...I'm back.
Along with the duck and the mallet.
As wonderful as the Contentions gig was, I simply couldn't sustain it. It became too much like work. It was too serious. It was too responsible.
Oh, I enjoy doing that, but I need more.
I need to write angry, hypernationalist pieces like "Trophies." I want to write personal, irritated pieces like "You Should Know I've Killed A Lot Of Old People In My Time, And I'm Not Above Doing It Again." I want to get ultra-partisan and write "Why Aren't You Dead Yet, You Oxygen-Thieving Waste Of Skin?"
But with the exclusivity part of my agreement with Contentions, I couldn't write them.
(Oh, great, now I actually gotta WRITE those.)
Anyway, folks, I missed you -- commenters and colleagues alike. As for my new colleagues... I look forward to sharing column-space with you all.
And thanks for leaving the WELCOME mat out for me, Kevin.
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Let me be the first to welc... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Stan25 | September 4, 2009 1:48 PM | Score: 6 (8 votes cast)
Let me be the first to welcome you back to the fold jt. Missed your witty and highly entertaining prose.
1. Posted by Stan25 | September 4, 2009 1:48 PM |
Score: 6 (8 votes cast)
Posted on September 4, 2009 13:48
2. Posted by 1903A3 | September 4, 2009 2:04 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Welcome Back Jay Tea. I look forward to more of your writings and comments. dont know about the rest of these yahoos,but I missed ya. :)
2. Posted by 1903A3 | September 4, 2009 2:04 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 14:04
3. Posted by SShiell | September 4, 2009 2:04 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Welcome back JT!
3. Posted by SShiell | September 4, 2009 2:04 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 14:04
4. Posted by DaveD | September 4, 2009 2:06 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Welcome back!
4. Posted by DaveD | September 4, 2009 2:06 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 14:06
5. Posted by Laura | September 4, 2009 2:06 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Welcome back, Jay Tea. While I certainly enjoyed the pieces you contributed to Contentions, I really missed the stuff you used to write for this place.
5. Posted by Laura | September 4, 2009 2:06 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 4, 2009 14:06
6. Posted by Gayle Miller | September 4, 2009 2:10 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Welcome back Jay Tea. You were greatly missed. Now I can relax and stop being so snarky on my site. In your honor, I have called our nation's Chief Executive a clueless baboon at least once!
6. Posted by Gayle Miller | September 4, 2009 2:10 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 4, 2009 14:10
7. Posted by Pretzel Logic | September 4, 2009 2:21 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
I wondered if we'd ever see you again. Welcome.
7. Posted by Pretzel Logic | September 4, 2009 2:21 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 14:21
8. Posted by scmommy | September 4, 2009 2:45 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
WooHoo! Welcome back! Missed you!
8. Posted by scmommy | September 4, 2009 2:45 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on September 4, 2009 14:45
9. Posted by ODA315 | September 4, 2009 2:49 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
On behalf or Hyperbolist, SAUD, Mantis, Jim, and the others I'd like to welcome you back as well JT.
9. Posted by ODA315 | September 4, 2009 2:49 PM |
Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
Posted on September 4, 2009 14:49
10. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 4, 2009 2:55 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Yes, Jay I missed your many InTarResting commentaries and stories. Many go to Oz only to discover for themselves that there's no place like home. Welcome home!
10. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 4, 2009 2:55 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 14:55
11. Posted by Upset Old Guy | September 4, 2009 3:16 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Your voice was missed here, and then there was always Thor's Hammer. Welcome back, Jay Tea.
11. Posted by Upset Old Guy | September 4, 2009 3:16 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 15:16
12. Posted by Cindermutha | September 4, 2009 3:17 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
I'm glad to see you back!
12. Posted by Cindermutha | September 4, 2009 3:17 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 15:17
13. Posted by Maggie Mama | September 4, 2009 3:22 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Welcome back, Jay Tea, vent, vent, vent!
13. Posted by Maggie Mama | September 4, 2009 3:22 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 15:22
14. Posted by jim2 | September 4, 2009 3:41 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
And you can always get your Flyswatter back out.
;-)
14. Posted by jim2 | September 4, 2009 3:41 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 15:41
15. Posted by Paul | September 4, 2009 3:47 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Oh Lord, there goes the neighborhood... again. lol
WBJT
P
15. Posted by Paul | September 4, 2009 3:47 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 15:47
16. Posted by Mike | September 4, 2009 4:00 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Glad to have you back, man. :) Hasn't been the same since you left.
16. Posted by Mike | September 4, 2009 4:00 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:00
17. Posted by I Was Never Here | September 4, 2009 4:01 PM | Score: 6 (8 votes cast)
Let's see ...
College football season starting ... check.
Obama support in free-fall ... check.
Jay Tea posting at Wizbang ... check.
Yep, the universe is back in kilter!
17. Posted by I Was Never Here | September 4, 2009 4:01 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:01
18. Posted by JMarler | September 4, 2009 4:08 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
YES! YES! YES!!!
Jay Tea FTW!!!
18. Posted by JMarler | September 4, 2009 4:08 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:08
19. Posted by Larry | September 4, 2009 4:15 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Welcome back JT!!!
19. Posted by Larry | September 4, 2009 4:15 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:15
20. Posted by Byrdalum | September 4, 2009 4:20 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
That's the best news I've seen all week. Glad you're back, JT.
20. Posted by Byrdalum | September 4, 2009 4:20 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:20
21. Posted by epador | September 4, 2009 4:32 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
The Prodigal Son returns!
AMEN!
21. Posted by epador | September 4, 2009 4:32 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:32
22. Posted by Timmer | September 4, 2009 4:38 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
You were missed.
22. Posted by Timmer | September 4, 2009 4:38 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:38
23. Posted by Falze | September 4, 2009 4:55 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
wow...regular posts at Wizbang again...sweet.
23. Posted by Falze | September 4, 2009 4:55 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 16:55
24. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | September 4, 2009 5:02 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Welcome back. I'm glad we got some new writers out of the deal to boot. I have been enjoying their work.
24. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | September 4, 2009 5:02 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 17:02
25. Posted by Knightbrigade | September 4, 2009 5:18 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
LMAO......You left?
Get the duck get a snack and tell us all about it...
Welcome back it's gonna be fun!!!!
25. Posted by Knightbrigade | September 4, 2009 5:18 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 17:18
26. Posted by Laura | September 4, 2009 5:45 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
That's GREAT. Welcome back!!
26. Posted by Laura | September 4, 2009 5:45 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 17:45
27. Posted by WildWillie | September 4, 2009 5:58 PM | Score: 1 (3 votes cast)
Missed you buddy! Glad your back. ww
27. Posted by WildWillie | September 4, 2009 5:58 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 17:58
28. Posted by Gmac | September 4, 2009 6:54 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Heh, WB :)
28. Posted by Gmac | September 4, 2009 6:54 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 18:54
29. Posted by bobdog | September 4, 2009 7:23 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back, Kotter. Glad to have you around again.
29. Posted by bobdog | September 4, 2009 7:23 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 19:23
30. Posted by John Whittaker | September 4, 2009 7:29 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Sorry about your gig man, but I am very glad you have returned. Not knocking the others in the organization, but I am glad to see you back. Get out there and rack 'em up.
30. Posted by John Whittaker | September 4, 2009 7:29 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 19:29
31. Posted by Red Five | September 4, 2009 8:03 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back, Jay! I've missed your unique style.
31. Posted by Red Five | September 4, 2009 8:03 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 20:03
32. Posted by Houston | September 4, 2009 8:33 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
So glad to see you back Jay. I look forward as always to your stuff!
32. Posted by Houston | September 4, 2009 8:33 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 20:33
33. Posted by Steve H. | September 4, 2009 9:22 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Yeah, J. T. is back in da house. Hell yeah!!! Welcome back man!!!!
33. Posted by Steve H. | September 4, 2009 9:22 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 21:22
34. Posted by _Mike_ | September 4, 2009 10:06 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back!
34. Posted by _Mike_ | September 4, 2009 10:06 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 22:06
35. Posted by MrJimm | September 4, 2009 10:11 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
JT - you've been missed here, too. Welcome back!
35. Posted by MrJimm | September 4, 2009 10:11 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 22:11
36. Posted by pvd | September 4, 2009 10:34 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
It's a fine day here at Wizbang - Welcome back, JT!
36. Posted by pvd | September 4, 2009 10:34 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 22:34
37. Posted by Mark Roth | September 4, 2009 10:50 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Glad you're back.
Now tell us about the duck, please.
37. Posted by Mark Roth | September 4, 2009 10:50 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 22:50
38. Posted by Michael Laprarie | September 4, 2009 11:18 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Nice to have you back, Jay Tea. You were the main reason I made WizBang a daily read.
38. Posted by Michael Laprarie | September 4, 2009 11:18 PM |
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Posted on September 4, 2009 23:18
39. Posted by Abigail | September 5, 2009 12:35 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
A hearty, hearty WELCOME BACK to you, Jay Tea. We have missed you!! Well, at least I have. Far be it from me to presume the right to speak for the masses, after all.
39. Posted by Abigail | September 5, 2009 12:35 AM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 00:35
40. Posted by LissaKay
| September 5, 2009 12:57 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Oh happy happy day!
::snoopy dances::
40. Posted by LissaKay
| September 5, 2009 12:57 AM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 00:57
41. Posted by Wanderlust | September 5, 2009 2:35 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back, JT. Good to see you ;)
41. Posted by Wanderlust | September 5, 2009 2:35 AM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 02:35
42. Posted by Eric | September 5, 2009 9:07 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Good Deal. Welcome back Mr. Tea from over Thayer. You have been missed.
Now for Van Jones conspiracy mode. There are serious questions to be asked and answered.
How long has this been in the works?
What did you know about the cancellation of Wizbang Blue and when did you know it?
Are you now or have you ever been Lee Ward?
42. Posted by Eric | September 5, 2009 9:07 AM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 09:07
43. Posted by MichaelC | September 5, 2009 12:17 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Good to see you Mr.T. Your anchoring tone amidst the daily chords and discords has been sorely missed. I especially appreciate the return of the Hammer whose contributions in the realm of civil discourse are legend here. The hair upon the neck of every troll is on its end.
43. Posted by MichaelC | September 5, 2009 12:17 PM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 12:17
44. Posted by Jay | September 5, 2009 8:33 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Yay!!!
44. Posted by Jay | September 5, 2009 8:33 PM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 20:33
45. Posted by jdgjtr | September 5, 2009 11:04 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Moored. Shift colors. JT is back in port!
45. Posted by jdgjtr | September 5, 2009 11:04 PM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 23:04
46. Posted by Anon Y. Mous | September 5, 2009 11:19 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Welcome back! Now, let's have at you. :)
46. Posted by Anon Y. Mous | September 5, 2009 11:19 PM |
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Posted on September 5, 2009 23:19
47. Posted by Peter F. | September 6, 2009 3:30 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Finally, I was getting tired of doing Control + Find over at Contentions to find your posts.
47. Posted by Peter F. | September 6, 2009 3:30 AM |
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Posted on September 6, 2009 03:30
48. Posted by Jay | September 6, 2009 9:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Now that nobody is on my lap... I'd seen you disappear from the other gig and finally thought to e-mail you. Then I realized I could Google and see if you'd gone on to something else, or popped up elsewhere as alive and kicking. It was a "duh" moment when your new posts here came up. The place wasn't the same without you, though if Kevin himself posts a lot that helps. Between that and generally more limited blog reading, I'd not been here that much, so not stumbled on your posts that way. Glad you're back!
48. Posted by Jay | September 6, 2009 9:57 AM |
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Posted on September 6, 2009 09:57
49. Posted by Charlie Quidnunc | September 6, 2009 7:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome! I really missed your style.
49. Posted by Charlie Quidnunc | September 6, 2009 7:05 PM |
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Posted on September 6, 2009 19:05
50. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | September 7, 2009 10:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!
50. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | September 7, 2009 10:58 PM |
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Posted on September 7, 2009 22:58
51. Posted by Samantha | September 7, 2009 11:12 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome back! Missed you.
51. Posted by Samantha | September 7, 2009 11:12 PM |
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Posted on September 7, 2009 23:12
52. Posted by physics geek | September 14, 2009 8:18 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Welcome back. Your absence has been noticed.
52. Posted by physics geek | September 14, 2009 8:18 AM |
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Posted on September 14, 2009 08:18