It is funny, but even working during the summer seems like it is a vacation. What is that about anyway?
Is bright red skin a sign that I'm enjoying summer?
necia:
Oh, man! Maybe I should take that part out, then. 
chainlink:
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say sorry, maaaybe I can lighten up a bit. Just in case you really were being serious. I can hardly believe it but. Whatever. Maybe you stepped out into traffic without lookin.
I'll try to explain this as concisely as I can.
The only reason I took issue with ZPO's statement is because he spoke alot in big absolutes.
" They are not, they will not but then also throws in 50 + .
Along with all the absolutes presented as evidence of responsible use of nuclear weapons simply as political devices I find it disingenuous to to say the least. As if implying no one ever used these for anything but politics. If he had simply said in the past 50 __ I would have had nothing to say. He could have even said " in the past 60 years and 7 month we never. . . ". But he had to say plus. Saying "over" 50 is exactly the same . AT some point "over 50 years " we used 'em a few times too right ? (+) Plus is a very open ended device. Plus what ? 50 + ? plus 1 or plus 200 ?
Well, we all know when and where nuclear weapons have been used, ( or should anyway ) so whats with the +- 50 shit anyway ? It is one of the most well documented events of human history. Even the testing.
We haven't used them since the last time we used them. Period.
Don't you think it a little misleading to speak that way of nuclear weapons, so lightly, with such disregard for when we did use them ?
I have a hard time calling back that far and NOT including the times we used them. You want to look all the way back thru time " 50 + years ! and then stop right after the moment we did use them ? and then point to it saying " look how responsible we are with our big toys we've Alaaawys played nice. . . for thiiiiiiiis long ! "
I'd almost liken it to holocoust denial. It's a little revolting.
I'm not saying anything supportive or critical about the United States use of nukes in the past , present or future. That is a huge other topic. I'd just not like to see people dance around it and act like it never happened.
And if you find yourself not knowing some basic history you can even look it up online in the time it takes you to post a smart ass message or even a protest of your " legitimate " ignorance.
I hope that helps clear up our little tiff. I'm sorry to stomp on you like that . I don't feel it's a contest and I'm not looking for " rounds " or " victories " I'll try to lighten up a little
I'll try to explain this as concisely as I can.
The only reason I took issue with ZPO's statement is because he spoke alot in big absolutes.
" They are not, they will not but then also throws in 50 + .
Along with all the absolutes presented as evidence of responsible use of nuclear weapons simply as political devices I find it disingenuous to to say the least. As if implying no one ever used these for anything but politics. If he had simply said in the past 50 __ I would have had nothing to say. He could have even said " in the past 60 years and 7 month we never. . . ". But he had to say plus. Saying "over" 50 is exactly the same . AT some point "over 50 years " we used 'em a few times too right ? (+) Plus is a very open ended device. Plus what ? 50 + ? plus 1 or plus 200 ?
Well, we all know when and where nuclear weapons have been used, ( or should anyway ) so whats with the +- 50 shit anyway ? It is one of the most well documented events of human history. Even the testing.
We haven't used them since the last time we used them. Period.
Don't you think it a little misleading to speak that way of nuclear weapons, so lightly, with such disregard for when we did use them ?
I have a hard time calling back that far and NOT including the times we used them. You want to look all the way back thru time " 50 + years ! and then stop right after the moment we did use them ? and then point to it saying " look how responsible we are with our big toys we've Alaaawys played nice. . . for thiiiiiiiis long ! "
I'd almost liken it to holocoust denial. It's a little revolting.
I'm not saying anything supportive or critical about the United States use of nukes in the past , present or future. That is a huge other topic. I'd just not like to see people dance around it and act like it never happened.
And if you find yourself not knowing some basic history you can even look it up online in the time it takes you to post a smart ass message or even a protest of your " legitimate " ignorance.
I hope that helps clear up our little tiff. I'm sorry to stomp on you like that . I don't feel it's a contest and I'm not looking for " rounds " or " victories " I'll try to lighten up a little
I am the master of the lame and creepy 1AM (well like 1AM-4AM) email. Ah well, maybe one day I'll grow up, and I feel a lot better with all that crap out of my system (and into a long, creepy and dorky email).
necia:
Master? Whatchoo got?
And growing up is lame. Lame! I'm seriously considering not doing so.
Ever.
And growing up is lame. Lame! I'm seriously considering not doing so.
Ever.
necia:
It happens. And hey! You won't have to worry about awkwardly running into her, right? 
I suspect I won't end up being one of those "young at heart" people if I pursue this "never growing up" idea.
I'll probably just be immature and irresponsible.
Which actually sounds just fuckin' fine with me, right about now . . . but maybe that's because I'm sleepy, and thinking about being mature and/or responsible when you're sleepy sucks.
I suspect I won't end up being one of those "young at heart" people if I pursue this "never growing up" idea.
I'll probably just be immature and irresponsible.
Which actually sounds just fuckin' fine with me, right about now . . . but maybe that's because I'm sleepy, and thinking about being mature and/or responsible when you're sleepy sucks.
My luck with women is beginning to get depressing. It's certainly something about me, but it's difficult to determine precisely what it is. I blame my conditioner, because I can't really change that, now can I?
I don't think I would love sleep nearly so much if it weren't for the dreams. They're utterly addictive.
What's funny is that I changed my little profile picture and within hours the layout of the site changed. And I think I had had the last one for the last two site reorgs. Funny. If you're me, otherwise it's not really very funny at all.
Is it Valentines day again and I just didn't notice?
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necia:
Not that I know of . . . ?
kelland:
Lord I hope not. Once a year is certainly enough.
Hmm, I think it's time to switch the joker out for someone new. Perhaps someone of higher status, like a grand admiral. He might change back.
I frequently feel like I'm falling behind on obligations, and I suppose that I technically often am, and yet when time comes for them to be finished, I almost always get the job done. Funny how that keeps working.
Lately my emotional state has been particularly volatile and it keeps chewing at my motivation to get shit done. Either I'm feeling "oh my god nothing...
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Lately my emotional state has been particularly volatile and it keeps chewing at my motivation to get shit done. Either I'm feeling "oh my god nothing...
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kelland:
I think you show all the signs of Kellandism.
As promised, nonsense.
"The way to sagehood lies within ones own nature."
-Wang-yang ming; 1472-1529
"The way to sagehood lies within ones own nature."
-Wang-yang ming; 1472-1529
kelland:
That doesn't really make sense to me, but I will comment for the sake of commenting.
A little while ago (long time ago in terms of my lifetime, but little while ago in the grand scheme) I made a choice to stick with who I am and to let people take that or leave it. So far that has been a hard, hard choice as most people (read: nearly all) choose to leave it.
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elizathetroll:
I'm with you, brotha! The trouble is, I don't think you can or should change the core of what you are. You can change things on the surface, the way you interact with people, but not who you are or what's important to you. And if that completely clashes with other people's cores, those people are not right for you.
Right now, I wish with all my heart that I could be different and thus fullfill the expectations of the one person that I love more than anything in the world. But that's just not how it works.
Hmmm, that probably doesn't help very much. Just my thoughts...
Right now, I wish with all my heart that I could be different and thus fullfill the expectations of the one person that I love more than anything in the world. But that's just not how it works.
Hmmm, that probably doesn't help very much. Just my thoughts...
Accidentally signed myself up for a 12 month subscription...tricky of them to put that one at the top where I would ordinarily expect the 1 month. This round goes to you, SG. Anyway, guess I'll be here for a while.
Edited to add: and yeah, that kind of sucks.
Edited to add: and yeah, that kind of sucks.
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necia:
No, I get that. Not worth the hassle. And the complaining rights really do make it worth it. 
He'll be sixteen in a little while. Kid cracks me up.
He'll be sixteen in a little while. Kid cracks me up.
necia:
Thanks! I'm a fan of the first one too. It came from a photograph that lent itself very well to a variety of manipulations and translations.
I suppose being a Crazy Hill Woman could work. I probably wouldn't run into too much trouble, cuz I'd only be crazy in the muttering-to-oneself and not-showering senses, most likely. But still--the accessibility of the hills versus the mountains--that's the important part, and constitutes the hills' biggest drawback.
I suppose being a Crazy Hill Woman could work. I probably wouldn't run into too much trouble, cuz I'd only be crazy in the muttering-to-oneself and not-showering senses, most likely. But still--the accessibility of the hills versus the mountains--that's the important part, and constitutes the hills' biggest drawback.