Look, you got a little stabbed the other day. That's bound to make anyone a mite ornery.

Mal ,'Ariel'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Dana - Mar 21, 2016 9:47:51 am PDT #17996 of 30003
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

I think the misogyny is just unspoken, but it's part of many of people's objections.


Fred Pete - Mar 21, 2016 9:53:38 am PDT #17997 of 30003
Ann, that's a ferret.

So, what are the theories on a running mate for Trump. He doesn't play well with others. At all. So, who would he pick?

I suspect Sarah Palin, as a reward for her relatively early endorsement. (Chris Christie is angling for Attorney General.) Or he'll go outside the political world completely, but I can't imagine who.


Zenkitty - Mar 21, 2016 9:54:01 am PDT #17998 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

The violence at Trump's rallies is what really scares me. People who will do stuff like that on command are terrifying.

I think it's less "on command" and more "with permission". They're in a mob of like-minded people with a leader who encourages anger and physical violence. There are an awful lot of people in this country who've been longing for the opportunity to express their violent resentment of, you know, almost everyone. You'd be appalled, if you don't already know it, what thoughts people are willing to express to a white woman with a Southern accent, expecting a sympathetic response. If Trump wins, there will be an increase in attacks on brown people and foreigners by middle- and lower-class whites, regardless of what policies he enacts. That's my prediction.


Steph L. - Mar 21, 2016 10:02:00 am PDT #17999 of 30003
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

So, what are the theories on a running mate for Trump. He doesn't play well with others. At all. So, who would he pick?

I suspect Sarah Palin

Great. Dumb and Dumber.

You'd be appalled, if you don't already know it, what thoughts people are willing to express to a white woman with a Southern accent, expecting a sympathetic response.

Man, one time I was outside when a white couple showed up to look at the house for sale across the street. The guy doesn't cross the street to talk to me, but starts yelling questions, like "Do you like living here?" etc., including (yelled at top volume), "Are there..." [pause] "Black people who live around here?"

So I smiled and cheerfully yelled back "Yup, there sure are! It's a great neighborhood!"

SPOILER: They did not buy the house.


flea - Mar 21, 2016 10:03:13 am PDT #18000 of 30003
information libertarian

In New Orleans someone asked that? There are parts of New Orleans without black people?


Jesse - Mar 21, 2016 10:03:31 am PDT #18001 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Today is just interminable, right?

I think the misogyny is just unspoken, but it's part of many of people's objections.

Basically I just agree with Dana today.


Steph L. - Mar 21, 2016 10:05:22 am PDT #18002 of 30003
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

In New Orleans someone asked that? There are parts of New Orleans without black people?

That was me, in Northside.


Dana - Mar 21, 2016 10:08:39 am PDT #18003 of 30003
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Though there are plenty parts of New Orleans and the surrounding areas that try very hard not to have black people.


lisah - Mar 21, 2016 10:19:01 am PDT #18004 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate

Oh, Cincinnati people! My friends with 10 year old twins will be in your town over Spring break and would like recommendations. I've already talked up the taco district but couldn't remember the official name of your neighborhood, Steph!

Eta I may post and tag you on fb so my friend can see your answers.


flea - Mar 21, 2016 10:19:48 am PDT #18005 of 30003
information libertarian

There are parts of Northside without black people?

What is wrong with people?

What is wrong with me that I can't tell Steph and smonster apart?