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Does This Black Republican Understand Sarah Palin's Appeal? You Betcha!
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 23:01:24 in Politics
“She taps into an angry and frustrated lower middle class who feel uncared for. Not that she would do anything for them but they think she would. I think women like her strength, feistyness, willingness to stand up to anyone and tell anyone off. Now of course she is full of it. We know she is totally unable to run anything. Well maybe she could coach a girl's high school basketball team but she represents hope for them. Our Prez is so busy trying to clean up the mess of the last eight years that it will be a while before they know he really is on their side and is far more able to help them that dear Sarah.”
Pyrrhic Victoria: Why Men Are Becoming More Like Women
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 14:17:06 in Living
“How about the days when men and women just wanted to take care of each other and their children. That is how it was for my parents. My father made us feel safe and did some nurturing and my mother did a lot of nurturing. I think it is great that dads are doing a lot more nurturing too but we need guys to be who they are not just what we as women think they should be.”
Theda replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 15:08:19
“When my now ex-husband lost his career of 18 years, he freaked out, put the mortgage in my name only, had a bizarre nervous breakdown (with crying fits and tantrums) and started hanging out with teenagers--flirting with the cute ones and doing their homework for them.
He morphed into a 12-year old and expected ME to be the strong one and take care of everything, including paying all the bills, taxes and mortgage. He sat around, played his guitar and listened to music from the 1960's.
He totally lost it, mentally and emotionally.
Now, what I appreciate and look for in a man, is INNER STRENGTH.”
He morphed into a 12-year old and expected ME to be the strong one and take care of everything, including paying all the bills, taxes and mortgage. He sat around, played his guitar and listened to music from the 1960's.
He totally lost it, mentally and emotionally.
Now, what I appreciate and look for in a man, is INNER STRENGTH.”
coultersnemesis replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 14:54:28
“what the heck are you talking about?! Gender roles (aka what we think a man or woman 'should be') are completely socially constructed. they exist and are the way they are not because of anything besides the fact that we constructed it that way. it is not 'natural' or destiny. it is human-made social construction.”
Pyrrhic Victoria: Why Men Are Becoming More Like Women
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 13:26:02 in Living
“Men have to sign up for the selective service. How come we as women are not demanding our rights!”
vim876 replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 13:51:36
“No one's being drafted right now. And I don't think anyone should ever be. My bf is a conscientious objector (as a member of a historic peace church) and I would be too (based on philosophical opposition to my participation in war), if there were a draft, and if it would take someone in my physical condition, which it wouldn't, anyway. How is it unequal to oppose the draft for everybody?”
Pyrrhic Victoria: Why Men Are Becoming More Like Women
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 12:16:58 in Living
“I agree. We are making a mess of educating and encouraging our boys in most schools. They want to take care of their families, They want to be heros to their women and families and but as boys many retreat into sports and rock and roll, or maybe even drugs or gangs at the deviant end. Sports and rock and roll are great but few men are going to make at good living at that. They need a strong education and career path. There can still be equality at the same time that boys and men are allowed to be boys and men. Responsible, nurturing, respectful, understanding, kind men who feel competent in the world. The one thing men are getting that women don't get these days is selective service.”
Don't Forget to Have Kids -- Part II
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:47:19 in Living
“Men are staying to quiet these days and letting women do all the complaining-can't blame you!. You are right. We are forgetting about the men who compliment us as women.”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 16:07:51 in Style
“Everything: We haven't cooked for several years.”
Oh My God: Divinity (God)
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 13:34:08 in Entertainment
“Do you have proof?”
aproposofnothing replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 18:34:07
“the burden of proof is on the believers. You're asking for proof of the non-existence of something. What is the proof of the existence? Why should a non-believer suddenly accept that their is a god? What can you say to sway a non-believer? And I mean concrete proof, not that faith thing, since you brought up the proof aspect.”
RGPSOD replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 14:10:52
“Do you?”
Media Fail: Kimberly Munley Did Not Bring Down Fort Hood Killer
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 13:31:22 in Media
“The point was her gender not her race.”
MyVesta replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 14:34:53
“Race before gender. Always.”
Media Fail: Kimberly Munley Did Not Bring Down Fort Hood Killer
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 13:29:47 in Media
“It may have been a mistake but I think this is a gender story that had nothing to do with race. It is infinitely more common for men to take this sort of heroic action in the face of grave danger than for women unless our children are involved.”
publicj replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 15:33:19
“Fem56 let individuals like you tell it race never has anything to do with it. I find comments like yours to be soo disingenious & is one of the underlying reasons why we've never had an HONEST discussion about race in this country. Because of individuals like you who are in DENIAL about anything pertaining to race.”
ItHasToBeSaid replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 14:10:39
“The excuses are just endless, aren't they ?? And apparently, some people will stop at nothing to come up with them.
For the record, it is just as obvious that he is (1) B/ack and (2) male as it is obvious that she is (1) white and (2) female. But I guess some of us just 'see' what we wanna see.”
For the record, it is just as obvious that he is (1) B/ack and (2) male as it is obvious that she is (1) white and (2) female. But I guess some of us just 'see' what we wanna see.”
Don't Forget To Have Kids
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 15:10:46 in Living
“Well said and there are lots of good men out there.”
Politically Correct or Perfectly Crazy
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 19:00:10 in Politics
“Those guys better not join us on our shopping trips not that we normally buy anything but we do a lot of looking and talking. Men are just an annoyance on such outings.
One of my unpolitical correct areas of interest is boys' education. i think special programs for boys should be developed just like special programs for girls and people look at me like I am crazy. These programs are working great for girls so why wouldn't they work for boys? The boys are in the minority at most colleges and where they are not there is a big push for gender parity. All these boys were born in the 90's and 21st century. Are these boys all gifted with a maturity or special awareness that girls don't have? I have yet to notice it.”
One of my unpolitical correct areas of interest is boys' education. i think special programs for boys should be developed just like special programs for girls and people look at me like I am crazy. These programs are working great for girls so why wouldn't they work for boys? The boys are in the minority at most colleges and where they are not there is a big push for gender parity. All these boys were born in the 90's and 21st century. Are these boys all gifted with a maturity or special awareness that girls don't have? I have yet to notice it.”
propitiousmoment replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 19:36:57
“No, they are gifted with the privileges of maleness that are still built into our system.”
A Muslim Soldier's View from Fort Hood
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 19:56:38 in World
“Wonderful post but how sad that "Richard" didn't go to the authorities. I am sure he thought he was harmless just a rather wacky. I know people who rant a lot even though by all indications they are harmless. I think Muslim really ought to rethink this revert philosophy. I think there will be a lot less trouble in the world caused by Islam extremist if they stop thinking that everyone is born a Muslim. Perhaps what they really mean that we all come from God. I can agree with that.”
pghnappyrhino replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 01:17:01
“if they should stop thinking everyone is born a muslim, should mormons stop baptising the dead without their consent or knowledge?”
BADRALDUJA replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 21:04:18
“when muslims beleive all humans and animal are born muslim,,the meaning of it is they are born beleiving in the oneness of god/allah and and are obedient to him,then they either follow the faith of their parents or later on have the freedom to embrace what they feel content to.
about the animals in islam they all worship god and thank him dailly..all human,animals and anything with life even plants.
i wish richard safety andd the true muslim followers safety from the islamophobes”
about the animals in islam they all worship god and thank him dailly..all human,animals and anything with life even plants.
i wish richard safety andd the true muslim followers safety from the islamophobes”
satanlite replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:45:39
“Let us discuss the Christian church and the neocon agenda. Then you can reflect on your words, when your head is filled with information, not propaganda and anger.”
longtimegone replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:39:41
“The idea that "everyone is born a Muslim" is not meant to imply that everyone is born a follower of Islam, or "Muslim" in a circumscribed sense; rather, that each and every human soul, equally, emanates into existence from the One Creative Source of the universe in a state of submission to that Source: "Muslim" in a cosmic sense; only later, under the influence of our parents and our societies, do we become something less vast, more rigidly defined. Thus, one might even speak of one who was born as a Muslim, in the sense I've suggested, and who later was transformed into something less, something more rigidly defined and narrowly identified; something which some might also call "Muslim," but not as that soul was at birth.”
SShaw490 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:30:45
“I know plenty of Christian fundamentalists who wouldn't think twice about killing a Muslim. I don't go to the authorities about them, either.
During Shock and Awe, many of the local Baptist churches showed the whole thing on big screens in the church. People went to church to watch American bombs killing women and children. Don't kid yourself - all fundamentalists are the same. Their assumption of absolution by God for whatever heinous crimes they commit tends to short-circuit their normal conscience and make the unthinkable seem rational.”
During Shock and Awe, many of the local Baptist churches showed the whole thing on big screens in the church. People went to church to watch American bombs killing women and children. Don't kid yourself - all fundamentalists are the same. Their assumption of absolution by God for whatever heinous crimes they commit tends to short-circuit their normal conscience and make the unthinkable seem rational.”
Ahsanm replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:24:34
“Some points i like to add about Imam Anwar Al Awlaki. He was born in Colorado and i believe he was an Imam at a local Mosque. Bush admin gave him the opportunity to ride on the "rendition plane" to a jail in Yemen. He probably spent 2 years in the jail and was finally let out with all charges dropped against him. This Imam decided not to return to the US and ended up staying in Yemen.”
brady61995 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:15:50
“there is only person responsible for this and that is the shooter.”
James Walley replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:08:22
“Indeed. All of those incidents should have been huge warning signs. The biggest scandal, to me, is that someone with apparent sympathies for radical Islam and anger at the U.S. could have been allowed to serve as an officer in the military without anyone thinking that, maybe, they should have looked into his case a bit more. During the days of the Cold War, do you think there would have been such tolerance given to an officer who made no bones about his sympathies for Communism and the Soviet Union?
I'm sure "Richard" is experiencing great remorse for having not taken action earlier...as well he should. Hopefully, we won't make that same mistake again. Could you imagine a Muslim Air Force officer who espoused views similar to Hasan being given command of a bomber equipped with nuclear weapons?”
I'm sure "Richard" is experiencing great remorse for having not taken action earlier...as well he should. Hopefully, we won't make that same mistake again. Could you imagine a Muslim Air Force officer who espoused views similar to Hasan being given command of a bomber equipped with nuclear weapons?”
SadButWiser replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 20:04:53
“Isn't the same, Muslims believe that everyone is born a Muslim, and you believe that we all come from God?”
A Sad Day for Californians: Gavin Newsom's Withdrawl from the Race for Governor
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 13:52:41 in Politics
“California is in deperate straits and needs someone who can work the system. It is not going to be easy for anyone but Jerry Brown has a lot of experience and pragmatism. I think he is uniquely the person for this time. He certainly is in great shape for a 71 year old and has a great partner in his wife. They say behind a great man or woman is a great spouse (committed partner for gays).”
MaToo2 replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 18:06:24
“"He certainly is in great shape for a 71 year old"
ouch! LOL...”
ouch! LOL...”
The Rules Redux: Five Dating Mistakes Women Make...And How You Can Avoid/Undo Them
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 12:16:02 in Style
“Made me a bit dizzy to read all those rules. A lot ot the women I know in the best marriages didn't pass over the socially imperfect men-the men who weren't good at the social games but quieter and just themselves.”
Men Aren't All That Happy Either
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 14:43:45 in Living
“My husband doesn't do housework even though he is better than me at it but he does plenty of yard work and other things. I actually wish he would relax more and do fun things with his male friends. I think that is important. Having fun and serving the greater good in some way increases happiness in my experience. I do think happiness is a decision but a nagging or overly critical/judgemental spouse or even best friend can sap positive feelings too.”
Maria Shriver's Report on American Women: After the Cheery Headline, Gloomy Trends
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 12:19:10 in Media
“Let me expand that concepts to sons and daughters but to talk that way to a wife or husband would be condescending.”
McCain's Latest Palin Lie
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 18:41:23 in Politics
“I don't expect McCain to come out and criticize Palina and say what he really thinks. It is pointless and would be considered unseemly. It is true that it wasn't the economy per se but McCain's response coupled with Palin's innane response.”
Nobel (Sur)Prize: Words Matter
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 13:36:50 in Politics
“Well done. The attitude and words need to come first before change happens. I will take time for the Muslim world to trust us and for us to trust them but it all starts with an attitude and words. Obama isn't calling countries axis of evil and is asking for needed dialogue. Obama has the right personality. How much he accomplishes in tangibles depends on him and congress. He has proved time and again that he has a winning attitude that doesn't give up.”
Rethinking David Letterman: Exactly How Are We Supposed to Feel About All This?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 20:58:01 in Media
“I agree. He isn't getting any complaints of harrassment and these weren't teenagers.”
Rethinking David Letterman: Exactly How Are We Supposed to Feel About All This?
Commented Oct 08, 2009 at 20:56:38 in Media
“From what I have heard he didn't seduce the women and the one mentioned was in her late 20's not a wide eyed 19 year old.. His now wife isn't too happy with him of course! Certainly his behavior wasn't admirable but I haven't heard one woman say he was harrassing her. In fact I have heard the opposite. If this was the case let them come forward. Until then forget it.”
Polanski's Pardon? Not So Fast
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 19:37:54 in Entertainment
“Famous people often get away with more because many people don't like seeing them brought down. Of course having the best lawyers doesn't hurt either.”
DinkSinger replied on Oct 04, 2009 at 20:39:21
“Famous people also often get away with less because prosecutors see bringing them down, and the resulting publicity, as valuable examples to the rest of us. A recent example is Jerry Koosman, who pitched for the Mets in '60s and 70s and retired from baseball in 1985. He was recently convicted of willful failure to report income and pay Federal taxes and will begin serving a six-month prison sentence in November. There are 9 million Americans who owe back taxes and, in FY 2008, less than 500 of them, who did not have illegal sources of income or were involved in narcotics or money laundering, were incarcerated.”
Polanski's Pardon? Not So Fast
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 19:34:31 in Entertainment
“One of the finest and kindest woman I have ever met was very badly teased and ostricized as a.
child.”
child.”
Chicago Blues
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 10:47:03 in Chicago
“The failure had nothing to do with Obama and I bet in anyone's saner moments they would realize that. President Obama was gone for one day and this country cannot expect to overcome the arrogance of the past eight years in a few short months. Your comments are eloquent but incorrect. Besides Brazil is a great, fun place to hold the Olympics”
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