jenfly00 0 #76 September 28, 2006 QuoteHowever, this raises an important issue, one that several posters here miss by their off-the-cuff dismissal of these parents as "repressed" and "from Texas" etc. etc. I'm not at all surprised that there has been overtones of the parents being uptight religious folk who have a problem w/ the pleasures of the body as stated in a post or two. A little prejudicial posting, for sure. We don't know why the parents were so upset, do we. No we don't, but as usual, some people jump to conculusions about repression and uptight-ness, and the sex is bad mentality, etc. Once again ...IT'S TEXAS! Book banning, book burning, right wing, bible thumping, jesus loving TEXAS! Prejudicial? Perhaps, but if a wager were proposed, it's where the smart money goes. http://wrt-howard.syr.edu/stepaside/archives/2005/04/wills_case_agai.html http://www.wacotrib.com/opin/content/shared/news/nation/stories/2006/02/YOUNG_COLUMN_0203_COX.html http://www.tfn.org/publiceducation/textbooks/timeline/index.php http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2003/11/05/textbooks/index_np.html The rest of the nation that might actually value learning and (gasp!) thinking have a hard time getting good textbooks because they have to be passed by the lowest common denominator of ...TEXAS.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,550 #77 September 28, 2006 Sweetie, don't use the tar brush too liberally. Even if it's on people you disagree with. It puts them into categories that you judge them by, without benefit of letting them contribute on an individual basis to your judgment. Wendy W. in TexasThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #78 September 28, 2006 QuoteOnce again ...IT'S TEXAS! Book banning, book burning, right wing, bible thumping, jesus loving TEXAS! I live here and my children go to an extremely left winged school. QuotePrejudicial? Yes you may be if you are putting all texas schools in that catagory and blindly stating the above.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,080 #79 September 28, 2006 >Perhaps, but if a wager were proposed, it's where the smart money goes. Right, but that's mainly because it's the second-largest state in the US (and the largest mostly-conservative state.) If some silly left-wing law is passed, the smart money is on California. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #80 September 28, 2006 QuoteSweetie, don't use the tar brush too liberally. Even if it's on people you disagree with. It puts them into categories that you judge them by, without benefit of letting them contribute on an individual basis to your judgment. Wendy W. in Texas When talking about a culture, one must refer to the characteristics of the culture, not each individual in it. Put another way, what is statistically true for a given population is not necessarily true for any individual within that population. Another way to say it might be: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1542646;search_string=it%27s%20not%20about%20you;#1542646 ----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #81 September 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteOnce again ...IT'S TEXAS! Book banning, book burning, right wing, bible thumping, jesus loving TEXAS! I live here and my children go to an extremely left winged school. QuotePrejudicial? Yes you may be if you are putting all texas schools in that catagory and blindly stating the above. Blindly? My comments were based on a wealth of news reports and law suits on the actions of the Texas school board. I'm curious as to your definition of "extremely left winged school". They certainly aren't reading left wing text books in the state of Texas where the school board banned a text book because it had pictures of a woman in a business suit, carrying a briefcase because it was contrary to "the traditional conservative values of the state of Texas".----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #82 September 28, 2006 Truly, you have a dizzying intellect. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #83 September 28, 2006 QuoteTruly, you have a dizzying intellect. Wait til she gets going! (that was a great movie, btw) I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,080 #84 September 28, 2006 >'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,550 #85 September 28, 2006 That was a really awesome put-down, y'know? Good job!Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #86 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteTruly, you have a dizzying intellect. Wait til she gets going! (that was a great movie, btw) Is this a kissing book?----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #87 September 29, 2006 QuoteThat was a really awesome put-down, y'know? Good job!Wendy W. Just quoting a very wise woman.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #88 September 29, 2006 If find it amusing that so many people love to wrap themselves in the First Amendment (Free Speech, Public redress of grievances, etc.) when it comes to causes they support, but resort to name calling and dishonest stereotypes when it comes to causes/changes they dislike. First Amendment - it's for everybody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #89 September 29, 2006 Quote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #90 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! Are you yacking just to hear yourself talk? Or is it me? ONE of us really is being that "l" work....however you spell it. ==8-0 linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #91 September 29, 2006 QuoteFirst Amendment - it's for everybody Amen to that. But do you think it is going to last??? I dont Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #92 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! Are you yacking just to hear yourself talk? Or is it me? ONE of us really is being that "l" work....however you spell it. ==8-0 linz Anybody want a peanut? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #93 September 29, 2006 QuoteAnybody want a peanut? I prefer popcorn... less fattening for me.. MMMM Popcorn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #94 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! Are you yacking just to hear yourself talk? Or is it me? ONE of us really is being that "l" work....however you spell it. ==8-0 linz What on God's Green Earth are you talkin about Willis? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #95 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteFirst Amendment - it's for everybody Amen to that. But do you think it is going to last??? I dont Why? Can you give examples of of First Amendment rights being taken away?... except that whole business about Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #96 September 29, 2006 QuoteAnybody want a peanut? I find it quite effective, unless one's opponent has studied his Agrippa.... Which I have. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #97 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! Are you yacking just to hear yourself talk? Or is it me? ONE of us really is being that "l" work....however you spell it. ==8-0 linz What on God's Green Earth are you talkin about Willis? well....in my mind "loquacious" means "talking to hear your head rattle." So I was exemplifying that, being silly, like usual. ==B-D linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #98 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteAnybody want a peanut? I find it quite effective, unless one's opponent has studied his Agrippa.... Which I have. Is this a kissing book? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #99 September 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuote>'Do I feel loquacious?' You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. NO MORE RHYMING! I MEAN IT!!! Are you yacking just to hear yourself talk? Or is it me? ONE of us really is being that "l" work....however you spell it. ==8-0 linz What on God's Green Earth are you talkin about Willis? well....in my mind "loquacious" means "talking to hear your head rattle." So I was exemplifying that, being silly, like usual. ==B-D linz ah THAT "l" word... gotcha... no doc i was quoting from one of the greatest movies of the late '80s. i was not just being verbose for the sake of hearing my dulcet tones, although I have been known to wax eloquent for no other reason than because I think i have something important to say when, in fact, i am quite mistaken. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #100 October 2, 2006 QuoteQuoteAnybody want a peanut? I find it quite effective, unless one's opponent has studied his Agrippa.... Which I have. You see, I am not left handed... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
