tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post6551911835471320439..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: THE G-20 PROTESTS: Scrambling for SpaceBram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-26855096341830488482009-08-21T00:46:14.812-04:002009-08-21T00:46:14.812-04:00Monk,
Aww geez! You outed us women folk.
We had...Monk,<br /><br />Aww geez! You outed us women folk. <br /><br />We had this very clever plan over 200 years to get us out of the draft -- we made sure that we weren't full citizens for the first 144 years of the country's existence -- and of course that was, like, so totally within our power to ensure. <br /><br />I mean, sure, we couldn't vote or hold office. We couldn't really sign contracts if we were married unless we had hubby's permission. It was legal to pay us less for doing the exact same work as a man. There were laws that said our husbands could legally beat us, but they were kind laws made by kind men that said the stick could not be thicker than his thumb. And, if we were the defendant in a trial, we were pretty much guaranteed that a "jury of our peers" would not include any peer who happened to be woman, but what of it? It was all part of our deep, dark plot to not be called up by a draft. <br /><br /><b>Even more clever, we used our power of decoration to persuade the men folk who decided who gets drafted to not draft us even after we were emancipated -- so that's totally on us too.</b><br /><br />It's just too bad that those silly feminist types (who everyone knows are just PO'd that they aren't really decoration-worthy -- you know, not Ginger or Mary Ann) had to blow it all for us by demanding silly <b>basic human rights</b>.<br /><br />So, Monk, you got it all right. <em>[Well, except for that abortion thingy. We don't have them because of our "pocketbook" (unless of course the pocketbook happens to be silver and we think it would look cute matching the stirrups); it's more loosey goosey. Like the old commercial: sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. Sometimes we're just in the mood for an abortion and sometimes we aren't. Mostly it just depends on how close the clinic is to our favorite nail salon. Got's to keep up the decoration!]</em>Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439330154875628083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-69435730690936428472009-08-21T00:09:49.968-04:002009-08-21T00:09:49.968-04:00Is that you, Mr. Assad?Is that you, Mr. Assad?MHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-54324736569962118942009-08-20T23:45:37.761-04:002009-08-20T23:45:37.761-04:00In Israel all children do time in the military. Tw...In Israel all children do time in the military. Two years mandatory, longer if they want to be an officer. For their time they earn education money and benefits. <br /><br />Not a bad program, various levels of work they perform. Got to witness it for myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-74681403783778555022009-08-20T14:33:20.873-04:002009-08-20T14:33:20.873-04:00I don't think so, Anon 10:36. That's an o...I don't think so, Anon 10:36. That's an offer for 1/2 of Point State Park for ONE DAY, a day PRIOR to the summit itself. I was just at a demonstrator's press conference, and that offer was characterized as being perhaps for only "two hours".<br /><br />The gap between what people feel like they deserve and what it looks like they're getting is pretty considerable. Witold J. Walczak of the ACLU was quite adamant on the point that the Courts have ruled over the last decade that sidewalks and parks are meant for people, to use how they see fit, regardless of the threat of something bad maybe happening.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-78197160059987650852009-08-20T10:36:44.552-04:002009-08-20T10:36:44.552-04:00Solution?
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsbu...Solution?<br /><br />http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_639195.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-18183959229307087742009-08-20T00:05:20.057-04:002009-08-20T00:05:20.057-04:00Just to be even more clear, they (Nixon) ended the...Just to be even more clear, they (Nixon) ended the college deferment (mostly) back when they were drafting for Vietnam and not just registering for the draft. Knowing Nixon, it probably had more to do with slapping hippies than fairness.MHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-72206713261939923992009-08-19T23:56:45.776-04:002009-08-19T23:56:45.776-04:00Monk is more delphic than ususal, but some things ...Monk is more delphic than ususal, but some things really are too important to be confused:<br /><i></i><br /><i>the elimination of college deferments for the rich kids, should be law.</i><br /><br />and so it is. There is no current deferment of the requirement to register in the selective service system based on educational enrollment. That is a battle from decades ago.<br /><br />Also, lest anyone think women are not fighting for their country, see the recent NYT article on the role of women in the armed forces these days: "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/us/16women.html?_r=1&scp=4&sq=women%20in%20combat&st=cse" rel="nofollow">GI Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier</a>".<br /><br />I would like to amplify that with more personal observations, but it would be inappropriate. There are battles still to be fought, but arguing as if it was 1968 is not very helpful. <br /><br />How this thread has gone from Bram's comments, to the draft, women in the military, the Mayor, Redd Up, Dowd's campaign and to Gilligan's Island is really amazing. To continue the military meme, I suspect some of it is intended as chaff.C. Briemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713125800825892775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-84934326638409788162009-08-19T21:48:18.036-04:002009-08-19T21:48:18.036-04:00I turned 18 in the bicentennial year. You can'...I turned 18 in the bicentennial year. You can't help but be patriotic when that happens. I registered to vote on my 18th birthday by going into the basement of the city-county building. What...a...dump! The big room looked like a brown paper grocery bag that had been reused way too many times. If given the chance I would have registered with selective service and I wondered why I did not have to. Three brothers made it home safely from the service by 1973. Thought it was a duty for all. Worry when only Monk makes sense to me.deegazettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-76267854258655950232009-08-19T20:33:17.773-04:002009-08-19T20:33:17.773-04:00BRAM: I know this is last thing you want to read g...BRAM: I know this is last thing you want to read given my many comments...<br /><br />I have email asking what the purpose of my remarks on your blog...are?<br /><br />It's important...given the times and gender bias.<br /><br />"If women are exempt from registering with selective service to attain Federal Student Aid...men should not have to sacrifice life for financial gain and knowledge...that is inherent with continuing education offered to the priveledged"<br /><br />My point exactly...<br /><br />It will not offend me if this was not posted...<br /><br />Watching NCIS, Goth Chick is one helluva decoration...monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-70753916491251369092009-08-19T19:45:03.728-04:002009-08-19T19:45:03.728-04:00I agree...Bram.
Sometimes a point needs time to s...I agree...Bram.<br /><br />Sometimes a point needs time to sharpen...<br /><br />Indulgence profoundly appreciated.<br /><br />monk<br /><br />without spell cxheck!monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-75940634311690925702009-08-19T19:38:04.406-04:002009-08-19T19:38:04.406-04:00MONK!
Eight comments in the last four hours, incl...MONK!<br /><br />Eight comments in the last four hours, including the previous four in a row.<br /><br />UNCLE!Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-84077756646561946302009-08-19T19:00:45.565-04:002009-08-19T19:00:45.565-04:00Women’s suffrage...paid for with blood of males......Women’s suffrage...paid for with blood of males...<br /><br />PASTE:<br /><br />"The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has more than 500,000 contributing members and more than 500 local and campus affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been "to take action" to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromising and often ahead of their time. NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion."<br /><br />END.<br /><br />Think Now Organization Members need to register for the Draft...<br /><br />Equality is Guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and Constitution...<br /><br />NOW and again, I agree completly..<br /><br />Women need to have heads shaved...No longer should they be merely DECORATIONS!<br /><br />Dying in foxholes is the ultimate in gender equality...<br /><br />Don't give me excuses you need to raise kids...abort them in the name of the cause, not your pocketbook....<br /><br />After all rights demand sacrifices by 'All'.<br /><br />I embrace you sister, got your back should we meet in foxhole...<br /><br /><br />THIS is how one protests...monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-44774948170920872932009-08-19T18:24:40.889-04:002009-08-19T18:24:40.889-04:00Yunz are bashfull...
...pretenders...
How do you...Yunz are bashfull...<br /><br />...pretenders...<br /><br />How do you 'Hope' to protest?monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-64719070502529255392009-08-19T18:19:52.654-04:002009-08-19T18:19:52.654-04:00For the record Thruston Howell III refered to wife...For the record Thruston Howell III refered to wife as Lovey...<br /><br />...<br /><br />Republicans, as surely they were, never wandered.<br /><br />...it is the poor that wander.monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-43229814758313220412009-08-19T17:40:14.690-04:002009-08-19T17:40:14.690-04:00For life.
Thinking it will take lifetime to expla...For life.<br /><br />Thinking it will take lifetime to explain what all this has to do with Dowd, Mayor, protests or hippies...<br /><br />...always important to keep good company.<br /><br />Let's open this up...<br /><br />Guys, Mary Anne or Ginger and why?<br /><br />This question was asked in my shop, skilled tradesmen...<br /><br />Near as I can tell not considering Mary Annes apparent physical attributes...we like gals that make us feel special...and, home-baked coconut cream pies.<br /><br />For the women, which guy would you like to spend time on island with...<br /><br />I'm betting Mr. Howell III...<br /><br />....Tee, hee...monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-91372623831401681902009-08-19T17:36:51.568-04:002009-08-19T17:36:51.568-04:00Who is the Skipper? Onorato? Zober?Who is the Skipper? Onorato? Zober?MHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-77461362103622259542009-08-19T17:30:41.538-04:002009-08-19T17:30:41.538-04:00the way i understand monk's analogy is that st...the way i understand monk's analogy is that steelerstahl is gilligan, who chooses mary anne - no surprises; what you see is what you get; settle for the introvert. <br /><br />Whereas, if we were allowed the professor, then I believe we would set our sights on ginger: the extroverted dreamer that is willing to take risks. The professor being Dr. Dowd and Ginger being the good doctor's M.O., of course.<br /><br />I'm not trying to beat up on you, monk. it's just one of those days... I'll be the first to respond to the boatswain's call, when it's your time :)n'athttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921583757748199702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-61951161760360751452009-08-19T17:23:05.838-04:002009-08-19T17:23:05.838-04:00How long would I be stuck on the island? And what...How long would I be stuck on the island? And what does this have to do with Dowd, Ravenstahl, protests or hippies?MHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-42050457307959837322009-08-19T17:17:40.547-04:002009-08-19T17:17:40.547-04:00Lady Elaine.. You might have a point there.. allow...Lady Elaine.. You might have a point there.. allow G20 protesters in areas that need some "cleaning up", some buildings taken down, burned, etc... like Detroit... oops, that's already been done. :)Conservative Mountaineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682687892115059220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-53906698246402115052009-08-19T17:09:57.458-04:002009-08-19T17:09:57.458-04:00MH:
87% of men... when questioned about who they w...MH:<br />87% of men... when questioned about who they would like to spent time with on Island if they were Gilligan...Mary Anne or Ginger;<br /><br />...said Mary Anne.<br /><br />If guy are you saying you'd go with Ginger? If so...why?<br /><br />Why...monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-57411160236788638632009-08-19T16:45:56.271-04:002009-08-19T16:45:56.271-04:00Monk, your mental path is wandering a bit today. ...Monk, your mental path is wandering a bit today. <br /><br />Anyway, I'm not part of that 37%. I'm in the even smaller (but much less hippie-prone) population of Pittsburgh Republicans.MHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-9073068764460509822009-08-19T16:43:07.700-04:002009-08-19T16:43:07.700-04:00you forgot the rest of the line, monk: happiness i...you forgot the rest of the line, monk: happiness is a choice that requires effort at times. <br /><br />I'll let you two fight over which camp deserves those words.<br /><br /><br />*pytpered*n'athttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921583757748199702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-84018413038976574232009-08-19T16:26:02.913-04:002009-08-19T16:26:02.913-04:00MH you said "Even the most deluded hippie nev...MH you said "Even the most deluded hippie never came-up with an idea as pointless as Ravenstahl for Mayor."<br /><br />It was the 'deluded hippies' that backed Dowd...and continue to undermine the Mayor, because you and those of your ilk like being part of the 37% that is the minority. You seek companionship were there is no substance...<br /><br />...keep trying.<br /><br />If you were given a million dollars you would complain that it was all in one dollar bills...<br /><br />It is you who are delusional...<br /><br />Happiness is a choice...as is the alternative.monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-71573825382781810772009-08-19T16:02:41.934-04:002009-08-19T16:02:41.934-04:00Yes PLEASE, Lady Elaine...exercise your First Amme...Yes PLEASE, Lady Elaine...exercise your First Ammendment Right.<br /><br />After all it is a birthright for women, for men one must register with Selective Sevice in order to complete FAFSA. I have filled out Federal Application(s)for Federal Student Aid...for daughters(3).<br /><br />Think that they should have been required to sign up for Draft as well...I believe in gender blindness.<br /><br />Redd up Team? Matt H. post...<br /><br />Thinking you are merely a "DECORATION". M'Lady...monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-43675478612860755902009-08-19T15:59:18.542-04:002009-08-19T15:59:18.542-04:00Even the most deluded hippie never came-up with an...Even the most deluded hippie never came-up with an idea as pointless as Ravenstahl for Mayor.MHnoreply@blogger.com