McJeff's Comments (166)

“2000 years and we still can't get rid of it.”

“Or older men as well...”

“Or at least get them to think about who they really are....”

“I too, spend my days around very decent, giving, wonderful people who are conservative and Republican. They ARE decent, giving, etc., until it comes to political views. Then they act and think like 3 year olds.
I've had highly educated conservatives whom I consider close close friends and intelligent, decent people tell me that Obama is leading us to a One Wold Government, that Obama is a socialist, or a Nazi.
It's like cognitive dissonance. I often wonder what the heck is going on in their brains - except they all seem to be emotional when it comes to issues.
I had a conservative friend who would give the shirt off his back to anyone individually, regardless of race or religion, who said about the Iraqis in 2004, "Don't those sand-nxggxers know we are trying to give them freedom?"
I mean, really.
So, while it might be wrong to lump ALL Republicans together, what I want to know is why upwards of 90% of them vote for mean spirited politicians and propositions?
You should ask your fellow members why they believe irrational lies, and why they continue to support morons and criminals.
You might find out they aren't so wonderful after all.....”

“dude. while this blog might be read internationally, it is American in origin. So yeah, maybe most of the world hasn't heard of him, but he was important here.
otherwise, I agree with what you've written...”

“It's a huge state that has fire as part of its ecology. You would think Southern Californians would have figured that out by now.
However, SoCal is all about denial and unreasonable dreams. From developers to the film industry to the saps that buy homes in obvious fire zones, that's what makes SoCal the mirage it is!”

“Dude, Prop 8 was passed by a small percentage of Californians. Granted, that doesn't get the rest of us Californios off the hook, but really....
Besides, there's a lot of gays in the wealthy enclave of Rancho Palos Verdes. Most of the gay hate votes came from the Central Valley and the interior, which is where the regressives congregate.”

“Sweet, Roger. Thanks.”

“I think KennyFox and John from Censorati forgot to shake their fists and yell:

"YOU KIDS GET OFF MY LAWN!"”

“scumbag.”

“God I hate Tarantino films. The most over-hyped pop garbage ever. And so many people just gush over them. nothing but junk!”

“the difference is intention and self-awareness. Stewart KNOWS he is a clown.”

“b. i. t. c.. h.”

“I'd say the point is to make fun of both homophobes and over the top designer artist types who operate in the Warholian, Euro-trash style. My take on it is that SBC is making fun of the above, as well as you, me, and himself.
He'll jump the shark soon, most likely. His comedy isn't easy, not always "funny", and probably not for most.
However, he has brilliant moments, whether he intends to or not.”

“which would prove what, exactly?”

“Frankly, they can all wear black shoes, white sweat socks, plaid shorts and cheap polo shirts as long as they lead and govern in an enlightened way. Isn't that the point?
As charismatic as the Obamas are (and that is important), their duties are to lead and govern. Same goes for the Medvedevs.
At this point in the game, "fashion" is pretty irrelevant. Do not confuse fashion with aesthetics or design, both of which are far more important to the public benefit than silly clothing choices.
Besides, we have other arbiters of style to lead us in that area.
The world has changed. If our leaders can be more relaxed, more...real; perhaps we'll be able to have a better, more relaxed world.
And that would be a good thing.”

“Good thing you don't have those flaws.”

“It always takes two to tango. The woman in Sanford's affair is equally as culpable.
As far as sex and men and women in power, men in power are attractive to women, very much so. Most women in power are not too attractive, and most men are not attracted to them.

Merkel, Feinstein, H. Clinton, Thatcher? I think not!

That's why that happens. Perhaps women in power would be a good thing.”

“Democrats generally do not go on and on about "family values". Republicans do. The lion of the senate is not esteemed because of his indiscretions, but because of what he's done for not rich people.
Can you say Sanford would do the same?
The current crop of Dems suck pretty badly, but they are only surpassed by the buffoons in the rapidly deteriorating Repub party.”

“Oh, and the Living section always strikes me as very tilted towards a woman's perspective. Nothing wrong with that. I'm all for it. Just call it a Women's Living section, or, broaden the range and focus of the articles to address men as well.

Men also wonder about living, and break ups and slightly more than just T&A. All those one-dimensional "lad rags" like Maxim or even Men's Health just don't cut it. Not Esquire. Not the sports section. Not frickin' Ashton Kutcher or Brad Pitt. Or Popular Mechanics, although that's a good one. :-)”

“Mari X, I suspect we are both hurting...I agree with your comment, which actually doesn't really address mine, except for your reaction to my use of the "both ways" phrase.

I wasn't really referring to sex. Really, playing the field is mostly a drag, unless you can stay emotionally detached.

I won't go into detail to that, it would be a long post. Suffice it to say I'm hurtin' and a bit crabby in the morning.

I don't think it is in most women's nature to want to play the field. I think most women are naturally one-man women. That's how it works and it's fine with me.

So, if my admittedly curmudgeonly post was interpreted as unsympathetic or sexist, please understand that's not what I meant by a long shot.

Unfortunately in the realm of money and property it works both ways, I've both female and male friends who suffered financially at the hands of the other. I'd say it's actually better if both parties can bring some money to the table. If you are referring to the old-fashioned husband/money, wife/home paradigm then the best thing is to make sure you've got some sort of good settlement agreement ahead of time, no matter how much in love you are at the time. Or make it during your marriage. Gives everybody incentive to stay home.”

“Could HuffPo rename Living to "The Women's Section"? Really. It would be fine. Cuz that's what it is.

You know, all us tough men could use a section filled with how to deal with being a man in modern American society. You think it's easy for us? Especially now with all the "have it both ways" rules that women want to enforce?

Really. Men are just as devastated, if not more, by divorce. Plus, we get no slack when it comes to recovery. Just man up and work on your car.”

“Yeah, and why doesn't broccoli make itself taste like chocolate? That would help!”

“Assuming that 30 year old women are even giving 50 year old men the time of day!”

“speak for your self. This is infantile fetishism.”