There are distinct and non-trivial differences between “want”, “need”, “expect”, “deserve”, and “entitled to”.

People are interested in people who are interesting to them and who make them feel the way they want to feel.

Most people do.

I just meant I don’t think they’ll have as much power here as isis did over there.

I was actually going to post something about how most of my best and worst gaming experiences revolved around having a character concept which fit the *style* of that particular gaming group-

Well, at least in the conservative press, you don’t have to worry about fact checking, spelling, grammar, or logical arguments. Easy work!

So, next time they knock on my door to hand out pamphlets, I should ask them to come back with food?

So, next time they knock on my door to hand out pamphlets, I should ask them to come back with food?

And then they leave you the fake $20 with a bible tract in it instead of a tip.

Best cup of coffee I’ve ever had was a con leche from this grimy little hole in the wall in Key West some 25 years ago.

I’ve been to a lot of weddings.... no one ever objected to the impending holy matrimony.

He was almost too good of a showman- The flamboyance and assless pants tended to distract people from realizing his real talent.

environmentally traditional (NOT factory) farming techniques are better.

I can understand not wanting vegetable products labelled as meat or dairy, because of false advertising- Although terms like “chicken substitute” or “artificial beef” should be acceptable.

Oh, we’ve done away with debtor’s prisons. Those are illegal. Now we have a judge order the person to pay their debts, and if they don’t, we put them in jail for contempt.

Oh, yeah- With the exception of a few billionaires, every American is one medical crisis away from bankruptcy. No matter how professional or secure you are, no matter what kind of good choices you make, you could lose your home or job at any moment and get no kind of help to keep you from hitting rock bottom. Life…

It’s not a car, but it *is* a vehicle, and one of my favorite conspiracy theories:

Or a brown watermelon.

Jesus Christ. There’s an image that will stick with you.