>> ^swampgirl:
I can never watch Edith and Archie again without hearing this in my head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWF_Zdshk-o
LOL so wrong


I guess I'm probably the only man in the world who was turned on by Edith.

The irony of Archie Bunker is that an alarming number of Americans considered him something of a sage instead of the kook that Norman Leer had envisioned him to be.

Sigh. You guys are putting way too much effort into this, but I appreciate it.

If you wish to read on, here are my thoughts:

First things first, I write what I feel like. I try not to attack anyone personally, but as I'm human, it sometimes happens. I don't consider anything I've written to be "troll-worthy" because unlike a real troll, I'm ready to defend what I say.

When I perceive insults to my God, my country, the military that protects me (and that I served in honorably) my President (if not the man, at least the Office) my Whatever, I become angry. My reactions, contrary to the undeniable vibe of PC Thoughtcrime Patrol around here, are healthy and normal.

Anyone who wants to drop me a line is welcome to. I've had civil discourse with many of you and have found common ground more times than I would've guessed. I upvote anything and everything I've found delightful even if it's posted by someone who "hates" me.

All I've done here is express opinions. MY opinions. Hate is a waste of time. I understand that VS is or can be a profit-making venture and that my continued input around here depends on not breaking certain rules. But arbitrary limits on free speech (excluding the obvious like threats and pure ad hominem attacks) aren't my bag.

Posting my authentic values, beliefs and opinions is what I do. That includes the occasional joke. Even in poor taste.


A special note: there's no sane way to discuss "race" any more. I'm not going to play anyone's game about who is racist and why. What offends me is when others who have used racist language at some point in their past, made racist assumptions and made decisions based on race, have the GAUL to single out others for the same "crime" they themselves commit. We are ALL guilty of having been prejudiced now or then, but prejudice is an event, not a person. You can be just as offended by Chris Rock saying n*gger as Archie Bunker. I know this little speech of mine won't stop anyone from branding others (me)with the label--it's too damned easy--but, for the children, I implore you, come up with something better if you want to throw down, because the average leftist who patronizes minorities and treats them like children is just as bad as the klan guy.

Another note: yes, I give "leftists" a lot of crap, but I get it right back. I do understand that each of you is not a robot, that you're real people with political opinions on a wide variety of topics that can and do vary wildly. I'm guilty of generalizing "and shit" but so is everyone. We all have a shorthand opinions and we all can overdo it. Try not to take it all too seriously.

A THIRD special note: at times theo47 has gone above and beyond in attacking me personally, and it appears he sometimes annoys others as well. I would request that he not be singled out for harsh treatment any more than me, and certainly don't ban him.

And the Muslim thing: historical evidence has shown that Islam has had an "us or them" mentality for centuries. Even the "moderates" do not tolerate other religions and beliefs and in every country where Muslims become a majority, they start trouble. I will NOT apologize for criticizing what I deem to be a legitimate worldwide threat to advanced free societies by fanatics who have distorted their OWN faith beyond recognition. Islam needs serious reform, my guess is they won't do in 10 or 30 years what they haven't done in centuries, and so, delenda est. As needed.

Have a good night and pleasant tomorrow,

Q to the M

Why does anyone take this hypocrite seriously? Archie Bunker reincarnated.. spokesman for an organization that has insurance for their priests molesting kids.