twohearts's Comments (27)

“I did this with an ex boyfriend years & years ago. I regret it. In my case, it was very casual for me, but the guy was still madly in love w/ me, even though he had another girlfriend.

I thought the other woman knew about our one night & didn't care.

She did. Not a good idea, in my opinion.

2H”

“Yes, all of Dahl's childrens books are very witty & sweet (mostly) - but his short stories are completely different - satirical, slightly or horribly cruel, and lacerating.

I love all of them! But read the stories!

2H”

“I don't know if there is any "answer" to these questions, but I am still shocked by the violence & gore of many recent movies, and even further shocked & furious about the unfeeling abuse & violence against people today - i.e. the incredible gang rape of a teenage girl right around the corner from school -and the fact that no one called the police, and the cops & security of the high school didn't even walk around & check.
When I was a kid, the scariest movie we saw was Psycho. I didn't watch a lot of it - we were at the drive-in with my parents! Now I really avoid gory flicks...”

“I know that the GOP isn't for any healthcare reform because it won't help the insurance industry. And I know it's going to cost money - but for Lieberman to announce his opposition to the "public option," because of costing too much is really creepy - esp. as he never minded spending more & more on the military & the war in Iraq.”

“I would LOVE to be part of a Books section here. It amazes me when I realize how many people have no idea about history, the Constitution, classic fiction etc. etc.
I know that Kindle is very popular now, which is great for some people, but Google's attempt to get publishing rights for practically every book really bothers me.
I, too, read the NYT every day, and I read Sunday's Book Review, but it will be nice to have this - and the NY Review.”

“"Democrats have a history of being intimidated by the power of right political claims. We need to make the same claim as FDR here, we are not trying to bury capitalism, we're trying to save it from itself."

I agree with this, but I also think that all elected officials are afraid to rock the boat with insurance companies or drug companies. Insurance USED to be reasonable - now it costs SO SO much and also they try to scrape away any little savings you thought you had before. Is it "socialist" to name $X as The Limit of Profit for them? And we already pay for all the research for new drugs, and still get charged more than people in other countries.
I'd like to read a brief but clear article on what IS going to happen over the next 6 months. We can't afford to stay where we are.”

“What are you guys talking about? This woman and her group ARE working around the world to help mothers all over the world!
You have to bug her because we need help in the USA too? We all know that.
And how, pray tell, can even "the faithful" control "God"? Most of us know it comes down to humans & climate/bacteria.

Happy Mothers Day to Every Mother on Earth! That is how I feel because really they are SO admirable and hard-working. (OK, most of the time.)

Mine died when I was 12.”

“Good post! I agree with you - Dickens didn't pull any punches in Little Dorrit. No matter how popular the book was then, I don't believe it did any good.

But it was a great mirror of our own recent & current history!

JMS”

“GREAT post, Jamie! I laughed so much at the idea of a couple walking on a beach - with masks on!

Here's what I think - and since I have had a heart & lung transplant, & I am required to worry about every miserable germ & virus that exists (because I'd be the first to go):
Buy a mask with extra filtering inside, or those ugly blue NK9s. The ones I wear come from icanbreathe.com - not cheap, but excellent! I got them first for airplane trips (recycled air!), now I slap it on if I'm in a small store, in a hospital (the worst), or the movies.
Yes, and wash your hands - but I still have to use Purell.
Masks are going to be IN very shortly - as long as they're not the cheapo do-nothing type, have fun with 'em!
Americans are getting more tolerant of masks. When I first wore them (9 years ago), people would freak out or accuse me of wearing it b/c of their class, weight, look....Really! I had a big row in a movie theater! People would often just ask me why I wore it in the airplane (what an idea, it's not a secret!).

AND to those who have said "The sleazy gov't invents these drugs then they create a market for it to kill us."
You know what? There are plenty of things waiting to kill us, they don't need to make them up - bacteria & viruses are”

“BOY, am I glad you didn't have a full set of sterling silverware! That would have been a serious crime. I'm amazed you let her get away with it. Very generous of you, unless there were about 10 different styles from here & there......”

“All I can say is: Stop Judging Everybody's Clothes & Hats..........especially Aretha, the Queen of Soul! I was thrilled to see her there in the freezing cold, toughing it out!

Singing at the temperature is difficult - and she's not young anymore. I'm a musician myself, and none of it bothered me one bit.

As to Shakira with the master, Stevie Wonder.......uh...”

“I pretty much agree with Ms. Ravitch. I was really appalled at how much Kennedy was attacked for being a Kennedy. It is true she is a private person, and she might have realized how awful politics really is for a candidate or Senator. She WAS from NY state after all, but Paterson wanted (who knows?) an upstater.

Yeah, I do think that if her brother had been alive & running for the same seat, he would have been respected more, even from his work at his magazine, George. We'll never know, unfortunately.

I certainly respect & like Caroline. It's probably a very good thing that her children have been shielded from the media!”

“I'm really surprised he didn't pick Carolyn Maloney - or is it Mahoney - from L.I. . I guess he really wanted to pick someone from further upstate, and a woman.
But Kirsten G. ???

It's too bad that Louise Slaughter is probably too old to accept that post...and this "good looking" senator thing is so silly - Hillary isn't horrible. Schumer's not that cute either....and D'Amato? Ugh...

I hope she turns into a regular Democrat SOON,”

“"The mere fact that she's a Kennedy should be a point against her." -- Why is that? Most of the Kennedys who have held office have done fine work, so I don't understand your complaint....

I really do have mixed feelings about this. I understand the desire for an upstater, and Mahoney, Velasquez & Lowey have worked long & hard for the state.

But I still have a warm feeling for Caroline, who has NOT been a politician until now - I'd think some people might approve of that!
& I do respect Madeleine Kunin's opinion.
I figure that Paterson is being pushed by a lot of people.......”

“Torie - You are SO right (correct I mean)! I have been bemoaning the lack of a broader coalition against Prop 8. It felt like all of the bay side people (LA, SF, Marin, Santa Barbara) were taking it for granted. How much work was done in the interior or southern parts of California?
The opponents always use children against us, as they make up unproven and not connected myths....Of course, Newsom wasn't helpful, nor was the presence of the 2nd graders' at their teacher's marriage at city hall.

OY! I hope the movie will be seen all over the country.
Thanks.”

“I haven't seen the movie yet, but I am really glad that it has opened and is being shown across the country. I don't know if anyone could make a film about Milk's intentions, his "awakening" or something similar. Maybe too late...and now he is an icon!

Like ProudLiberalDan, I strongly recommend 1985's documentary "The Times of Harvey Milk." Wow! Marc Isham's score is incredibly beautiful & apt.”

“I believe that boycotting the movie theaters is a mistake; People should see the movie & not be nervous about anybody protesting nearby - it defeats the purpose of the movie, which is to tell the story of an amazingly charismatic & passionate man of 20 years ago. The boycotts are NOT useful.

I don't think the film should be made into a new cri de coeur for Prop 8. I think Prop 8, and the terrible defeat needs to be worked out separately... it is a very complicated situation, with some blame to go around. I don't think the LDS should be able to spend so much church money on politics without being taxed (10% as their 'tithe'). It IS too bad that we No on 8 supporters didn't spend more time in central California....
Just my opinion ;-) 2H”

“Thank you for your article. I've been wondering about this...In my youth, with a Jewish father and a Scottish mother (Americans), they always voted for Democrats. I still do. I think it had something to do with the fact that there was a LOT of anti-semitism in this country, and Jews also identified with the civil rights of blacks for the same reason. Human rights!
After WWII, as far as I can tell, most Jewish people stuck with the Democratic party. I don't understand what Emmory is talking about, and other gobbledygook also written here.

All the younger Jews I know remain Dems or Independents, or Greens! I am curious about where Flyers is from....”

“Chris, the California Supreme Court Decision allowing same-sex marriage does NOT require churches to perform them. The people who say YES on Prop. 8 believe that this is so, and that if gay people can get "married," heterosexual marriages will be damaged in some way. I don't understand why the Mormons and lots of other religious organizations are bringing money into California to work FOR Prop. 8. I'm being a bit disingenuous...

The Constitution does not specifically mention same-sex marriages, so that right is ambiguous at best. ("activist judges, etc...). I'd think that "Equal Protection" effects every citizen of the USA, but it obviously has not worked that way.

I will vote NO on Prop. 8”

“All my life, I've loved music more than anything - and I remember so well how soulful & wonderful the Four Tops' songs were.

I started hearing Levi when I was about 7 years old, but I was a new drummer, then and was overwhelmed by that groove.

Thanks for this memorial!”

“I agree with this post, and have already read Steinem's editorial. The people - esp. women - Democrats want to reach will never read the LA Times or Huffpo.

She is popular because of her perky personality and her life as a "normal" mom with 5 kids and a big job. For many women who don't consider the actual legal meaning of her politics, she looks great! But she isn't - I don't think she's even for equal pay for women.

First the Dems have to go after McCain and his lack of knowledge or insight about the economy, taxes, and many other Real Issues. What a mess of distractions so much of this campaign has become. This year we need a lot more!”

“The creepiest thing for me was hearing the chant "Drill baby drill!" on Palin's speech night. Oh, no - it the next night, one of the also-rans for president who ranted and raged.

Obama & the Dems have to start fighting back on that and not get too mad at her idiotic ideas about being a Community Organizer.

They GOP is so angry & despicably dishonest this year.”

“I certainly hope you are right, Mr. Schaeffer. As a religious (not Christian) person, I truly detest Dobson & his ilk.
There are so many forces out to ruin Obama that it will truly be a miracle of US citizens' sanity if he is elected.”

“Thanks, Mr. Cohen. I never watch ABC Nightly News (actually, I only watch McNeil/Lehrer, if that). It's been obvious for months that George S. is a terrible newsman, and Gibson is, too. Just retire, just go away.
It is SO frustrating & disgusting to not trust anything they say - and millions of people watch and presumably listen to them every day.

The entire MSM is giving McCain an easy time of it and hassling Obama for any tiny thing they can dream up. Even the NY TImes does it, and I love the Times.

I'm so glad we have Huffpo.”

“Thanks for this helpful (and short!) story. I will remind myself - a bit more strongly - to eat lunch. (True.)

2H”