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Catholic Church Threatens To Stop Feeding Homeless Over Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 13:07:41 in Politics
“flashback... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZaisF3iLKg”
Blackface In French Vogue: Racy or Racist? (PHOTOS, POLL)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 13:10:50 in Style
“it's neither. it's just a stupid idea.
doesn't it sound cuter to describe skin colors using words like cream, ivory, mocha or coffee rather than milk or chocolate chip. i like food and drink and all but maybe i just like those words better because i'm a coffee drinker. idk...”
doesn't it sound cuter to describe skin colors using words like cream, ivory, mocha or coffee rather than milk or chocolate chip. i like food and drink and all but maybe i just like those words better because i'm a coffee drinker. idk...”
Chicago, Obama, the Olympics, and the Murder of Derrion Albert
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 19:01:08 in Chicago
“i'm a little bummed out about this because of how people are reacting. where's the hope and national pride and unity? why are so many people being so negative instead of being more constructive? 2016 is 8 years away. that's a lot of time for progress.”
molliebea replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 23:21:06
“Are you talking about the negative racists? I don't expect anything else from them, do you?
You apparently don't visit or message on any politcal message boards or you would already know what the problem is.
These racists haters have no hope, national pride nor unity when it comes to a Black President; it all goes out the window. They are so hate-filled, they would rather destroy America than allow President Barack Obama to become successful as its President. Sad but true.
If you would like to visit a great political message board, try NEWSVINE. It is great. I use it often.”
You apparently don't visit or message on any politcal message boards or you would already know what the problem is.
These racists haters have no hope, national pride nor unity when it comes to a Black President; it all goes out the window. They are so hate-filled, they would rather destroy America than allow President Barack Obama to become successful as its President. Sad but true.
If you would like to visit a great political message board, try NEWSVINE. It is great. I use it often.”
diak0n0s replied on Oct 02, 2009 at 22:25:05
“There is no progress in Chicago, except for the politicians and insiders.
The city is self destructing in crime and the nearly worse education system in America.”
The city is self destructing in crime and the nearly worse education system in America.”
Victory: Chicago Loses the Olympics
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 18:50:13 in Chicago
“i know right. way to root for America.”
Where's the Change? It's Everywhere
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 21:09:22 in Politics
“"I agree with you, I want to do it, now make me do it." -- Franklin D. Roosevelt”
Obama To Fire His First Gay Arabic Linguist
Commented May 07, 2009 at 16:41:41 in Politics
“why wouldn't we want someone that brave serving in our military?”
Obama To Fire His First Gay Arabic Linguist
Commented May 07, 2009 at 16:35:59 in Politics
“i didn't think of it that way... this is really dissapointing! can he re-instate him after the law gets changed or with an executive order??”
PlaceboStudman replied on May 07, 2009 at 16:45:54
“No, once you are dishonorably discharged, you are no longer admitted back into the military. Of course that may change as we get deeper into this AfPak quagmire we're in”
First Hair
Commented May 05, 2009 at 16:16:18 in Style
“it may be true that i didn't go about it the right way. i never liked the way my hair looked! i would either cover it up with a scarf or go through a long blow dry and pressing process to get it straight again.”
First Hair
Commented May 04, 2009 at 07:35:30 in Style
“i tried going natural for 6 months in college. i never had to spend so much time on my hair until that period in my life! so i went back to relaxers. i relax my hair every 2-2.5 months ($4.99 and up at my local beauty supply store) or i straighten it on my own with heat. in the RTP area of NC there are salons that do a wonderful wash and set for $10.00 so when i don't want to do it on my own i walk-in on a saturday morning for some pampering.”
LuckyLT2 replied on May 04, 2009 at 10:33:19
“That's because maybe you didn't know what you were doing? I too have gone natual and it has been that way for 3 years now. It wasn't until I stopped trying to make my natural hair behave like straightened hair, that I was able to truly love and enjoy it without spending a lot of time on it. Unfortunately, so many black women have never worn or seen their natural hair, excluding "new growth" so they don't know how to care for it and get frustrated really fast.”
"Like We Were Dogs": The Story of Ryan Moats
Commented Mar 30, 2009 at 21:41:42 in Entertainment
“i had a gun pulled on me in a traffic stop once. i was driving my first car and it had electrical problems so i couldn't roll my windows down. i put my hands up where he could see them, but this deputy still felt the need to draw his gun. when i finally got the go ahead to open my door, he holstered his gun and told me that he stopped me because it's illegal to temporarily display a license plate in the rear window. i was livid, but i had to play the game and wait for him to finish with his lecture so i could be on my way.”
Liberation Theology vs. Victoria Jackson
Commented Mar 13, 2009 at 19:44:19 in Politics
“great read. your post is probably the best explanation of black liberation theology that i've ever read. i didn't know that there was name for it until the 2008 campaign. i apparently grew up listening to this type of teaching in church all my life and didn't know it. the label itself irks me because the term doesn't sound very inclusive from the outset. i guess it makes people who aren't black or who know nothing about it feel as if it's a form of theology that's rooted in getting back at "the man" and harping about "the man" all the time or something.”
Gidster replied on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:41:29
“The McCain/Palin ticket worried that point like a terrier, they wanted you to believe just that, oh yeah, and that Obama was a gay, Muslim, Al Queda Manchurian candidate, terrorist, foreigner.
Most people are leary of things they are not familiar with, Mr. Raushenbush cleared through 100 plus years of racial tension and apprehension and told it as it is!”
Most people are leary of things they are not familiar with, Mr. Raushenbush cleared through 100 plus years of racial tension and apprehension and told it as it is!”
Report on Forensic Science Challenges Accuracy of Evidence Analyses
Commented Mar 09, 2009 at 19:34:28 in Politics
“improvements in instrumentation and methodology has greatly increased accuracy in recent years, but there is a problem in how new and better techniques are performed by technicians and analysts. i can attest to the fact that funds are a major issue. this affects the quality of training, lack of personnel which means an increase in individual workload, an increased backlog, etc. this is no way an excuse for bad behavior.
i must say that the CSI effect is alive and well. i read a journal article once that recounted several stories about jurors who were interviewed after what were thought to be a pretty cut and dry cases. one story that stood out for me was that a juror stated that they couldn't find the defendant guilty based on the amount of evidence because crime scene technicians didn't collect fingerprints from the blades of grass at the scene of the crime.”
i must say that the CSI effect is alive and well. i read a journal article once that recounted several stories about jurors who were interviewed after what were thought to be a pretty cut and dry cases. one story that stood out for me was that a juror stated that they couldn't find the defendant guilty based on the amount of evidence because crime scene technicians didn't collect fingerprints from the blades of grass at the scene of the crime.”
Why on Earth Are Democrats Legitimizing and Empowering Rush Limbaugh?
Commented Mar 03, 2009 at 14:36:34 in Politics
“i'm hoping for another palin effect.”
Brown v. Monkey
Commented Feb 23, 2009 at 20:41:04 in Media
“i got into an argument with someone about the brown/rihanna incident this past weekend. she said i was seeing the situation as black and white and that rihanna may have done something to make him flip out, that she heard this, and she heard that. she tried to say that she was not excusing his behavior, but that he shouldn't be going to jail for something like this or get charged with a felony, that there are worse crimes in the world, etc. there is no excuse for any man to put his hands on a woman that way! period. and we should all be outraged by this.
that said... i think the imagery in that cartoon was racist. don't know what was in that guy's heart or mind, don't know him from adam or steve, but the imagery in that cartoon takes me right to that conclusion.”
that said... i think the imagery in that cartoon was racist. don't know what was in that guy's heart or mind, don't know him from adam or steve, but the imagery in that cartoon takes me right to that conclusion.”
Michelle Obama Pregnant? Why The Nation Needs Her Bundle of Joy
Commented Jan 30, 2009 at 21:07:55 in Style
“i have to say her tummy has looked the same size to me for quite a while if she is pregnant. (see both the 60 minutes and barabra walters joint interviews). if she isn't pregnant she probably just has a tummy, is thin everywhere else, but has curves in all the right places like a lot of women in the world :-).”
marthlois replied on Jan 31, 2009 at 00:50:42
“Me too - I think she's typical of a lot of us. Give birth a couple of times and sometimes the 'ol middle
just gets a little thick.
I've been reading so many rumor mills about this. I must say that I'm worried about Michelle's feelings at this point. If she's not pregnant, she's going to feel awfully badly that everyone seems to think that she is. Even the UK papers are all over this.
I don't think she is and I just want her to put bubble wrap around her heart. First Lady's Feelings count too when it comes to their appearances :):):)”
just gets a little thick.
I've been reading so many rumor mills about this. I must say that I'm worried about Michelle's feelings at this point. If she's not pregnant, she's going to feel awfully badly that everyone seems to think that she is. Even the UK papers are all over this.
I don't think she is and I just want her to put bubble wrap around her heart. First Lady's Feelings count too when it comes to their appearances :):):)”
Fox News Doesn't Care About Black People
Commented Jan 21, 2009 at 22:23:17 in Media
“i'm disappointed that they didn't place a very distance last place in the tv ratings for the day. i flipped to the channel early in the day to see how bitter they were and it was even more than i expected. bret baier looked like he was still shocked that obama won which is strange because he had a good two months to get over it. and when someone said something the slightest bit favorable about obama, even if it was based on fact, he looked like he would jump out of his chair and he'd come up with some random talking point.”
Impeach John Roberts
Commented Jan 21, 2009 at 16:49:54 in Politics
“i should say, although i'm not a legal scholar, i do not think that this is in any way impeachable. i'm disappointed in roberts, but not that disappointed.”
Impeach John Roberts
Commented Jan 21, 2009 at 07:25:38 in Politics
“j. toobin think roberts tried to do it from memory and so it was downhill from there. it was so strange. such an important moment and roberts seemed so nonchalant about messing up to that magnitude.”
RealityBaseCamp replied on Jan 21, 2009 at 08:54:19
“I was saying, "he couldn't have rehearsed?"
He comes up with some of his decisions on the fly, too.
Anyway, I'm wondering, will this be the next birth certificate thing? "Well, see, he said the oath wrong so he's not really President! I seen it on a web site!"”
He comes up with some of his decisions on the fly, too.
Anyway, I'm wondering, will this be the next birth certificate thing? "Well, see, he said the oath wrong so he's not really President! I seen it on a web site!"”
Five Million Attend the Inauguration, Five Billion Watch on TV
Commented Jan 09, 2009 at 16:56:48 in Politics
“i took the day off so that i can watch as much tv that day as possible :-).
are there people out there like me who still have to pinch themselves periodically when they realize that he really is going to be our president?”
are there people out there like me who still have to pinch themselves periodically when they realize that he really is going to be our president?”
The Top Nontroversies of 2008
Commented Jan 02, 2009 at 02:47:10 in Politics
“i will never forget his "wake up" speech at the DNC last year. it still brings tears to my eyes when i watch it.”
Dagvald replied on Jan 02, 2009 at 09:05:30
“Thanks! I just watched it again on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVp9cWOcZ7g
Best speech ever!!!”
Best speech ever!!!”
Gay Marriage, Part 2
Commented Dec 24, 2008 at 16:34:26 in Politics
“it stings but that doesn't mean i don't believe the two to be no less equal now. i know it's weird, but the best way to describe the feeling is that the truth hurts sometimes. i guess i didn't equate the two originally because of my life experiences. i had an "eccentric" upbringing and i was taught to treat everyone equally. (i went to a pentecostal church, my dad's best friends were muslims, etc.). i've seen and experienced racial discrimination firsthand, but somehow i've gone through life without noticing or seeing outright hateful behavior being expressed against a gay person firsthand. i guess i should also mention that i live in n.c...
i do plan to see "milk" soon :-).”
i do plan to see "milk" soon :-).”
Gay Marriage, Part 2
Commented Dec 23, 2008 at 20:43:57 in Politics
“this is long. hope it all gets posted and people are kind enough to read it :-).
it's kind of weird but i must admit that i was afraid at first when i found that so many people were upset about obama's decision. it's the kind of fear that you feel when you've upset someone very dear to you and you don't know if you could ever be forgiven for it.
the more i read the posts and comments here, the more i realize how uninformed and quite literally oblivious i was to the facts and other ideas people have about gay rights. i admit it still stings to hear people equate gay rights to civil rights in terms of racial equality. i'm just praying that we can all work this out and that a majority will be able to leave the table with some sense of satisfaction. i'm hoping ( :-) ) that further discussion will be more elevated and thoughtful and that we won't insult each other and demean each other as everyone airs out their thoughts and feelings. i'm believing that we'll come to the right decision in the end.
i was once strongly against gay marriage. then i strongly supported civil unions. that sort of made me feel good about myself. now my heart strings are being pulled away from that stance.”
it's kind of weird but i must admit that i was afraid at first when i found that so many people were upset about obama's decision. it's the kind of fear that you feel when you've upset someone very dear to you and you don't know if you could ever be forgiven for it.
the more i read the posts and comments here, the more i realize how uninformed and quite literally oblivious i was to the facts and other ideas people have about gay rights. i admit it still stings to hear people equate gay rights to civil rights in terms of racial equality. i'm just praying that we can all work this out and that a majority will be able to leave the table with some sense of satisfaction. i'm hoping ( :-) ) that further discussion will be more elevated and thoughtful and that we won't insult each other and demean each other as everyone airs out their thoughts and feelings. i'm believing that we'll come to the right decision in the end.
i was once strongly against gay marriage. then i strongly supported civil unions. that sort of made me feel good about myself. now my heart strings are being pulled away from that stance.”
clevelandchick replied on Dec 24, 2008 at 10:34:10
“Gay rights are civil rights. Go see the movie 'Milk' and you'll learn how horribly gay people were treated just 30 years ago. They were arrested and jailed just for being homosexual. They were murdered and the police didn't even bother investigating their deaths, they were called 'tricks' when in reality they were just somebody's boyfriend.
A little over 5 years ago a friend of mine was in New Orleans with his lover on vacation and they were brutally assaulted, put in the hospital. Their assailants waited for them outside of the bar because they saw them holding hands when they walked in. The cops did nothing about it.
Gay people are oppressed, attacked and denied equal rights under the law based on their sexual orientation and that is a violation of civil rights. There is no legal justification for denying gay people the right to commit to legal marriage, another violation of civil rights.
Why on earth would it sting for you to see people equate racial equality with equality for sexual orientation in civil rights terms? Differences in the degree of oppression?
Regardless of how much worse it is for one group or the other, when it comes down to it they were both denied civil rights. And the same people doing the denying used the Bible as justification. There is a corollary there, it's not all that subtle either.”
A little over 5 years ago a friend of mine was in New Orleans with his lover on vacation and they were brutally assaulted, put in the hospital. Their assailants waited for them outside of the bar because they saw them holding hands when they walked in. The cops did nothing about it.
Gay people are oppressed, attacked and denied equal rights under the law based on their sexual orientation and that is a violation of civil rights. There is no legal justification for denying gay people the right to commit to legal marriage, another violation of civil rights.
Why on earth would it sting for you to see people equate racial equality with equality for sexual orientation in civil rights terms? Differences in the degree of oppression?
Regardless of how much worse it is for one group or the other, when it comes down to it they were both denied civil rights. And the same people doing the denying used the Bible as justification. There is a corollary there, it's not all that subtle either.”
What Did Obama Know, And When Did He Know it?
Commented Dec 23, 2008 at 19:51:18 in Politics
“i mean!”
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