I'm pretty sure this article states that he is doing exactly that—he's training for a new job. Legally he's not being barred from continuing his life as normal, and perhaps this is my feminist outrage coming out here, but I don't think he gets a carte blanche to be free from public judgment.

I think we might be the same person. Along with the author. The three of us could conceivably sit down with some wine/tea and dish for hours. And then we'd be miserably cathartic and it would be both horrible and fantastic. I like you. You're cool. We're cool.

I am right there with you. It's just the biggest blow to your ego and your self-esteem, too. I keep running into guys who flirt with me in bars, who'll make out with me in the street, who will come back to my apartment, but the follow through is just shite. And it hurts. It really hurts. Maybe it's them, maybe it's…

It's really bad when I've been drinking. I just crawl all over people in the bar, yelling, "look at that raglan shaping!" "Oh, what's the wool content of your sweater?" "Let me tell you about carding wool. Step 1: Be fucking awesome."

One of my biggest problem with your original premise is that it is contradictory. You don't think somebody should be forced to commit something against their ethics, but you are also in favor of somebody being hired based on their ethical stance. You profess a positive stance on religion, but then you suggest…

I love you being textile nerdy. Knitwear never gets enough appreciation. I'm going to assume that you're with me in analyzing strangers' sweaters to see how it's made. For this, I love you.

I love my state so damn much, but this past election embarrassed the shit out of me. I was so proud of NH for being all "marry whoever the fuckballs you want" and "let's elect some ladies to everything" but then this bullshit. I don't think my peeps will take this the next election. Everybody is PISSED.

I have to agree. As much as he is a complete crazypants, there is something somewhat precious about him. There are lots of things about him I don't like, but I love that he seems to have a good sense of humor and is able to make fun of himself. Also, there is no bigger disappoint to me than Mel Gibson.

I'm American, as well, and I lived in London during the Bush years and in New Zealand in the beginning of Obama's presidency. The difference between the two eras was quite dramatic, although I would still cringe whenever I told people I was American, just waiting for the onslaught of judgment.

Right there with you. Although recently I met a rather magical young man who I didn't do this to and it was wonderful. It was the best date I've ever had.

I just want to edit myself a bit and say I apologize for my snide dig about being a feminist and meaning I give a shit about women. That was unnecessary and rude. I lashed out because I was offended. I see that you do give a shit about women. Your comments elsewhere on this page demonstrate that. I'm still learning.…

I just want to clarify my comment to you on that other thread, because now I can't find it. My last paragraph where I said I am a feminist because I give a shit about women was entirely unnecessary. I looked at your other comments and I see that you, too, give a shit about women. I lashed out in that last little…

I don't disagree that the US/the West has fucked over a huge portion of the world, if not all of it. But I don't think that gives Pakistan or any other colonial nation a carte blanche to have human rights violations, either.

Watch Half Nelson, too. It won't make you warm and fuzzy, but it will make you feel like your neurotic fascination with the Gosling is entirely rational and justified because—dude—boyfriend has talent.

Abso-fruitly. I remember having a conversation with some of my (feminist, educated) friends a few years ago where one woman was trying to be culturally sensitive/relative to an idiotic extent. At one point, another friend finally said, "Person, it gets to the point where you just have to pick a fucking stance."

Screw singular—on to the next men! Ha-HA! But for tonight...it will be googling Ryan Gosling and Joseph Gordon Levitt while drinking tea (as I have no wine).

Although his performance in Drive is pants-shittingly incredible (and an excellent reason to lose your dang mind over him), may I also suggest Crazy.Stupid.Love? It is worth the admission price alone just to see image after image of Ryan Gosling in three piece suits.

Oh, you have just made my day, in addition to Ryan Gosling's sexysexysexy self. I had a really shitty day where I realized that I never will be with the man I am crazy about but your comment just fixed it. THANK YOU.

It's great that you have the confidence and the intelligence to say no to men who won't use a condom, but just as your comment about your ex's next partner demonstrates, that's not the case for everyone. I sincerely applaud your judgment, but I think it's terribly ignorant and limited to state that just because you…