I came on here to say almost exactly what MZ said! I am super sorry I missed this event, which sounds like it was incredibly fun. I was literally driving to the park when social anxiety kicked in and I veered south to hang with family instead.
Th…
Took lots of bucket baths while traveling through India. I kind of loved it! Except the time I was electrocuted when I went to turn on the water in the $1/night guesthouse I was staying at.
are all "opposing views" equal, in terms of merit? --> of course not!
Should all opposing views be taken seriously? --> No. Depends on context.
Do journalists need to give equal serious credibility to the Westboro Baptist Church as they do …
Yeah, it's totally hard and I fail at it all the time, too! But YT, one thing you have going for you is that you seem to be really reflective and thoughtful about your prior actions, and are willing to admit mistakes. I guess what made me so upset…
Seriously? WW board was so immature and out of line. Why *wouldn't* they give each candidate a chance to answer questions? I totally agree that it makes no sense for them to only ask questions of some candidates and not give others a chance to sp…
"you're just feeling creeped out by something that you aren't necessarily able to fully define, and that's fine."
Yeah that.
"I think I'm slightly more sympathetic to Eich in this case because regardless of his personal politics, he doesn't have a…
Love Alex Payne's piece. This especially:
"In reality, what’s transpiring is quintessentially democratic: public discourse leading to voluntary action, all without violence or the suppression of rights.
Some may object to what could be described …
Best TGIF EVER with Wanda. She took me to the most adorable sing-a-long event at a community center in West Linn with FREE LARGE WINES where I got to sing songs by the Eagles really loud.
The last room I rented was for $375. But that was a ridiculous deal in a small dirty house with unsavory housemates in 2007. I guess those numbers make sense in light of this.
This just appeared on my Facebook feed. I think someone is confused.
http://www.faithit.com/stephen-colbert-gives-jesus-critic-gospel-gut-punch/#.U1FRdE-s86C.facebook
Now's your chance! 50% off adult dog adoptions!
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/04/oregon_humane_society_offers_5.html#incart_m-rpt-1
Ok, I totally get what you're saying. You're absolutely right that those two things are not the same.
I do still think there's a language problem, though. When people say Eich is "being discriminated against," I don't think they actually MEAN i…
Do not stop talking, YT! You are such an incredibly smart lady and I want myself and the world to keep hearing you. Three things real quick:
1. I know you well enough to know that you were not attacking me personally. No need to apologize.
2. T…
kdawg - yep, I could be wrong about the word "bigot" and what it implies. But I did look it up (and posted the M-W definition earlier) and it doesn't seem to fit (from my perspective)?
P.S. For whatever reason, my work computer is blocking that cr…
I wrote this long, rambling response to this thread last week and then thought better of posting it, but I will summarize:
I am someone who does not quite understand the "sheer nonsense" of the "false equivalency" argument. But I do think I am a r…
I think there should be consequences for actions. I am still unclear as to whether or not I think Eich should have been forced to resign, but I do wholeheartedly believe in the power of protests and boycotting. I just want the people protesting an…
"We need to learn to live with the noise and tolerate the noise even when the noise is stupid, even when the noise is offensive, even when the noise is at times dangerous. Because no matter how noble the intent, it’s a demand for conformity that enc…