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So basically she goes with whatever is popular?

She walked in a parade! What more do you need? GAWD.

Sadly, some people aren’t even pretending to like it. They actually like it.

I totally plan on being an old man who wears Docs and band tees and who goes to shows by himself. I'm going to have fun and do me.

Who told you that I haven’t?

The three party system doesn’t work at the national level yet.

I wouldn’t be so sure that she’ll win. I really cannot see the US electing its first woman president right after electing its first black president.

Never film the live performance with your phone.

I saw Neko Case last year, and we were informed before the start of the show that Neko banned all photography. She wanted people to experience the show, not behind a phone, iPad, or, camera. It was the most wonderful experience not to have to peer around people's raised arms and mobile devices.

I'm Flip, and my mom hates spicy food, but that didn't keep me from being hotheaded at times.

I'm seriously so disappointed.

Richie is pretty much the only character who has yet to do something completely contemptible.

That's why I don't buy sneakers that I won't wear.

The reason they're pushing 20% as the standard is because 15% is really the standard, but if they say 15% is the standard, then lots of people will still tip less than 15%. Saying 20% is the standard is a way of making sure they get 15%.

I'm not sure why anyone should expect that people not enjoy his work simply because his life has not been free of sin. Just because someone finds his voice interesting doesn't mean that they condone all of his life choices. You can't seriously think that someone should find your writing more worthy and/or interesting…

How many of us have NOT committed crimes and can't get published? Guess being a boring, normal, law-abiding citizen isn't nearly as interesting - or worth nearly as much attention.

Who chose this ugly hairstyle?

I'm going to be so sad if this show doesn't get renewed.

I hear you. I spent $45 and a flight and rental car for a wedding for Portland. My presence was my friend's gift.