wesw wrote:making fun is one thing. once you get to the point where you are talking about inbred morons spewed from the syphilitic uterus of their mothers, its more of a hate thing
Oh I dunno; Scooter can be rather colorful and entertaining in turning a phrase, and I thought that one was particularly well-crafted both for comedic and abusive effect.
The gap is so stark that some of America's bluest cities are located in its reddest states. Every one of Texas' major cities -- Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio -- voted Democratic in 2012, the second consecutive presidential election in which they've done so. Other red-state cities that tipped blue include Atlanta, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Birmingham, Tucson, Little Rock, and Charleston, S.C. -- ironically, the site of the first battle of the Civil War. In states like Nevada, the only blue districts are often also the only cities, like Reno and Las Vegas.
Proof that Texas isn't all that bad!
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
Austin is wonderful! I had one of the most fun weekends ever at a wedding there -- I don't think I've ever danced so much since. And those Texans liked me a LOT. If I ever get tired of my Swede, I'd consider moving to Austin
“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg, paraphrasing Sarah Moore Grimké
Believe it or not, I actually briefly considered moving to Houston a few years ago, when they were hiring Montana-licensed attorneys at some of the major oil & gas firms.
I did some research into the city and it sounded like there were a few pretty cool neighborhoods - Montrose was my preference, as for obvious reasons it sounded the coolest.
Then I smacked myself in the head and said, 'why the heck would you move from someplace as gorgeous as Montana to someplace as hot and humid and HUGE as Houston, just for money??'
I have been to Austin - it IS lovely! I've heard the same about San Antonio, but haven't ever made it there. Texas has always been just a VERY long chapter of my various cross-country roadtrips - one in which you have to have good CDs, because the radio is all country & Christian.
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
I've never been to Austin; I was in Houston for about a month years ago and hated it (kind of like Nashville without the culture ), but San Antonio is pretty nice. But overall, I just have never really liked Texas.
New Mexico, on the other hand, is a place I could retire to--Santa Fe is my favorite place there, but Albequerque and Taos are nice as well. The climate in the high desert Is much nicer than the other deserts I've been to, and the scenery is spectacular.
But places are like seats in a theater--there's an ass for every one.
I totally agree about New Mexico! Even Roswell, while a little weird, was a nice town. My time in NM was always visiting my friend Linda, then staying with her while she was dying - so it was sad, but it IS a beautiful state with great climate and THE best Mexican food, period.
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
I like Austin, but I *adore* Santa Fe. Been several times, was there again last year, and it is HIGH on my list of places for retirement. I dream about the food and the scenery and the art and the SUN.
See you at the Shed, BigRR. Margaritas at the bar and dinner after?
eta - San Antonio was, IMNSHO overrated. Hot, dry, dusty and did I say HOT? The Alamo was cool, and the riverwalk was fine, but I think that's about all there is there . . .
“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg, paraphrasing Sarah Moore Grimké
The shed--there's a place I haven't thought about for a lot of time; Margaritas and dinner would be great.
San Antonio--I was there for a short time in January, so the heat wasn't there. I liked the riverwalk and some of the architecture. Not somewhere I'd like to live, but good for a few days.
wesw wrote:making fun is one thing. once you get to the point where you are talking about inbred morons spewed from the syphilitic uterus of their mothers, its more of a hate thing
Yes, when someone decides to tell bald faced lies about what I have posted, it definitely becomes a hate thing. I don't apologize for it, and never will. Those who don't like it can take away the lesson that they shouldn't start what they lack the wit to finish.
"The dildo of consequence rarely comes lubed." -- Eileen Rose
Again, it is not an indictment of southerners, nor any suggestion that all persons in the south or in the "north" think the same way; more a recognition that the regions appear to be very different politically for the majority if voters in each.
Reading many of the comments from various posters over time suggests something quite different. Reverse bigotry is really just as unattractive as bigotry. And to think the reverse bigots see themselves as superior is laughable. It just shows that the reverse bigots are just as ignorant as the bigots and equally intolerant of different cultures.
reverse bigotry and bigotry are like raveled and unraveled. The same word.
I think you're chewing the scenery wes. Rubato is simply pointing out that it's all bigotry. Reverse bigotry is plain and simply bigotry.
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
Looking at the red vs blue map, it seems the electoral college should be put to sleep. When all the delegate votes of a state like NY go to a candidate (usually blue) the voices of the reds in that state are never heard.
I propose:
2 delegate votes go to the pres candidate who got the most votes in that state.
The rest are divided by congressional district votes. If a district comes out red, then the delegation vote goes ot the red pres candidate (and visa versa).
this is not my idea, I heard it somewhere and found it to be fairer than the system we have now.
oldr--I think some states have adopted plans along those lines for electoral votes; nothing in the Constition mandates our winner take all system. It would be up to each legislature.
ETA:
Maine and Nebraska currently apportion their electoral votes along similar lines--2 going to the popular vote winner and one to each congressional district winner. I'm not sure if the electors are legally bound to vote this way, but I would hope they are.
