I can buy that the mom is frustrated, but I think taking it to Dear Prudie and bringing in threats is a bit past the line. They’ll probably both learn to develop a relationship that works for the two of them after the daughter gets used to living on her own. I’m guessing it will go more smoothly if the mom backs off a…

Oh man, I sat and bit my tongue (or fingers as it were) while a friend of a friend commented on her facebook post, basically saying that every single adult person should carry at all times and be ready to defend themselves. If I have a weapon loaded and ready to shoot, what on earth is there to stop my small children…

Yeah, I don’t get why we panic and spend trillions of dollars over terrorism but do nothing about the far greater number of people getting killed by their fellow Americans with guns. The end result is the same—a murdered life. Are we saying we’re good with Americans killing people, but if it’s radical jihadists—that’s…

My father has combat experience because he was in the army and he received army ranger training. He shakes his head at those guys that think that way. Based on his experience, the element of surprise is what gets a lot of people killed or hurt this includes soldiers. Even if you have a gun and actual combat training…

I agree. I know a fair number of gun enthusiasts, having worked with them when I film historical battle reenacments. They talk a big talk and swagger and like to play soldier, but honestly, if the ‘Gubment came to take their guns, 99 percent of them would hand them over without a fuss. Because they’re chicken hawks.

See those 141,796 homicides? Most of them were committed by Christians.

Liberty U, where we are so pro-gun that we banned open carry of firearms .

Falwell’s comments are just a perfect encapsulation of how these idiots think. The racism, of course, but also the action hero fantasy bullshit that they tell themselves.

“Why *should* I when they refuse to behave exactly like I think I would in any given situation? Why should *I* have to use Google when I have a question when I can just use my uncertainty to feed into mistrust? Why *doesn’t* having Nepalese neighbours make me an expert on race relations?”

My in laws are over this weekend and my husband has gone out.

> duff

It’s dopey but went to Home Depot and bought a space heater that looks like a wood stove and has little faux flames. It is so cheesy, but I love it.

I have never been in a relationship as long as that, but whenever I’ve been away from friends and family - like in a foreign country - I try to plan my day and invent my own, albeit temporary, traditions. From top to bottom - morning, lunch, dinner, after dinner. Mine weren’t holiday related...I wrote a ghost story,…

You are so British, and pregnant, and great.

it didn’t work. tried 4 different batteries.

So took two pregnancy test today and I’m up the duff! It’s our first and we are chuffed, especially because we have had a tough time trying to conceive. Just so excited, had to share with someone (all of you!)

okay you guys. i have a story. it’s long. deal with it.

The background checks for firearms purchase are already federal, with varying state requirements in addition, no? Doesn’t seem like it ought to be a problem.

Leaving a longterm relationship were you own a house, property, joint bank account together when you aren’t married, is messy as hell. I saw lots of times among unmarried gay friends in the past. Sometimes a divorce is “cleaner”