On the eve of my second anniversary at NewsBusters, it seems an appropriate time to say goodbye. As words often fail on occasions such as this, I'll allow others to say them for me. Here's Dale Evans Rogers:
Some trails are happy ones. Others are blue.
It's the way you ride the trail that counts. Here's a happy one for you.
Happy trails to you, until we meet again.
Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then....
Happy trails to you, 'til we meet...again.
And always remember Roy's Riders Club Rules:
1. Be neat and clean. 2. Be courteous and polite. 3. Always obey your parents. 4. Protect the weak, and help them. 5. Be brave but never take chances. 6. Study hard and learn all you can. 7. Be kind to animals and take care of them. 8. Eat all your food and never waste any. 9. Love God and go to Sunday school regularly. 10. Always respect our flag and our country.
Finally, a closing song for everyone. [As my dad often said, this is REAL music]:
Goodbye, good luck, and God bless....Jer
Editor at Large
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SO LONG, NEWSBUSTERS...
June 8, 2009 - 19:31 ET by JerSO LONG, NEWSBUSTERS...
Jer
Jer, I have said that a few times myself, but I always came back
June 8, 2009 - 19:43 ET by R D HelmAnd so will you. :-)
Enjoy your NB vacation.
-Dave
Obama's health care "reform" plan is to blow up the building in order to fix a leak in the roof-Herman Cain
Goodbye Jer
June 8, 2009 - 19:48 ET by shawn228I wish you would change your mind. Liberals that actually get along with some conservative members here are few and far between. What will JasonC, Balboa and myself do without ya? :-(
He had my vote
Was wondering the same thing
June 8, 2009 - 19:54 ET by general companyNow that the brains of the operation is leaving. : ]
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Crap gc...
June 8, 2009 - 19:57 ET by MightyMouth...The second and third stringers are no fun at all! (no offence shawn!!)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
None taken MM
June 8, 2009 - 20:01 ET by shawn228None taken MM. I have some pretty big liberal shoes to fill. I will take my turn on the rotation, but my liberal skills are not as strong as Jason and Bal, so I will try to get a few points coming off the bench.
He had my vote
Ha! shawn..
June 8, 2009 - 20:19 ET by MightyMouthsince you (like the GOP) no longer have a clear leader, should succumb to the opposition. I decree you must move out of mom's house, get a job or start a business and make as much money as the President will allow! No more than that, but of course, anything less. It's up to you kid! Aspire to the limits that the government allows you!! And make sure you spend your earning years in the service of the poor. If you even think you are going to do anything for yourself forget it you scumbag selfish anti-Amerikan!!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
How dare you look down on me Mighty Mouth
June 9, 2009 - 00:11 ET by shawn228I will have you know that I can see all the free movie's I want because of my seniority as a ticket usher at the movie theater and I got the basement to myself rent free buddy!!!
I also get to keep all the tips from pizza delivery.
edit
:-)
He had my vote
LOL-Hey, everybody look busy! Shawn's in charge now!
June 8, 2009 - 20:00 ET by R D Helm-Dave
Obama's health care "reform" plan is to blow up the building in order to fix a leak in the roof-Herman Cain
Lmao Dave,
June 8, 2009 - 20:06 ET by shawn228Yes first order is move the unimportant issues to the back of the line like waterboarding and affirmitive action We will move legalizing prostitution and pot right to the front :-)
He had my vote
Good luck with those, shawn.
June 8, 2009 - 23:35 ET by R D HelmLOL-Last time I suggested either one, I got flamed mercilessly.
-Dave
Obama's health care "reform" plan is to blow up the building in order to fix a leak in the roof-Herman Cain
One thing I have learned since being on this site Dave.....
June 9, 2009 - 00:26 ET by shawn228is not everyone on this site is a social conservative or a prude. Most of the times when there is a thread criticizing Family Guy or South Park or legalizing prostitution or Pot. Many conservatives agree that personal responsiblity and freedoms is not limited to things people consider moral. As long as it does not affect anyone else it is nobodys business.
He had my vote
Don't go Jer!!
June 8, 2009 - 19:49 ET by MightyMouthAnd don't let the door hit you in the ass! Ha ha just a joke buddy. Have really enjoyed you being here!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
What,,,wait
June 8, 2009 - 19:53 ET by general companyI am not done with you yet. : ] I dont understand why you would leave, but Happy Trails!
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
This song's for you, Jer~
June 9, 2009 - 15:06 ET by Georgia GirlJer,
Well, you already know how I feel. :( I wish you wouldn't go, but you do what you think is right.
This song is for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPx1lPoYtSU&feature=related
I hope you will return...to a place where everybody knows your name.
Your Friend,
GG
EDIT: I got some PMs that some couldn't get the song to come up...well, of course not -- this is me, the computer whiz. *_* It's supposed to be the theme song from "Cheers." I have tried to fix it. So if it still doesn't work, it may be an even better tribute to Jer...because he is the one who would normally help me with my techno troubles. But, of course, he's not here, so my little song may not play.
Well it was nice doing battle with ya.
June 8, 2009 - 22:54 ET by TailgunnerBut there is life outside the blogosphere, regardless of what goes on in Washington and the rest of the world, and I don't in the least hold it against Jer to choose to enjoy it.
(At least as long as we're allowed to...lol)
Take care and I'll always be here to defend your reputation.
Tailgunner (Mike Grant)
NOLO PUGNARE ME OCCIDERE
What Obama giveth with one hand he taketh away with both hands.
If you stay I promise to say "except Jer" in all of my
June 9, 2009 - 00:22 ET by pahuberbad mouthing of liberals.
I've grown to like you... man!
Serious. Anyhoo... I would be a great liberal, but see the realism of the conservative views. If ever in the Twin Cities look me up and feel free to stay here. I suppose this can be done through NB's e-mail system. This goes for all of you cons and even you damed devilish libs that sign a pledge not to kill me ; )
I BBQ a heck of a rack of pork...or whatever, in case you do not eat pork. Of course, I do it 'white trash' style... over charcoal...it just tastes better.
God bless you and hope to see you back soon.
Sorry second double post today....
June 9, 2009 - 00:23 ET by pahuberand my puppy layed another present for me at the door.
→ Jer
June 9, 2009 - 18:25 ET by Cool ArrowI just did a track on you and found this thread.
So this is it, huh?
Even thought there's no law saying you can't just taper down your visits?
Well, I understand in a way. I'm the same way with smoking. It's all or nothing. (Currently a non-smoker).
Good luck.
"The Rule of Law is the only thing that separates us from Democrats" - a Firefighter
Good
June 9, 2009 - 18:46 ET by general company(Currently a non-smoker)
Keep it up!!
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Cool~
June 9, 2009 - 20:47 ET by Georgia GirlCongrats on the no-smoking zone around you. Good job.
As long as we're confessing, I'm the same -- all or nothing -- on Starbucks (cold/bottled) mochas. Seriously. I'm hooked on them.
"My name is Georgia Girl, and I'm a mocha-holic..."
JER LEAVING ??? (hahaha)
June 9, 2009 - 18:35 ET by MrShyPeople, you must not know Jer very well. He likes his drama well-done, and aches for all the attention he can get.
This is just Jer's latest release, which is:
I'm Done With NewsBusters 4.3
.... I believe that's the latest version, but you might need to google that :)
You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!
Yep...he'll be
June 9, 2009 - 18:35 ET by bigtimerYep...he'll be back.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Mr. Shy~
June 9, 2009 - 20:30 ET by Georgia GirlI'm happy to hear this bit of encouragement. Jer's a really good guy. So I will have my "Welcome Back [Kotter]" musical link ready for him. ^_^
Hey, this is just like when
June 9, 2009 - 18:42 ET by Jack BauerHey, this is just like when Nixon left the White House for the last time by helicopter.
If by White House you mean Newsbusters, and by helicopter you mean battery operated Prius.
"You won't have Richard M. Jer to kick around any more."
→ Bobby Ewing Returns
June 9, 2009 - 18:46 ET by Cool ArrowAnd when he comes back it'll be like the finale of the Second Newhart series, where he wakes up with Suzanne Pleshette.
"The Rule of Law is the only thing that separates us from Democrats" - a Firefighter
ha. Don't go into the light
June 9, 2009 - 18:59 ET by Jack Bauerha. Don't go into the light Jer.
Go into the shower!
Jack... ROFLMAO! Hey by the
June 9, 2009 - 19:02 ET by bigtimerJack...
ROFLMAO!
Hey by the way, what happened is Jer may have really got a real court case...know what I mean?
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Mysterious Jer
June 9, 2009 - 19:25 ET by MrShyBtw, looking at his pic, all this time I had no idea he was really Barry Gibb.
You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!
Yea, and I thought he was
June 9, 2009 - 19:32 ET by general company61 ?
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Then again his other half
June 9, 2009 - 19:32 ET by bigtimerThen again his other half may have threatened him with another trip to Florida if he stayed glued to the PC so many hours...ya just never know.
...and then there is refusing to take out the garbage until enough was enough too...
Which was it Jer?
We all know you aren't staying away...you're hooked.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
I know one thing
June 9, 2009 - 19:44 ET by general companyYa better not show up as counsel in a court room looking like that around here.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Cool, Jack, etc. -- LOL...Ya'll stop it...
June 9, 2009 - 20:33 ET by Georgia GirlYou're hurtin' my sides.
Say It Ain't So
June 9, 2009 - 20:16 ET by stratmanBe well, my friend. I will miss you. And for pete's sake, stay out of the sun!
BTW, Welcome back, Jer!
September 30, 2009 - 15:29 ET by CobraManWelcome back, Jer. Despite our differences, I do enjoy the debates.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Me too, CobraMan...Thanks.
September 30, 2009 - 16:27 ET by JerMe too, CobraMan...Thanks.
Jer
Oh, whew...
September 30, 2009 - 17:11 ET by Georgia GirlMy "new comments" took me to this blog. I thought maybe Jer was leaving again. :( Well, good to hear that's not the case -- because I've run out of really cute "goodbye/hello again" songs!
My mother's brother's only niece didn't vote for Obama.