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Quite all right, NQM…..

Hey there AP - anytime you're crossing into Michigan, let me know, and I'll see I can help the wind blow in a more favorable erection, oops I mean direction…....

Did anyone notice that all the porn titles with "BEEF" in the name come up as related topics!

Well, I don't watch my sodium like I should but this is WAY WAY WAY over the limit for me, as delicious as it does sound.  Canned soups are always convenient too for those with limited time.

Apollopaul  - I said that I HEAR about such things.  While it is fine for you to point out the other side, I was illustrating my point with an example, not writing a thesis about NAFTA violations.  You are correct, the USA is the guilty party far more than Canada in that relationship, but you dont' have to be so hostile.  What I said did not need to be rebutted, since it was just an example about a much broader issue…..thanks

I love how judges can issue 48 page or more rulings and these Christian groups just keep harping on the same things - that a person is being discriminated against because of their religion!  Then go to a Christian college!

Admittedly, I haven't delved into the specifics of this case, but having talked to enough "religious" people for decades of my life, I will take at face value "refuses to counsel homosexuals" is valid. Now, Ms. Ward was kicked out because even if a homosexual was having problems dealing wtih a partner, a qualified counselor would offer the same advice to a straight couple:  open lines of communications, problem solve; but if your core values do not agree (etc) - you may need to find another partner!  What is so hard to understand about that?  Helping people solve their problems is NOT an endorsement of their lifestyle.  Hurray for the court and I hope it isn't overturned!

Raphjd - I stated it poorly - let me rephrase - the judge accepted their statements that their religious beliefs preclude the unmarried from sharing a bed.  (while simultaneously saying it doesn't matter, it still violates the law).

If the unmarried sharing a bed is truly a concern for them, why wasn't it on their brochures and websites?  Since it wasn't, I can conclude they weren't really serious about it.  It was just something to say in court so they wouldn't have to admit to their homophobia.  Agreed?

Just in case your first sentence is not a joke, Raphjd - it is a knee-jerk American reaction.  Gay = bad so it must be immediately countered by statements of denial, digust, and statements like "this is tarnishing Mr/Miss X's legacy."

I know your second is a joke!  G-men = Government men!

I'm surprised the Owen Honors/Navy thing hasn't shown up here.  I personally have mixed feelings.  On one hand, I get the side, even within the Gay community that says "lighten up."  On the other I totally understand, and so should you Mr. Martini - that Gays are the last group which can be ignored.  Most companies wouldn't dare be sexist or racist, or ageist, (or be anti Jewish/Christian etc.) but routinely "fag" or "that's so Gay" is tossed around like sugar and lemon at a tea party.  Look at that Ron Howard movie that is coming out!

And women ARE still used in a very sexist way, all the time.  Who is in the beer commercials?  Half naked women.  Go get some car parts - or any other primarily male thing - the calendars from the suppliers ALWAYS have half naked women on them.  Sports Illustrated still has a swimsuit issue - women, no men!  As if there are no Gay athletes (gosh I could hardly type that without laughing) or Gay auto mechanics!  And just for good measure, I wasn't trying to offend you Mr. Martini - just show my support for Raphjd.  Cheers!

Christians are not being sidelined and equality laws are not being used as a sword rather than a shield.  The pro religion people always say these things because they are good soundbites.  If this hotel owner couple really believed that only hetero married couples share a bed, then they should have put it on their website and their brochures.  While I don't want to doubt that they are sincere, I can't help but wonder if ALL the man/woman couples were required to present marriage licenses, if let's say they didn't have the same last name?  What I'm driving at is without extensive investigation, the judge or court is taking the hotel couple's word for the sincerity of their beliefs.  Hence equality laws ARE shields and not swords, just to prevent this sort of discrimination against Gays.

Well, here we go again with 'the media'.  I thought Tolson and Hoover had lunch together every day etc. etc. and there is evidence of Hoover's Gayness.  (let me be clear - no 'proof' per se but certainly enough things to be considered darn quirky if he really was "straight' or "asexual")  As to the agents 'protecting' him, well, I'm sure he wasn't going to wear a dress or suck Tolson's dick right in front of them.  AND JFK's affairs were hidden for a long long time too, and he didn't even try to be discreet.  He was protected by an honor code of the press back then which protected any President for those things AND it was no small coincidence the press corps then was all male "club" which also did not report (str8) male sexual failings.  In addtion,  infidelity was just not discussed in the moral climate back then, until the sexual revolution , not fully underway until the late 1960's.

I would imagine, though, in any case, that Hoover's intelligence, power and skill would ensure that anything he did would be secret.

Much more to the point, and of interest to readers here - why does homosexuality besmirth or tarnish Mr. Hoover?  Because the USA is very much still anti-gay.  No one is ashamed to be 'accused' of being married and (gosh cover the children's ears) have sex and reproducing!  Really, can you imagine if heterosex was reviled?  You'd hear things like  "that disgusting Fred Jones married a WOMAN, and she's actually not ashamed to be pregnant with HIS child!"

Spintendo, I think Jake Gyllenhaal is about the handsomest thing on two (hairy) legs, so Dicaprio and Hammer might be as good, but never ever better…. :hug2:

I'm really surprised - I was under the impression in October that Electric Car joke was removed from the movie as well.  It was discussed quite a bit on radio here where I live.  That said, I wouldn't say 21 million was so terrible compared to 31 million.  Nor can I assume the low(er) amount was due to anti-Gay slurs.  If only that was the case for certain!  I'm glad GLAAD and Cooper started the firestorm which means we're making progress, but much more analysis is needed to make such a conclusion.

The other unfortunate thing, is the radio host who discussed this is actually pretty moderate and it always takes something negative like this for Gays to get mentioned.  Well, almost always.  I defniitely know he is not anti-gay because he does report on positive news, like marriage successes (briefer than other topics!) in that, though, he just reflects the broader culture - and the majority of people, even IF tolerant, would prefer not to discuss homosexuality at all, if possible!

Martini20 - of course that would work, adding the sugar, and it is probably much cheaper than those hand washes exclusively for grimy hands, esp. those that come out of a pump can.  Great idea.  Except I don't work on my car anymore.  I hated it, am not good at it and I can (usually) affford to pay someone else now.

Stuffed Tomatoes Florentine

4 tomatoes
2-3/4 cups shredded raw spinach
1/2 cup sour cream (can use light)
Salt & pepper

Scoop out tomatoes.  Sprinkle with salt, invert on plate, chill in refrigerator.  Combine spinach with sour cream, and season with salt & pepper.  Stuff tomatoes, serve on a large lettuce leaf.

** personally, I have no idea how to "shred" spinach, so I chopped it with a knife.  I also added 1/8 tsp. garlic powder to the sour cream.  I suppose you could use any dressing you prefer in place of the sour cream as long as it is the same thickness as sour cream.   I put a garnish the top also.  Put steak knives on the table so the diner can easily cut the tomato.

You can freeze the tomato pulp to add to your next canned or homemade pasta sauce.

Recipe from "The Pocket Cookbook"  October 1942

I only jack off to prevent prostate cancer.  HAHAHAHAHA  NOT.  Interesting information though.

Technically, Graham Crackers and healthy living in general were thought to inhibit excess lust, They weren't invented solely to address masturbation.  Masturbation in boys was talked about a lot since it was an issue of the day.  Although with mad cow disease, heart disease the number one killer (cholesterol/fat) and every other week there is a recall of some meat product due to massive contamination, Dr. Graham was probably correct in asserting vegetarianism is healthier.  But the meat lobby is very powerful and rich…. Don't get me wrong, I like it too, but veg is healthier.

A penguin goes into a bar and asks the bartender "have you seen my brother?"  Bartender "What's he look like?"

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A man goes into a bar, and starts to complain about the goverment.  "No politics allowed" says the bartender.  The man then starts to talk about the Pope.  "No religion either" intones the bartender.  Next the man mentions the big game last night.  "No sports talk, it starts fights."  The customer asks if sex talk is allowed?  Yes, says bartender. "Great," says the customer "Go screw yourself!"

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A $5 bill walks into a bar.  He's asked to leave.  Why? Because it was a singles bar.

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A Scottish farmer goes into a bar to drown his sorrows.  He starts talking to the bartender.  "I farmed for 40 years, chopped down the trees, split the rails, built the fence, 2 miles of it, with me own bare hands.  Does anyone call me "McGregor the farmer or  fence builder? No."

He gulps down a whiskey and continues:  " You know that large pier over on Loch Lomond?  Swam oot there every day for 3 months to lay the foundations, laid every board me-self. Do they call me McGregor the pier builder? NO.

But ye just screw one sheep…."

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A neutron walks into a bar and orders a beer.  The bartender says "for YOU, no charge!"

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A businessman consults his accountant about an upcoming appointment with the IRS, he's very nervous and wants to know what to wear.  The accountant says "Wear you're shabbiest clothes, make them think you're a pauper."

Not sure, he asks his lawyer who tells him "Wear your best clothes, don't be intimidated."

Confused, he finally goes to his Priest.  The priest tells him a story of a girl, soon to be a bride.  The girl asks her mother what to wear on her wedding night who answers - let him imagine - cover yourself in a flannel nightgown up to your neck.  The girl then asks her best friend, who suggests a sexy negligee.  The business man is frustrated now "What does a honeymoon night have to do with my tax problem?"

The Priest answers - "No matter what you wear, you're going to get screwed!"

Emily-Sue and Billy-Bob are house-sitting and suddenly Emily-Sue begins to choke on some food. Billy-Bob calls EMS.  The operator says "Location please?"  Billy-Bob says "We're at 401 Eucalyptus Drive."  Operator:  "Can you spell the street please?"  There is a very long pause and Billy-Bob says "How about I drag her over to Oak St., and you pick her up from there?"

The Russian Premier found himself with a health crisis - agencies in his country were running out of condoms.  Needing to control population and the spread of diseases, he told his foreign minister to request 10,000 condoms as a humanitarin gesture, from the U.S.A.  But as a point of national pride, he told the foreign minister to request them to be made to accomodate men of at least 10 inches long.  The President of the U.S.A.  received the request and got the necessary funding from congress.  He contacted a condom manufacturer, to make the 10,000 condoms.  While speaking with the manufacturer, he said I have just one request. "Can you make sure they say "made in the USA"  and clearly mark them "small?"

There was a real one I saw somewhere years ago:

Intercourse observed between two parked cars

Glad you guys liked it.  For the younger set, I titled the joke also,"Hell's Bells" as an obscure reference to the "bell" telephones used to have, and simultaneously the "Bell Telephone Company".  Did anyone catch that?

It was winter in Washington D.C., just like now and beautiful fresh snow covered everything.  The President, Richard Nixon, was out walking the dog with the secret service and near the White House Rose Garden he sees "Richard Nixon is an asshole" written in pee in the snow.  He is furious.  He walks a little further and sees another message "Richard Nixon has a big nose.." also written in pee in the snow.  He strides feverishly into the Whitehouse, calls together a meeting of the Secret Service, The CIA and the FBI.  "Find out who did this" he thunders.  A week later, the head of the Secret Service appears in the President's office. "We have good news and bad news Mr. President.  The good news is we found out who's pee wrote the messages.  It was HR Haldeman's (his chief of staff).  The bad news it was in Pat's handwriting!"