11: Yeah, I've been having that problem for a couple years now. I suppose, though, that if you've got room, we can all just move down there and stay with you indefinitely. One of us is bound to find work sooner or later, right?
Don't worry, B, we always adopt strays. If they aren't happy with you they'll just send you off to live with our cousins in the country.
Why "Spearmint Rhino"?
No idea. I didn't know it was a chain until I googled it just now. The one near my house used to be called Eclipse and it was painted bright pink. Now it's white.
I'm busy watching grackles have sex in the birdbath, so I will be unable to participate further in this thread. What I want to know is, where is Montaigne?
The strip clubs in Portland are wholesome and family-owned. Mary's Club is run by Mary. After 36 years, she doesn't dance there any more, but one of her daughters occasionally does, and eventually will take over management.
According to Cap'n W, the friend I was visiting, while the depository is very visible and very obviously defended, public statements about what's in it are not clear. There isn't any public affirmation (according to her) of how much gold is in there (if any at all).
The cool thing we missed by visiting on a holiday weekend is a chance to be Iraqi civilians -- extras -- in the urban warfare school there. They take random volunteers to flesh out street scenes as they train units to go to Iraq. I'm thinking about making an opportunity to go back and visit just to do that.
"Screw Montaigne -- 37 calls for a full story! Did you steal any gold?"
Everyone knows that won't work.
You have to bring your own nuclear device, and a large Korean handyman.
39: "The cool thing we missed by visiting on a holiday weekend is a chance to be Iraqi civilians -- extras -- in the urban warfare school there. They take random volunteers to flesh out street scenes as they train units to go to Iraq. I'm thinking about making an opportunity to go back and visit just to do that."
Imagine how many civilians in Iraq wish they could volunteer.
I figure lots of people living in Iraq would be happy to volunteer for any part of the life I lead -- quite a lot of comfort and entertainment, and essentially no risk of violent death. I'm not sure that acting as extras in urban warfare training would be particularly attractive, but if you think so, I guess I can't argue.
"I'm not sure that acting as extras in urban warfare training would be particularly attractive, but if you think so, I guess I can't argue."
Didn't mention your life. It's always got to be about you, doesn't it?
(That is a Joke. Attempt, anyway.)
My point was that playing at being an Iraqi would be ever so much more desirable for an Iraqi than being an Iraqi in Iraq. Maybe it's just me who thought it would be a worthwhile program to help Iraqis by bringing them over, although I'm not seriously expecting it to happen.
I have an odd sense of humor; I'm used to that.
(I doubt, since you've been away, you've read the string of posts on Iraq and Haditha and whatnot I've done in the last few days, but some of it is the same old stuff getting worse, but than there's all the Haditha stuff.)
Right, which is why 47 is an inadequate response to 46. I mean, jeez, what do you want when you say "consent"? Written permission? That takes all the romance out of it.
Aha! And here we have a clear admission that men think of receptive sex as inherently abusive.
Wow, that brings it back ... before I went to law school, I was going to write a dissertation on the active/passive dichotomy's mapping from patriarchal sexuality onto the interpretation of texts.
One of the rare occasions when going to law school *raised* the world's cultural level by an iota.
Free train travel!
Posted by Standpipe Bridgeplate | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 5:44 PM
The abolishment of seperate classes of train travel is a step towards...oh never mind. I see they're already there.
Posted by eb | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 5:54 PM
Well, it is true that toddlers should get sex ed....
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 5:59 PM
Dammit, B, next you'll be advocating free train travel. See how slippery this slope is, people?
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:03 PM
Yeah, and with the muggy weather, I'm thinking public nudity doesn't sound half bad, either.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:05 PM
Well, it is true that toddlers should get sex ed....
But not, we hope, sexed.
Posted by Standpipe Bridgeplate | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:06 PM
You should move to NM, B. No muggy weather here.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:10 PM
6: If you don't sex 'em, how do you know whether to put 'em in pink or blue?
7: NM as in New Mexico? Line me up a job, I'm there.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:12 PM
Is that the difference between sexing someone and sexing them up?
Posted by A White Bear | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:16 PM
The party also said everybody should be allowed to go naked in public and promotes legalizing all soft and hard drugs and free train travel for all.
And a pony, and also fucking that pony!
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:17 PM
NM as in New Mexico?
The very same.
Line me up a job, I'm there.
This is where it gets tricky.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:18 PM
10 wins. I can't stop laughing.
Posted by Becks | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:19 PM
11: Yeah, I've been having that problem for a couple years now. I suppose, though, that if you've got room, we can all just move down there and stay with you indefinitely. One of us is bound to find work sooner or later, right?
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:20 PM
Becks: objectively pro-bestiality.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:21 PM
how do you know whether to put 'em in pink or blue?
Hair length and nail polish, obviously.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:23 PM
Anybody seen Mahagonny? I fear that's what any completely permissive society would become.
Posted by A White Bear | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:25 PM
As in, the only crime left is not being able to pay for all the fun you're having, punishable by death.
Posted by A White Bear | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:27 PM
Anybody seen Mahagonny?
Yeah, but Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams do shitty German accents.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:39 PM
B and Mr. B are welcome to stay in my room while I'm away at school. PK can have my sister's room. As for jobs, there's this. Other than that, tricky.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:45 PM
Other than that, tricky.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:49 PM
Hm. Are your parents okay with this? Or is it going to turn out like that one time you found a puppy at the park?
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:51 PM
Apo, stop oppressing me.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:51 PM
I haven't asked them. They're probably not okay with it.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:53 PM
I wish I knew how to stop oppressing you, B.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:53 PM
Yeah, well, Teo, I don't want to end up at the pound.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:56 PM
BTW, there's also one of these near my house. Not that you'd be interested.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:56 PM
It's okay, Apo, you'll always have the sheep.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:56 PM
No, but Mr. B. might. Don't tell him.
Why "Spearmint Rhino"? The Rhino I get. But spearmint?
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:57 PM
Don't worry, B, we always adopt strays. If they aren't happy with you they'll just send you off to live with our cousins in the country.
Why "Spearmint Rhino"?
No idea. I didn't know it was a chain until I googled it just now. The one near my house used to be called Eclipse and it was painted bright pink. Now it's white.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 6:59 PM
From the FAQ at the link:
Q. Why the name Spearmint Rhino?
A. Thats a long, long story. But it's an easy name to remember!
Posted by eb | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 7:01 PM
That it is.
Posted by teofilo | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 7:03 PM
If they aren't happy with you they'll just send you off to live with our cousins in the country.
I think I'll pass. I hate the country.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 7:10 PM
you'll always have the sheep
I'm trying to branch out.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 7:18 PM
I'm busy watching grackles have sex in the birdbath, so I will be unable to participate further in this thread. What I want to know is, where is Montaigne?
Posted by John Emerson | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:14 PM
34- Rumor has it he's passed away.
Posted by Urple | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:16 PM
The strip clubs in Portland are wholesome and family-owned. Mary's Club is run by Mary. After 36 years, she doesn't dance there any more, but one of her daughters occasionally does, and eventually will take over management.
Posted by John Emerson | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:18 PM
34: I'm working on it -- I just got back from Fort Knox.
Posted by LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:23 PM
Screw Montaigne -- 37 calls for a full story! Did you steal any gold?
Posted by Urple | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:25 PM
According to Cap'n W, the friend I was visiting, while the depository is very visible and very obviously defended, public statements about what's in it are not clear. There isn't any public affirmation (according to her) of how much gold is in there (if any at all).
The cool thing we missed by visiting on a holiday weekend is a chance to be Iraqi civilians -- extras -- in the urban warfare school there. They take random volunteers to flesh out street scenes as they train units to go to Iraq. I'm thinking about making an opportunity to go back and visit just to do that.
Posted by LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:35 PM
"Screw Montaigne -- 37 calls for a full story! Did you steal any gold?"
Everyone knows that won't work.
You have to bring your own nuclear device, and a large Korean handyman.
39: "The cool thing we missed by visiting on a holiday weekend is a chance to be Iraqi civilians -- extras -- in the urban warfare school there. They take random volunteers to flesh out street scenes as they train units to go to Iraq. I'm thinking about making an opportunity to go back and visit just to do that."
Imagine how many civilians in Iraq wish they could volunteer.
Posted by Gary Farber | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 8:56 PM
Wah, waaaah
You're enjoying your day
Everything's going your way
Then along comes Debbie Downer
Posted by Chopper | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 9:03 PM
I figure lots of people living in Iraq would be happy to volunteer for any part of the life I lead -- quite a lot of comfort and entertainment, and essentially no risk of violent death. I'm not sure that acting as extras in urban warfare training would be particularly attractive, but if you think so, I guess I can't argue.
Posted by LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 9:06 PM
"I'm not sure that acting as extras in urban warfare training would be particularly attractive, but if you think so, I guess I can't argue."
Didn't mention your life. It's always got to be about you, doesn't it?
(That is a Joke. Attempt, anyway.)
My point was that playing at being an Iraqi would be ever so much more desirable for an Iraqi than being an Iraqi in Iraq. Maybe it's just me who thought it would be a worthwhile program to help Iraqis by bringing them over, although I'm not seriously expecting it to happen.
I have an odd sense of humor; I'm used to that.
(I doubt, since you've been away, you've read the string of posts on Iraq and Haditha and whatnot I've done in the last few days, but some of it is the same old stuff getting worse, but than there's all the Haditha stuff.)
Posted by Gary Farber | Link to this comment | 05-30-06 10:41 PM
29, 32: Do we have to go over that again?
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 6:33 AM
10 is definitely the Best Pony Invocation Since Belle's Original.
Posted by Anderson | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 9:55 AM
Sex with animals should be allowed although abuse of animals should remain illegal, the NVD said.
Someone's gotta explain THAT one to me. Gives a whole new meaning to "the bitch was asking for it," no?
Posted by Anderson | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 9:56 AM
Someone's gotta explain THAT one to me.
Animal gets to pitch, obviously.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 10:01 AM
What is this, Muppet softball?
Posted by LizardBreath | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:28 AM
Not exactly.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:36 AM
Animal gets to pitch, obviously.
Aha! And here we have a clear admission that men think of receptive sex as inherently abusive.
Why must you buy into the patriarchy, Apo?
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:43 AM
Why must you buy into the patriarchy, Apo?
Great dividends?
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:49 AM
You know, that's a really cogent summary.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:55 AM
receptive sex as inherently abusive
With an animal that can't consent, yeah probably. But I don't feel abused when my neighbor's doberm--
Never mind.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 11:59 AM
Right, which is why 47 is an inadequate response to 46. I mean, jeez, what do you want when you say "consent"? Written permission? That takes all the romance out of it.
Posted by bitchphd | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 12:03 PM
I can't believe I'm posting this. NSFW, if a simple text file can be NSFW.
Posted by anonymous | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 12:03 PM
Loved the part about the socks.
Posted by I don't pay | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 12:12 PM
Aha! And here we have a clear admission that men think of receptive sex as inherently abusive.
Wow, that brings it back ... before I went to law school, I was going to write a dissertation on the active/passive dichotomy's mapping from patriarchal sexuality onto the interpretation of texts.
One of the rare occasions when going to law school *raised* the world's cultural level by an iota.
Posted by Anderson | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 3:20 PM
I am a silly, silly person.
Posted by Troll | Link to this comment | 05-31-06 5:54 PM