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    Donald John Trump: 2016 President-Elect

    in Current Events & Politics

    Per Ace of Spades @Ace of Spades HQ

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    I've seen some [...] progressives [...}attempting to argue against the inarguable: that they're now reversing their previous stance (Bake Me a Cake, Cake-Bitch) simply because they agree with this person.

    I've seen some of this on Twitter (I don't see progz very often besides Twitter, I mean, except for all of television and movies and magazines and newspapers), and their argument seems to be: "This is different because Reasons, Stupid."

    We are coming to a flashpoint in all of this. We used to have a Rule of Law, where certain actions -- not certain people -- were outlawed. One could or could not do this or say this. All of this depended on the action, not the actor.

    One might disagree with the law that one must provide services to any traveler if one were in the business of providing a "public accomdation" (hotels and restaurants near major travel routes), but even if one disagreed with the law, one could at least find solace in the idea that the law would protect one as well as others. Sure, maybe you couldn't discriminate against person x, but then, no one could refuse to rent a hotel room to youjust because they "didn't like the looks of you."

    But that's changing -- and quickly. We no longer have a Rule of Law, but a Rule of Status. It is not the action which is proscribed; it is the actor himself made outlaw. Some people -- progressives, members of "protected classes," members of Obama's political coalition -- have the right to do whatever they want and break any alleged "law" they like with impunity. 

    Meanwhile, the laws are applied with iron force to those outside the Coalition of the Privileged. And because these laws fall only on the Officially Disfavored Classes, the Officially Favored Class never has to ask themselves, "Wait, do I want this rule, given that I might myself be pinioned by it?" Because, of course, they know full well they never will be pinioned by it.

    They are First Class Citizens. The rest of us are Coach or Steerage. 

    We must defer to our Superiors.

    And mark my words: this Brave Special Snowflake Dissenter will in fact be excused from the arduous duty of doing her job.

    It might even just be Trump who excuses her -- because who wants a potential saboteur on stage?

    S03.E11: A Book Fair To Remember / S03.E12: Get Real

    in Younger [V]

    Eh.  About time.

    As someone still intractably Team Charles, I whooped at that kiss @ the club.  Too bad freakin' Josh had to ruin it by proposing.

    Things with Diana's therapist seem promising, but the parrot gag was lame and stupid and a blind man could've seen that one coming on a foggy night in Londontown, fer crissakes!!

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    Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life Season 1

    in Gilmore Girls

    On 12/7/2016 at 0:43 PM, qtpye said:

    Ironically, the closest comparison I have is an article I read about Chelsea Clinton.  Chelsea is Rory's age and what she has achieved is impressive by most people's standards...  It is unfair, but she will always be know as their daughter.

    Sorry, but that's a dreadful comparison.  While she might indeed be a talented hard worker, every job Chelsea has had, has been handed to her because she's the daughter of an ex-president (I'd say the same of any of their offspring).

    The only time Rory used the Gilmore name, IIRC, was to meet with the Yale admissions director (not even her idea!), and as a foray into the DAR.

    S03.E10: Pigeons, Parrots, And Storks

    in Younger [V]

    11 hours ago, Snarklepuss said:

    I like Diana with her new therapist boyfriend and the parrot made for some good comedy.  I like how the boyfriend calls her on her shit and thus helps her achieve self awareness.  Nice touch.

    Yeah, I'm cautiously optimistic.  Plus: therapists have ish too.  A line from a book I love (when the main character's Dr admits to arguing with his wife): "I think when you overhear your therapist shrieking over who ate the last banana, it's over."

    And agreed on the Eeeeyeeeeuuuwwww! factor with Maggie and the hair tie-that-wasn't.  That's too far for that joke.

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    S03.E09: Summer Friday

    in Younger [V]

    5 hours ago, MortysCleaningLady said:

    Anyone else secretly hoping the book is a flop?  That would allow Kelsey to save face.   Liza hinted that it's not as good as Kelsey thinks it is to Josh.

    I was just coming in here to post that! Liza's reax has set it up for that to be a logical plot twist (if not, why even bother with her negative critique?).

    I know Diana agreed to the therapist move-in with the words of her other therapist ringing in her ears.  But the further away from that ep I get, the more creeped-out I am by it.  I hope they don't take the predictable path, and that this guy actually falls for her and moves out to save the relationship.

    And, I'd like a pony for Christmas!!

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    S03.E09: Summer Friday

    in Younger [V]

    16 minutes ago, dubbel zout said:

    I thought "branding," too. It's really gross.

    I know, right?  Especially the look on her face as he was doing it.  And also because I can't remember if it's ever come up before (anyone know?) -- if so, okay I guess... if not, um, eeyyeeuuww.

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    S03.E09: Summer Friday

    in Younger [V]

    Yikes! 

    I'll have to think on Liza's tat.  Felt a little like...branding.  But I'm sure someone can explain to me how that's an overreax.

    And ohhhhh, even with the danger signs, let the therapist turn out to be more better than worse.

    @dubbel zout!  Imagine all of us TeamCharles-s, screaming like banshees!!!

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    S03.E08: What's Up, Dock?

    in Younger [V]

    Loved everything Sutton wore in this ep.  AND the light pink nail polish, which I am totally finding tomorrow.

    "Accomplished" might mean you're better at hiding certain things in public, but a great job and an expensive wardrobe do not a secure woman make.  And I say that not to denigrate Radha.  Could be she's been down this road before, and is now at the point where she cuts bait when things don't feel right.  And Charles, whatever his (perfectly legit) excuses are, is attracted to Liza (as she is to Charles, but no one close to Liza watches the two of them together, so no one cops to it -- maybe Maggie will be the first to guess?).  A woman who might have any man, probably doesn't need one that crushes on a co-worker.

    Hallmark Movies: Small Town Royalty Magically Celebrating Rekindled Love! - General Discussion

    in Hallmark Movies: Small Town Royalty Magically Celebrating Rekindled Love!

    · Edited by rallymantis
    Autocorrect spelled his name wrong

    Yay! 'Tis the season for Crown for Christmas, which, let's face it, I should buy already.  Pretty soon my lips will start moving when Rupert Penry-Jones says: "You can never have too many of those [sewing kits]".

    I looked at the Hallmark site for a calendar list of the movies, but only found a week-in-advance thing.  Suggestions?

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    MLB Thread

    in Sports

    9 hours ago, MyAimIsTrue said:

    I'm at home watching 'Live With Kelly' and Alex Rodriguez is her co-host today and he waxed poetic about the 1984 World Series between the Cardinals and Royals.  Umm, oops.

    Wow.  Guess I'll have to get busy with the white-out.

    Congrats to my Salvy on GG4!!!  I think the injury time out hurt Gordon's chances.  I won't comment on the trashing Hoz got in certain circles, but I suspect that had something to do with not-this-year.  Don't worry EH; Moose will be back in the spring and the Dynamic Duo will be putting on a clinic.

    S03.E07: Ladies Who Lust

    in Younger [V]

    3 hours ago, dubbel zout said:

    I was thinking that, too, and then I remember who the real Aubrey Alexis was, and the lameness was apt. I like to think that's what they were embarrassed about, not its explicitness per se.

    I wasn't clear.  I didn't think Charles was squirming because of the language of the book, but because a woman he has a thing for was reading it aloud.  If *he'd* been reading it, I'd've squirmed, too.

    And who could blame him for the reax to Gwyneth's vaginal incident.  Though I assume that's been got from real life.  Ugh.

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    S03.E07: Ladies Who Lust

    in Younger [V]

    Erica Jong gave Liza's intro @ the event!  Feels exactly right -- she practically invented the modern-day ChickSmutLit, thanks to Fear of Flying

    But -- ugh -- there's better SmutLit in the Buffy/Giles fanfic emporium, then what Liza read/Charles blushed at.  Wish the writers had had more fun with it.

    One of the best parts of the show right now -- for me, at least -- is the Liza/Kelsey friendship.  This is upping the ante for the truth-telling fallout.

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    S03.E06: Me, Myself, And O

    in Younger [V]

    I know, right??  The whole set-up had me confused.  Especially because Maggie's Nice Jewish Girl didn't explain it.  Neither did Maggie's ohsohelpful ex (surprise!).

    There was a brief shot of the Mikveh being drained after.

    The women's reax to Maggie cracked me up.  It was like a boy had just wandered into a middle school lockerroom.

    S03.E06: Me, Myself, And O

    in Younger [V]

    I actually liked this ep! (not the least because they stole the title from Dunham, who used to amuse me but now just comes off as "if Bryce was a woman")

    Yay Liza figuring it all out, and Liza & Kelsey closing the deal.  Kelsey is a fine example of loyalty, smarts, and charm -- all in a normally-despised millennial wrapping.  (See: I *said* I had a pro- rant in me!)

    Ughhhh on the Geo Martin knockoff. Reminds me of every professor who ever put their arm around me in grad school.

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    MLB Thread

    in Sports

    1 hour ago, Mittengirl said:

    Don't they usually do the trophy presentation on the field?

    Did it on the field, IIRC, for some team at the K in 2014.

    Royals had to make do in the visitor's clubhouse last year.

    MLB Thread

    in Sports

    2 hours ago, King of Birds said:

    So does anyone have a "I have to sit in this space on this couch/ chair" type of situation? To keep the karma right?

    In the mid-90s the closest I got to "real time" in tense games was watching the reflection of the TV in the mirror on the opposite wall.

    This proved incredibly lucky for the K-State Wildcats football squad.

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    MLB Thread

    in Sports

    Yeah, I control the universe with my mind. So I was forced to "watch" all the 2015 playoff games, PLUS the World Series, courtesy the old MLB ap.  Because every time I tried to go live, Carlos Correa homered.  True story.

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    MLB Thread

    in Sports

    12 hours ago, rcc said:

    Tito Francona is the best manager in the game and all the media says it's the manager in the other dugout. Not what I saw in Boston and right now in Cleveland.

    In 2014, it was all "Showalter this/Showalter that/Showalter: Genius!"  "Yost: Dunce".  Oops!  4-game ALCS sweep, on the heels of a 3-game ALDS sweep.  Then in 2015, pretty much rinse/repeat re: Terry Collins.  Those amazing' Royals! first team to win a WS without a manager.

    And on the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" front:

    @MLB tweeted out a foto of Miller & Co., saying, "When's the last time you saw a bullpen this #LightsOut?"

    @Royals posted a "pondering" emoji.  Kelvin Herrera tweeted, "Hmmmm...11 months ago?"  And the Royals faithful rose up in high dudgeon, as only fans of a small-market, World Championship team, can.  Here's my favorite response:

    hdh.jpg

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