I would have made Goldberg justify some of the more ridiculous inclusions, like Jimmy Carter. Including Roy Moore does not match putting the founder of Habitat for Humanity at number six, you know?
That's asshattedness, that is.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Theodosia - Jul 14, 2005 12:53:03 pm PDT #69 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
JohnSweden - Jul 14, 2005 12:59:04 pm PDT #70 of 10002
I can't even.
I would have made Goldberg justify some of the more ridiculous inclusions, like Jimmy Carter. Including Roy Moore does not match putting the founder of Habitat for Humanity at number six, you know?
That's an excellent point. I gather Righties hate Carter, but I'd still have had to call him on it.
Susan W. - Jul 14, 2005 1:06:28 pm PDT #71 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
My Congresscritter is #38 on Goldberg's list. And frankly, I'm not crazy about McDermott, and if the Greens would put up a challenger, I'd vote for him or her in a heartbeat. But still, Goldberg said Seattle was "ground zero for overpriced coffee," and home of more "progressive loonies than anyplace else on the Left Coast."
I'm so proud! You have to be out some tough competition to be the looniest leftiest city on this coast!
ChiKat - Jul 14, 2005 1:06:40 pm PDT #72 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I gather Righties hate Carter
This boggles. He has worked for peace and homes for the poor ever since he left office. Nobel Peace Prize for God's sake. Why would they hate him?
Topic!Cindy - Jul 14, 2005 1:07:19 pm PDT #73 of 10002
What is even happening?
I don't know how anyone could hate Carter. I can see them disagreeing with him, or resenting him (maybe, well not really, but I can allow for it), but he's so dear, so sincere, pretty wise, and so very good.
bon bon - Jul 14, 2005 1:10:34 pm PDT #74 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
He did challenge individuals by naming Barbra Streisand on the one hand and pointing out that there were three conservatives on the list-- and one had killed an abortion doctor! That right there pretty much said all you needed about Goldberg's book. If his problem is coarsening, Jimmy Carter, Barbra Streisand and a murderer do not belong on the same list.
I also thought his casual use of slurs was kind of offensive, as if he relished being able to say them on-air, as well as his whole fantasy example of a Fox News channel-- I mean, if your example is all about offensiveness that doesn't occur in real life, don't you destroy your whole point about how we've got no bounds on offensiveness?
libkitty - Jul 14, 2005 2:21:42 pm PDT #75 of 10002
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I'm so proud! You have to be out some tough competition to be the looniest leftiest city on this coast!
Yeah, Seattlistas! Although I imagine Bay Areaistas (or is Bayistas) might argue for this one.
DavidS - Jul 14, 2005 2:25:48 pm PDT #76 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Although I imagine Bay Areaistas (or is Bayistas) might argue for this one.
I think we're loonier. But I think Seattle's more deeply lefty/progressive.
sarameg - Jul 14, 2005 2:25:58 pm PDT #77 of 10002
You know what's funny? I got my officemate that Stewart America book for his birthday (knew he'd find it funny.) And now he's watching the show. So I somehow pimped a show I don't watch (no cable.)
Funny to me, at least.
Jessica - Jul 14, 2005 2:30:57 pm PDT #78 of 10002
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Ukrainian vampire drugged children and drank their blood
A vampire has been arrested in Ukraine after luring street children into her home for their blood.
Diana Semenuha, 29, believed that drinking blood could fend off a muscle-wasting condition.
She kept the children intoxicated on drugs and alcohol and bled them regularly, selling the surplus to other black magic practitioners. When that weakened them, she dumped them back on the streets and lured replacements with the promise of a place to sleep and a hot meal.