :op - Headless Gnad Kicker

Totally! :) - Curtis (a) Jackson

I'll probably take her for a trim come spring. It's crazy but I adore it <3 - Headless Gnad Kicker

*_* - Xabaras (G.O.)

Happy Birthday! - Katy S

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day :D - Jennifer Dittrich

Happy birthday! - Joe Silence

Happy birthday!! :) - Zulema ❧ spicy cocoa tart from Android

Happy Bday! - SteVe C

Happy birthday! - John (bird whisperer)

Thanks, y'all. - Mary Carmen

Happy birthday, MC! - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ

Happy birthday, beautiful lady. - Pixie from FFHound!

I'm working with Class 5.1 DG products :) - Johnny from iPhone

You sure this isn't from one of Mary Carmen's horror movies? - Betsy #TeamMonique

Breaking Worthington - Joe Silence

Clearly the Imperial Walkers are about to become the Imperial Human Centipede. - Hookuh Tinypants

Dangerous chemicals are dangerous. - Benny Bucko <Team Melly>

"Tell me about the lambs, Clarice." - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ

hey lil boo - MoTO #TeamMonique

Awww. :) - Kelli H. from Android

She is so friggin' cute! - Headless Gnad Kicker

awww - Carmen

That is ridiculously cute. - Kelli H. from Android