Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Welcome Althouse rejects... just know... we don't want the Irish!

95 comments:

Lem the artificially intelligent said...

Just when I thought I was out... 😝

ampersand said...

Sunday, July 7, 2013
Link to first blog post.

MamaM said...

Someone has stretched their neck out to pick up the ball, Lem style, to set up another version of "Comment Home" (what this blog was sort of called before the name Lem's Levity was chosen) on Blogger with links to the daily Althouse posts and space for comments.

https://ahousecomments.blogspot.com/

Jersey Fled said...

How about Italians from NJ

edutcher said...

Yes, but, in the end, the Irish are always necessary.

PS ahouse?

The Dude said...

Hey, shut up and siddown ovah dere, okay?

Was that a proper welcome?

chickelit said...

Re: PS ahouse?

That is weird, especially since the domain "https://althousecomments.blogspot.com/" is still available as of this posting.

chickelit said...

With a little diversity of posting/posters, this place could notch back up.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

howdy - testing...

chickelit said...

Whatever happened to deborah? I liked her. Did MamaM run her off?

chickelit said...

howdy, back!

chickelit said...

@spinelli: Have you heard from AllenS lately? Do we need to road trip over to Star Prairie for an intervention?

The Dude said...

I saw a couple of comments he wrote over at InstaSurrender. He was alive as recently as March of this year. But you should pay him a visit in any case, as life on the lone prairie is tough.

Meade said...

Don't kiss me, I'm not Irish!

NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...

MamaM said...

https://ahousecomments.blogspot.com/

I think someone once did a parody blog that was called Althose.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Sixty - why do that? It's ugly.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Hi'ya chickelit.

Trooper York said...

We revel in our ugliness here. Sort of like Lena Dunham.

chickelit said...

I never got the ADS and MDS either.

chickelit said...

Hi, back Colorado!. Do you have a shorter handle?

chickelit said...

@Trooper: Don't rekindle that flame war with Meade -- it's too predictable. Try being nice.

Oh and, is this ugly?

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Trooper - lol.

I love ya all. Just want everyone to be nicer. Even to Meade!

Yeah - it's time to change my handle. I'll work on that...

wendybar said...

Hey all!!

The Dude said...

There should remain at least one space free of that disgusting commie filth that is Meadhouse. They are communists, they want us dead and I will call those flaming assholes out on that every time I encounter them.

They voted for Obama, Biden and every other anti-American candidate who ever ran for president. They are not on our side. Never forget who the enemy is - it starts with alcoholic law profs and spreads to their boy toys and sycophants. If pointing out the fact that communists are communists is ugly, well, I don't mind being ugly to them. They are lower than the shit you scrape off your shoe.

Speaking of that - hey NeedieMeadie - did your mommy ever let you get a dog? Or do you have to stay in your room until you can behave a little better?

Rick.T. said...

Meade said...
Don't kiss me, I'm not Irish!
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I'm Irish and don't kiss me, either! Although I have been know to make the offer at times but only for the sour end, not the sweet one.

chickelit said...

KestralSuper is a beer, right?

chickelit said...

I think Meade voted for Trump...
...I will own that I did. That still puts me at odds with half of Wisconsin, but those odds are better that CA which utterly lacks political diversity.

Shouting Thomas said...

I’m only half Irish!

Amartel said...

April, glad you stopped by!

NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...

KestrelSuper said...

howdy - testing...

What's with this KesterlSuper shit? I was counting on your next screen name to be "HunterBidensGreenKraftSmokingParmeseanCheeseCan". ;)

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

I really don't think Meade voted for Biden.

Ann said she didn't vote for either. I take her at her word.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

North of... Oh my word. I am so sorry I let you down. that is FREAKING amazing handle.

I'll try to do better to keep up with my snarky standards.

The Dude said...

By not voting for Trump she voted for Biden. She remains anti-American and her butt boy is in her thrall. He does what she demands he do. He is not his own man, that is, he is not a man at all. He is a grifter and a sucker.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Hi Amartel!

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Seriously Sixty - You should sit with the calm app and let it all go. for your own health and well being.

Ann and Meade are not the enemy.

chickelit said...

@Sixty: I just don't maintain that level of animus for anyone. It can't be healthy.

chickelit said...

Remember back when everybody just Kumbayah'd: link

The Dude said...

They are the enemy - to deny that they would not kill us all given the chance is ridiculous - of course they prefer that their agents, the force of The State they worked for and support do the dirty work, but never doubt that Commie Annie thinks we right wing squatters and unworthy of life or dignity - her own words and works state as much. She is hideous and like most alcoholics, she hates normal Americans who have accomplished anything of value in their lives. I will never change my views of communists and their supporters. I have seen what they do and I don't like it.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Dang - wanted to fit "Stripper-Fkkker" in there.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

btw- Meade - if you are lurking - tell Ann - wonderful photos!

Free Speech, over and out.

NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...

HunterBidensGreenKraftSmokingParmeseanCheeseCanTaxPayerFunderGRIFTER-given a pass by the MSM said...

North of... Oh my word. I am so sorry I let you down. that is FREAKING amazing handle.

Baby, you're the ginchiest! ;)

ampersand said...

Wow! Someone needs to tap another keg.

chickelit said...

We here at Lem's would especially like to hear from:

Oh look, there’s the guy who thinks all women are ninnies; there’s the guy who thinks everyone should move to Nevada from California; there’s the guy who hates Trump; there’s the guy who loves Trump; there’s the guy who think America is collapsing; there’s the communist who think they are all uni-party.

Bonus points if you can name them all by their handle.

NorthOfTheOneOhOne said...

HunterBidensGreenKraftSmokingParmeseanCheeseCanTaxPayerFunderGRIFTER-STRIPPERfukker-OK! by MSM

Please email our old buddy MisplacedPants: misplacedpantsATprotonmailDOTcom (replace AT and Dot with '@' and '.') she's got something good waiting for you. Just make sure you let her know you're April Apple or some such. ;)

chickelit said...

I was referring to those commenters singled out by the front-paged misandrist named "law lizard:"
link

ampersand said...

I think law lizard is a sock for you know who. The writing style seems the same.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

All women are ninnies: Shouting Thomas or Harden
Nevada mover - Bagoh (tho he was never pushy about it.)(who wouldn't want to escape CA?)
Guy who hates Trump - Shall not be named or mentioned or summoned here by me.
Trump lover guy - too many to list... of varying degree
America is collapsing - J Farmer
Communist - uniparty - Robert Cook.

score?

Meade said...

HunterBidensGreenKraftSmokingParmeseanCheeseCanTaxPayerFunderGRIFTER-STRIPPERfukker-OK! by MSM said...
"btw- Meade - if you are lurking - tell Ann - wonderful photos!

Free Speech, over and out."

You got it, HBGKSPCCYPFGRIFTER-STRIPPEROKMSM!! By the way, Best New Handle of 2021!!!

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

North of... OK
will do...

Meade said...

Rick.T. said...
"Meade said...
Don't kiss me, I'm not Irish!
------------------
I'm Irish and don't kiss me, either! Although I have been know to make the offer at times but only for the sour end, not the sweet one."

Haha. Actually, I lied. I AM Irish...and Welsh and Polish German Scottish and Indian and African. But now that I'm in middle old age I'm turning Japanese. My ancestors were both slaves and masters. I pay reparations to myself.

We gave up alcohol 4 years ago because it's bad for your health and we're trying to be good for our health. So far so good. Not dead yet.

No time to hang around today but forecast is for four 4 days of rain, April, and then I'll have time to come back a poke around a bit.

(Question: Is this still Lem's blog? I don't see him as a contributor.)



chickelit said...

score?

Six out of six. Perfect!

ndspinelli said...

To understand Sixty, you have to appreciate the Scottish people. My mother's name was Scott and her family from Nova Scotia[New Scotland], so I get Sixty. They all have some William Wallace in them.

chickelit said...

They all have some William Wallace in them.

Channeled through Mel Gibson on a bad night

chickelit said...

(Question: Is this still Lem's blog? I don't see him as a contributor.)

Who's Lem?

Perhaps you recall "Bake's Alley Lounge" in Fort Collins, CO. I used to be a regular (at night) back in the '80's. There was a day crew too but they were scary. No one knew who Bake was.

MamaM said...

I just don't maintain that level of animus for anyone. It can't be healthy.

What level do you think is acceptable and fun, chicklet?

Whatever happened to deborah? I liked her. Did MamaM run her off?

Hmmmm...Was that a fun little love dart? Or a passive-aggressive zinger?

Do you honestly believe it is possible to run off a woman who survived an alcoholic dad and a stint in the military? If so, it appears you not only missed the clue bus, but also the dissonance revealed in the many games and versions presented.

In the long run, integrity matters.

Jordan Peterson's new book, "Beyond Rules" contains a clarifying chapter on Resentfulness, Deceit and Arrogance. Believe it or not, it was dear deborah, in one of her earlier versions here at Levity, who first introduced me to Peterson's work!

chickelit said...

What level do you think is acceptable and fun, chicklet?

Certainly not the level that Sixty expresses here. When you look at the responsive he gave to Meade, was it proportionate? Sixty sounds jilted.

As for deborah, every time she showed here, you and she (mostly you) would get into a fight. I like both you as commenters, and that always disappointed me.

Trooper York said...

We all have a great deal of Anniemuss. Just sayn'

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

score!

chickelit said...

ndspinelli said...My mother's name was Scott and her family from Nova Scotia[New Scotland], so I get Sixty.

Might that heritage explain your love of French Canadians?

Speaking of French Canadians, does anyone here remember a commenter calling herself madawaskan?

Amartel said...

The selectively curated comments are all positive!
Exciting and Totally Unexpected!!

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...
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Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

MamaM
"Jordan Peterson's new book, "Beyond Rules" contains a clarifying chapter on Resentfulness, Deceit and Arrogance. "

Jordan nod is always - Good advice.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Hi Wendy bar!
I love Wendy Bar.

MamaM said...

and that always disappointed me.

Enough to aim snark at me?

SixtyGrit also sounds angry to me, perhaps inappropriately and insultingly so, but I guess it's a matter of what level of animus/Anniemuss is considered acceptable.

How does presenting a charming front while bullying and manipulating others (in particular those who are down on their luck or recovering from addiction) sit with you?

From my point of view, the bullying and game playing that went on here soon after Lem opened this blog, along with the lack of integrity displayed by people I previously held in high regard was deeply disappointing and angering.

Discerning trust involves trusting others to the point where they've shown themselves trustworthy; and maybe taking a little risk to trust more.

From my point of view, SixtyG is who he is, over and over. He's upfront and clear about where he stands, what forms his view, and what matters to him. Same with Trooper York, who is more focused on the upfront side of things and somewhat less clear. It's easier for me to process and consider what they present than it is to take in or dismiss the cheerful chirps and winks of those who seem intent on playing a different, less honest and more insidiously disingenuous game.

I've been consistent in that holding that view and approach since I started commenting at Althouse in 2009, Trooper York's in 2010, and Lem's Levity since 2013.

That you'd choose to see it differently is on you, chickelit, with the held awareness that you and a group of others were also fooled once before into believing I wasn't who I am.
And that went on for weeks, while the person you thought I was (but wasn't) stood by and went along with the game with playful, What-cheer-cheer-cheerful chirping remarks like "All my socks have holes". Yeah, that happened. Was it fun for everyone involved? No. Can I forgive and move on? Yes. Does doing so mean accepting without comment publicly shared stories and comment from others that reveal incongruity or don't match, fit or make sense with previous sharing? No. Thank goodness that freedom still exists.

It's all fun and games until somebody loses a weiner!

chickelit said...

That you'd choose to see it differently is on you, chickelit, with the held awareness that you and a group of others were also fooled once before into believing I wasn't who I am.

You have that one wrong, MamaM. Blake was the one insisting you were someone else. I was a staunch defender of you because I believed you were yourself. Perhaps because I was otherwise closely allied with Blake and Darcy, you have forgotten my stance. We even communicated offline about this.

chickelit said...

@MamaM: I'm not trying to harsh Sixty's mellow here--rather, trying to mellow his harsh.

Trooper York is so upfront that it's hard to stay abreast of his posts.

ndspinelli said...

Like chick, I too miss deborah. Hopefully deborah will return and tell us why she left. People leave for different reasons. But Mama, to deny you were on her like your mom would get on you is classic denial.

ndspinelli said...

Is it Covid Festivus airing of the grievances time?

MamaM said...

Jordan nod is always - Good advice.

His latest book is especially powerful and intriguing as it contains a forward describing his own journey through decline, suffering, breakdown, addiction and recovery following his first book tour, the advent of his wife's cancer, his drug use and his body's response to withdrawal. He comes through as clear, centered, intelligent, hopeful, honest and informed.

I came to it through a link (presented in the comments at Althouse) to a video of his interview of the illustrator. Jordan selected her through a contest presented on Twitter and she worked in collaboration with him, while also doing her own thing. The drawings, which look like pencil, but were done on a computer, are unusual and a good fit with the book.

I'm hoping to do a post on it soon, once the Ever Given Anniemuss gets pulled out of the muck to hang out in the Great Bitter Lake while cracks are assessed, blame is assigned and a place is found to offload the thousands of containers stacked on her deck.

bagoh20 said...

Maybe I'm thought of as "the guy who wants everyone to move to Nevada from CA, but that would be wrong. Californians are the biggest problem here. They already ruined the place by electing a corrupt Democrat governor and legislature. It's still way better than California, but so is Somalia.

I was just reading old posts here from back at the beginning of Lem's. Hard to accept how long ago that was. You rejects are older than dirt now.

bagoh20 said...

One word: deplorables.

MamaM said...

Chickelit, I have not forgotten what happened. As I recall it took a few days for you to figure out where the bear shit in the buckwheat. I also remember and appreciate your willingness to believe me and stand alongside me. Trooper too, after I emailed verification to him. While I've forgiven the perpetrator and those who were confused, I no longer trust the person whom I was mistaken for, who didn't step in and went on to play a different game of dominance elsewhere.

As for ND's pronouncement of to deny you were on her like your mom would get on you is classic denial. What kind of fresh hell is that?

Are you still beating your wife, ND? Considering what you were subjected to after the other person you attempted to school me about eventually turned on you in a mean and vicious way, I'd think you'd have the wisdom to take a breath and reconsider what you think you know before bursting in with that clincher.

ampersand said...

Bago, are you still working or retired?

ampersand said...

Ok Geezers, line up for a group picture.

edutcher said...

bagoh20 said...

I was just reading old posts here from back at the beginning of Lem's. Hard to accept how long ago that was. You rejects are older than dirt now.

We were then, too. It's only been 9 years.

MamaM said...

ampersand, if you're so inclined, the links you find and the images you produce yourself would make fine filler in between the enormous breasts and magnificent flar bushes posted at Levity.

While MrM burst out laughing I showed him the images you put together and created, I was slightly more circumspect in my response, somewhere between smiling broadly while also being slightly astonished by the skill, insight and the pointedness involved. Well done and on the mark. Using symbols that come through these days with more clarity than words.

Also if you're truly wondering about sock puppets, the information needed to find the answer is out there Just follow your nose, the same one that leads to material for photoshop.

Michael S said...

Nice to rediscover this place after such a long time away. I remember checking here regularly after the original AA commenter silencing and started following a few other blogs, like Trooper York's for a while, but then career and schedule changes dramatically reduced my screen time. Very rarely did I comment at that other place, but truly enjoyed reading so many of those who were commenting regularly. Now revisiting here it's nice to see so many of the familiar profile names -- recent and from nearly eight years ago.

ndspinelli said...

chick, Canadians hate Quebecers more than those in the northeast US, who have to deal w/ them every summer.

ndspinelli said...

Michael S, I don't remember you but good to meet you.

ndspinelli said...

bag, The recall has scared the shit out of Newsom. But you're right, it's a political monopoly there. I enjoy my winter stays but could never live there full time.

ndspinelli said...

Of course, I live in the Twin Cities, so WTF do I know.

ampersand said...

Thank you MamaM. It's nice to be noticed.

ndspinelli said...

I'm interested that no one has mentioned TOP being sober for 4 years. I commend them for that.

wendybar said...

HunterBidensGreenKraftSmokingParmeseanCheeseCanTaxPayerFunderGRIFTER-STRIPPERfukker-OK! by MSM said...
Hi Wendy bar!
I love Wendy Bar.

April 7, 2021 at 5:44 PM


Love you back!! Love your tag!!

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

Bagoh - I love Bagoh. At A-house, I'd scroll past a lot of comments to get to Bagoh's fine comments.
It's true.

bagoh20 said...

"Bago, are you still working or retired?"

Working 60 hours a week. I don't know how to retire. It sounds nice, but I don't have that skill set. My company has downsized quite a bit. I'm learning new stuff everyday and trying to teach a new generation of mush heads how to make a living. It doesn't come easy these days. They believe strange things.

Thanks April, I always enjoy reading your stuff too. We seem to be on the same page about everything.

Trooper York said...

Hey remember when youse two were lecturing me about how terrible Trump was gonna be?

Good times.

Meade said...

Nominating Hillary in 2016 was the best thing the Dems have ever done for this country.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

I won't deny I thought Trump was a bad idea.
He turned out OK. I voted for him - 2-wice.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

I think our political class is a nightmare. Pack o losers and tax payer funded grifters as far as the eye can see.

bagoh20 said...

Troop, I never said anything about Trump that wasn't true, and there were a lot of facts which should have led a conservative-minded person to be concerned about him as President, but I learned from history and facts, and that led me to quickly become one of his biggest supporters after seeing him perform in office. I now think he was the best President of my lifetime. That's how I do it. I follow the facts, history, and reason wherever they lead me, even if it requires a 180 turn, which was not needed with Trump. I'm never a cheerleader out of pure hope. I need a good reason to pretend I know best. You and edutcher had it right all along. I never disagreed about who to vote for in the end - I voted for him twice. I simply did the valuable work in the beginning of challenging assertions of knowing the unknown. That's how you make sure a guess and hope are reasonable.

bagoh20 said...

Hillary lost because the Dems didn't think they needed to cheat. They knew they needed to in 2020. They saw the Trump rallies, and they saw their guy peeing himself behind the podium in front of dozens.

In my PA hometown of 13,000 people they had a Trump rally in October (during a pandemic) with 50,000 excited Trumpers attending. The Dems saw that too. They knew what had to be done.

Amartel said...

There was good reason early on to be skeptical about Trump, from his past soundbites to his associations with the Swampy Clintons to the enthusiasms in the media (pre-nomination). It had the look of a vanity project. Troop and ed had great intuition about him but a lot of that looked like wishcasting. I believe Trump himself changed course when he realized how brutally cruel the left borg was going to be to him. That maybe put a new spin on things and helped the regular people to identify with him, and he with them. I voted for him enthusiastically in 2016 and 2020 and have no regrets.

Joe Biden, America's Putin said...

I agree with Bagoh and Amartel completely. I'd only add that After Hillary lost, the media realized they had to become a total unapologetic arm to the democrat party.

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