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sibelian
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November 10, 2013
I realise some here don't like the idea of the opposition being given control over language, but I think if the phrase in the title of this thread is what we actually believe, that's what we should say.
Unless I'm wrong to think abortion should be secondary to birth control...? (really can't see that...)
OK. How about "safe, legal and SECONDARY TO BIRTH CONTROL?"
I realise some here don't like the idea of the opposition being given control over language, but I think if the phrase in the title of this thread is what we actually believe, that's what we should say.
Unless I'm wrong to think abortion should be secondary to birth control...? (really can't see that...)
November 5, 2013
Nuff said.
A good way to get more stuff is to pretend there's something wrong with whoever won't give you it.
Nuff said.
October 31, 2013
Not voting in a rigged system is like being presented with a choice between being punched in the face or shot and refusing to choose, and subsequently shot.
Post-Brand, I have coined a personal soundbite re voting.
Not voting in a rigged system is like being presented with a choice between being punched in the face or shot and refusing to choose, and subsequently shot.
October 29, 2013
Has anyone else also become a giraffe? I've been attempting giraffe accents all morning and can't decide on the right one.
I have become a giraffe.
Has anyone else also become a giraffe? I've been attempting giraffe accents all morning and can't decide on the right one.
October 28, 2013
... rather than how it is perceived BY THEM...
...
(Please complete the sentence)
Anybody who posts anything about how a subject SHOULD be perceived BY YOU...
... rather than how it is perceived BY THEM...
...
(Please complete the sentence)
October 26, 2013
Since we're all talking about the olden type days...
SOME of you will know what I'm talking about...
What happened to the beer and travel money guy?
Since we're all talking about the olden type days...
SOME of you will know what I'm talking about...
October 17, 2013
Elizabeth I
Victoria
Elizabeth II
The UK prefers a a queen over a king any day. I don't know why. We just to seem to feel at our proudest and best when there is an impressive lady representing us.
I'm not sure if the same thing would apply in a democracy, however...?
Women helmed the three most exuberantly prosperous and enlightened eras of my nation.
Elizabeth I
Victoria
Elizabeth II
The UK prefers a a queen over a king any day. I don't know why. We just to seem to feel at our proudest and best when there is an impressive lady representing us.
I'm not sure if the same thing would apply in a democracy, however...?
October 14, 2013
Just look at the front page of GD.
I strongly advise the avoidance of the "I have no-one on my ignore list" policy. The magnanimity of those of you who adhere to this strategy is not reciprocated.
If, by now, it is not *crystal clear* who belongs on your ignore list...
Just look at the front page of GD.
I strongly advise the avoidance of the "I have no-one on my ignore list" policy. The magnanimity of those of you who adhere to this strategy is not reciprocated.
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