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« Reply #420 on: September 02, 2008, 07:10:43 PM »

But NOT if they are called "marriage".

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I know a great many gay men who prefer that never be called marriage.  They are more interested in the civil rights involved.









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« Reply #421 on: September 02, 2008, 07:12:01 PM »

You have a credit card?


Why?  Are you available?   ;)
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« Reply #422 on: September 02, 2008, 07:13:21 PM »

Is he grasshopper-gay?

Good catch! ;D

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« Reply #423 on: September 02, 2008, 07:14:29 PM »


Great seeing you on line Vixmom!

'night, all.
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« Reply #424 on: September 02, 2008, 07:17:18 PM »

I know a great many gay men who prefer that never be called marriage.  They are more interested in the civil rights involved.











As far as Obama is concerned, at least(?) he has admitted that the reason he is against "gay marriage" is that he believes that marriage is both a legal and religious commitment.  Which, of course, continues to muddle the whole separation of Church and State issue.  Since most of the "gay marriages" were performed at a court house, conducted by a judge, wouldn't that make them a "legal arrangement"?  And even "straight" marriages still have to be officiated by the State even if a ceremony in a church is held.  Right?
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« Reply #425 on: September 02, 2008, 07:19:13 PM »

I know a great many gay men who prefer that never be called marriage.  They are more interested in the civil rights involved.


True, but there are also gay men and women who think anything less than full marriage, by that name, is demeaning and a loss of a civil right - and some of them will actively oppose civil unions as a sell-out.

Of course we could solve all of these issues if we got the Government out of the Marriage (a religious sacrament) business and simply provided for non-sex specific civil unions.

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« Reply #426 on: September 02, 2008, 07:21:49 PM »

As far as Obama is concerned, at least(?) he has admitted that the reason he is against "gay marriage" is that he believes that marriage is both a legal and religious commitment.  Which, of course, continues to muddle the whole separation of Church and State issue.  Since most of the "gay marriages" were performed at a court house, conducted by a judge, wouldn't that make them a "legal arrangement"?  And even "straight" marriages still have to be officiated by the State even if a ceremony in a church is held.  Right?

Right!  And if they (those religious persons who don't like the idea of gay "marriage") are so concerned about gay people getting "married" because it's a religious term/ceremony, shouldn't they also object to atheists being able to get "married," even by the state??

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« Reply #427 on: September 02, 2008, 07:22:06 PM »

We have had some terrible pet sitters. >:(
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« Reply #428 on: September 02, 2008, 07:26:34 PM »

I have always flet better about bringing in a sitter for the kids, rather than taking them to a kennel.  After all, it's their house, why should they have to leave?

My thoughts exactly.  My sister got a few trips to the beach in gratitude for taking care of my kids and commuting across town to work from our house.  My 4-legged kids came first (perhaps I should have had a little better perspective), but then they were always there for me-- so why not?!?!?!?!
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« Reply #429 on: September 02, 2008, 07:26:57 PM »


Great seeing you on line Vixmom!

'night, all.

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Enjoy your videos!
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« Reply #430 on: September 02, 2008, 07:27:32 PM »

I'm so exhausted after doing two returns and catching up here.
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« Reply #431 on: September 02, 2008, 07:28:05 PM »

Vibes to Danise and Bear
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« Reply #432 on: September 02, 2008, 07:29:05 PM »

This took forever & I attempted to keep the details short.


Dogs:
I’ll begin with Keith & my dogs

Romanov-Red Siberian Husky, lived to run until we eventually couldn’t find him

Anastasia-Half sister to Romanov, devoted to Keith.  As dogs go, rather boring but at least she stayed put.

Amaroq-Romanov’s son except they kept fighting so we found him a new home-wish we had kept him & found Romanov the new home.  One of the biggest regrets of my life.

Natasha-Samoyed, not very smart & terrified of storms.  She and Bryan were toddlers together-very cute.

Belle-Extremely smart, my shadow & the best dog we had.   We found her while out walking.  She followed us home.  Anastasia didn’t like her which created a few problems.

Echo-A smaller daintier version of Sherlock. The dog of my heart, almost as smart as Belle.  Her claim to fame-finding my cell phone in the fields with the simple command “pick up”.  

Sherlock-You all know our big goofus.
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« Reply #433 on: September 02, 2008, 07:29:41 PM »

Cats:

Brandy-Semi long haired white cat with orange patches.  He woke me for elementary school on the week days & slept in on the weekends.  I never knew how he figured                      
 that out.  My mother surprised me one day & gave him away.
           
Sr. Lancelot-gorgeous long haired grey, lightly stripped with white eye liner around the eyes.  I think my mother took him for a ride, where to I don’t know.

Ulysses-An ugly crazy kitten Keith presented me with for my first apartment.  He fell off a pile of laundry in Keith’s arms & broke his leg.  Once that healed he escaped & I never saw him again.

Gaia-After Ulysses I swore I was jinxed & was giving up cats.  Then Gaia begged me to take her home.  She a beautiful long haired tuxedo cat who turned out to be perfect, not a personality flaw in her.  She kept her claws in when playing, was sweet good & kind to all other cats & dogs.  Ok, she had one flaw, the birds she occasionally brought home.

Maria-Gaia’s smart, devoted mainly to me, short haired black kitten

Sinbad- Gaia’s brown stripped, slightly dumb kitten we had to put to sleep at 2 due to constant urinary blockages.

My Sin-After Sinbad died My Sin, short haired tuxedo cat, walked into our apartment & never left.  She & Maria never got along well.  This is the cat that watched over our babies.  Lived longer than any of our other cats, to the ripe old age of 17.

Bosco-Short haired tortie & white, devoted to the dogs

Knudson-Long haired white & buff colored hair-smartest cat we have known.  He was obsessed with food, opened doors & cabinets.

Bogie & Bacall, I wanted Bogie, Craig wanted Bacall so I had to take them both.  Long haired grey with white lined eyes (my favorite look) part Main Coon.

Bacall-the only other cat Bosco ever liked.  I called her sweetness cuz that is what she was.  When she wanted to be pet she was extremely vocal about the fact.
Bogie slept in my arms or between us on the bed.  Of the last four I think he was everyone’s favorite.  He would flop on his back for belly rubs.

Every single one of these cats came when called.
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« Reply #434 on: September 02, 2008, 07:30:00 PM »

Right!  And if they (those religious persons who don't like the idea of gay "marriage") are so concerned about gay people getting "married" because it's a religious term/ceremony, shouldn't they also object to atheists being able to get "married," even by the state??

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Try telling them you'll give up gay marriage if they'll give up divorce!

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« Reply #435 on: September 02, 2008, 07:30:12 PM »

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« Reply #436 on: September 02, 2008, 07:37:08 PM »

Good night all!
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« Reply #437 on: September 02, 2008, 07:45:06 PM »

Try telling them you'll give up gay marriage if they'll give up divorce!

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« Reply #438 on: September 02, 2008, 07:48:39 PM »

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« Reply #439 on: September 02, 2008, 07:48:50 PM »

I know a great many gay men who prefer that never be called marriage.  They are more interested in the civil rights involved.

In that case, from the AP   GAY MARRIAGE McCain: Opposes constitutional amendment to ban it. Says same-sex couples should be allowed to enter into legal agreements for insurance and similar benefits, and states should decide about marriage. Supports the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which denies federal recognition of same-sex marriages and gives states the right to refuse to recognize such marriages.

 I don't like the Defense of Marriage Act - which Biden voted for as well, but his legal agreement language sounds a lot like a civil union to me








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« Reply #440 on: September 02, 2008, 07:50:20 PM »

True, but there are also gay men and women who think anything less than full marriage, by that name, is demeaning and a loss of a civil right - and some of them will actively oppose civil unions as a sell-out.

Of course we could solve all of these issues if we got the Government out of the Marriage (a religious sacrament) business and simply provided for non-sex specific civil unions.

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I think the government should butt out of a lot of issues
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« Reply #441 on: September 02, 2008, 07:55:16 PM »

Great pet stories.  My cats come when I call, too and Boo is there when I wake up.  I finally figured out she knows I'm awake because I stop snoring
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« Reply #442 on: September 02, 2008, 07:56:49 PM »

Don't know why I'm talking about marriage....I don't see why ANYONE would want to get married.
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« Reply #443 on: September 02, 2008, 08:17:41 PM »

It's cooled off again, so the doors and windows are open. Hooray!
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« Reply #444 on: September 02, 2008, 08:22:17 PM »

I began my evening with KILL BILL Vol. 1. It's certainly over-the-top, and deliberately so. All the murders are as believable as those in TRANSFORMERS or any chop-socky movie.

In terms of fun, I enjoyed it about a thousand times more than I did PULP FICTION which just made me feel dirty and creepy and damaged. Despite all the killing, this is far more stylish and, yes, fun.

And now I can see why part II is longer than Part I. She only checked two of the five names on her hit list, so she has three more people to kill.
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« Reply #445 on: September 02, 2008, 08:24:17 PM »

Next, I went ahead and broke open the season four set of MEDIUM and began watching. I got two episodes watched. The first was that desperately sad story of the child abducted and found in a toy box. A good mystery but a real downer to start the season.

I had also forgotten how short and mean-spirited Anjelica Huston's character was with Allison. She wanted instant results and got furious when they weren't forthcoming.
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« Reply #446 on: September 02, 2008, 08:25:39 PM »

That second episode was the one with Ariel dreaming about being her mother's best friend in high school trying to sneak off to a concert while they were underaged. I did love how the disturbing dream of Ariel trapped in a wrecked car worked out later in the show.
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« Reply #447 on: September 02, 2008, 08:26:41 PM »

Next I watched MAD MEN from last Sunday. I still hate the Bobbi character and simply do not understand Don's infatuation with her. Peggy is going through some interesting transformations this season. Nice to see that character growing.
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« Reply #448 on: September 02, 2008, 08:27:49 PM »

THE SHIELD had a wow season opener. As always, there are plots happening on top of plots, but having just watched season six last week, everything was crystal clear in my mind during the episode. Nice beginning for its final season.
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« Reply #449 on: September 02, 2008, 08:39:02 PM »

Got to get busy writing now. Afterwards, I'll shut everything down and head to bed.

Good night!
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