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San Diego Coalition of Reason
Pete, I used to say that I would love to watch losers executived. But when I saw the movie Dead Man Walking (a fine film, and probably good book, if you have the time)...I found myself feeling sad for the Sean Penn character. They showed him rape a woman and kill her and her boyfriend. Yet I'm feeling horrible that he's scared and about to be executed. This was just a character on the big screen. So yes, I'm all for capital punishment. I'd love OJ to be executed tomorrow. And let Fred Goldmans family do it. But count me out on watching.— November 22, 2009 1:04 a.m.
The Swift Justice Of Cosmetology
Okay...well, I was hoping to get $100 to one of the charities I work with. It's looking like that isn't going to happen. So... remember once you asked me to talk to the web administrators about someone here bothering you? Well, that same person will verify, that about a week ago, I asked her to remove one of "arinomans" posts, because I found it offensive. I actually wasn't offended, personally. I just hated reading it and its racist remarks. I saw the post was still there, and I sent her another email asking why she didn't remove it. She sent me an email saying "I just edited out the line that I deemed offensive". So, two things. You can contact that woman (Jane) to verify the story. And, if you STILL think that was all part of my master plan, then I'd love to know how me creating a fake character, to post crazy racist rants, would then have the real me contact our web administrator, to have them erased...only to have arinoman come back in another post and accuse the Reader of censoring his words. That would probably satisfy you and Geek, as to my identity NOT being arinonman. As to anyone else that posts here, I can prove I'm not them as easily. But that would be $100 to charity, and we'll get the ball rolling on that. If that isn't worth it to you women...well, just IGNORE any person posting that says something you don't care for. Or that you think is a character created by someone else. Why draw attention to that person? After all...if I was "creating" other screen names, wouldn't that be accomplishing what I want? To get under peoples skin or whatever it is you think my reason is for doing that? (we need Fred to jump in here with some of his theories on the subject)— November 22, 2009 12:59 a.m.
The Swift Justice Of Cosmetology
Hey SD...if you think Dani is a "joshette" why not collect $5,000 to your favorite charity. I notice none of you idiots decided to take me up on that. Hmmmm...wonder why. Also, if I really had the time or inclination to create fake characters, I would have them calling all the idiots out on being idiots. I wouldn't just have them make a comment like: next time I'll listen to my sisters. What, in the world, would a comment like that even mean? Why in the heck would I create a fake character to say that? It absolutely makes no sense. But then...many of your theories on people don't.— November 22, 2009 12:54 a.m.
San Diego Coalition of Reason
Pete's going down that crazy road again, so let me get back to the crazy stylings of Fred. Fred...you know what the main flaw with your argument here is? You keep talking about rib women, and things like that. NOT ONCE, did I see Geek, Fried, or myself, say that WE BELIEVE in things written in the bible. What I said (and I believe Friend sort of touched upon, and Fred...can't remember what Geek was saying, other than the Einstein stuff, which was interesting) -- we're not saying we believe the Bible. In fact, I laugh when I hear about whales swallowing people and all people deriving from Adam & Eve, animals on an ark, with a lion not saying to his mate "Hey cool...there is a lot of great food to choose from on this cruise." What I am saying is...THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS, that there is a God up there. That doesn't mean I then subscribe to theories in the bible, koran (sp?) or anything of that nature. So, now that we got that cleared up, on to the next thing. I believe in evolution. In fact, just saying "believe" is probably the wrong word. It's not Santa. There's nothing to believe. There's basically proof. But, as an agnostic, I can easily say that God created the world..NOT with an Adam and an Eve, but a world that would evolve and change and grow. And that would explain the big bang theory, evolution, extinction, flowers and plants, advancement in medicine, etc etc etc. (logs off while singing the America hit Ventura Highway): ....brain eating lizards flying in the air....— November 22, 2009 12:42 a.m.
The Biggest Loser. Is it Shawne Merriman, Levi, or Palin?
As a kid, I hated KISS. Mainly because, all my friends loved them. And the make-up looked goofy to me. On Alice Cooper, it kinda looked cool. On Paul and Gene, kinda silly. But in my late teens, I realized songs like Detroit Rock City, Cold Gin, Strutter, and a few others...were really, really good tunes.— November 22, 2009 12:27 a.m.
The Oprah Brouhaha
Yes, she was hot. I remember watching Dirty Dancing as a senior in high school, and wanting to yell at the screen and say...Why is he with Baby? She's got that huge nose. His dance partner is ten times hotter! I now think Baby is kinda cute. Not just because of her nose job. But as a high school kid...that blonde was just a complete knock out. When I saw the play Jersey Boys (on a weird off topic, non-sequitor)...they said the guy that wrote the song "itsy bitsy yellow polka dot, bikini" was one of the founders of Franki Valley and the Four Seasons.— November 22, 2009 12:23 a.m.
Jewlery Heists and Transporting Valuables
My favorite Domino's story with him involving money, is the time a good looking woman was asked to take off her shirt by some idiot working there. She said "For $50." He was one of the assistant managers or something, and was counting a register. They asked him for $30 (since all the other drivers ponied up the $20). He smiled, and handed them the money out of the register. She flashed them quickly, and ran out to her car with the money. The guys all applauded (are we really these easily amused?) He then realized, he couldn't just have the register be short that amount, so he took $30 out of his wallet, and put it back in the safe with the rest of the days cash. Regarding bees, I hated swimming laps at my pool in San Marcos, and always seeing bees swimming around. I never bothered rescuing them, because I thought I heard that once their wings are wet, they could never fly again. Oh wait, maybe that was butterflies. I did often have to rescue baby lizards. Unfortunately, I usually found them when it was too late. I've never been stung by a bee, but lots of wasps over the years. Not only would I not save one of them from my pool, I'd love to see those little bastards all drown tomorrow!— November 22, 2009 12:19 a.m.
The Oprah Brouhaha
It's not a 1st amendment issue. It's an issue of the FCC saying the airwaves are for "everyone". And, someone that has the power to rant and rave about a company, and the company having no recourse (would they let the car dealership guy on to state his case? to explain WHY he didn't honor the warrantly?) See what I mean? Hey, if you need help moving, let me know. I saw in some thread that you were moving today. I have an afternoon party, but as of now, no night parties. So, I could help you load or unload a truck if you need it. Just drop me a line via this website.— November 21, 2009 1:22 p.m.
It's Better To Burn Out Than It Is To Fade
Likewise, I'm sure.— November 21, 2009 3:32 a.m.
Halloween Police
I saw Omen when I snuck into a movie theatre when I was 11. So, I wasn't doubting you. I just found it an odd coincidence. In Zapped, it sounded like "Say quala, say qualorum" (I'm sure the typo Nazis will come out and give you the proper Latin spelling, as well as indicate how this shows my ignorance...but hey, I got a C- in Latin. It wasn't my best subject)— November 21, 2009 3:14 a.m.