Comments on: The Bells… the Bells! http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/ America's favorite blog Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:30:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: siobhan http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18687 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:39:52 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18687 If he does come up with an example, it will probably be a couple whose marriage fell apart when one of them gave up the facade and came out (or, in the the phrasing of the 'phobes: "decided" to become gay). In other words, a marriage that wouldn't have occurred in the first place if the gay spouse had been free to marry who they really loved, rather than trying to force themselves to fit some one else's notions of normal. * sigh * If he does come up with an example, it will probably be a couple whose marriage fell apart when one of them gave up the facade and came out (or, in the the phrasing of the ‘phobes: “decided” to become gay). In other words, a marriage that wouldn’t have occurred in the first place if the gay spouse had been free to marry who they really loved, rather than trying to force themselves to fit some one else’s notions of normal. * sigh *

]]> by: Murray http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18666 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:30:41 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18666 Sibohan, Now that I substitute teach I REALLY know how futile it is to argue with teenagers (or even hope that that have retained anything said to them). Like pushing sand upstream. In our congressional race we will offer our opponent the finest meal he has ever eaten if he can come up with one hetro marriage that was threatened or destroyed by a gay marriage. If he can't come up with one it's because there aren't any, and if there aren't any then the issue doesn't exist, and why talk about nonexistent issues when there are real ones that need solving. Sibohan,

Now that I substitute teach I REALLY know how futile it is to argue with teenagers (or even hope that that have retained anything said to them). Like pushing sand upstream.

In our congressional race we will offer our opponent the finest meal he has ever eaten if he can come up with one hetro marriage that was threatened or destroyed by a gay marriage. If he can’t come up with one it’s because there aren’t any, and if there aren’t any then the issue doesn’t exist, and why talk about nonexistent issues when there are real ones that need solving.

]]> by: siobhan http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18656 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:33:15 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18656 Murray, last night I went through the July 03 saga. Impressive. I wonder how Big Mo is doing, now that he's graduated from high school, and I wonder if any of the discussion lingered with him? It's easier to have way-solid beliefs about sexuality before you've had much experience in the area. I also wonder if he still thinks the goverment should be focussing its eneriges on the issue of gay marriage, or if maybe he sees some higher priorities (being that he's now of enlistment age)? We're coming up on our 19th anniversary next month, and I guess if two heterosexuals can stay married that long in San Francisco, it's possible anywhere. Murray, last night I went through the July 03 saga. Impressive.

I wonder how Big Mo is doing, now that he’s graduated from high school, and I wonder if any of the discussion lingered with him? It’s easier to have way-solid beliefs about sexuality before you’ve had much experience in the area. I also wonder if he still thinks the goverment should be focussing its eneriges on the issue of gay marriage, or if maybe he sees some higher priorities (being that he’s now of enlistment age)?

We’re coming up on our 19th anniversary next month, and I guess if two heterosexuals can stay married that long in San Francisco, it’s possible anywhere.

]]> by: Murray http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18644 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 04:31:06 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18644 Gee, I hope I don't disappoint you all. Actually I see that as inevitable, but what the hell. BTW I've already ordered the keg, and will be placing my order for MM, good Champaign, and Famous Grouse (Scotch). Feel free to bring your own favorite and we will have a taste off. Seattle Dan will be sending a pile of Adam's books, so if you haven't already ordered your book from him, you can pick one up here. I have a dozen rooms reserved at the Day's Inn, and the Campground is getting its nails polished in anticipation. We will have a projector and screen so bring your power points and favorite slides on a CD or DVD. If any of you have a video you want to show bring that. I'll be showing clips from my video "The Smart Person's Guide to Mountain Biking" featuring future congressman Tony Barr. Still working on the T shirt. (not me). Oh, where are my manners? Congratulations Chris and Susannah. If you do it right marriage is the best thing in your life. Gee, I hope I don’t disappoint you all. Actually I see that as inevitable, but what the hell.

BTW I’ve already ordered the keg, and will be placing my order for MM, good Champaign, and Famous Grouse (Scotch). Feel free to bring your own favorite and we will have a taste off.

Seattle Dan will be sending a pile of Adam’s books, so if you haven’t already ordered your book from him, you can pick one up here.

I have a dozen rooms reserved at the Day’s Inn, and the Campground is getting its nails polished in anticipation. We will have a projector and screen so bring your power points and favorite slides on a CD or DVD. If any of you have a video you want to show bring that. I’ll be showing clips from my video “The Smart Person’s Guide to Mountain Biking” featuring future congressman Tony Barr.

Still working on the T shirt. (not me).

Oh, where are my manners? Congratulations Chris and Susannah. If you do it right marriage is the best thing in your life.

]]> by: SeattleDan http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18641 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:32:02 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18641 It is an amazing thread, Ann. Thanks for sharing it. It is an amazing thread, Ann. Thanks for sharing it.

]]> by: Ann http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18635 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:26:53 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18635 SeattleDan, Since I brought up the original marriage post, I thought I should look at it again, too. The comments go on forever! But what really struck me was that I didn't contribute at all. I must have been too shy. Murray really pulled out the big guns--I can't wait to meet him at Grouseland! SeattleDan,
Since I brought up the original marriage post, I thought I should look at it again, too. The comments go on forever! But what really struck me was that I didn’t contribute at all. I must have been too shy. Murray really pulled out the big guns–I can’t wait to meet him at Grouseland!

]]> by: Increase Mather http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18585 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:38:01 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18585 FUN?? HAH! FUN?? HAH!

]]> by: Jerry Mathers at The Beaver http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18584 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:49:19 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18584 Gee, Wally. How's a guy supposed to have any fun? Gee, Wally. How’s a guy supposed to have any fun?

]]> by: Cotton Mather http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18583 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:50:01 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18583 Jeez, dad, will you knock it off? You're mortifying me here! And it's Herr Ratzinger, for goodness sake! Get it right, willst thou? Jeez, dad, will you knock it off? You’re mortifying me here! And it’s Herr Ratzinger, for goodness sake! Get it right, willst thou?

]]> by: Increase Mather http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18582 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:35:03 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2006/08/11/the-bells-the-bells/#comment-18582 I concureth with Mr. Ratzinger above. Fie upon transgressing Jehovah's will. I concureth with Mr. Ratzinger above. Fie upon transgressing Jehovah’s will.

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