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Posted by gardenergirl on April 1, 2007, at 15:18:59
Today I was watching one of the Sunday morning news shows. One of the guests said something that was, er, less than truthful. Inaccurate at best. This certainly was not the first time, nor will it be the last regardless of the politics of a guest. But today I imagined that Carol Kane, as Miracle Max's wife in "The Princess Bride" came out pointing her finger and yelling, "Liar! Li-arr!"
Sometimes I crack myself up. This time I cracked up my hubby, too. ("I'm not a witch. I'm your wife!") ;)
Namaste
gg
Posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 3:31:56
In reply to Talk/news show guests...just being silly, posted by gardenergirl on April 1, 2007, at 15:18:59
He was explaining about thyroids and Adam's Apples, and said something like, "In some people, they're hardly noticeable, and in Ann Coulter they're quite prominent..."
Did you read her comments on Dafur? Seems the genocide isn't going quite fast enough for her.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 15, 2007, at 10:08:07
In reply to My endocrinologist cracked me up » gardenergirl, posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 3:31:56
Yes, that Adam's apple of hers is quite curious. Sometimes it's hard to take your eyes off of it.
I try hard not to read her, especially since the plagiarism charges came out. When I run across her on TV, at least then I have a face to respond to with my, er, reactions to what she's saying. So much more satisfying than reacting to the written word.
Posted by zazenduckie on April 15, 2007, at 12:22:39
In reply to My endocrinologist cracked me up » gardenergirl, posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 3:31:56
I was surprised to read your post.
factorx :)
namaste
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> Did you read her comments on Dafur? Seems the XXXXXXXX isn't going quite fast enough for her.
Posted by zazenduckie on April 15, 2007, at 13:42:31
In reply to My endocrinologist cracked me up » gardenergirl, posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 3:31:56
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> Did you read her comments on Dafur? Seems the XXXXXXXXX isn't going quite fast enough for her.Racer I never thought I'd end up defending Ann Coulter! and I'm not. But did you read her column?
That simply isn't what she said. I won't put a link because the content is not civil under Bob's rules. But her point was that Darfur was not a threat to US security. She was opposing a new war. She NEVER said the genocide wasn't going fast enough for her. I don't care for her style or her opinions but your paraphrase was NOT accurate.I don't understand you. Probably never will.
I don't really see how her physical appearance is relevant either. But my values are perhaps not yours and I respect that.
namaste
Posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 15:25:56
In reply to Ann Coulter didn't say that, posted by zazenduckie on April 15, 2007, at 13:42:31
> I don't understand you. Probably never will.
Here's common ground between us, because I don't understand you, either. It seems to me that you had never responded to anything I wrote until I volunteered to apply for deputy here. Now, it seems, you are responding to many of the things I post. I can't say that I feel educated nor supported, though.
At least we have some common ground here, I guess, in our mutual lack of understanding.
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Posted by zazenduckie on April 15, 2007, at 16:37:01
In reply to Common ground? » zazenduckie, posted by Racer on April 15, 2007, at 15:25:56
> > I don't understand you. Probably never will.
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> Here's common ground between us, because I don't understand you, either. It seems to me that you had never responded to anything I wrote until I volunteered to apply for deputy here. Now, it seems, you are responding to many of the things I post. I can't say that I feel educated nor supported, though.Nor do I Racer. Nor do I. However please note that I have NEVER accused you of causing my problems dire or otherwise. While I appreciate your rephrase, the original statements (which of course I deny) remain on the eating board. Please consider using your position as deputy to remove this post. I can provide a link if you need it.
You have in the past posted asking me questions etc and when I respond you never acknowledged it.
I dont think you being a deputy has anything to do with it. I usually post on admin. Perhaps you have posted on admin more after you volunteered to be a deputy ? I am glad you are a deputy. I believe your history of multiple PBCs and Please rephrases with no blocks is a very promising development. I hope it will prompt you to give others similiar treatment. As you know I am opposed to blocks and believe perhaps you will serve as a good argument for PBCs with no blocks for all of us.I was not aware of responding to your posts in particular. I offered links refuting some of the facts you chose to post about treatment of anorexia on the psychology board. I thought this was educational. I do not find your paraphrase of Coulter's statement accurate. It wasn't personal. I thought it was educational. You have in the past posted to me asking me questions etc and when I respond you never acknowledged it. Which is certainly your choice.
I notice you have chosen not to respond to the factual elements of my post. I am troubled by the critique of Anne Coulter's appearance. Try googling ann coulter and anorexia and you will find that it is quite the commonplace topic. Some say no one would listen to her if she weren't so thin while others say her thinness is proof she is mentally ill and should be dismissed totally.
I think it would be nice if people weren't judged on their appearances. I think it would be nice if people's ideas were presented in context.
I think that is a good topic for Babble.
Please do not block me for 9 weeks.
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