Seriously. A human being said this to me in the year 2013.

"What do you mean you don't like Coldplay!? EVERYONE likes Coldplay?"

There's that, but I think the real sentiment there, and which is arguably more progressive, is that these fans are thinking "this woman is so cool and smart!" rather than "this black woman is so cool and smart!" It's race blind, which in the sense of identifying with and admiring a fictional character, is indeed a…

Which is the same thing. Including either would be fine (egregious not t0) but both would be kinda ridiculous.

It's not immediately clear, really, and it seemed like kind of a grand statement at first, but I realized she is correct.

Mr & Dr?

I stumbled over that too and thought "seems like every woman I know looks up to Beyonce more than [insert name of any white pop star....]" but then I realized that this is, at least partly, based in her race and the perceived hipness and sexiness of funky black women. I think what KW is saying is that it is…

Sell one of her several amazing estate properties and play with her chickens for the rest of her days? Doesn't sound like a bad plan B.

I remember my 15 year old self being SHOCKED when I heard she turned 60 on the entertainment tonight birthday section. I'd though she was my mom's (early 40s) age! Lady looks fly.

Yes, that's the main thread, that passing of these (hypothetical, in the case of Catholic Canon Law) prohibitive laws is completely unnecessary. Though, the comparison does not seem so direct, since Canon Law and the specific rules that govern the lives of Catholics never seemed to be what troubles protestant…

I'm not really well versed on the history Catholic relations in America, but I was under the impression that there was never much of an element of fear (as there absolutely was for centuries in the UK) that the Catholics were bent on converting the protestants of the nation. Just distrust and distaste, the latter…

Because 600 new page views in 9 minutes. Duhduh.

Your benefit of the doubt that is isn't solely, completely and wholly based in racism is partly admirable, partly adorable.

Most places with strong political division and poor voter turnout have a skewed portion of conservatives turning out to vote. Most places don't elect Rick Perry, because Texas has dibs. There are many other puzzlingly daft people holding office in places generally considered (assumed) to be much more liberal and…

Yeah, those images are extremely upsetting, and I expect they upset others even more than they upset me. But they're supposed to be fucking upsetting. Anyone who was not previously aware of these shipboard conditions should thank you for educating/horrifying them. Don't you take them down!

I don't give a shit about any of all them or civility in general (inherit respect based on role is such an outdated concept) but the rules alter a bit when:
-You're not in each other's presence. Saying "Who Cares' to some insane statement is not the same thing as wagging your finger at the POTUS.
-Outgoing…

NOT TO MENTION that legally binding marriage has nothing to do with the religious institution of marriage.

Also, I read an article yesterday that claimed that the Catholic church used to bless the unions of male monks in medieval times. Not a marriage, more akin to a .. civil (or religious..) union. So there's that.

Yes, that certainly is the issue. Voter turnout. Which is a huge issue in most places in North America with a strong political division (24% or so of the Canadian voting population elected the current government with a majority Parliament, it's shameful.) My point is that the issue is not Texan idiocy, as it so so…

Supposed to! It's an honor system thing.

A majority of Texans didn't even vote. Not to say that's excusable, it's deplorable, but it's a problem in a lot of places besides Texas. Conservatives always turn out in greater numbers.