Berkeley mayor apologizes if you were offended by his city’s insult to the Marines
posted at 1:28 pm on February 8, 2008 by Bryan
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Tis the DeMint-Cornyn money bullet that might eventually kill the hippie beast.
The mayor of Berkeley, Calif., has issued an apology to servicemen and women serving in Iraq following a flap over a City Council vote that told the U.S Marine recruiting station there it should leave, and if it doesn’t, is staying only as “uninvited and unwelcome intruders.”
The apology follows the introduction this week of the Semper Fi Act of 2008, pushed by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., that would rescind more than $2 million in federal earmarks destined for Berkeley. DeMint was joined by five other Republican lawmakers in introducing the bill Wednesday after they were angered over the Berkeley City Council’s actions.
A companion bill entered in the House has the support of 45 Republicans. No Democrats are supporting either bill.
No Democrats in either house object to insulting the Marines as “unwelcome invaders” and a seditious attempt to keep them from recruiting in a US city? Good to know.
Following a public uproar, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates argued Wednesday that the council’s actions last week shouldn’t be linked to federal money dedicated to schools and other services, according to tan San Jose Mercury News. Bates is a retired U.S. Army captain.
“There’s really no correlation between federal funds for schools, water ferries and police communications systems and the council’s actions, for God’s sake,” Bates said.
But, he said: “We apologize for any offense to any families of anyone who may serve in Iraq. We want them to come home and be safe at home.”
I hate “we apologize for any offense” and “we apologize if you were offended” apologies. They’re evidence of a lack of contrition and put the blame on the victim for being offended. No sale on this one.
As for this part:
“There’s really no correlation between federal funds for schools, water ferries and police communications systems and the council’s actions, for God’s sake,”
Yes there is. From a constitutional point of view, providing for the common defense is actually in the document. Ferries and schools aren’t. Rejecting the one should trigger loss of the latter.
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I got your apology right here! Starve Beserkly out of funds and then they really will be sorry. Sempre Fi
RobCon on February 8, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Eat it, Berkeley.
Every.
Last.
Bite.
CurtZHP on February 8, 2008 at 1:32 PM
APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED.
madmonkphotog on February 8, 2008 at 1:34 PM
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Good to remember for those advocating a Democrat White House, Senate, and House because John McCain make wittie booboo.
SlimyBill on February 8, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Right on.
Vizzini on February 8, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Too little too late. You and your town are a disgrace.
Geronimo on February 8, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Watch what you back peddle into Berzerkly, you just might get goosed.
But then, you’d like that wouldn’t you.
Keep up the pressure, take the funds unless they rescind the council’s actions and issue a formal apology.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 1:37 PM
He’s Army? “Ain’t Ready to be a Marine Yet?
So, we can put him in with the likes of Murtha. Disloyal, disgusting, and traitorous.
And, he said “God”… Which one was he referring to? I wonder, sometimes…
Semper Fi! — SSgt, USMC-R
Mazztek on February 8, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Thats like a cockroach apologizing for being a cockroach.
volsense on February 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM
They need to keep the pressure up on Berkley. This is where the hippe needs to be brought out into the light like the germs they are.
TroubledMonkey on February 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM
I love hippies.
Seared with scallions in butter and then oven roasted until the inside is warm and pink.
They give me wretched heartburn though.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Exactly. Hey Mayor, an apology would go something like this:
‘We have reconsidered the issue and realize what a core asset our military forces are to our country. We are able to state our views, though they may be contrary, because of the national security our armed forces provides against totalitarianism from beyond our borders. We were wrong in our statements regarding the Marine recruiters and for that we apologize.’
Mallard T. Drake on February 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM
Does anyone have a link to McCain’s condemnation of Berkeley? Or at least his promise to vote for DeMint’s bill?
amerpundit on February 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Aren’t there any democrat members of congress that served in the Marines?
Blake on February 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Last time I checked, Hillary and Barack are still Democratic Senators. This BETTER come up sometime soon on the news. Preferably as a sound bite from John McCain.
cannonball on February 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Berkeley:
We really aren’t sorry, we mean every word we say but since you redneck and right wingers have us by the scrotum with the funding we’ll sort of apologize.
Defector01 on February 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Tell them that PB&Js are every bit as good as that froo-froo “environmental’ menu that they expect us to pay for,too.
bbz123 on February 8, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Money sill talks, even to the ultra left.
Entelechy on February 8, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Just another reason why I hate that town and have nothing good to say about it….
Biffstir on February 8, 2008 at 1:41 PM
John Murtha, off the top of my head. But he’d also be the same guy who accused our troops of murdering in cold blood, despite the fact that charges have been dropped against all but one and those have been greatly reduced.
amerpundit on February 8, 2008 at 1:42 PM
If they want their little community of hippie dumb, sure no problem for me.
lets yank the Marines, Army and other military recruiters out and make sure if there is ANY problems, such as illegals rioting, a brush fire or anything of that matter. That the National Guard, Coast Guard and I will even go as far as to say firefighters and police, not bother with them.
Hmmm, maybe that will change their tune.
upinak on February 8, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Well said.
Califemme on February 8, 2008 at 1:42 PM
I marinade mine overnight and throw them on the grill when I come home from work. Serve with grilled vegetables and fresh salad. Pass the guac!
Blake on February 8, 2008 at 1:42 PM
The fact that not one council member took issue with Council member Anderson’s characterization of the Marines, as “the President’s gangsters” tells you all you need to know, later apology or not.
Is Bates apologizing for this? “They (the Marines) don’t belong here, they shouldn’t have come here, and they should just leave.”
MikeHu on February 8, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Of course there’s a correlation: if those evil “baby-killers in uniform” hadn’t done their thing, the
citizenshumanoids in Berkeley would not have their damn town, much less the right to pop off their mouths like a bunch of spineless fools without being put up against a wall and dispatched..While we’re at it, remember that HRC and Bubba never showed much concern for the military, and St Barack seems to have no discernible record on the subject. Or on any subject save socialism.
At least McCain served. I’m hoping he still has enough stones to stand with DeMint.
MrScribbler on February 8, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Strong in their believes and convictions until the very, very least bit of confrontation with consequences comes at them.
These people would have been informers on their neighbors in nazi germany or stalinist USSR. Of that I have no doubt.
jukin on February 8, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Those who have SERVED in the Senate and in Congress, when they served, what branch, what they did and if they are a combat vet or not.
Here is the Link
upinak on February 8, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Are there any such thing as Genetically Modified Hippies?
As apposed to the organic kind? Dietary restrictions you know.
Kini on February 8, 2008 at 1:47 PM
“beliefs” Shouldn’t change thought in mid typing.
jukin on February 8, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Can’t we get Halliburton to develop a hippie digger? No finer place than Berkeley to beta test it.
Laura on February 8, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I personally think hippies taste like dirt-weed.
Squarestate on February 8, 2008 at 1:48 PM
“I love hippies.
Seared with scallions in butter and then oven roasted until the inside is warm and pink.
I marinade mine overnight and throw them on the grill when I come home from work. Serve with grilled vegetables and fresh salad. Pass the guac!”
I can never get that patchouli pre-marinade to go away, what do you chefs do to mask that? Plus they tend to be so stringy, I dunno…..
bbz123 on February 8, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Good point! Let McCain use that mantle of presumptive nominee to start smacking the other side. He could grow on me if he did more of that.
Excellent post, AP!
TX Mom on February 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM
I tried grilling, but it had the consistency of shoe leather. Ultimately hippies lack sufficient marbling because of their vegan diets. There’s very little fat content.
I tried boiling to soften up the meat, but it made the house reak of Patchouli. Slow roasting at 225 degrees (4 to 6 hours) has worked well for me.
We should trade recipes.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Hmm my link didn’t show nor the site.
Link on who served in the Senate and in Congress…. pretty interesting!
upinak on February 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM
They don’t need no stinkin’ Marines in Berzerkley, they have a whole army of militant, psychotic burn-outs from the sixties. I’ve been chased by them on the streets there before. Oh, and the wanna-be punks who live on the street because rich white mom and pop’s house is way too corporate.
Screw ‘em.
NTWR on February 8, 2008 at 1:50 PM
As far as I’m concerned a rescinding of all federal AND state funds would a minimum. Referring to the U. S. armed forces as “unwanted invaders” is tantamount to secession, and I believe we already have a formula in place for dealing with that.
q2600 on February 8, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Taking Berkeley’s money is the WRONG way to go in my opinion. Simply enforcing Berkeley’s vagrancy laws is the RIGHT way to go. A stretch in prison for some of these pink vagrants might be just the trick here.
IntheNet on February 8, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Yes, there are. Jack(killed them all in cold blood) Murtha, for one.
a capella on February 8, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Ack! My bad. It’s Bryan’s post.
TX Mom on February 8, 2008 at 1:51 PM
It’s like the thief saying he’s sorry. Yeah, sorry he got caught.
Hey Berkeley. Suck. It. Up.
Oh and
FOAD.
Pulchritudinous Patriot on February 8, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Like I said in an earlier post remove all the decent people out of Berkeley and when the moonbats are dancing in the streets dropp a couple of B-52′S worth of JDAM’s on them. No more Berkeley and we can start over. Mayor Bates is just self flogging for the money and is a disgrace to the uniform he wore.
limowilliam on February 8, 2008 at 1:52 PM
I hate hippies….too gamy.
Pulchritudinous Patriot on February 8, 2008 at 1:52 PM
I’m not sure, but I do know that the Diabetes Foundation recomends hippy over bovine. Again, it’s the low fat content. They’re stringy, but the right herbs and cooking conditions renders them delicious.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 1:53 PM
‘Dear’ Berkeley, GFY!
Do The Math.
Parasites.
Teddy on February 8, 2008 at 1:53 PM
You need one of those meat tenderizing mallets — the kind your mom used. Then pound the hell out of the hippie meat. That will make it tender.
Blake on February 8, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Blake the only Senator I could find out was a Marine War Vet is Sen. John Warner of VA
upinak on February 8, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Yeah, he’s former military and like Murtha, he should know better but I imagine he just doesn’t give a damn.
Yakko77 on February 8, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Boycott Jerkley!
ronsfi on February 8, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Did John McCain sign on the Semper Fi Act and companion bill? I’m guessing not.
So, I stand by my opinion: John McCain is no different than a Democrat. Only, Republicans will be to blame for his screw ups, rather than Democrats.
Enoxo on February 8, 2008 at 1:56 PM
You don’t see them much anymore, but I use a summer kitchen. It’s in the breeze-way between the house and garage. All hippy prep happens there so I can open the doors and let it air out. It’s the same with apple butter.
Your neighbors may take exception to the arroma, but invite them over after the dish is complete.
They’ll love it!
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 1:57 PM
This is McCain’s opportunity to reaffirm his sincerity regarding the gap between left and right. the timing is perfect. Step up to the plate, John. Create some passion for your positions.
a capella on February 8, 2008 at 1:59 PM
What I find interesting is that neither sentor’s DeMint or Cornyn served but they are leading the charge against Berkeley. Guess you didn’t have to serve to be supportive of our troops and know what is the right thing to do. Sic em boys
limowilliam on February 8, 2008 at 2:04 PM
The delusions in Berkeley begin right there in that last sentence: the idea that if we stop fighting the muslims, then we’ll be safe. If you accept that idea, then what they have done logically follows including insulting the Marines. Pacifism may not be treason legally, but it sure is treason in practical effect. We should use what’s happening at Berkeley to attack pacifism in general.
thuja on February 8, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Threaten to take away their money, and their principled stand evaporated. Yeah, quite the stand. True resolve. Amazing to see people stand up for what they really believe…or is it that they never really believed it themselves?
Might as well face it you’re addicted to cash
scottm on February 8, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Dude, I have to step out of character for a second. That was some funny $hit.
Now back into character:
I should also point out that most hippy is drug altered. Not so much with steriods or pesticides, but with a few things that you can’t buy over the counter. You may want to purchase free range hippy. They are very rare.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 2:08 PM
And, ain’t that the height of hypocrisy? The only thing more vile than a Communist, is a rich [or money grubbing Communist. But, just as the members of the Politburo had their dachas on the Black Sea, while the people stood in queues for luxuries like bread and milk - Hillary Clinton will have her abode in Westchester County, while the People are made wards of the State. Communists are all the same.
OhEssYouCowboys on February 8, 2008 at 2:08 PM
…and a fine chianti
bernzright777 on February 8, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Apology NOT accepted.
What’s needed is a federal law that applies to cities like the law cutting off aid to colleges that don’t allow recruiters on campus. Cut off ALL Federal aid to any city not allowing recruiters full and open access to the city.
Dave from Flint on February 8, 2008 at 2:12 PM
TAKE THE QUIZ ! http://www.thepeoplescube.com/QuoteQuiz/index.php
Nyog_of_the_Bog on February 8, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Ha! I was trying to find a good place to post that link. That’s one eye-opening and scary quiz!
NTWR on February 8, 2008 at 2:17 PM
He’s a revolting example of ‘retired’ military and a GREAT example of why of “EX” military should mean something different.
tree hugging sister on February 8, 2008 at 2:18 PM
By that logic, the fact that you haven’t gone to Berkeley and personally protested the council means that you don’t object, either. After all, like the Democrats you haven’t done all you can for the cause, never mind whether you find it disruptive, unreasonable, or a waste of your valuable time.
Also, I believe the mayor took the “unwelcome intruders” (not “invaders” as you keep saying) insult out of the proposed legislation, so he did do more than merely say, “I’m sorry if you were offended.” It doesn’t make him a great guy, but his actions shouldn’t be misrepresented, either.
Incidentally, most Berkeley-affiliated people I know are embarrassed that their city council has made them a laughing stock. Unfortunately, Alameda county strongly discourages Berkeley students from registering to vote in Berkeley, since it, unlike most other counties, doesn’t have a student exemption to jury duty. Thus students who don’t want their studies derailed must register in the parents’ counties, so they have no say on Berkeley’s government. Again, the students and the aging hippies are not as intertwined as you might think.
I know, understanding the situation is less fun than being outraged and calling for Berkeley to fall into the ocean (in spite of the fact that most the school itself is built on the foothills), but I thought those who can still think straight upon hearing about the latest “loony lefty” screed might want to know some actual facts regarding the matter.
calbear on February 8, 2008 at 2:18 PM
WRONG! You have the right to say what you will, but you do not have the right to not suffer the consequences of the stupid things you say. Sheesh! And these people say they are defending the Constitution. It drives me nuts when these people spout off about their Constitutional rights without ever having read the actual Constitution!
tballard on February 8, 2008 at 2:18 PM
And Murtha hasn’t apologized for his smear either. Liberals never apologize for anything, except for America to the international community. Screw Berkeley. Screw Murtha. Screw the whole damn lot of liberals.
pistolero on February 8, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Exactly.
Dash on February 8, 2008 at 2:23 PM
In the south we like ours southern fried, just like our chicken. As a matter of fact, they sort of taste like chicken..hmmmm CHICKEN! Get it?!
kcd on February 8, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Interesting isn’t it, that McCain was so quick to express his offense at Romney for Romney’s “insult” to war hero Bob Dole (Romney only said that he wouldn’t necessarily want a letter of recommendation from former Senator, and losing Republican presidential candidate, Bob Dole), but McCain has been silent about this very real insult to the U.S. Marines.
AZCoyote on February 8, 2008 at 2:25 PM
To the Mayor of Berkeley, take your apology and stuff it where the sun don’t shine. You along with the City Council, and Peace and Justice Commission, of Berkeley, California are a national disgrace. Add the City of San Francisco to the list of disgraced left wing Code Pinkos.
byteshredder on February 8, 2008 at 2:28 PM
What an awesome thread. Who knew we had so many hippie receipies?
I prefer mine poached, but it’s admittedly an acquired taste. One nagging problem…well, two nagging problems, the second being a tendency to fail random drug testing after indulging…is the seeming impossibility of keeping hair out of the finished product. Lord knows the lengths I go to to separate the initial prep area from the kitchen, but one or two always seem to sneak in. Seriously, the hair gets everywhere. Thoughts?
TexasDan on February 8, 2008 at 2:39 PM
I don’t even bother with hippies. You know what they say:
Garbage in, Garbage out.
BKennedy on February 8, 2008 at 2:42 PM
The usual disclaimer: violence is stupid, I loathe it, I don’t want it, I hope and pray no harm comes to Berkeley, etc etc etc.
With that said: wouldn’t it be … interesting … or perhaps illustrative … if terrorists attacked Berkeley? If karmic justice were meted out from the most unlikely of sources?
The emotional and political fallout would be fascinating. Imagine watching them deal with the military coming to their defense; imagine the cognitive dissonance as the nation - the nation they hate - rallied around them.
What goes around comes around. And these people are uniquely ill-suited to handle what’s coming around.
Professor Blather on February 8, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Free range chickens?
d1carter on February 8, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Just a word of caution on eating Hippie Meat. If hippies were around when Moses walked the desert, there would be an injunction against eating such a diseased, filthy animal. Even today, can you find a disease free hippie. With all the STD’s and such, you would have to cook the meat to at least 225 degrees F or you might catch those diseases. I wouldn’t even feed the meat to my dogs and God put canine breeds on earth to be able to eat diseased, sick animals.
PrettyD_Vicious on February 8, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Somehow I doubt the aging hippies of Berkeley would appreciate it.
After all, the Euroweenies love us for providing for their defense and being essentially the international police force that they refuse to provide for but demand exists, and it still doesn’t stop them from spitting all over us and calling us imperialists or whatever else is fashionable in Chamberlainland.
Berkeley fancies itself “European,” and America is just an object of scorn that they will take advantage of.
This is because they know that even if they hate us, even if they spit on us, and even if they revile us every day of their stoned wast of an existence, we will still save their ungrateful butts when they are actually in danger from the real enemies of their lifestyle.
BKennedy on February 8, 2008 at 2:50 PM
We can dream, but do you think terrorists want to get close to them anymore then we do? The patchouli oil bothers me to no end… I can imagine a bunch of terrorists may think the same thing, but then again maybe not.
**keeps fingers crossed**
upinak on February 8, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Let’s see how sincere their actions really are. If they believe in what they voted for, really believed it, then they won’t back down and accept the loss of funding.
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I mean, to do anything else would be a sell out…right?
And we all know how sincere these guys are, how sincere the left is…they would never sell their beliefs for a few bucks…would they?
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I say, “good for them”, stand by your principles, show the world how independent, what free thinkers you are. Any thing less is cowardly, a sell out, in essence…you would just be common whores.
right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Don’t fret. Help is on the way.
First Thing First: Clean your hippy with a hot brine and apple cider rinse. Don’t rely on the grocer to do this for you. If you want it done right, do it yourself. You don’t want to risk serving dirty hippy to your family.
Hair Removal: Have you ever deepfried a turkey? Not only does it sear the sking and make for a juicier hippy, it’s also the best means to remove hair. Peanut butter oil at 375 degrees sizzles every remnant of hair off in less than five minutes.
Viola!
Now the rest is up to you whether it be baste injection for additional flavor or remove the hippy from the kettle and finish as a slow roast in the oven.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Recipes for Hippies? -
Before frying, how do y’all get rid of the hair on the legs?Plucking just doesn’t seem to work. And, of course, neither does soap and a razor. Especially on the females.
Am I simply not heating the oil enough?
OhEssYouCowboys on February 8, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Hippies are always best as road kill…a couple of days on the hot pavement, removes the stench of liberalism. May have a more pungent smell by then, but no worse then being down wind from any sit-in or march.
It also makes good for the environment, allows crows, seagulls, mice, etc., to get a little taste and nutrition. What’s good for the environment is good for our country.
right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 2:57 PM
They’re like fish, ya got ta skin ‘em befoe you get to anything good because the whole outer body is a crusty, scaly mess.
Unfortunetely the stink inside is worse than the stink outside.
Seriously folks: Garbage in, garbage out. Ice cream may be bad for you in the long run, but it tastes good going down. Hippies just stink. Literally. In every concievable way.
BKennedy on February 8, 2008 at 2:58 PM
That is so insincere. How about revoking the parking previledge of the code pink chicks ? How about prosecuting them for vandalising the marine building ? How about keeping them a safe distance away from the building ?
SIJ6141 on February 8, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Apparently not. Try 375 degrees minimum. If you want to get the job done quickly without the hassle of heating the peanut oil, try a plumbers brazing torch. It would stink more, but you can be finished in under 3 minutes. Charring is to be expected.
Viola!
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 3:00 PM
BTW, a tie-die shirt, once you remove the stains, is wonderful material to work with. I cut mine up to look like elephant napkins.
The perfect addition to some of your wonderful recipes.
(remember to always place your napkin on your right)
right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Bomb em anyway!
trs on February 8, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Ya know, this thread has actually been therapeutic. Laughing is good for the soul.
OhEssYouCowboys on February 8, 2008 at 3:04 PM
One last question about cooking hippies. I’ve seen that once you start baking them, they go up in smoke. How do you prevent them from going up in smoke?
PrettyD_Vicious on February 8, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Hippie stain removal? Do you use hydrochloric acid?
OhEssYouCowboys on February 8, 2008 at 3:06 PM
The good news, he only made it to CPT (O-3). In the Navy he would have been a COL (O-5). (Sorry couldn’t pass up the cheap shot)
Seriously, I don’t accept it. I don’t see where he apologized to those who served in the past or those that are contemplating a career in the military. I also find it contemptable that he he did this after his welfare check from the federal government was jeoparized. Are they going to recind the parking permit for Code Pink? Are they going to respond faster then 7 1/2 hours the next time some fuit loop hippies chain themselves to the door? Is the city sanitation crews going to take care of cleaning up the front of the office after the daily graffiti artists and protesters?
It rings hollow. Stuff it…..Sir!
Just A Grunt on February 8, 2008 at 3:06 PM
That’s a fantastic idea!
I like to use a core bit on a drill to make multi-colored corks out of the sandle soles. It’s a wonderful centerpiece to the table inside a festive bowl.
Viola!
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 3:11 PM
I’d like to make some hippie tartare, seeing they already have egg on them.
74impala on February 8, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Check the body for leftover marijuana packets. Sometimes they etch out patches of skin or place it in certain areas where the sun doesn’t shine (especially common in hippies indiginous to The Bay Area) so they always have a stash available. Thats what causes all the smoke, and also contributes to the horrid smell.
BKennedy on February 8, 2008 at 3:12 PM
I think you are looking for the wrong type. If you can find a covey of males, you will find a couple that have their hair removed (waxing males). Often they will surrounded only by other males, and no females will be around the “covey”. Usually distinguished by their unique hand movements and walk, similar to prancing. A toss of the head, and a giggle is two noticeable mating movement and call. These are especially tender, not much muscle, just remove the callouses on their knees. They are often attracted to leather, and easy to distract with bright shiny objects.
Much more tender then their counterparts; females whom only are seen with other females.
right2bright on February 8, 2008 at 3:13 PM
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard this happen. No fear!
In more arid locations around the county, the moisture content of the hippy makes them quite combustible. You ever tried Drunken Chicken? Try Drunken Hippy!
Simply place the hippy in a cooking bag (most major grocers carry them) and pour in a six pack of your favorite beer. I prefer Pabst Blue Ribbon. *wink*
Viola!
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 3:16 PM
Oh, BTW… like the Foogoo (sp?) fish, there are certain parts of the hippie that you cannot eat because they are poisonous… the brain, which in som ehippies can contain deadly amounts of LSD residuals as well as the lungs, which are usually laden with hashish residual. Do not eat these parts of the hippie. You might also want to skip the oysters on the males.
Pulchritudinous Patriot on February 8, 2008 at 3:18 PM
Who wouldn’t!
Now you must take extra special care in cleaning your hippy for tartare. Sushi grade hippy is difficult to harvest and process. Remember that brine and apple vinegar cleaning solution? Rinse and repeat for 30 minutes and then finish with a wire brush for the final cycle.
Roll with sticky rice, sea weed, avocado, and ginger…mmmmmm DEEEEELICIOUS!
Viola!
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 3:22 PM
Thanks for the ideas, natesnake. In desparation I had tried snipping the dryer cord and just removing the hair with jolts of 220, but the results were uneven, with lots of blistering.
Here’s a often overlooked item: we’ve all taken a hippie on the hoof, and in the process of field stripping simply tossed the liver aside along with the rest of the entrails. Don’t! If you have been lucky enough to bag a young hippie, that liver may be at that just-perfect point of pickling. Old hippy liver isn’t fit for the dung heap, but a pickled, just slightly aged liver just needs a sage rub and a quick searing on both sides. Be sure your oven range is vented to the outside if you’re working indoors, and keep your fire extinguisher at the ready.
TexasDan on February 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Part two of that would be, “If you weren`t offended, then we mean every last darn bit of it!”
ThePrez on February 8, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Undercooked hippie can be very dangerous.
I recommend deep frying. Obviously not as nutritious, but far safer - and lip-smackingly tasty, too.
Professor Blather on February 8, 2008 at 3:35 PM
I’ve not tried the liver. So under 25 years is likely a safe bet? I’m assume the searing is meant to keep the center moist? I’ve over cooked many a liver in my day.
I’ve noticed that when harvesting a hippy, it’s best to take them by suprise. If you wound or excite them before the harvest, they have an acidic flavor. I believe it has something to do with the adrenal gland.
natesnake on February 8, 2008 at 3:43 PM
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