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Dung Dynasty
Author: BobR
Date: 12/20/2013 16:10:48
It's a sad day in America. At least - it's sad for me. I am sad because I feel compelled to write a blog about an ignorant racist and bigot that people who should know better are holding up as some sort of martyr to "free speech". I don't watch any of those mind-numbing reality shows. Reality for me is my life. I don't need to vicariously live someone else's life. I am not that much of a voyeur that I need to see how other people live their lives (knowing full well they are being filmed for TV). I don't get it.
But some people do watch these shows, and get so attached to the people on them, they start to feel for them like they are part of their own family. Who doesn't have a redneck uncle that spouts off about the gays and sinners and other nonsense? Of course, the reality is that these are NOT our family members - they are employees of A&E, and are being paid to bring ratings and sponsors to A&E. If A&E feels someone on the show has damaged that relationship, then they have to go where their wallets tell them to go. Plenty of TV shows get cancelled all the time for the simple reason of poor ratings and/or the inability to sell commercial time.
People are attached, though, and the news and the internets are ablaze with people supporting them. They like the raw honesty and good ol' downhomesiness of the family. Salt of the earth, good people, not like these kind of people:
or these people:
Oh wait - yes, they ARE that kind of people. Or at least they were until someone (either them or A&E) decided this was a better look for them:
I have to wonder - how did they grow those long beards so quickly? Could they be fake? What else could be fake with the show? Like I said, I don't watch it, but there's certainly an interesting back story to these "characters" (and I say that in the literal way, because they seem to be cut straight out of central type-casting).
So these self-made millionaires decided to look like trailer trash and have a TV show to dupe thousands of viewers into identifying with their fake unassuming ways. The only thing real that seems to have come from this reality show is the disgusting biases of the patriarch. Let's look at what he actually said:
It's not the first time he's said things like this:
This is what everyone wants to support? People are outraged that a cable channel is suspending (not firing) one of the members of a fake reality show for making comments like this? Really??
Maybe I SHOULD immerse myself in "reality" TV - the real world and all the people in it are starting to scare me.
But some people do watch these shows, and get so attached to the people on them, they start to feel for them like they are part of their own family. Who doesn't have a redneck uncle that spouts off about the gays and sinners and other nonsense? Of course, the reality is that these are NOT our family members - they are employees of A&E, and are being paid to bring ratings and sponsors to A&E. If A&E feels someone on the show has damaged that relationship, then they have to go where their wallets tell them to go. Plenty of TV shows get cancelled all the time for the simple reason of poor ratings and/or the inability to sell commercial time.
People are attached, though, and the news and the internets are ablaze with people supporting them. They like the raw honesty and good ol' downhomesiness of the family. Salt of the earth, good people, not like these kind of people:
or these people:
Oh wait - yes, they ARE that kind of people. Or at least they were until someone (either them or A&E) decided this was a better look for them:
I have to wonder - how did they grow those long beards so quickly? Could they be fake? What else could be fake with the show? Like I said, I don't watch it, but there's certainly an interesting back story to these "characters" (and I say that in the literal way, because they seem to be cut straight out of central type-casting).
So these self-made millionaires decided to look like trailer trash and have a TV show to dupe thousands of viewers into identifying with their fake unassuming ways. The only thing real that seems to have come from this reality show is the disgusting biases of the patriarch. Let's look at what he actually said:
"I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once," the reality star said of growing up in pre-Civil-Rights-era Louisiana. "Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field ... They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people' — not a word!"
Robertson continued, "Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues."
It's not the first time he's said things like this:
A 3-year-old video shows “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson demonizing LGBT people as “insolent” and “evil.”
[...]
“First they say, ‘There is no God. Get him out of your mind,’” Robertson said, waving a Bible. “Then they bow down to birds, animals and reptiles, and each other, and the first thing you see coming out of that book is gross sexual immorality.”
“They will dishonor their bodies with one another, degrade each other,..."
[...]
“Women with women, men with men, they committed indecent acts with one another, and they received in themselves the due penalty for their perversions,” Robertson said. “They’re full of murder, envy, strife, hatred. They are insolent, arrogant, God-haters. They are heartless, they are faithless, they are senseless, they are ruthless. They invent ways of doing evil."
This is what everyone wants to support? People are outraged that a cable channel is suspending (not firing) one of the members of a fake reality show for making comments like this? Really??
Maybe I SHOULD immerse myself in "reality" TV - the real world and all the people in it are starting to scare me.
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Comment by 
Raine on 12/20/2013 14:17:35
good morning!
Raine on 12/20/2013 14:17:35
good morning!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 14:19:57
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 14:19:57
Hola a tots els meus amics d'escriptura variats.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 14:25:35
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 14:25:35
Morning 
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/20/2013 14:26:13
TriSec on 12/20/2013 14:26:13
Donut Fight!
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 14:27:28
TriSec on 12/20/2013 14:27:28
Oh yes, and speaking of fighting words...
Dear Southern Bloggers:
I so do not get "Red Velvet Cake". It's icky. But what do you want from me, I'm a Yankee.
Love,
TriSec.
<-- flees country, changes identity.
Dear Southern Bloggers:
I so do not get "Red Velvet Cake". It's icky. But what do you want from me, I'm a Yankee.
Love,
TriSec.
<-- flees country, changes identity.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 14:29:41
I don't get Red Velvet Cake either.
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 14:29:41
Quote by TriSec:
Oh yes, and speaking of fighting words...
Dear Southern Bloggers:
I so do not get "Red Velvet Cake". It's icky. But what do you want from me, I'm a Yankee.
Love,
TriSec.
I don't get Red Velvet Cake either.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 14:34:40
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 14:34:40
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee! 
One of our office denizens brought some Red Velvet donuts over from the dunk.
One of our office denizens brought some Red Velvet donuts over from the dunk.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 14:41:09
Tri, I am in agreement. Red velvet cake the baked item equivalent of painting of kids with big eyes, spooky. No sir, I don't like it.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 14:41:09
Quote by TriSec:
Oh yes, and speaking of fighting words...
Dear Southern Bloggers:
I so do not get "Red Velvet Cake". It's icky. But what do you want from me, I'm a Yankee.
Love,
TriSec.
Tri, I am in agreement. Red velvet cake the baked item equivalent of painting of kids with big eyes, spooky. No sir, I don't like it.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 15:00:50
Raine on 12/20/2013 15:00:50
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:09:51
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:09:51
Quote by Raine:
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:13:15
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:13:15
Oooh Raine! I saw your post last night and it tickled my muse. So I'm workin' on a bloggie.. hopefully it'll be done this weekend.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:17:25
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:17:25
Comment by 
BobR on 12/20/2013 15:22:25
That would be red velvet cake done wrong.
BobR on 12/20/2013 15:22:25
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
That would be red velvet cake done wrong.
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 15:27:51
BobR on 12/20/2013 15:27:51
apropos of nothing, here is Lemmy (Motorhead) and Wendy O (Plasmatics) singing "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:28:07
I am not convinced it can be done right.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:28:07
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
That would be red velvet cake done wrong.
I am not convinced it can be done right.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 15:29:48
awesome!
Raine on 12/20/2013 15:29:48
Quote by Scoopster:
Oooh Raine! I saw your post last night and it tickled my muse. So I'm workin' on a bloggie.. hopefully it'll be done this weekend.
awesome!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:30:35
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:30:35
So I have a friend who teaches English in a middle school. This was a status update she did the other day:
Yesterday I let my study block listen to Christmas music. About ten seconds in, my Tourette's kid blurts (loudly), "This is crap!" Yeah, that went well.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:32:38
Bob has won the internets by sharing this.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:32:38
Quote by BobR:
apropos of nothing, here is Lemmy (Motorhead) and Wendy O (Plasmatics) singing "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette
You're welcome.
Bob has won the internets by sharing this.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:34:58
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 15:34:58
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 15:39:30
aww. Bless you're heart. You have not had true Red velvet cake. But that's all right, you're still pretty.
Raine on 12/20/2013 15:39:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
aww. Bless you're heart. You have not had true Red velvet cake. But that's all right, you're still pretty.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:43:48
Yes I have. I don't like it. I will continue to describe it pejoratively.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 15:43:48
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
If it's done right, Red Velvet cake is amazing.
too oft, much like pumpkin cake, it's not done right.
It's just devil's food cake doused with red food coloring and slathered with cream cheese frosting.
aww. Bless you're heart. You have not had true Red velvet cake. But that's all right, you're still pretty.
Yes I have. I don't like it. I will continue to describe it pejoratively.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:46:02
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:46:02
um - it was a pet photographer and Phil conned the guy into raking the yard and stuff. He only "accepted" the guy when he saw the pictures and said the guy knew what he was doing.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 15:49:40
Oh that's sweet.
It's like having a blahk friend, huh?
Raine on 12/20/2013 15:49:40
Quote by wickedpam:
um - it was a pet photographer and Phil conned the guy into raking the yard and stuff. He only "accepted" the guy when he saw the pictures and said the guy knew what he was doing.
It's like having a blahk friend, huh?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:53:06
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:53:06
I love Longmire - Lou Diamond Phillips is awesome in that!
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 15:54:18
TriSec on 12/20/2013 15:54:18
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:54:31
I'm not proud that I know this - trust me, I let that stupid show suck me in - I think it was the Uncle Si factor - dudes nuts.
anyway - yeah, a little like that
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:54:31
Quote by Raine:Oh that's sweet.Quote by wickedpam:
um - it was a pet photographer and Phil conned the guy into raking the yard and stuff. He only "accepted" the guy when he saw the pictures and said the guy knew what he was doing.
It's like having a blahk friend, huh?
I'm not proud that I know this - trust me, I let that stupid show suck me in - I think it was the Uncle Si factor - dudes nuts.
anyway - yeah, a little like that
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:58:17
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 15:58:17
Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 16:01:07
buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
Raine on 12/20/2013 16:01:07
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 16:07:59
Yeah the original red velvet recipe originally used little to no food coloring - the reaction of vinegar and buttermilk with cocoa brought out the red color. That changed with the rise of dutch-process cocoa tho.
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 16:07:59
Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
Yeah the original red velvet recipe originally used little to no food coloring - the reaction of vinegar and buttermilk with cocoa brought out the red color. That changed with the rise of dutch-process cocoa tho.
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 16:11:08
TriSec on 12/20/2013 16:11:08
Red Velvet Cake = Better Living through Chemistry???
OK, that's it. I'm expecting those DD munchkins to start behaving like "Happy Fun Ball" any minute now.
OK, that's it. I'm expecting those DD munchkins to start behaving like "Happy Fun Ball" any minute now.
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 16:13:01
BobR on 12/20/2013 16:13:01
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 16:13:36
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 16:13:36
Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 16:14:09
Exactly!
Raine on 12/20/2013 16:14:09
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
Yeah the original red velvet recipe originally used little to no food coloring - the reaction of vinegar and buttermilk with cocoa brought out the red color. That changed with the rise of dutch-process cocoa tho.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 16:18:52
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 16:18:52
Shut.the.front.door! I have never seen those pix before! Holy Crap!
I know that "reality" tv isn't real but wow! That maybe taking it to a whole new level.
alright, going to my eye appt to stew on this - bbl
I know that "reality" tv isn't real but wow! That maybe taking it to a whole new level.
alright, going to my eye appt to stew on this - bbl
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 16:19:38
Have you ever had buttermilk biscuits? Same principal. Mass-market buttermilk is made by adding vinegar or citric acid (lemon juice) to milk.
In the end, you don't taste the vinegar - it chemically combines with the baking soda to create CO2 and water.
BobR on 12/20/2013 16:19:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
Have you ever had buttermilk biscuits? Same principal. Mass-market buttermilk is made by adding vinegar or citric acid (lemon juice) to milk.
In the end, you don't taste the vinegar - it chemically combines with the baking soda to create CO2 and water.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 16:33:26
:gasping for air: Happy :wheeze: Fun :choke: Ball! : hack:
:croaks: Well played, Mr. Sec. Well played.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 16:33:26
Quote by TriSec:
Red Velvet Cake = Better Living through Chemistry???
OK, that's it. I'm expecting those DD munchkins to start behaving like "Happy Fun Ball" any minute now.
:gasping for air: Happy :wheeze: Fun :choke: Ball! : hack: :croaks: Well played, Mr. Sec. Well played.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 16:42:07
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 16:42:07
My God this contrempts about a simple desert has brought out the worst in us in this joyous holiday season!
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/20/2013 16:55:58
livingonli on 12/20/2013 16:55:58
Good morning, folks. I am debating whether or not to get a Roku now myself. Granted, I get Free Speech TV on DirecTV so I can watch Momma that way. I may be interested in getting it so I can view the international news channels that I don't get on DirecTV or FiOS since some of them can be streamed through the Roku (ie RT, EuroNews, France 24). I will still pass on The Blaze unless I want to watch a train wreck.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 16:56:55
Raine on 12/20/2013 16:56:55
Why yes, Duck Dynasty is JUST like Will & Grace. 
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 16:57:47
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 16:57:47
Say.. do the Brits get free Canadien prostitutes now because their country technically owns Canada? 
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 17:02:53
No, but prostitutes get free Red Velvet cupcakes.
Raine on 12/20/2013 17:02:53
Quote by Scoopster:
Say.. do the Brits get free Canadien prostitutes now because their country technically owns Canada?
Comment by 
clintster on 12/20/2013 17:04:42
Let me just put in a word here. I've been using an AppleTV for a while now (not too bad, though I wish they'd get more channels). A few days ago, I was logging into the internets when a message popped up from Comcast saying that we had nearly used up our 300 gig bandwidth limit for the month. Apparently they decided to get more aggressive in this now, but it seems that it's a tactic to keep people from "overusing" (read, using) streaming devices to watch movies and television.
clintster on 12/20/2013 17:04:42
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, folks. I am debating whether or not to get a Roku now myself. Granted, I get Free Speech TV on DirecTV so I can watch Momma that way. I may be interested in getting it so I can view the international news channels that I don't get on DirecTV or FiOS since some of them can be streamed through the Roku (ie RT, EuroNews, France 24). I will still pass on The Blaze unless I want to watch a train wreck.
Let me just put in a word here. I've been using an AppleTV for a while now (not too bad, though I wish they'd get more channels). A few days ago, I was logging into the internets when a message popped up from Comcast saying that we had nearly used up our 300 gig bandwidth limit for the month. Apparently they decided to get more aggressive in this now, but it seems that it's a tactic to keep people from "overusing" (read, using) streaming devices to watch movies and television.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:11:10
The Blaze is paid subscription, Liv. No worries there. : )
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:11:10
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, folks. I am debating whether or not to get a Roku now myself. Granted, I get Free Speech TV on DirecTV so I can watch Momma that way. I may be interested in getting it so I can view the international news channels that I don't get on DirecTV or FiOS since some of them can be streamed through the Roku (ie RT, EuroNews, France 24). I will still pass on The Blaze unless I want to watch a train wreck.
The Blaze is paid subscription, Liv. No worries there. : )
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:12:57
From Eaton's department stores.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:12:57
Quote by Raine:No, but prostitutes get free Red Velvet cupcakes.Quote by Scoopster:
Say.. do the Brits get free Canadien prostitutes now because their country technically owns Canada?
From Eaton's department stores.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:15:47
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:15:47
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 17:18:07
btw, the original Waldorf Astoria recipe for red velvet calls for butter roux frosting, not cream cheese.
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 17:18:07
btw, the original Waldorf Astoria recipe for red velvet calls for butter roux frosting, not cream cheese.
Comment by livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:23:13
Really glad I don't have Comcrap, I hope FiOS doesn't go in that direction. I know Cablevision hasn't at least not yet.
livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:23:13
Quote by clintster:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, folks. I am debating whether or not to get a Roku now myself. Granted, I get Free Speech TV on DirecTV so I can watch Momma that way. I may be interested in getting it so I can view the international news channels that I don't get on DirecTV or FiOS since some of them can be streamed through the Roku (ie RT, EuroNews, France 24). I will still pass on The Blaze unless I want to watch a train wreck.
Let me just put in a word here. I've been using an AppleTV for a while now (not too bad, though I wish they'd get more channels). A few days ago, I was logging into the internets when a message popped up from Comcast saying that we had nearly used up our 300 gig bandwidth limit for the month. Apparently they decided to get more aggressive in this now, but it seems that it's a tactic to keep people from "overusing" (read, using) streaming devices to watch movies and television.
Really glad I don't have Comcrap, I hope FiOS doesn't go in that direction. I know Cablevision hasn't at least not yet.
Comment by livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:25:49
Eaton's was bought out by Sears a number of years ago but the Bay is still in business.
livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:25:49
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No, but prostitutes get free Red Velvet cupcakes.Quote by Scoopster:
Say.. do the Brits get free Canadien prostitutes now because their country technically owns Canada?
From Eaton's department stores.
Eaton's was bought out by Sears a number of years ago but the Bay is still in business.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:29:58
Since pretty much everything I was looking at when I was buying my new TV is streaming enabled Comcast is making a huge mistake on the whole rate limiting issue. I know have a total 1st world problem, which device should I stream with? The Roku? The bluray player? The teevee? What to choose!
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:29:58
Quote by clintster:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, folks. I am debating whether or not to get a Roku now myself. Granted, I get Free Speech TV on DirecTV so I can watch Momma that way. I may be interested in getting it so I can view the international news channels that I don't get on DirecTV or FiOS since some of them can be streamed through the Roku (ie RT, EuroNews, France 24). I will still pass on The Blaze unless I want to watch a train wreck.
Let me just put in a word here. I've been using an AppleTV for a while now (not too bad, though I wish they'd get more channels). A few days ago, I was logging into the internets when a message popped up from Comcast saying that we had nearly used up our 300 gig bandwidth limit for the month. Apparently they decided to get more aggressive in this now, but it seems that it's a tactic to keep people from "overusing" (read, using) streaming devices to watch movies and television.
Since pretty much everything I was looking at when I was buying my new TV is streaming enabled Comcast is making a huge mistake on the whole rate limiting issue. I know have a total 1st world problem, which device should I stream with? The Roku? The bluray player? The teevee? What to choose!
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 17:37:53
More Ting! I was going to mention that while it has been adopted as a southern thang -- it has it origins in New Yawhk!
Raine on 12/20/2013 17:37:53
Quote by Scoopster:
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 17:38:23
Raine on 12/20/2013 17:38:23
Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 17:39:31
D'awwwz! Can we skip now to the eating of the cake?
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 17:39:31
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
D'awwwz! Can we skip now to the eating of the cake?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:52:31
If want to choke down a piece, sure!
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:52:31
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
D'awwwz! Can we skip now to the eating of the cake?
If want to choke down a piece, sure!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:53:53
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:53:53
Comment by livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:54:20
livingonli on 12/20/2013 17:54:20
"the Stream" on Al-Jazeera America is discussing birth control.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:55:08
Second only to the Great Doughnut War of 2004-2008
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 17:55:08
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is sleeping baby koala bear. That should relieve the tension caused the Great Red Velvet Cake Debate of 2013.
Second only to the Great Doughnut War of 2004-2008
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 17:56:06
Snow way...
Can you see flash animations at work Mondo? I thought of you when I stumbled across this.
Raine on 12/20/2013 17:56:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Merry Christmas.
Don't you mean happy holidays?
Can you see flash animations at work Mondo? I thought of you when I stumbled across this.
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:09:22
TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:09:22
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 18:13:04
Yes I can. I love this thing. Earth quake!
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 18:13:04
Quote by Raine:Snow way...Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Merry Christmas.
Don't you mean happy holidays?
Can you see flash animations at work Mondo? I thought of you when I stumbled across this.
Yes I can. I love this thing. Earth quake!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:23:02
Not really a buttermilk fan
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:23:02
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
Have you ever had buttermilk biscuits? Same principal. Mass-market buttermilk is made by adding vinegar or citric acid (lemon juice) to milk.
In the end, you don't taste the vinegar - it chemically combines with the baking soda to create CO2 and water.
Not really a buttermilk fan
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 18:24:19
I took pleasure in destroying the kid's snowman.
Raine on 12/20/2013 18:24:19
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Snow way...Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Merry Christmas.
Don't you mean happy holidays?
Can you see flash animations at work Mondo? I thought of you when I stumbled across this.
Yes I can. I love this thing. Earth quake!
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:25:49
TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:25:49
I am listening to the most awesomely awesome WWII podcast...
It's a Burns & Allen show from 1942; they've hooked up with Santa Claus, and his sleigh is armed with machine guns, and they're hunting pirates!
It's a Burns & Allen show from 1942; they've hooked up with Santa Claus, and his sleigh is armed with machine guns, and they're hunting pirates!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:26:26
a butter roux frosting? Please to be explaining? Is just another name for buttercream?
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:26:26
Quote by Scoopster:
a butter roux frosting? Please to be explaining? Is just another name for buttercream?
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:30:32
TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:30:32
I use a butter-based roux to make gravy. No wonder this cake sucks.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/20/2013 18:33:34
Actually its other more known name is Ermine frosting.. the butter roux is just part of the finished product.
Scoopster on 12/20/2013 18:33:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
a butter roux frosting? Please to be explaining? Is just another name for buttercream?
Actually its other more known name is Ermine frosting.. the butter roux is just part of the finished product.
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:33:38
TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:33:38
ingredients
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
directions
Cook milk and flour until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to below room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Cream sugar and butter until real fluffy. Add flour mixture, very slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat well after each addition.
Suggested icing for Waldorf Astoria Cake.
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
directions
Cook milk and flour until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to below room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Cream sugar and butter until real fluffy. Add flour mixture, very slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat well after each addition.
Suggested icing for Waldorf Astoria Cake.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:36:33
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 18:36:33
Huh, I have learned something new today about Butter Roux
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 18:41:02
Scoop --
You were a baker in another life, weren't you?
Raine on 12/20/2013 18:41:02
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
a butter roux frosting? Please to be explaining? Is just another name for buttercream?
Actually its other more known name is Ermine frosting.. the butter roux is just part of the finished product.
You were a baker in another life, weren't you?
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 18:47:42
now you're just poking at a beehive.... 
Raine on 12/20/2013 18:47:42
Quote by TriSec:
ingredients
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
directions
Cook milk and flour until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to below room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Cream sugar and butter until real fluffy. Add flour mixture, very slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat well after each addition.
Suggested icing for Waldorf Astoria Cake.
Comment by TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:59:11
TriSec on 12/20/2013 18:59:11
There must be some way to make an oblique reference to a BOSTON cream cake today....
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:00:39
(Did the police seize the dog whistle under the spare tire in the trunk as well? )
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:00:39
Quote by Scoopster:
This is EXACTLY what we all needed right now.
(Did the police seize the dog whistle under the spare tire in the trunk as well? )
Comment by clintster on 12/20/2013 19:01:52
clintster on 12/20/2013 19:01:52
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:04:56
You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get? 
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:04:56
Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:07:33
I just saw this post.
They are totally fake people.
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:07:33
Quote by wickedpam:
Shut.the.front.door! I have never seen those pix before! Holy Crap!
I know that "reality" tv isn't real but wow! That maybe taking it to a whole new level.
alright, going to my eye appt to stew on this - bbl
They are totally fake people.
Comment by clintster on 12/20/2013 19:08:25
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
clintster on 12/20/2013 19:08:25
Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
Comment by livingonli on 12/20/2013 19:16:19
livingonli on 12/20/2013 19:16:19
Nothing like having breakfast at 2 PM.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 19:18:23
heck is the southerners don't even like, that should tell you something
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 19:18:23
Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
heck is the southerners don't even like, that should tell you something
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:23:15
You know, Bobber actually found a pizza joint in DC that forever (as long as it stays open) might shut my mouth about no NY style Pizza in this city.
Wise Guy Pizza is AMAZING.
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:23:15
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
You know, Bobber actually found a pizza joint in DC that forever (as long as it stays open) might shut my mouth about no NY style Pizza in this city.
Wise Guy Pizza is AMAZING.
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 19:25:00
You don't drink the buttermilk and you don't taste the buttermilk - it only provides extra fluffiness
BobR on 12/20/2013 19:25:00
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
Have you ever had buttermilk biscuits? Same principal. Mass-market buttermilk is made by adding vinegar or citric acid (lemon juice) to milk.
In the end, you don't taste the vinegar - it chemically combines with the baking soda to create CO2 and water.
Not really a buttermilk fan
You don't drink the buttermilk and you don't taste the buttermilk - it only provides extra fluffiness
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:30:19
One of their pizzas is mushroom truffle though.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:30:19
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
You know, Bobber actually found a pizza joint in DC that forever (as long as it stays open) might shut my mouth about no NY style Pizza in this city.
Wise Guy Pizza is AMAZING.
One of their pizzas is mushroom truffle though.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/20/2013 19:30:20
that goes to show you how much I know about buttermilk
wickedpam on 12/20/2013 19:30:20
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:buttermilk and or vinegar and baking soda. It's supposed to have has very little cocoa in it. usually pecans.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Ok, so was there something wrong with the Devil's Food cake that somebody thought the addition of red food coloring would improve it somehow?
I thought it had sour cream in it too.
Cream cheese icing is the topping
oh that's it - blak *shudder*
really who thought vinegar and buttermilk in a cake was going to be good?
Have you ever had buttermilk biscuits? Same principal. Mass-market buttermilk is made by adding vinegar or citric acid (lemon juice) to milk.
In the end, you don't taste the vinegar - it chemically combines with the baking soda to create CO2 and water.
Not really a buttermilk fan
You don't drink the buttermilk and you don't taste the buttermilk - it only provides extra fluffiness
that goes to show you how much I know about buttermilk
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:32:55
And the base is so awesome that they can serve all that crap.
Good sauce, good cheese and awesome crust. You start out with a good pizza, I'll let it slide. Won't order it, but I'll let it slide.
Check this out.
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:32:55
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
You know, Bobber actually found a pizza joint in DC that forever (as long as it stays open) might shut my mouth about no NY style Pizza in this city.
Wise Guy Pizza is AMAZING.
One of their pizzas is mushroom truffle though.
And the base is so awesome that they can serve all that crap.
Good sauce, good cheese and awesome crust. You start out with a good pizza, I'll let it slide. Won't order it, but I'll let it slide.
Check this out.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:34:32
That's what I'm talking about!
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:34:32
There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that’s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:36:07
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:36:07
Quote by Raine:There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that’s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
Comment by clintster on 12/20/2013 19:39:46
clintster on 12/20/2013 19:39:46
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that???s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:39:48
If you say that, I will do the same. I defer to you in this matter.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:39:48
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:You bastahd -- here I am a YANKEE defending a southern tradition and this is what I get?Quote by clintster:
You know what a Waldorf Astoria cake would go good with?
A Chicago-style pizza.
/lights fuse, runs away
Just kiddin'! You know I love y'all more than my luggage. :)
You know, Bobber actually found a pizza joint in DC that forever (as long as it stays open) might shut my mouth about no NY style Pizza in this city.
Wise Guy Pizza is AMAZING.
One of their pizzas is mushroom truffle though.
And the base is so awesome that they can serve all that crap.
Good sauce, good cheese and awesome crust. You start out with a good pizza, I'll let it slide. Won't order it, but I'll let it slide.
Check this out.
If you say that, I will do the same. I defer to you in this matter.
Comment by livingonli on 12/20/2013 19:39:52
I gotta go there next time I come to DC.
livingonli on 12/20/2013 19:39:52
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that’s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
I gotta go there next time I come to DC.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 19:49:39
It's gonna be one of my recommends for friends that are visiting the city. It's really good, Liv.
Raine on 12/20/2013 19:49:39
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that’s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
I gotta go there next time I come to DC.
Comment by clintster on 12/20/2013 19:51:39
clintster on 12/20/2013 19:51:39
It's Fridee, ya bastahds!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:58:10
I do totally believe the thing about the water they have in NYC is the magic of their pizza and bagels. NYC water is epic unlike say the stuff we have here which requires filtering. It is nasty.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:58:10
Quote by Raine:It's gonna be one of my recommends for friends that are visiting the city. It's really good, Liv.Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:There are plenty of New York transplants here in Washington and every single one of them will tell you that one of the things they miss most about home is the world famous New York slice. And that’s understandable because no DC pizza joint has ever been able to replicate the cheesy, saucy goodness found in The Big Apple. Until now, that is, because some incredibly wise guy(s) realized the need to fill a pizza void in the District by opening Wiseguy NY Pizza at the corner of 4th and H NW just east of Chinatown.
That's what I'm talking about!
One more thing (swear to gawd)
They sell Red Velvet cake.
I gotta go there next time I come to DC.
I do totally believe the thing about the water they have in NYC is the magic of their pizza and bagels. NYC water is epic unlike say the stuff we have here which requires filtering. It is nasty.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:59:07
Nicely done, Clint! I love the "totes mcgotes" tree stand.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 19:59:07
Quote by clintster:
It's Fridee, ya bastahds!!!
Nicely done, Clint!
I love the "totes mcgotes" tree stand.
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 20:19:24
BobR on 12/20/2013 20:19:24
Is there anything quite as wonderfully epic as James Earl Jones saying "Totes McGoats" in his resonate baritone?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 20:55:18
Not much.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 20:55:18
Quote by BobR:
Is there anything quite as wonderfully epic as James Earl Jones saying "Totes McGoats" in his resonate baritone?
Not much.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:00:44
Song lyrics searched by Nicky
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:00:44
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:05:54
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:05:54
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 21:19:19
WELCOME TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UTAH!!!
Raine on 12/20/2013 21:19:19
WELCOME TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UTAH!!!
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 21:20:33
Raine on 12/20/2013 21:20:33
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:21:58
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:21:58
Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 21:23:25
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Raine on 12/20/2013 21:23:25
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:27:40
Allow me to pull my jaw off the floor. Something I never thought I would say, Utah, FTW!
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:27:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Allow me to pull my jaw off the floor. Something I never thought I would say, Utah, FTW!
Comment by BobR on 12/20/2013 21:37:45
It doesn't mean they embrace it - it just means they can't ban it.
BobR on 12/20/2013 21:37:45
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Allow me to pull my jaw off the floor. Something I never thought I would say, Utah, FTW!
It doesn't mean they embrace it - it just means they can't ban it.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 21:39:03
That's a huge sea change, tho. The dominoes are falling.
Raine on 12/20/2013 21:39:03
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Allow me to pull my jaw off the floor. Something I never thought I would say, Utah, FTW!
It doesn't mean they embrace it - it just means they can't ban it.
Comment by clintster on 12/20/2013 21:41:43
clintster on 12/20/2013 21:41:43
Just had a knock on my door. I opened it and found a package from the Santa is Really White department. Interesting...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:50:42
True it is after all The Whitest State in the Country.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 21:50:42
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Utah?? Where the Mormons have their church HQ? That Utah?
My reaction as well!!! It was a federal judge that ruled -- this is huge!
Allow me to pull my jaw off the floor. Something I never thought I would say, Utah, FTW!
It doesn't mean they embrace it - it just means they can't ban it.
True it is after all The Whitest State in the Country.
Comment by Raine on 12/20/2013 21:54:19
I got a package from R. Limbaugh last week.
Raine on 12/20/2013 21:54:19
Quote by clintster:
Just had a knock on my door. I opened it and found a package from the Santa is Really White department. Interesting...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/20/2013 22:24:25
Will in Chicago on 12/20/2013 22:24:25
Hi, everyone! On today's blog, I would say that a certain Mister Robertson is ignorant of history. As someone who has studied the Scriptures, the bans on homosexuality were related to the practices of certain faiths in the ancient Middle East that had temple prostitutes. So, I think Mister Robertson showed his ignorance on multiple levels. As a religious liberal, I welcome my LGBT brothers and sisters as I do not believe that any being worthy of worship would give someone the gift of sexuality so that they would be miserable all their lives.
As for life in the South under Jim Crow, it is a shame that no one ever painted this fellow's skin several shades darker than it is and have him live under Jim Crow.
For myself, I have been busy. I took an old friend from Temple who is 93 to the hospital Wednesday as he was coughing badly. He was diagnosed with pneumonia but is much better.
As for the Red Velvet Cake debate, I like it when it is done well. This usually requires a good baker.
As for life in the South under Jim Crow, it is a shame that no one ever painted this fellow's skin several shades darker than it is and have him live under Jim Crow.
For myself, I have been busy. I took an old friend from Temple who is 93 to the hospital Wednesday as he was coughing badly. He was diagnosed with pneumonia but is much better.
As for the Red Velvet Cake debate, I like it when it is done well. This usually requires a good baker.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 22:27:48
You don't want your baked good underdone. All that juice on the plate is icky.
Mondobubba on 12/20/2013 22:27:48
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hi, everyone! On today's blog, I would say that a certain Mister Robertson is ignorant of history. As someone who has studied the Scriptures, the bans on homosexuality were related to the practices of certain faiths in the ancient Middle East that had temple prostitutes. So, I think Mister Robertson showed his ignorance on multiple levels. As a religious liberal, I welcome my LGBT brothers and sisters as I do not believe that any being worthy of worship would give someone the gift of sexuality so that they would be miserable all their lives.
As for life in the South under Jim Crow, it is a shame that no one ever painted this fellow's skin several shades darker than it is and have him live under Jim Crow.
For myself, I have been busy. I took an old friend from Temple who is 93 to the hospital Wednesday as he was coughing badly. He was diagnosed with pneumonia but is much better.
As for the Red Velvet Cake debate, I like it when it is done well. This usually requires a good baker.
You don't want your baked good underdone. All that juice on the plate is icky.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/20/2013 22:31:45
Will in Chicago on 12/20/2013 22:31:45
As for the ruling in Utah, I guess this proves that all things are possible. May the day come when we judge others by the content of their character and the quality of their ideas, not the adults that they love, their creed or the color of their skin.