View Full Version : Pirate Hookers IV: Mutiny on the Booty
HighburyGoon
23 Feb 2006, 12:05 PM
You'd find that excellent song on this other excellent album:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000065PUE.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Got 'em both. :)
I just wanted an excuse to post a picture of evil monkey.
KevTheGooner
23 Feb 2006, 12:07 PM
Habitat or animal "takes"?
Property takes...ala Fifth Amendment.
surfcam
23 Feb 2006, 12:14 PM
Property takes...ala Fifth Amendment.
Eminent domain?
GriffinGunner
23 Feb 2006, 12:17 PM
Oh God, I'm afraid to ask. Is this the "Takings" prop that Oregon passed a couple years ago? Do tell....
Will save analysis for another time and place but for this one thought: If they're proposing direct payments as the means of compensation, I wonder if they've calculated the amount of money local governments will end up paying, how many lawsuits will come about, etc. I was sorry to see Thomas Sowell post a rather uninformed opinion peice about a similar matter several weeks ago.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110008003
KevTheGooner
23 Feb 2006, 12:18 PM
Eminent domain?
Regulatory takings....government says your property is full of wetlands so you can only develop half of it...landowner says "Pay me, government."
GriffinGunner
23 Feb 2006, 12:21 PM
Picked up The Curse of the Were Rabbit the other day, an awesome movie. Bonus disc included a series of short clips, including one called The Soccamatic. Or as Wallace officially called it, the "Preston North End Soccamatic 5000: All the goals and none of the fuss!" Hilarious clip, especially at the end.
Edited after realizing I referred to an animatic film as "feckin awesome!" :p
KevTheGooner
23 Feb 2006, 12:22 PM
Will save analysis for another time and place but for this one thought: If they're proposing direct payments as the means of compensation, I wonder if they've calculated the amount of money local governments will end up paying, how many lawsuits will come about, etc. I was sorry to see Thomas Sowell post a rather uninformed opinion peice about a similar matter several weeks ago.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110008003
OK..veering awfully close to politics here, and I'll shuffle off to the politics forum for a proper brawl over it, buuuuuut....
I don't know how they can say that this rebuts the Kelo case. I live in New London county so I know plenty about it....they are paying landowners for that taking. The question in Kelo was about whether economic development was the proper use of eminent domain...Oregon's Prop 37 is about creating a payment scheme to offset regulations.
I can't stand the Journal's opinion page. Makes me ill.
End of rant....apologies.
Red Agave
23 Feb 2006, 12:26 PM
EDIT: Speaking of 1886, I still have all those samples for everyone. I just figured since I'd be seeing everyone in Chicago, I'll just bring them with me then instead of mailing them out. Work okay for everyone?
Hola!
If you bring that stuff in April, when everyone's had a few beers, people are going to start dabbing it on themselves and others.
Maybe http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/6578/usps6rj.jpg (http://imageshack.us) is best. :D
GriffinGunner
23 Feb 2006, 12:30 PM
This particular measure is referred to inverse condemnation, wherein a government action is seen as devaluing a property. I'm a firm beleiver that where restrictions are applied there needs to be compensation, typically in the form of tax relief. Many of these measures, however, are designed for more open ended attacks, including the denial of a rezoning. Here's the problem: If there is a sound scientific basis for the application of a land use regulation (protection of water resource, lack of proper infrastructure...) then there shouldn't be anything left open for debate, or to justify that said action is causing undue harm to the property owner.
Many local governments have brought this on themselves, sadly. I know around here many councils base their decisions on political will rather than net impacts. We're working to change that, but this backlash against the worst of land use management measures could inadvertantly swing the pendulum too far back to a position of leaving the local governments inable to do anything.
Okay, now seriously, I'm done.
Hey, a donut...
Gunner Phan
23 Feb 2006, 12:40 PM
I heard him on a "new" artist profile on the radio yesterday! I officially love him.....I should have known you would have already heard of him.... :p :)
his album comes out in april...it's good. he's playing in the atl on Aprl 25....definitely worth checking out.
GriffinGunner
23 Feb 2006, 12:51 PM
Hey, look! I'm online now! :rolleyes:
Though not for long. Lunchtime, kiddies. Racing out to babysit while Mrs. GG gets a haircut. Might not be back till after the board meeting. Later.
HighburyGoon
23 Feb 2006, 01:21 PM
Hola!
If you bring that stuff in April, when everyone's had a few beers, people are going to start dabbing it on themselves and others.
Hmm, that could be fun...
:p
KevTheGooner
23 Feb 2006, 01:37 PM
I love this album:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000DLV1.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
arsenalgirl30016
23 Feb 2006, 01:43 PM
Hey GG-was at lunch and working when you posted about Wallace and Grommit-Josh is now a fan! He loves that movie and I love the "extras" as well! :D
antifan
23 Feb 2006, 01:44 PM
Hmm, that could be fun...
:p
Yeah, definitely bring them out. It will be a nice bonus gift. How´s that stuff smell, have you used it?
Gunner Phan
23 Feb 2006, 01:48 PM
BTW: Derek Trucks Band's new album is awesome.
HighburyGoon
23 Feb 2006, 01:51 PM
I love this album:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000DLV1.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
That album sets such a mood, it's unbelievable. So great.
Yeah, definitely bring them out. It will be a nice bonus gift. How´s that stuff smell, have you used it?
Everyday. In fact, I plan on buying a bottle when I run out of samples. :)
KevTheGooner
23 Feb 2006, 01:55 PM
60% of the time, it works every time.
EDIT: Speaking of 1886, I still have all those samples for everyone. I just figured since I'd be seeing everyone in Chicago, I'll just bring them with me then instead of mailing them out. Work okay for everyone?
Funny...I thought you were talking about this:
http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/tequila/details/tequila_1800_anejo_gr.jpg
arsenalgirl30016
23 Feb 2006, 01:58 PM
Funny...I thought you were talking about this:
http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/tequila/details/tequila_1800_anejo_gr.jpg
Hey it's Judy's favorite! Where is that fine lady? :D
surfcam
23 Feb 2006, 02:05 PM
Time for my presentation. Time to wow the client with my mad Powerpoint "next slide please" skills!
Tina, come eat some Ham.