I've seen the term "forced birth" around.
Also good.
Shh! I kinda wanna hear me talking right now!
Glory ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
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.
JenP - Jul 05, 2024 11:19:05 am PDT #1413 of 3471
DavidS - Jul 05, 2024 11:32:03 am PDT #1414 of 3471
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I've seen the term "forced birth" around.
Usually describing abortion foes as "forced birth extremists" - which I think works.
I've been trying to avoid paying too close attention to the election out of respect for my emotional well being. But between Biden's debate performance, the SCOTUS immunity decision and details of Project 2025's agenda, I'm feeling a dystopia coming on.
Steph L. - Jul 05, 2024 11:37:51 am PDT #1415 of 3471
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
I've been trying to avoid paying too close attention to the election out of respect for my emotional well being. But between Biden's debate performance, the SCOTUS immunity decision and details of Project 2025's agenda, I'm feeling a dystopia coming on.
Last night we watched the PBS broadcast of fireworks on the Mall, and I just felt this utter sense of foreboding that those were the last July 4th fireworks this country would have as a democracy. I'm trying really hard to not be pessimistic, but the Republicans have always played dirty and the Democrats refuse to. Playing dirty is literally the only way the Democrats can win against this unhinged amoral mass of fascists.
Laura - Jul 05, 2024 11:54:20 am PDT #1416 of 3471
Our wings are not tired.
Republicans have always played dirty and the Democrats refuse to. Playing dirty is literally the only way the Democrats can win against this unhinged amoral mass of fascists.
True on all counts. I am trying hard not to go into full panic mode.
Jessica - Jul 05, 2024 12:13:40 pm PDT #1417 of 3471
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
If the Democratic party had paid even a tiny bit of attention to either PR or succession planning in the past 40 years, SCOTUS and the electoral map would both look very different. I am not optimistic.
I dropped Dylan off at the airport at fuck-too-early o'clock this morning and he has landed safely in LA, where he will be studying music production at UCLA for a week. On Sunday Aeryn heads off for two weeks of sleepaway camp, giving us almost a full child-free week! We have nothing planned except an 80s dance party boat cruise on Friday (this is an annual party sponsored by a local indie radio station).
JenP - Jul 05, 2024 12:36:27 pm PDT #1418 of 3471
Woo-hoo, enjoy, Jess!
Steph L. - Jul 05, 2024 12:56:37 pm PDT #1419 of 3471
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
An 80s dance party boat cruise sounds so fun!
erikaj - Jul 05, 2024 2:30:59 pm PDT #1420 of 3471
Always Anti-fascist!
Yeah, kind of. Calli, I don't know which is more irritating--the recurring digestive issues or the manufactured crisis around the water meters.
Theodosia - Jul 06, 2024 5:46:46 am PDT #1421 of 3471
'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"
I was surprised to find that one of my coworkers is convinced that Trump is going to win -- not that she's happy about it, and intends to vote anyway. She's Black, btw, and has even more to fear from a racist dictatorship than I do.
sj - Jul 06, 2024 6:50:12 am PDT #1422 of 3471
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I really think it’s starting to turn this way.