My parents never hit me, because they both evolved that tone designed to make you feel as if you'd been dipped in a kiddy pool of ice water.

@morninggloria: I'm not saying it wasn't an epic fail, but they have a certain vision for America, and everyone in their nice little houses is part of that.

@Dodai: It was a joke.

Who is that? And why does she look like she's going clubbing/hiking/jogging all at the same time?

@SarsDoesntSave: FAB. She found her look, and boy does she rock it.

@morninggloria:

@andBegorrah: I would gladly go stand in the pit and throw apples at that play.

@BAngieB: To each his own!

@Lymed: Also, sexy.

@sportz.star: I just hope it gets fixed before I have kids.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I CHOOSE MY CHOICE, AND THAT MEANS BUSH.

@Lymed: I've learned I can't fight it. Resistance to the wonkdom is futile.

@Cimorene: I don't think its a problem with the language, the words are there. Assertive, non-gendered, is a positive. If it makes one think of maleness, its probably because men are socialized to be assertive.

Or you could do like my parents did and chose a name that's bee in the 900 levels of rankings for the past fifty years.

It's all fun and games until ice shavings get in your butt crack.

Being a wonk myself, I'd be more than willing to take backhanded compliments from some nincompoop if it means I get to be Secretary of State.

@joq8: For reals, get BDG jeans from urban. Surprisingly forgiving of chinese take-out.

@bluewine: When I become a person of power, I'm going to deny things to people who perform appendectomies.

My dad's the most peaceful man I've met, and I saw him almost take a swing at a 300 pound douchehat at a Royals game once.