Slog - Comments on The Morning News http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240 Fear Mongering: Report says Al-Qaida is getting stronger. Are we really doomed, or are somebody's poll numbers just really, really low? Troops: Afghanistan needs more of 'em to stabilize democracy. Ganging Up: Anti-gang legislation and crackdowns are actually making things worse. No Deposit, No Return: Man discovers he isn't the father of his son, can't recoup child support. He Was Die-Cast For Your Sins: Wal-Mart to sell a 12-INCH TALKING JESUS DOLL!!! Voiced by Bobcat Goldthwait.I wish. Drugstore Cowboy: Bush Administration had drug control board officials shill for vulnerable GOP candidates, despite a 1994 law barring them from political activities.... Copyright 2008 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:00:50 -0800 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:19:33 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by JessB I seriously hope that wasn't a real Harry Potter spoiler in the news section. I've only had myself on a kind of media lock-down for the last two months trying to avoid spoilers. I was assuming the Slog was safe and that the Stranger staff aren't dicks looking to ruin someone's enjoyment of a book series they've been reading for years. If it wasn't a real spoiler I apologize but if it was...you're a giant asshole.

]]> JessB http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765125 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765125 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:23:03 -0800 Comment by Big Sven JessB beat me to it. Why the fuck would you guys post this? Do you just assume none of your readers are among the 16 million people who are going to be buying the book?

Sometimes you guys are like a real newspaper, and sometimes you're just like a bunch of bright but immature college students.

I'm just not going to open the link, and see what happens.

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765127 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765127 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:47:36 -0800 Comment by JessB No shit, I didn't click it either. I'm going to hope for the best but I'm not fucking optimistic. Seriously, this ruined my goddamn day.

]]> JessB http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765131 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765131 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:56:03 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Oh shut up. Harry doesn't die. He almost dies in order to kill V, but he doesn't die.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765146 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765146 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:17:18 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Psych! No, really, nobody knows what happens. The leaked books are all pretty much considered fan-fiction. They're written poorly and they have obvious mistakes in characters names and what have you.

Personally, I do not believe Harry will die.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765147 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765147 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:19:22 -0800 Comment by SDA in SEA There is apparently only one action star in Turkey. This is the same guy from the Star Wars takeoff a couple days ago. Clearly Turkey's answer to Chuck Norris.

I especially like the liberal use of the off-screen trampoline for teh totally believable flying kick stunts!

]]> SDA in SEA http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765149 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765149 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:21:06 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Holy crap! Yasser Arafat died of AIDS! http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=13412

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765154 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765154 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:29:52 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe DO NOT CLICK LINK - POSSIBLE HARRY POTTER SPOILERS

Check this out.

That's the closest I've come to being convinced in any way, shape, or form. Still...

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765155 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765155 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:30:52 -0800 Comment by Hype Hype Hype Harry will live on forever and ever and EVER.

]]> Hype Hype Hype http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765158 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765158 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:32:22 -0800 Comment by Big Sven Thanks, Poe. I feel better. But I'm going to go into news blackout- see you all Sunday...

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765161 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765161 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:37:35 -0800 Comment by Jessica JessB said it first. WTF Jonah?

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765171 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765171 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:44:51 -0800 Comment by Big Sven ...thanks for 5, I mean. I didn't read 8 for obvious reasons.

I really shouldn't try to drive & type & shoot crack into my eyeball & telecon all at the same time. Not in stop&go I-405 traffic, anyways...

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765172 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765172 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:46:25 -0800 Comment by SDA in SEA You Harry Potter fanboys are funny. Hehe. :-)

]]> SDA in SEA http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765173 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765173 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:48:10 -0800 Comment by supergp In HP7, Hermione learns to dance:
http://discowitch.ytmnd.com/

]]> supergp http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765175 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765175 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:49:17 -0800 Comment by Jessica FanGIRL here, SDA. But yes, in essence, giant dorky basement dwelling fanboy at heart.

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765178 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765178 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:52:02 -0800 Comment by Jessica FanGIRL here, SDA. But in essence, a giant dorky basement-dwelling fanboy at heart. Except, you know, with social skills.

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765180 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765180 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:53:17 -0800 Comment by Jessica goddamned double post. sorry.

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765181 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765181 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:54:38 -0800 Comment by Kate Fuck! Slog's on my Do Not Click list until Sunday.

]]> Kate http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765186 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765186 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:57:45 -0800 Comment by Tiz Why the anger? I clicked on the link, and if you only read the first few paragraphs, still no spoiler, true or not.

That being said, it's just novel people. What is wrong with Americans that they can't wait until midnight Friday?

Yes, I'm going to the opening night event or whatever, but I have to wait until my friend with money reads it before I can borrow it. Perhaps I'm just envious..

]]> Tiz http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765188 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765188 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:58:57 -0800 Comment by owza GODDABNIT YOU CANNOT POST SPOILERS OR (POTENTIAL SPOILERS) TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT THOSE WHO WANT TO BE SURPRISED!

]]> owza http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765242 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765242 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:57:16 -0800 Comment by SeMe Did you guys forget is National Hot dog day? Head to costco for a buck "fity" youse can get a dog and a bottom less drink.

http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:GdCSZVaqhTIJ:www.hot-dog.org/brochures/2007HDMPlanningGuide.pdf+2007+hot+dog+planning+guide&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a

]]> SeMe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765246 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765246 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:00:39 -0800 Comment by Original Andrew Jonah,

Dude, seriously, you'd better not frak around with Potterheads. They will chase you with a busted beer bottle!

]]> Original Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765259 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765259 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:13:14 -0800 Comment by Original Monique Jonah is a muggle bastard. I am so going to put on my wizard hat, grab my wand made of unicorn feet and expelimus him off my computer.

;p

]]> Original Monique http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765274 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765274 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:35:02 -0800 Comment by Gloria Dudes, I think Jonah was obviously being flippant. His news blurb says "HP Book leaks blah blah ... or DID IT?" So by implication, his lead, "Harry Dies" is followed by the unsaid "OR DOES HE?" There are only two possibilities, so how much can you really get spoiled?

I'm pretty phobic of spoilers, but try to relax. Now that we think the book's been leaked, any asshole can say whatever he wants without any back-up.

]]> Gloria http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765282 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765282 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:39:43 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi If Rowling isn't bullshitting everyone and the character's death is intended to end the series once and for all, then I don't see how Harry can possibly survive. Kill off any other character and the books can continue indefinitely.

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765312 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765312 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:58:39 -0800 Comment by Dianna The whole "Harry dies" theory is based on him being one of Voldemort's horcruxes...which makes no sense; if Voldemort believed he had to kill Harry, why would he place a part of his soul in him?

He may die fighting him, I don't know, but that will be depressing as hell. I also hope none of the kids dies....but I'm worried about the Weasley parents.

]]> Dianna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765423 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765423 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:41:37 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @26

Harry is not a Horcrux. Those are items; as you will find in the 7th book. Harry, however, is the only one able to destroy them. By only, I mean he is not. Dumbassdore could, but you know, that would ruin the entire dynamic that ever book has repeated.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765474 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765474 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:19:53 -0800 Comment by Dianna Um, Mr. Poe, I said he's NOT a horcrux..and horcruxes aren't necessarily object; Dumbledore suspects that Nagini, the snake, is one.

And geez, bitter much?

]]> Dianna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765489 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765489 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:26:18 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @28

I'm not lying when I'm saying I'm drunk right now. I drown my workload with alcohol during lunch @ Rock Bottom.

So, given that, now that I've actually read and understood what you've said -- sorry.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765533 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765533 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:08:09 -0800 Comment by Dianna Hey, you're forgiven...I usually get a kick out of what you have to say, even when I don't agree with you.

]]> Dianna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765550 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765550 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:25:56 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe There are times you do not agree with me?!

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765707 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/the_morning_news_240#c765707 News Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:19:33 -0800