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1. almost 11 years ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   Sammy S. wrote: “[US Presidential] campaign (famously one of the most fluffy and frivolous in presidential history).” I.e., the motto was “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!” I question, is vitriol any better?

   “Jefferson and Liberty

   The gloomy night before us lies, The reign of terror now is o’er; Its gags, inquisitors and spies, Its hordes of harpies are no more Rejoice, Columbia’s sons, rejoice To tyrants never bend the knee But join with heart, and soul and voice For Jefferson and Liberty."

2. almost 11 years ago on Grand Avenue

   Linda1259 wrote: “As a former teacher, all educational administrators slither! Those who can, teach, those who can’t become principals!”

   I would offer a friendly amendment: ‘and those who prove the Peter Principle become Superintendents.’ E.g., Mr. Murphy of PG County (1 year’s teaching experience) who famously said that “competent teachers could produce individualized lesson plans for all of their students, every day.” Any person who used common sense would wonder when s/he did anything but make lesson plans for 185 pupils!

3. almost 11 years ago on Robert Ariail

   Enoki: Putin appears to me to be “thumbing his nose” at the hobby horse riders in “farewell”.

4. almost 11 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   No, TR didn’t shoot a tied down bear and granted permission to a toy maker to use “Teddy” with a (stuffed) bear: http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/site/c.elKSIdOWIiJ8H/b.8684621/k.6632/Real_Teddy_Bear_Story.htm

5. almost 11 years ago on Working Daze

   When Roy daydreamed about this event, he saw himself winning…..alas, reality!

6. about 11 years ago on Working Daze

   Another literary reference: “Tom Swift,” she wrote. …. Think of the fun when management generates another less than intelligent policy. ;)

7. about 11 years ago on Working Daze

   Kathy’s comment: “We can’t afford it” isn’t engaging any of Roy’s brain cells which are still in “I want” mode….;)

8. about 11 years ago on The Buckets

   He’d probably told one too many stories about his family at work…..

9. about 11 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   Maybe she doesn’t see it? I.e., there are two panels of just Vicky - it could be that the balloon is behind her and she’s sighing in boredom.

10. about 11 years ago on Gary Varvel

    I’m curious about the cost/s of buried cable vs. aerial power lines. I’m afraid after the time it took to restore WashDC’s power the one summer I’m not convinced that buried lines are so much better….