I was conceived via artificial insemination. I talked to a contract lawyer about this a few yars ago because I wanted to find my dad. Though technically parents can’t sign away an unborn child’s rights, there’s no legal precedent to support that. The children of donor insemination have no legal recourse.

One thing that must be understood about narcissistic parents is that they frequently pit their kids against each other. The special bond between (normal, healthy) siblings is seen as a threat to the parent.

I won’t do you the discourtesy of trying to guess where, but maaaan, it’s tempting. 

DO THE LASIK!  I got it nearly seven years ago, and it’s still one of the top five best decisions of my life.  Do your research, go to someone reputable, and run away from anyone offering a $250/eye deal.

Did your family just get shot?

Naw, that’s literally you. Come from poverty and still manage to care about both humans and dogs, and absolutely would not abuse one. Maybe it’s regional, or cultural, or -al I can’t think of off the top of my head. Not trying to make you feel bad or anything here, just don’t want to be lumped in that.

But it’s not a…

I love it. Everyone sucks in this story, but in the most petty and futile ways. It’s perfect.

This 100%. It’ll sit on a shelf with the 6 or fewer other books purchased by that household which will probably include the bible and something written by Dr. Oz.

Kinda like how my mother has Sarah Palin’s “Going Rogue” on display in her house. I was stuck reading the backs of cereal boxes as a kid, but sure, pretend you’re into reading NOW.

He was right to step down. I get it, it sucks because before all of this came out, I really liked the guy. But him stepping down was the right thing to do, end of story.

I think you’ve got the answer here. Or the trump foundation (or some other scam they run, I forget which have been shut down by the authorities) will buy pallets of it so the numbers look good but in reality most of the books will be pulped.

SERIOUSLY. These motherfuckers are in charge of everything now. How *exactly* are they “silenced”? And really, how were they ever? Because I don’t remember that ever being a thing, unfortunately.

and control of most of the federal government, and control of most state government, and control of most talk radio, one of the major national newspapers, one of the most watched news networks, and many local news networks. but yeah, conservatives really struggle to have a voice.

“I also theorize that people who grossly read in the bathroom buy this shit”

This is a perfect analogy and puts into words why I dislike him so.

You nailed it.

I went to camp with Max and roomed with him when we were like 14. My overriding memories of him we’re:

I agree with you. It’s gotten to the point where I’m often bored by men as the main character(s), male writers, male showrunners, male directors. I find I go out of my way to search out art and entertainment starring and produced by women. And to address a dumb comment below, yes, some women suck and are awful because…

I look forward to the continuation of women taking the things men were allowed to be and making them their own, as well.