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Katana · 7th November 2006, 07:19 AM

I see the light! I see it!

Ouch! Stop already.

Quote:

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Mark Sanford burned his eyes under the bright stage lights at a groundbreaking ceremony and had to sit out the last day of the campaign, his wife said Monday.

Sanford, a Republican seeking re-election, was taking eye drops and wearing temporary contact lenses to treat the discomfort, Jenny Sanford said. He suffered the injury Sunday and went to the doctor in the morning.

"I can attest that he was in great pain last night," his wife said. "He's feeling better now."

Extremely bright light can dry out the surface of the eye and cause the equivalent of a sunburn on the cornea, said Steve Masone, president-elect of the South Carolina Optometric Association. The cornea usually recovers, though a severe burn can be permanent, he said.

The groundbreaking was for a new headquarters for Inspiration Networks, a Christian TV network. Evangelists Pat Robertson and Rex Humbard spoke during the roughly two-hour program, and Humbard wore sunglasses.

Bummer.

The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh away.

Mephisto · 7th November 2006, 07:58 AM

A conservative prayer vigil will be held at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Worthless Miracle in the hopes that Sanford's eyesight will be returned by the grace of the good Lord.

Beelzebubba · 7th November 2006, 08:28 AM

Being an unfortunate resident of this proud but ignorant state, I could only hope that all of our politicians and judges would become as equally blind as the majority of our rascist, homophobic and Christian electorate and they all blindly flounder into each other, eventually causing no more harm than they already have but by some coincidence of randomness could actually do some good every now and then, at least by accident.

Katana · 7th November 2006, 08:52 AM

CNN is now reporting that Sanford just got turned away from the polls because he didn't have his voter registration card.

Tough week, dude.

Does look like his eyesight has been restored to normal, though.

So there is a bright side.

Get it? Bright?

Wheezebucket · 7th November 2006, 09:06 AM

Makes me just wanna get right out there and vote for these people!

'Bright side'. Totally nailed him.

Darth Rotor · 7th November 2006, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Beelzebubba

Being an unfortunate resident of this proud but ignorant state, I could only hope that all of our politicians and judges would become as equally blind as the majority of our rascist, homophobic and Christian electorate and they all blindly flounder into each other, eventually causing no more harm than they already have but by some coincidence of randomness could actually do some good every now and then, at least by accident.

Hmmmm, I see that you are a fan of the Monkeys-Typewriters-Shakespeare model of government. How is this different from Anarchy?

DR

hammegk · 7th November 2006, 10:54 AM

Now, now. It's not nice to make fun of the Democrats' platform.

fuelair · 7th November 2006, 06:45 PM

Democrats don't really need a platform. It's enough that they aren't republicans.

7th November 2006, 07:19 AM	#1
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	He Saw The Light (Too Much In Fact) I see the light! I see it! Ouch! Stop already. Quote: COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Mark Sanford burned his eyes under the bright stage lights at a groundbreaking ceremony and had to sit out the last day of the campaign, his wife said Monday. Sanford, a Republican seeking re-election, was taking eye drops and wearing temporary contact lenses to treat the discomfort, Jenny Sanford said. He suffered the injury Sunday and went to the doctor in the morning. "I can attest that he was in great pain last night," his wife said. "He's feeling better now." Extremely bright light can dry out the surface of the eye and cause the equivalent of a sunburn on the cornea, said Steve Masone, president-elect of the South Carolina Optometric Association. The cornea usually recovers, though a severe burn can be permanent, he said. The groundbreaking was for a new headquarters for Inspiration Networks, a Christian TV network. Evangelists Pat Robertson and Rex Humbard spoke during the roughly two-hour program, and Humbard wore sunglasses. Bummer. The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh away.
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7th November 2006, 07:58 AM	#2
Mephisto Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in a state of disbelief Posts: 6,065	A conservative prayer vigil will be held at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Worthless Miracle in the hopes that Sanford's eyesight will be returned by the grace of the good Lord.
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7th November 2006, 08:52 AM	#4
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	CNN is now reporting that Sanford just got turned away from the polls because he didn't have his voter registration card. Tough week, dude. Does look like his eyesight has been restored to normal, though. So there is a bright side. Get it? Bright?
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	__________________ "I think Katana is as big of a perv as the rest of us." - Dragonrock "The rationality was there, and clear and concise. The condescention was hinted at and was like french onion dip on the perfect potato chip. Tasted like woo smackdown." - Fowlsound (aka Ducky, darnit) "Katana is one quick shut-yo-mouth!" - JonnyFive StopSylviaBrowne

7th November 2006, 09:06 AM	#5
Wheezebucket Master Cylinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mr. Belvedere's House (in Seattle) Posts: 1,493	Makes me just wanna get right out there and vote for these people! 'Bright side'. Totally nailed him.
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7th November 2006, 09:58 AM	#6
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 34,378	Originally Posted by Beelzebubba Being an unfortunate resident of this proud but ignorant state, I could only hope that all of our politicians and judges would become as equally blind as the majority of our rascist, homophobic and Christian electorate and they all blindly flounder into each other, eventually causing no more harm than they already have but by some coincidence of randomness could actually do some good every now and then, at least by accident. Hmmmm, I see that you are a fan of the Monkeys-Typewriters-Shakespeare model of government. How is this different from Anarchy? DR
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7th November 2006, 08:28 AM	#3
Beelzebubba Student Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 36	Being an unfortunate resident of this proud but ignorant state, I could only hope that all of our politicians and judges would become as equally blind as the majority of our rascist, homophobic and Christian electorate and they all blindly flounder into each other, eventually causing no more harm than they already have but by some coincidence of randomness could actually do some good every now and then, at least by accident.

7th November 2006, 10:54 AM	#7
hammegk Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,422	Now, now. It's not nice to make fun of the Democrats' platform.
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7th November 2006, 06:45 PM	#8
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,310	Democrats don't really need a platform. It's enough that they aren't republicans.
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