| Author |
 Topic  |
|
floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
 Posted - 09/24/2009 : 08:49:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by gyaneshwar
floop, please settle this once and for all: are you from the UK or California? Or both?
born and raised in CA. i changed my country after i visited London because i liked it so much |
 |
|
|
gyaneshwar
- FB Fan -
194 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2009 : 10:13:24
|
quote:
Originally posted by floop
quote:
Originally posted by gyaneshwar
floop, please settle this once and for all: are you from the UK or California? Or both?
born and raised in CA. i changed my country after i visited London because i liked it so much
and then you changed it again because you love tacos? |
|
|
|
tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
|
|
fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 04:57:53
|
fb.net survivor
darwin, kathryn, broken face, cult of frank, king of karaoke, blt, little black francis, betty
who do you vote off first?
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
|
|
|
kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 05:56:49
|
Floop, serious question: what are your thoughts about Polanksi getting arrested? I'm of two minds and I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Thanks, K
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
|
|
|
|
TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2009 : 07:29:58
|
Floop: Do you like potstickers? I like them if only for their name.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
-bRIAN |
|
|
|
floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 13:48:20
|
fu - betty (she hasn't been around for a long time. not enough dedication). i didn't answer your ny question: broken face knows the good places to eat and drink
kathryn - i have mixed opinions on it too, but if i had to choose one way or the other i have to say i support his arrest
tranny - absolutely |
|
|
|
Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
1036 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 13:57:10
|
| Have you ever eaten at Tere's Mexican Grill on Melrose? |
|
|
|
fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 15:15:02
|
quote:
Originally posted by floop
fu - betty (she hasn't been around for a long time. not enough dedication). i didn't answer your ny question: broken face knows the good places to eat and drink
kathryn - i have mixed opinions on it too, but if i had to choose one way or the other i have to say i support his arrest
tranny - absolutely
thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. i realize you're an extremely busy man. if it's not too much trouble could you let us know who you would vote off in round 2 and why?
darwin, kathryn, broken face, cult of frank, king of karaoke, blt, little black francis, betty
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
|
|
|
kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 15:47:47
|
Dear floop,
Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to share your thoughts. That's pretty much my take on it, too. Another question, if you don't mind:
Is there anything you can do to compel Frank to play Montreal? It'll be three years next month since he was here last and we are getting restless.
Thanks, floop.
Kathryn
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
|
|
|
|
Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 02:09:41
|
| Dear floop, you're relaxing at Big Sur with The Dude and a lovely big taco and a six pack of refreshing beer. Can life get any better? |
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 04:31:42
|
floop ever tried albondigas meatballs? Ever been kicked in the taco?
ALBONDIGAS (South-of-the-Border Meatballs) Makes about 60 meatballs
These albondigas are meatballs gone south of the border. It's hard to say why they're so very good (is it the sugar?), but you just can't stop eating them. They're also very easy to make, so they're perfect party food.
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 eggs, beaten
3 fresh jalapeno chilies, stemmed and diced small WEAR GLOVES
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced small
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
11/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine meat, eggs, jalapenos, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and kosher salt; mix thoroughly by hand. Be careful not to over-mix the meatballs or they'll be tough. Divide the mixture into balls the size of large walnuts, rolling them between the palms of your hands until firm and round. Place the albondigas on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until firm, bubbling and golden on the bottoms. Serve on a napkin-lined plate. Note: Wear gloves when handling fresh chilies; the oils can cause a burning sensation on your skin. Note: When the albondigas bake, they leave a little custard-like foot around the base of each meatball, which looks a bit weird. But when you take them off the baking sheet, they look fine. From "Cowboy Cocktails" by Grady Spears and Brigit L. Binns as printed in "The Best American Recipes" 2001-2002 by Fran McCullough
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
Srisaket
= Cult of Ray =
Thailand
313 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 22:17:54
|
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Floop, serious question: what are your thoughts about Polanksi getting arrested? I'm of two minds and I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Thanks, K
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
Why would you be in two minds regarding this?
Just interested - sorry to de-rail your thread |
|
|
|
floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 05:15:40
|
arm arm - i have not. is it good?
fu - i'd have to go with KOK cuz he hasn't been around to annoy people in a long time. i miss that
carl - i think i'd rather be in Big Sur with a girl. as in, my girl. but yes, being in Big Sur with a delicious taco sounds like a perfect day (i don't know where to get tacos around there though. i think i'd rather be at Nepenthe, or Cielo)
tro - yeah, all the time. most of the Mexican Restaurants in my area serve albondigas soup as a starter. i've never had it served just as meatballs, only the soup. but i love that soup. great hangover cure
kathryn - i guess it doesn't hurt to ask. or pray. or, move out of Canada |
|
|
|
kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 09:59:37
|
floop, Canada rocks despite the occasional subpar Jennifer Connely dvd rental.
quote:
Originally posted by Srisaket
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Floop, serious question: what are your thoughts about Polanksi getting arrested? I'm of two minds and I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Thanks, K
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
Why would you be in two minds regarding this?
Because on one hand I believe that cultural and other positive contributions are good and ought to be given merit while on the other hand I think that a society must follow through after it has deemed that punishment is due to 40-year-old men who drug and anally rape 13-year-old girls.
Your thoughts, Sri?
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
|
|
|
|
Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
1036 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 10:02:34
|
| I think Tere's is pretty good but I haven't been to a wide variety of mexican restaurants. If you're in that area it's worth checking out---maybe you'll like it. |
|
|
|
danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 10:55:48
|
| floop, any concern Roman Polanski will derail this thread? |
|
|
|
floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 14:21:08
|
quote:
Originally posted by danjersey
floop, any concern Roman Polanski will derail this thread?
i think a Roman Polanski derailment could be interesting. i mean, i know me answering questions is interesting and all.. but i welcome derailment |
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 14:47:13
|
floop maybe we can still keep on track if you care to adjudicate on all points raised?
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 15:13:18
|
floops got a lot on his plate. He needs a press secretary
and some more napkins |
|
|
|
Srisaket
= Cult of Ray =
Thailand
313 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 16:05:02
|
Thank you for replying.
I don’t think Roman Polanski’s achievements, however great they may have been, should enter into the equation at all. He is guilty, admitted his guilt and has been a fugitive from justice for more than 30 years he should now serve his sentence in a Californian prison.
The only mixed feelings I might have are that the Swiss authorities arrest may have been carried out illegally and the fact that they chose to arrest him now when Polanski owns property in Gstaad and visits Switzerland on a regular basis without interference.
|
|
|
|
kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 16:13:23
|
Agreed on both points, Sri.
Why now? It makes the prosecution look silly and lazy. It wasn't like he was hard to catch all these decades.
And the "oh but he's contributed to the arts" argument is just a fancier version of the excuse: "oh but the frail octogenarian you see before you has spent the last five decades hand-feeding endangered species and suffers from ill health and has diligently devoted his later years to curing cancer" never mind that in decades past he was an able-bodied concentration camp killer. That sort of line of logic makes a mockery of the idea of having laws.
Another compelling aspect is the French culture (I think) minister and others outside the US condemning the arrest. That interventionist attitude is a specialty of the US and it's unfortunate when it comes from the US and now from other nations.
Rambling...sorry. Someone ask floop a question.
I remember sitting in a basement listening to Fields of Marigold until I passed out.
|
Edited by - kathryn on 09/30/2009 16:18:18 |
|
|
|
Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 16:22:46
|
Floop - who would win in a fist fight: Lemmy or all surviving Ramones (aka CJ, Tommy, Marky and Richie)?
- Brian |
|
|
|
shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2009 : 17:43:23
|
take that question to my pong thread broken face.
ask and ye shall receive floop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajtMJokACUA&NR=1
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 00:16:14
|
quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajtMJokACUA&NR=1
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind.
Nice to see KoK's doing okay.
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 16:00:00
|
LOL!!
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
|
|
|
danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2009 : 18:10:56
|
little is known
of own casey jones
for it's true he lacked tact
his attention held track
in the theories and queries he roamed
|
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 03:45:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by danjersey
little is known
of own casey jones
for it's true he lacked tact
his attention held track
in the theories and queries he roamed
coastline will be pleased. floop what's the latest from KOK?
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 10:37:54
|
Was it Casey Jones or Casey at the Bat
Who died out of pride and got famous for that?
Killed by a swerve, laid low by a curve
Do you ever think they ever thought they got what they deserved?
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 04:33:17
|
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
I think that a society must follow through after it has deemed that punishment is due
Sorry to barge in k, Polanski claims he pleaded guilty as a result of a plea bargain, and that judge Rittenband renegued on it causing him to flee. If his claim holds up the case against him will lack all legitimacy. It's no small matter. The judgement against him is probably not sound. The judge, who has since died, later acknowledged "substantial misconduct" but the case could not be dismissed as Polanski was still a fugitive. The arrest seen in this light is deserving of the controversy.
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 10:08:31
|
but tro, in the plea bargain isn't the defendant just making a deal with the prosecutor for the prosecutor to "request/recommend" a certain leniancy in sentencing; but the court retains the right to make any judgement? as a matter of course, the judge usually complies with the prosecutor when deciding the fate of the defendant but isn't bound to do so? what was the judges misconduct? still, polanski shouldn't have fled, shoulda had his legal team deal with it. maybe the judge wanted him to spend some time inside until his "punishment" fit the "crime"?
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
|
|
|
floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 10:31:18
|
| tro brings up some valid points, but like shiney said, he shouldn't have fled, and he should have had his legal team deal with it. what i find ridiculous is when people say things like "he's served his time" (because of the hardship of not being able to come back to the US) or bringing up artistic contributions to society.. i think Polanski is an amazing filmmaker and has no doubt enriched cinema, but that's irrelevant. i'm kind of embarrassed for some of the filmmakers and artists who have signed his petition |
|
|
|
trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 12:24:22
|
I can understand anybody's frustrations with the plea bargain system, it's far from perfect, but it is wrong for any one particular defendant to pay a price for that frustration. Polanski only pleaded guilty because he was offered a plea bargain. If a plea bargain is worthless then so is the trial in which a plea bargain is not honoured. Don't forget Polanski relinquished his right to plead not guilty on the basis of that plea bargain.
As for 'punishment fitting the crime'. The prosecutor dropped the more serious charges of rape and sodomy as part of the plea bargain. Polanski was only charged with unlawful sex with an underage girl. The judge had no right to dish out sentancing for crimes the prosecutor was not charging Polanski with. Your system allows you to vote out lenient prosecutors so there's no need to bay for the blood of defendants who you think are getting off lightly.
The case is being looked at now in appeals so Polanski's arrest must have something to do with that I would guess. All this despite victim Samantha Geimer's insistence that the charges be dropped.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8284452.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7825799.stm
If there is strong evidence to convict for rape and sodomy of a child, I see no acceptable reason to plea down to stautory rape. Blame the justice system. It's unfair to take that revenge out on Polanski.
_______________
Ed is the hoo hoo |
|
|
|
Srisaket
= Cult of Ray =
Thailand
313 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 16:03:43
|
Why do you assume that Polanski only made a guilty plea when offered a plea bargain? It was equally likely that the prosecution didn't want the girl to appear in court and take the stand; I think you will find that this was/is a common occurrence in cases like this. If she didn't want to testify in court the more serious charge couldn't be upheld
"Polanski was only charged with unlawful sex with an underage girl" - please don't downplay it, that is still a terrible offence. Polanski knew she was 13 y/o and has never denied that he had sex with her and if you accept the statements that she made to a grand jury, Polanski plied her with drugs and alcohol before raping her.
|
|
|
|
danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 18:51:51
|
quote:
Originally posted by trobrianders
If there is strong evidence to convict for rape and sodomy of a child, I see no acceptable reason to plea down to stautory rape. Blame the justice system.
there in lies the rub.
that being said at least Polanski lives in his own lecherous shadow, and for the time being a cell.
|
|
|
|
Topic |
|
Ask floop a question©
