Plei, that person is just impossible. Omnis is such a tolerant, open-minded person that he doesn’t filter any of his political posts and welcomes the debate that ensues with some of his very politically conservative friends. The person who is driving you crazy right now--unlike some of the other people who I disagree with, but respect--is neither logical nor very good at listening. He is a troll. Just walk away. That’s what I had to do.
The whole earth may be sucked into Hell, and you want my help 'cause your girlfriend's a big ho?
Buffy ,'Chosen'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Pix - Oct 21, 2011 9:40:02 am PDT #1406 of 30001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
brenda m - Oct 21, 2011 9:42:17 am PDT #1407 of 30001
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
I always feel guilty when the maternity leave/insurance/OccupyWallStreet type stuff comes up. I work for a big old corporation that has provided me with excellent benefits, a great salary, and flexible work schedule for almost 11 years now. So how can I complain about big business, even though I absolutely see how they play a big role in the inequities of our society?
Because of that! Those things affect you too, and people you care about.
It kills me how we have this instinct to feel guilty when we're treated decently, instead of just outraged that it's not the norm. (Or the uglier side of that coin, that we/someone should feel grateful and not make waves.) Ugh. I haven't figured out a way to excise those reactions from my psyche.
PS, if attacked, I feel fairly certain that we (Canada-we) would get support from other members of the Commonweath. Who also have militaries! Go figure!
Oh god, still?
P.M. Marc - Oct 21, 2011 9:50:46 am PDT #1408 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Yeah, I sent my one last link to CIHI's most recent study (and DIDN'T point out that, in addition to having a LOT of family up there, I also have a lot of family and friends of the family who are MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, as is my mother, and therefore, the level of discussion and knowledge in my sample set is occasionally pretty damn good) and am calling it a day.
It's not perfect, but it's also not a disaster.
§ ita § - Oct 21, 2011 9:53:40 am PDT #1409 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Man, if this were silver-toned, I'd be so tempted...
sj - Oct 21, 2011 9:55:33 am PDT #1410 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Hi, everyone! We had a good day shopping around Edinburgh today. However, we're so burnt out that we just stopped at the closest restaurant to us, which had the worst Italian food ever. Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day of trying to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow airport. Wish us luck!
The postcards all went out today as did a wee little royal wedding package for the Empress. I hope everyone gets what I sent out!
sj - Oct 21, 2011 9:58:00 am PDT #1411 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Man, if this were silver-toned, I'd be so tempted...
Guh! That is beautiful, but I would also want it in silver.
So, TCG is out enjoying a cigar. Do I 1. Get dessert in the bar. 2. Take a long hot bath. 3. Organize my luggage?
Atropa - Oct 21, 2011 10:01:03 am PDT #1412 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Man, if this were silver-toned, I'd be so tempted...
If that was silver-toned, I would be adding it to my cart right now.
Liese S. - Oct 21, 2011 10:04:06 am PDT #1413 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh, yeah, I saw that whole thread, Plei, and I think you did as good a job as possible under the circumstances. My fl is thick with the crazy politics on both sides, so I just can't engage at all. Although I do say it amuses me to have any issue invariably spring up with strident arguments on both sides, each phrased with language that assumes that I, the reader, agree. One post by my anarchist buddies followed by one by my conservative hometown school friends.
Also it makes me deeply glad I didn't end up with my last boyfriend before the SO, because that guy is way off the deep end. And I'm pliable. I could totally see how my views would have developed differently had I not been exposed to things like the music festival that radicalized me or, for that matter, you guys.
Liese S. - Oct 21, 2011 10:04:33 am PDT #1414 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yay, sj! Edinburgh!
smonster - Oct 21, 2011 10:10:17 am PDT #1415 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Smack him with a rolled-up newspaper?
I am for real trying to figure out how to apply dog training techniques. The book I'm reading for dealing with Frankie promises "willing participation." That would make my YEAR.
How did you know?
Not trading. Best of luck, my sister in the struggle. I should count myself lucky he's not my kid.
So how can I complain about big business, even though I absolutely see how they play a big role in the inequities of our society? Is a dilemma.
Same way we love Joss but still critique. There's a wide gap between blanket condemnation and total support.
Do I 1. Get dessert in the bar. 2. Take a long hot bath. 3. Organize my luggage?
Eat dessert in the bath.
It's possible that I'm a bad influence.