Democrats have our white knuckle fear because...hmm, let's see:
1. Gore bilked out of 2000 election
2. Administration says things like "watch what you say" and imprisons US citizen Jose Padilla without access to a lawyer. Nobody stops them (yet).
3. Patriot Act
4. Diebold
5. Republican-funded "get out the vote" organizers tear up Democratic registrations in battleground states.
6. US media still seems willing to bend over and take it a great deal of the time.
So yeah. I think white-knuckle fear with a dash of paranoia is more than a little justified until these assholes get out of office. So far, we've been screwed by *underestimating* them. We're a little gun shy these days.
Did you catch that Stewart called Carlson a dick? That amazed me--that it wasn't censored. Though it's exactly what he is. Tucker's always inspired violent rage in me--I don't know if it's the bow-tie or what.
And those who find him cute, I much say, I don't see it. But to each his or her own.
What makes me love Stewart is that he keeps saying, over and over, "Guys, I'm a comedian! I shouldn't have to point this stuff out because you can't be bothered!" He could easily get a swelled head about being the Voice of His Generation or something, but he doesn't.
Like many monkeys, a frustrated would-be Mefian. But also like the rest, find Monkeyfilter restful and somewhat less stodgy and more fun. I still read Mefi, but remain sad that it seems to have too few female (well as far as I can tell) regular posters. Mofi feels more balanced in that regard.
Also, bananas.
The color scheme isn't bad, but I'm not a fan of lavender, so I would be up for a change.
Oh; I'm a 33 yr old writer/editor living in NYC.
Trying not to put their names online..Maternal: Momma Firstname and Daddy Firstname. Paternal grandfather died before I was born; grandmom was Granny Lastname.
I would like grandchildren to call me Grandmere, and my husband wants to be called Oldy. Of course, we have no kids yet
...my mom's grandkids call her Memaw, my dad was Papaw. My inlaws have a brand new grandbaby that hasn't named them yet. My father in law is trying to get her to call him Grubby for some reason.
I think the blue dress is too Monica...
But I think it's an heroic idea. We did a "breaking the silence" thing at my tiny college, and we had so many people wanting to share their stories of assault we had to turn some away. Some told their own, some had friends do it for them so they could stay anonymous. All were heartbreaking.
Democrats have our white knuckle fear because...hmm, let's see: 1. Gore bilked out of 2000 election 2. Administration says things like "watch what you say" and imprisons US citizen Jose Padilla without access to a lawyer. Nobody stops them (yet). 3. Patriot Act 4. Diebold 5. Republican-funded "get out the vote" organizers tear up Democratic registrations in battleground states. 6. US media still seems willing to bend over and take it a great deal of the time. So yeah. I think white-knuckle fear with a dash of paranoia is more than a little justified until these assholes get out of office. So far, we've been screwed by *underestimating* them. We're a little gun shy these days.
posted by emjaybee 19 years ago
In "Jon Stewart on tonight's CNN "Crossfire""
Did you catch that Stewart called Carlson a dick? That amazed me--that it wasn't censored. Though it's exactly what he is. Tucker's always inspired violent rage in me--I don't know if it's the bow-tie or what. And those who find him cute, I much say, I don't see it. But to each his or her own. What makes me love Stewart is that he keeps saying, over and over, "Guys, I'm a comedian! I shouldn't have to point this stuff out because you can't be bothered!" He could easily get a swelled head about being the Voice of His Generation or something, but he doesn't.
posted by emjaybee 19 years ago
In "Worry us, flurry us, new monkeys:"
Like many monkeys, a frustrated would-be Mefian. But also like the rest, find Monkeyfilter restful and somewhat less stodgy and more fun. I still read Mefi, but remain sad that it seems to have too few female (well as far as I can tell) regular posters. Mofi feels more balanced in that regard. Also, bananas. The color scheme isn't bad, but I'm not a fan of lavender, so I would be up for a change. Oh; I'm a 33 yr old writer/editor living in NYC.
posted by emjaybee 19 years ago
In "Curious, George: The GRANDEST of parents..."
Trying not to put their names online..Maternal: Momma Firstname and Daddy Firstname. Paternal grandfather died before I was born; grandmom was Granny Lastname. I would like grandchildren to call me Grandmere, and my husband wants to be called Oldy. Of course, we have no kids yet ...my mom's grandkids call her Memaw, my dad was Papaw. My inlaws have a brand new grandbaby that hasn't named them yet. My father in law is trying to get her to call him Grubby for some reason.
posted by emjaybee 19 years ago
In "No Pity. No Shame. No Silence."
I think the blue dress is too Monica... But I think it's an heroic idea. We did a "breaking the silence" thing at my tiny college, and we had so many people wanting to share their stories of assault we had to turn some away. Some told their own, some had friends do it for them so they could stay anonymous. All were heartbreaking.
posted by emjaybee 19 years ago
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