ita - I agree semantics. Yeah, for non-sociopaths there is always an "us" - we human beings, or we sentient beings when we finally meet the ganymedians. But don't think that is an ethnic group because nobody is outside it. "American Indian" or "First Nation" or whatever is definitely an ethinic group - a social contruction, and mostly not chosen by the constructed to boot. That social construction did not exist pre-invasion. "We humans" is not the same thing. An ethnic group or nationality is a division; we are "we humans" but some of us are this type of human and other that. It could be looked upo as a type of shared hallucination with real consequences as gift with purchase.
I'm not evil again. Why does everyone think that?
Angel ,'Sleeper'
Natter .44 Magnum: Do You Feel Chatty, Punk?
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.
Typo Boy - May 27, 2006 3:23:28 pm PDT #9227 of 10002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
shrift - May 27, 2006 3:26:31 pm PDT #9228 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Today I bought comics, curtains, a 12.5" sauté pan, and sexy pictures to hang in my bathroom. All within maybe 3 blocks. Yay for big city living.
msbelle - May 27, 2006 3:29:15 pm PDT #9229 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
how did it become 8:30. My day VANISHED.
Topic!Cindy - May 27, 2006 4:11:54 pm PDT #9230 of 10002
What is even happening?
Today I bought comics, curtains, a 12.5" sauté pan, and sexy pictures to hang in my bathroom. All within maybe 3 blocks. Yay for big city living.
Details, details. How far have you gotten, watching the Veronica Mars series, shrift?
shrift - May 27, 2006 4:17:28 pm PDT #9231 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
How far have you gotten, watching the Veronica Mars series, shrift?
I'm only through the first three episodes of season two. My roommate probably won't kill me if I watch more without her...
§ ita § - May 27, 2006 4:34:32 pm PDT #9232 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Gar, I asked "what do you call?" I didn't ask "what's the name of the ethnic group that?"
So if you tell me that the people in the group I'm asking about resist an ethnic label, I pretty much don't care. I'm asking about what you call the now-Canadian people that came over that land bridge and scattered and settled and were here before the Europeans sailed over. That's all. You can or can not consider it an ehtnic group. I call it a group, and wonder how to identify it semantically.
aurelia - May 27, 2006 5:25:18 pm PDT #9233 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
We need to hold a Chicago'istas Welcome Shrift type event.
§ ita § - May 27, 2006 5:30:27 pm PDT #9234 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm supposed to bring mimosa fixings to a brunch tomorrow. I'm thinking maybe I'll help with bellinis too. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best sparkling wines for this purpose, and a good brand of peach juice?
SailAweigh - May 27, 2006 5:34:21 pm PDT #9235 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Prosecco makes a wonderful Bellini. Unfortunately, I can not remember the brand of peach nectar that Deb uses. But, look for nectar, not just juice.
brenda m - May 27, 2006 5:36:37 pm PDT #9236 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Hee.
How to talk to your child about the Brangelina baby: [link]
Is the Brangelina baby better than me? The only way to answer this is directly and honestly. Tell them: Yes, the Brangelina baby is better than you. But Mommy and Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa all love you very, very much. Less than they love the Brangelina baby, but with as much of their hearts still available.
Can I be friends with the Brangelina baby? No. He/she doesn't care about you. You cannot even look directly at the Brangelina baby. Explain that photos of the Brangelina baby are shot through special lenses, and that prolonged exposure to the Brangelina baby will make your child go blind.