Steel2Velvet

I guess I don't necessarily put a religion adherence requirement on the defense of life beginning at conception. Hasn't science already proven that once a viable human sperm penetrates the wall of a fertile human egg (with the odd exception, of course) that cell mitosis shall proceed; producing within a couple of weeks, a heartbeat, pulse and nervous system identical to those found in human beings? I understand absolutely nothing religious about that science. Contraception science, on the other hand, has been proven to prevent a sperm from fertilizing an egg. So I likewise cannot see where acknowledgement of one fact supersedes permission to apply the other. To imply that a candidate will find it impossible to accept both issues coexisting, in my mind, is being tentatively superstitious that bad luck will follow reality of the science.

Two tongues in two cheeks; perhaps?

Looked at your last two citations but found no evidence of your original assertions that the two primary Republican candidates said they would, if elected, deny women the use of contraception. I did read in one blog you cited as to what the writer perceived Santorum meant, which is about the best any blogger can claim, when not including quoted source material. As for Jon Stewart; I try to get information from the candidates (I love the debates) and have never tried to formulate a voting card by what Rush Limbaugh, Bill Marher, Glenn Beck, Jon Stewart, Sean Hannity, et al. have to say. They are entertainers, paid to create buzz, get a laugh, be absurd, foment disrespect and appeal to ignorance as a means of building ratings. But then, you knew that.

Ray, not sure how valid it is to compare Canada's social attitudes to America's. In any Democracy, the majority must be heard and to a large extent forms policy. I believe the Euro-centric lifestyle of Canada is somewhat removed from the average American's. I recall the first time I went to Canada and saw baby caskets sold in an appliance store. Yeah, it was a shock for me, but standard life for Canadians. But isn't it diversity that makes the world a great place to explore and expand one's thinking?

You belong to the universe now, Karma. You will always be in my heart.

I don't begrudge the oil companies their 4 cents/gal. profit. It is the price of continuity in a volatile market. If you owned a high demand energy-based company, how would you like to deal on a day to day basis with primarily Muslim executives who call their stranglehold on supply a "cartel?" How much do you think you might lose on an exploratory dry bore, when trying to avoid these cartels? Showing regular profits might seem a bit precarious should they actually be your responsibility. People seem to forget that executives of S. & P. companies live in a pressure cooker. What publicly traded company wants to show a quarterly loss to their stockholders or potential stockholders? Wouldn't it be to a company's advantage to consistently show a profit? If your 401k were vested in oil, would you wish for government intervention to limit that company's profits? The answer to lower pump prices lies with creative sourcing, innovations that lead to market flooding - not more prohibitions placed on the free market.

Strawman, Pinkstones. You will not be able to credibly cite one live quote from any GOP candidate saying that they are in favor of denying contraception or legal abortion to women. The only thing you can quote is innuendo translated by political opponents. You know, the ones on the "non-vitriolic rhetoric" side of the aisle. I think we will be hearing a lot of wild accusations, meant to scare the population, like this "women in danger crap" from the left, during this campaign year. And then probably answered in like fashion from the right, who will say America is doomed without them. Ah, the beauty of party politics ....

Why did Mrs. March hide her two children, by a previous marriage, every time her husband came home from work? It's not you, it's me.

The press crucified Bush when it was about $60 for that fill up.

Had not known, until reading a eulogy in print today, that David Bowie (whose real name was also David Jones) changed his name solely to escape the shadow of the Monkee's Davy Jones.

Top 10 Annoying cell phone habits/manners/mannerisms : 10. While it started out well when cell phones were new and one excused themselves from the table , yakking on the phone in a restaurant seems to be the norm now-and many don't keep it brief. 9. While in a theater. 8. Talking while p*ssing. 7. While the family is at dinner, the only conversations are those directed to others not in the house. 6. Taking pictures of the least interesting things on Earth, just so one can show off his new camera phone. 5. Texting while driving 4. People who talk loud. What do they think they're on? A string with two tin cans? 3. People who walk around talking into those silly earpieces. 2. The "Captain Kirk" impression 1.

This one just cracked me up!

What turns Miss Piggy off? land rover

Honed his chops on the theatrical stage as a child actor/singer. The purest vocals of any of the Monkees. Just wow.

Top 10 Annoying cell phone habits/manners/mannerisms : 10. While it started out well when cell phones were new and one excused themselves from the table , yakking on the phone in a restaurant seems to be the norm now-and many don't keep it brief. 9. While in a theater. 8. Talking while p*ssing. 7. While the family is at dinner, the only conversations are those directed to others not in the house. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

So, only 6 weeks from the initial London Cavern performance to their first hit single. Did not realize it happened that quickly (understanding that dues were paid in Hamburg and other Euro venues for a couple of years previously.) Shows how Brian Epstein was very efficient as manager. Hopefully he won't be forgotten in all the hoopla.

According to a report I read in the WSJ, Exon makes about 4 cents on every gallon sold in the USA. The federal government makes on average 65 cents per gallon. As a an aggressive hunting shark, I would expect a lamprey eel of that nature stuck to my side to help subsidize for the ride, as well.

Yeah, my wife wanted to leave the theater during Raising Arizona and I couldn't believe it. I was laughing throughout. Of course, that night I also thought Nick Cage was a great comedian (first movie I had seen him in.) But then again, he really sort of is, in his own way. Just some of his movies since then weren't comedies.

"In response to Farin It is impossible to lick your elbow." I'll bet I would be able to lick Farin's elbow. But only through a substantial bet.

Primarily because I have seen it positively mentioned on this site, rented and watched The Big Lebowski for the first time last night (big screen TV, with surround sound, great ambiance) and would like to ask someone who might know; why is it considered such a cool movie? I normally love the Coen Brothers work. Raising Arizona, No Country For Old Men are both favorites and have seen Fargo about 10 times, but will probably never waste the 2 hours on Lebowski again. What I saw was disjointed, untied to even an abstract meaning (despite the winking assurances of Sam Elliot - which felt like condescension), wholly boring, barely funny in one or two spotty seconds, gratuitously violent and devoid of meaningful character development. I know it's just me. What was possibly left out of the DVD version? What did I miss to not enjoy it?

Top 10 next 'Not Romney' candidates if/when Santorum fades: 10. Jeremy Lin 9. What the heck. Republican, Democrat, whatever; Hillary might as well give it another shot. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

The health benefits of iogurte (yogurt) was the theme of a single samba school, this year. There is no overall Carnaval theme. Each school picks their own thematic interpretation. Considering that there are dozens of schools competing and their overriding desire to present something unique, the theme of yogurt producing beautiful bodies is not surprising.

Top Ten Fatal Things To Say If Your Wife Is Pregnant 10. I finished the Oreos. 9. You got pregnant on which day? 8. You sure it's mine ? 7. I think your butt is sticking out further than your belly... 6. I'm really uncomfortable; how about giving me a back massage? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.