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Cartoon for May 15, 2008
Strip for May 15, 2008
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My new neice is the prettiest baby on the planet. by RetiQlum22008-05-15 22:23:57
  Meh. Who cares for prettiest in a bunch of uglies? by fudje2008-05-15 22:59:58
  I beg to differ! I insist my baby is cuter. by abaron2008-05-15 22:39:22
    Difference: by RetiQlum22008-05-15 22:50:13
  Screenshot! by Skelwar2008-05-15 22:26:16
    She's on;y one day old. by RetiQlum22008-05-15 22:35:20
Figuring out how to get around London Heathrow = by kyrasantae2008-05-15 21:34:59
  I think I got some kyrasantae on my shoe... by Skelwar2008-05-15 22:27:43
Welcome to Barlliad!! by Corky_OWell2008-05-15 21:00:01
New power supply is installed by imrambi2008-05-15 20:48:33
I just applied for a apprentice job, where I would by Woodburn2008-05-15 19:25:59
  Best of luck to you by Hieraco2008-05-15 19:29:32
  grats hon.. good luck in getting it! :) (n/t) by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:28:54
I don't want to do anything by dennismv2008-05-15 19:18:58
  Go out get a copy of world of warcraft by joecrouse2008-05-15 21:21:21
    Grab a Sword JOIN THE HORDE! (n/t) by joecrouse2008-05-15 21:48:52
    I am installing WoW right now... creepy. (n/t) by Skelwar2008-05-15 21:38:40
      MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHh by joecrouse2008-05-15 21:48:32
        I'm gonna play trial at best :P by Skelwar2008-05-15 22:25:02
  to avoid confusion by dennismv2008-05-15 19:23:26
    Sorry if I am coming in late on this... by whybird2008-05-15 19:43:44
      no it's not too late... by dennismv2008-05-15 20:17:33
        A good doctor will advise on the level of need for by whybird2008-05-15 20:51:31
TTGTBT by radiowave9112008-05-15 19:17:13
  Concur. by themadkansan2008-05-15 20:28:19
    Thirded. by Apo2008-05-15 20:42:20
It just occured to me ... by LilDragon2008-05-15 18:40:58
  So thats why by vetitice2008-05-15 20:19:11
Related to, but separate from a previous TLP, what by hadji2008-05-15 18:39:43
  Ex abundantia enim cordis os loquitur by NightShiftNerd2008-05-15 22:25:28
  I've been married 13+ years, & I'm glad to have no by whybird2008-05-15 20:16:03
    related: about gay marriage by whybird2008-05-15 21:28:17
    You and I agree on pretty much everything, by DrDeisel2008-05-15 20:30:06
      Sorry if I'm being a bit pedantic, but by hadji2008-05-15 20:40:04
        Yes, thank you, that is what I meant. by DrDeisel2008-05-15 20:47:30
          A completely solem vow made to each other by whybird2008-05-15 21:03:51
  Marriage is a commitment to each other to by DrDeisel2008-05-15 20:00:36
    This ties in with my other post by whybird2008-05-15 20:23:48
    well said! (n/t) by morenna2008-05-15 20:07:44
  the same thing it did when I said my vows the by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:36:53
    "the quick divorce thing is a by-product of by hadji2008-05-15 19:47:10
      What, then? by imperito2008-05-15 19:52:39
        For some PEOPLE, absolutely. by hadji2008-05-15 19:58:25
  Marriage... by imperito2008-05-15 19:26:36
    Not a good enough answer. by hadji2008-05-15 19:35:48
  well, I just got married for the 2nd time by Bastetsmuse2008-05-15 19:17:24
    I think that "similar" implies that though there by hadji2008-05-15 19:33:01
      marriage is for the long haul.. by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:42:58
      answers.. by Bastetsmuse2008-05-15 19:38:40
        Thank you for answering. (n/t) by hadji2008-05-15 19:52:21
More PS fun... by Lab Rat2008-05-15 18:32:31
  Writing this whole thread off right now. by themadkansan2008-05-15 19:00:14
    ...And looking at it now... by themadkansan2008-05-15 20:26:03
    Following this lead...How about a new rule? by tallastro2008-05-15 19:10:05
      Relax. They're just fun photoshops by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:16:53
        Puff (n/t) by tallastro2008-05-15 19:19:13
          I do not think it means what you think it means. (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:24:21
      there *is* a rule.. if you don't want to deal with by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:15:52
        ...and my PS's are often amusing :-) (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:18:16
          yes hon they are.. :) by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:27:23
            So you want to be Zombified then? by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:30:06
              hon when I take a pic.. by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:44:38
                Spiffity! (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:47:51
      I'm not sure about that... by imperito2008-05-15 19:12:24
        When have these been good? I'm willing to make by tallastro2008-05-15 19:16:29
  I hadn't seen this one before. by vivianc2008-05-15 18:59:48
    I can do all things... (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:05:37
  The Bush-McCain Challenge... by Garrinka2008-05-15 18:40:48
    moveon lost credibility for me by roadhog2008-05-15 20:50:56
      MoveOn is on par with Fox News. by Phoon2008-05-15 20:58:15
        Only if you confuse by DesertRat662008-05-15 21:38:45
    Interesting quiz by desertrat662008-05-15 20:03:28
      I know Move On is *very one sided* by Garrinka2008-05-15 20:19:22
        Unlike a certain "fair and balanced" cable 'news' by Phoon2008-05-15 20:22:58
          Sorry but Far Left is no closer to the center than by Snate2008-05-15 20:35:22
            *Ding* Winnar! (n/t) by DesertRat662008-05-15 20:40:39
            Look up 'Overton Window'. (n/t) by themadkansan2008-05-15 20:40:08
              So, the only reason they let Ann Coulter talk by Phoon2008-05-15 20:55:06
                I recognize Ann Coulter by DesertRat662008-05-15 21:10:03
    Interesting questions indeed... by Lab Rat2008-05-15 18:49:09
      I know I need to catch up on my canadates... by Garrinka2008-05-15 18:53:39
        Only if you consider by desertrat662008-05-15 19:36:45
        Thing is what Europe thinks is not as important by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:04:22
          I can understand that :) by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:12:05
            Is it? by imperito2008-05-15 19:15:35
              hon you are melding *two* different ideas :) by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:20:41
              That's just it too many vote "party" before by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:20:19
                Because unfortunatley most people by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:25:19
                Too many vote "character" before policy. by Phoon2008-05-15 19:21:56
                  So is Obama the new likeable chimp then? by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:26:10
        because that's the important thing... by imperito2008-05-15 18:58:17
          International relations *are* important.. by Garrinka2008-05-15 19:03:16
            Yeah the receptions were different by desertrat662008-05-15 20:09:26
      So you want to continue Bush's reign of error? (n/t) by Phoon2008-05-15 18:50:53
        Gang of 13 ring a bell? by desertrat662008-05-15 19:35:01
          As I said, I look at policy. by Phoon2008-05-15 19:42:05
            Destructive tendencies eh? by desertrat662008-05-15 19:59:31
        Puff! (n/t) by vivianc2008-05-15 19:02:00
          Is that code for "you're absolutely right"? by Phoon2008-05-15 19:03:06
            No. Puff!!! (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:06:52
              Does it mean "You win the universe"? by Phoon2008-05-15 19:17:53
                Nope. You are wrong. Yet again. (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:28:21
                  Nope. by Phoon2008-05-15 19:34:07
                    Nope. You are still wrong. Guess again :) (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:42:13
                      It could mean "I've been rendered speechless by by Phoon2008-05-15 19:44:33
                        Nope. Wrongo(n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:49:49
                          Well, I've exhausted all of the possible meanings by Phoon2008-05-15 19:53:00
                            No you have not. No worries. (n/t) by Lab Rat2008-05-15 19:57:01
                            I certainly can't think of any others... :) (n/t) by imperito2008-05-15 19:54:25
        McCain != Bush by Lab Rat2008-05-15 18:52:52
Does pleather stretch? as in like a belt? by Garrinka2008-05-15 18:23:21
  Yes slightly by joecrouse2008-05-15 21:23:21
    Or were you using it to tell if you've lost weight by DrDeisel2008-05-15 21:47:30
  no idea about the pleather, but... by deadweasle2008-05-15 18:43:42
    It's friday here ;oD by intrinsic2008-05-15 19:08:34
Is someone blocking the tubes? by Phoon2008-05-15 18:18:17
  Hrm. by Phoon2008-05-15 18:50:06
  Sorry, man, by radiowave9112008-05-15 18:39:22
  Not here. . . by taitano2008-05-15 18:21:45
Stinkin M$. . . by taitano2008-05-15 18:17:32
  nope by Freakazoid2008-05-15 19:41:05
  That's because WU *IS* an exploit. by bwkaz2008-05-15 18:32:34
    You're advocating a proprietary version of wget. by bobmon2008-05-15 18:42:16
Sponsorship drive? by purplepineapple2008-05-15 18:15:55
  Cookies for both of you! by purplepineapple2008-05-15 20:42:14
  I'm expecting the drive in July/Aug by Hieraco2008-05-15 19:18:23
  This calendar year? by radiowave9112008-05-15 18:36:37
So, class is out for the day. . . by taitano2008-05-15 17:55:30
I just had... by hactar the uhhh2008-05-15 17:45:46
  thanks hon but I is full :) by Garrinka2008-05-15 18:25:19
Two tests down, three to go. by Phoon2008-05-15 16:48:11
  Fantastic! Go you! (n/t) by DrDeisel2008-05-15 19:44:20
  Yay! Go you! :-) (n/t) by morenna2008-05-15 17:31:46
:-| by taitano2008-05-15 15:58:46
  ß-Þ~~~ (n/t) by kreepykrawly2008-05-15 19:21:38
  ~XP (n/t) by themadkansan2008-05-15 19:02:14
  :-PpPpPpPpPp (n/t) by Snate2008-05-15 18:50:08
  =)P (n/t) by Snate2008-05-15 18:49:45
  you forgot one ... by LilDragon2008-05-15 18:39:24
  ((((__________/ M O O N \__________)))) by shadowsystems2008-05-15 16:30:02
    M-O-O-N by hadji2008-05-15 16:35:14
      "M-O-O-N spells Tom"... by shadowsystems2008-05-15 17:14:25
  :(){ :|:&};: by aix tom2008-05-15 16:18:58
    Wheee, forkbombs! ;-) (n/t) by bwkaz2008-05-15 17:26:56
    (_8(|) (n/t) by hadji2008-05-15 16:37:02
  7'D (n/t) by hactar the uhhh2008-05-15 15:59:56
Uficle: dual video... by leistico2008-05-15 15:55:11
  Which OS? by EndlessWaves2008-05-15 17:44:25
    I think it's solved... by leistico2008-05-15 19:21:41
attn: Finns - Last minute comments before I go? by kyrasantae2008-05-15 15:38:24
  Not a Finn, but... by radiowave9112008-05-15 16:01:58
Coworker just told me he wants to see the mist. by hadji2008-05-15 15:34:11
  PS, if he wants to see a horror movie with a by Phoon2008-05-15 18:17:59
    Why? by hadji2008-05-15 18:28:52
      I don't know. by Phoon2008-05-15 18:32:32
  The ending isn't like the short story. by Phoon2008-05-15 16:47:10
    Mmmmmm . . . I'm not sure if that's a fair by hadji2008-05-15 17:23:50
  You couldn't just poke him in the eye by subbywan2008-05-15 15:53:57
W:ET Games Friday and Saturday by Klaranth2008-05-15 15:15:22
Sometimes being a grownup stinks. by esbita2008-05-15 15:12:51
  Meh, I got mine removed when I was 17 by Apo2008-05-15 18:04:59
  I never had any wisdom teeth. by MrTrick2008-05-15 17:16:13
    You're a gummy! :P (n/t) by subbywan2008-05-15 17:31:31
  Aww... :( by lucidpsyche2008-05-15 16:58:23
    I've already lost my health insurance. by raptillicus2008-05-15 17:13:41
  Yeah, but on the plus side by subbywan2008-05-15 15:28:41
    Unfortunately... by Nea2008-05-15 16:09:34
      Or solid. by hadji2008-05-15 16:13:23
        When I had mine out by raptillicus2008-05-15 17:15:32
        I didn't have much of a problem by DesertRat662008-05-15 16:30:00
          I didn't need the pain pills either, but by hadji2008-05-15 16:33:02
        Yep. I lived about a week on milkshakes. (n/t) by aix tom2008-05-15 16:23:25
          I was fine after like 2 days. by subbywan2008-05-15 16:29:29
            That's about where I was... by Nea2008-05-15 16:50:22
Call I just took: Time warp in Georgia by Classic_Jon2008-05-15 15:11:04
  That sounds strangely familiar :-) by run.dll2008-05-15 15:50:48
    !? (n/t) by Apo2008-05-15 18:09:10
      It's from Monty Python :-) by dragon_empress2008-05-15 22:02:18
84 UFies on LinkedIn. by Klaranth2008-05-15 15:10:50
ok this is creepy... by unjust2008-05-15 14:53:53
  Cool. Want a patent idea? by run.dll2008-05-15 15:29:43
    Why not just flood the colony with a salt solution by subbywan2008-05-15 15:47:45
LAN party, formal attire. . . by taitano2008-05-15 14:47:24
I see SANS have gone to yellow status. by sem2008-05-15 13:49:36
  Thanks for alerting us. by Peace_man2008-05-15 15:13:16
  Yes, just update SSL, and regen your keys by imrambi2008-05-15 13:55:54
    Or just run Update Manager. by carthax2008-05-15 14:34:02
      is this (*)buntu? by Freakazoid2008-05-15 15:01:48
        The host keys, probably. by bwkaz2008-05-15 15:29:54
The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble by SnArL2008-05-15 13:47:54
21" monitor, 1600x1200, dangerous for eyes, no ? by dennismv2008-05-15 13:02:35
  More tireing, not more dangerous. by raptor_872008-05-15 14:02:15
    newsflash: not all LCDs are alike by Freakazoid2008-05-15 14:13:26
      Really? by EndlessWaves2008-05-15 15:16:09
        task manager says otherwise by Freakazoid2008-05-15 16:47:56
  depends on the eyes and the monitor by Freakazoid2008-05-15 13:58:28
  I even use 1600x1200 on a 17" CRT with by shargo2008-05-15 13:54:17
  I used 1600x1200 on a 21" for a loong time. by Skelwar2008-05-15 13:37:35
  I run my 20" at 1600x1200 with normal size fonts by AndyA2008-05-15 13:09:54
    I use digital DVI (n/t) by dennismv2008-05-15 16:30:22
  I don't think its bad for the eyes by imrambi2008-05-15 13:08:27
    yeah eyes are good by dennismv2008-05-15 16:29:51
    Resolution alone determines nothing. by EndlessWaves2008-05-15 13:18:08
  There is no danger to your eyes by Bellator2008-05-15 13:06:42
  You could just increase the font size by Apo2008-05-15 13:06:05
  Assuming you're using Windows by Sterling_Ag2008-05-15 13:04:00
    It's possible on Linux too (n/t) by Apo2008-05-15 13:06:41
      True enough by Sterling_Ag2008-05-15 13:10:30
        It was fairly easy with gnome. by Apo2008-05-15 13:16:53
          Last time I touched a linux system by Sterling_Ag2008-05-15 13:23:38
            Linux font settings by lolzomg2008-05-15 15:17:09
            Probably, I wouldn't know. by Apo2008-05-15 13:30:04
*googles the name* ?o.O? . . . !O.O! *BLECH* X(p by taitano2008-05-15 12:42:04
Just called CBC again - they say that Dr Who, by DrDeisel2008-05-15 12:31:06
Good article on CPU vs GPU upgrades by theanomaly2008-05-15 12:20:47
  Hey, that's my CPU cooler :) (n/t) by imperito2008-05-15 18:01:58
  Some interesting figures by EndlessWaves2008-05-15 13:07:08
    How do you figure that? by Menetlaus2008-05-15 14:20:16
      What about something like an Athlon64 X2 4600? by EndlessWaves2008-05-15 17:50:33
        I wouldn't worry too much about mobo/ram by Menetlaus2008-05-15 22:08:59
  *grins* by Menetlaus2008-05-15 13:05:14
Illimum's home! by Illiad2008-05-15 12:01:22
  Awesome! :) (n/t) by purplepineapple2008-05-15 18:19:17
  Yay! by Nea2008-05-15 16:10:36
  Glad to hear that! (n/t) by lheggland2008-05-15 16:01:54
  *sends healing vibes her way* by Garrinka2008-05-15 15:45:52
  I must've missed the initial post, but it's good by hadji2008-05-15 15:16:32
  Very glad to hear all went well... by dire_lobo2008-05-15 13:19:58
  Woooot!! by talon07202008-05-15 12:40:05
  good news indeed! by XndeX2008-05-15 12:38:08
  Great News! All around! by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:23:01
    See my ATTN: Illiad post earlier. by merlin2008-05-15 12:27:28
      The announcement I fear I may have missed... by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:34:08
        Oh, that one. Sorry 'bout dat. (n/t) by merlin2008-05-15 12:35:46
    Addendum re:missing rum by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:25:45
      That brings up the eternal question of by DesertRat662008-05-15 12:28:10
        *Raises single-malt Scotch to my lips* by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:39:49
        It's all those runrummers ... by MatthewDBA2008-05-15 12:35:59
        Because someone keeps putting it into orbit ;) (n/ (n/t) by merlin2008-05-15 12:29:15
          Orbit?! by DesertRat662008-05-15 12:37:53
  Great news:) by hactar the uhhh2008-05-15 12:21:02
  *points at DR66* by SnArL2008-05-15 12:19:03
    Oh, quite yer griping by DesertRat662008-05-15 12:22:17
      I told you that anti-matter epaulette grenade by Classic_Jon2008-05-15 12:56:17
  Good for her! by RetiQlum22008-05-15 12:11:23
  That is great news :) Thanks for the update! (n/t) by Classic_Jon2008-05-15 12:10:10
  :-D by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:08:01
  YaY!!!!! *hic* I think *hic* I left some *hic* by merlin2008-05-15 12:06:48
Dragostea Din Tei ! by RetiQlum22008-05-15 11:44:49
  Noooooo! The earworm! (n/t) by JimK2008-05-15 13:15:20
    You are welcome. (n/t) by RetiQlum22008-05-15 13:22:55
  *launches RetiQlum2 at the by diginferno2008-05-15 12:41:13
    Wheee! by RetiQlum22008-05-15 13:01:52
      AGH! How about this... by firehawk2008-05-15 13:04:28
        OW!!! Now I have splinters. You Bastidge! (n/t) by RetiQlum22008-05-15 13:10:17
          At least by diginferno2008-05-15 13:21:31
            <Deleted><Deleted>2008-05-15 14:21:10
              Moderated for open comments in link. (n/t) by Nea2008-05-15 14:21:27
              NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! by diginferno2008-05-15 13:42:18
  Damn you Reti... by Bellator2008-05-15 12:04:11
    Glad to be of service. (n/t) by RetiQlum22008-05-15 12:13:17
      *Drools* (n/t) by Bellator2008-05-15 14:21:36
I REALLY need a new job! by Hieraco2008-05-15 11:44:06
  What are you looking for? (n/t) by imrambi2008-05-15 11:48:08
    A company that respects the employees by Hieraco2008-05-15 12:00:12
      How does user interface design sound to you? by PeKaJe2008-05-15 12:57:10
      Email sent. (n/t) by imrambi2008-05-15 12:36:54
Ebay FTW! by Bellator2008-05-15 11:30:57
Anyone have some good vibes to spare? by TechisSO2008-05-15 11:27:43
  All sent... by dire_lobo2008-05-15 13:19:08
  You'll be in my thoughts by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:56:06
  *reaches way into bag* by DesertRat662008-05-15 11:41:26
  {sends good thoughts, vibes, and prayers} :-) by Classic_Jon2008-05-15 11:36:04
  You know you've got good vibes from me. by techi8702008-05-15 11:34:32
    The desert wine is too dry for my taste by TechisSO2008-05-15 11:37:13
      Okay, that's enough... by testy2008-05-15 11:41:59
  *donates extra good vibes* by hactar the uhhh2008-05-15 11:33:02
50,000 dead in china... by mrxavia2008-05-15 11:23:10
  I haven't seen or heard the news all day by aprylmae2008-05-15 11:34:19
    Day? Week, maybe? by testy2008-05-15 11:38:20
    An earthquake, 3 days ago.. by mrxavia2008-05-15 11:38:19
      thanks. I don't read or watch the news often by aprylmae2008-05-15 11:46:01
        I relate by testy2008-05-15 12:03:19
          indeed by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:13:57
  Soldiers do seem to love the idea of being at the by toxin2008-05-15 11:27:51
    They will remember, but wish it never happend by mrxavia2008-05-15 11:38:44
straches head by imrambi2008-05-15 11:22:52
  It's not good code... by RetiQlum22008-05-15 13:19:21
    Hm... by anno16022008-05-15 13:53:17
  else do nothing by Ston2008-05-15 12:53:00
  Perhaps it's a design pattern? by merlin2008-05-15 12:10:34
  Yes it should by MatthewDBA2008-05-15 11:29:22
    FileNotFound? (n/t) by Phoon2008-05-15 11:30:58
      Must be or something (n/t) by imrambi2008-05-15 11:46:36
  Could "boolean" be nullable? by Phoon2008-05-15 11:28:11
    Java by imrambi2008-05-15 11:30:57
Übergeek challenge! by Bonzo2008-05-15 11:18:40
  A few observations before it's TTGTB: by ttlogic2008-05-15 15:07:16
  If you care to have a look, give me a notice? (n/t) by Bonzo2008-05-15 12:05:04
invoke(UFicle); Flow sensors. by Tyop2008-05-15 11:03:45
  This is what we use: by TechisSO2008-05-15 12:17:27
    Most excellent. Thanks! (n/t) by Tyop2008-05-15 12:20:21
      I should mention... by TechisSO2008-05-15 13:54:26
  I've worked with a few different types by PeKaJe2008-05-15 11:30:16
    Agreed by bitflipper2008-05-15 13:55:55
  There are both by Sterling_Ag2008-05-15 11:24:17
  Questions on your questions: (& a partial answer) by TechisSO2008-05-15 11:23:10
    My thought was: by Tyop2008-05-15 11:34:23
      For the last question, I'd go with mediocre by PeKaJe2008-05-15 11:44:21
        Name (brand)? (n/t) by Tyop2008-05-15 11:53:14
          Can't help you there right now by PeKaJe2008-05-15 12:51:22
  IIRC there are flow sensors for both fuel and by techi8702008-05-15 11:11:26
Calif court overturn gay marriage ban by voxwoman2008-05-15 10:58:26
  Question... (not meant to start a flame war) by CharlesUFarley2008-05-15 13:29:45
    Gay, lesbain and hetero relationships are by roadhog2008-05-15 17:05:09
      How are they different by subbywan2008-05-15 17:06:09
        consequences by roadhog2008-05-15 20:11:56
          Babies are irrelevant by subbywan2008-05-15 20:59:31
    The problem, as I see it, is not that... by jdelphiki2008-05-15 15:24:26
    Perhaps, if marriage were redefined in terms... by bitflipper2008-05-15 14:24:16
    The only one I can think of - and I'm stretching by Peace_man2008-05-15 14:21:45
    I know of none. by werehatrack2008-05-15 14:11:54
    There isn't one by romandas2008-05-15 13:45:13
    I don't think any of us by MatthewDBA2008-05-15 13:38:29
    There isn't one. by subbywan2008-05-15 13:36:00
      And that was the crux of my position. by CharlesUFarley2008-05-15 13:42:41
        B4 someone goes there, my argument doens't ... by CharlesUFarley2008-05-15 13:48:58
          What about... by bitflipper2008-05-15 14:30:04
            It's a sham by subbywan2008-05-15 14:31:58
              Well, I suppose that means... by bitflipper2008-05-15 14:38:35
                He always has the Bratz dolls to console him... (n/t) by subbywan2008-05-15 14:39:59
          but but but ... by subbywan2008-05-15 13:52:48
  I have an issue with it. Hear me out... by vampire2008-05-15 11:43:05
    It wasn't that long ago that the country didn't by Peace_man2008-05-15 12:49:17
    Sadly, legislating morality is slow... by werehatrack2008-05-15 12:43:22
      ...but the process *must* be formally begun. by werehatrack2008-05-15 12:47:36
    And how would you ever *be* prepared if it is by DrDeisel2008-05-15 12:25:08
    I'm also on the fence. by RetiQlum22008-05-15 12:06:52
      in that case by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:12:32
        Actually, in that case, by merlin2008-05-15 12:13:58
          that's kind f what I mean by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:16:40
            My point was slightly different. by merlin2008-05-15 12:24:44
              Agreed, and yet... by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:31:01
                I've said it before, at the legal level it should by merlin2008-05-15 12:34:53
                  Why isn't this view more popular? by desiredusername2008-05-15 13:03:41
                    Cos "civil union" is a defined legal term in many by subbywan2008-05-15 13:06:45
                      So then the solution is to make Civil Union by desiredusername2008-05-15 13:18:21
                        Oh no. That wouldn't solve anything! by Peace_man2008-05-15 13:23:45
                        Cos marriage generates a certain image. by subbywan2008-05-15 13:23:18
                They can't anyway by subbywan2008-05-15 12:34:33
                  Which side are you on? by Peace_man2008-05-15 12:58:33
                    It isn't. by subbywan2008-05-15 13:00:04
                      Hmmm - sexual orientation isn't spelled out by Peace_man2008-05-15 15:09:59
          what about athiests - you're saying by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:16:36
            I'm saying that if one makes the argument, as Reti by merlin2008-05-15 12:23:34
              Marriage is both a religious and a secular activit by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:56:46
              That would have too many legal implications though by Peace_man2008-05-15 12:55:10
            Of course not... by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:17:58
      And what if your religion DOES allow it by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:09:07
        Ask any Mormon by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:20:15
          or any pagan by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:22:05
            now they just kill pets and burn crosses on the by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:51:07
              the Charmed Ones would NEVER do that!! by subbywan2008-05-15 12:55:52
              yep by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:54:06
        I thought I explained myself well: by RetiQlum22008-05-15 12:17:37
          if that's what you meant by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:19:08
            Because some of us think by esbita2008-05-15 12:20:59
              I agree, they do interfere too much. by aprylmae2008-05-15 12:23:58
          :-D (n/t) by esbita2008-05-15 12:19:01
    Sorry to hear that you don't think 2 men by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:03:13
      Actually, I think what vamp's saying... by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:12:49
        I took this by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:15:19
    As a country, you're probably right by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:45:40
  Sadly, this doesn't settle the issue by DesertRat662008-05-15 11:38:05
  Nitpick, and comment by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:13:27
    Yes, the largest state. by da-gimp2008-05-15 11:17:20
      Alaska is part of North America by toxin2008-05-15 12:19:01
        You know, my math degree does nothing by da-gimp2008-05-15 12:34:07
      So is California by DesertRat662008-05-15 11:23:27
        Let them have everything south of Santa Barbara by altordwm2008-05-15 11:45:46
    Nope. by adiplomat2008-05-15 11:17:18
    that would be a bellwether ;-) by MatthewDBA2008-05-15 11:17:11
    Yes, but land can't marry :P by subbywan2008-05-15 11:16:20
  Hmmm...for some reason Texas is glued to the table by SnArL2008-05-15 11:11:41
  This backfired last time. by Anonymous Freak2008-05-15 11:09:09
    I think voters should get first crack at it. by subbywan2008-05-15 11:11:43
      The voters voted, and now the law *did* step in. by werehatrack2008-05-15 12:56:54
        I agree. by Anonymous Freak2008-05-15 17:23:37
        Um, re-read by subbywan2008-05-15 12:58:33
      Which is what has already happened. by AndyA2008-05-15 11:21:53
        Yes -- I was commenting on what AF said by subbywan2008-05-15 11:25:30
          As James Bovard said... by Anonymous Freak2008-05-15 17:20:01
            The courts will have the final say. by subbywan2008-05-15 17:23:50
      It's not a matter of a vote... by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:20:28
        They're not voting on the committment people feel by subbywan2008-05-15 11:23:42
          A good point by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:41:30
            I hold similar view. by esbita2008-05-15 11:48:06
              Ah, yes, entitlement; isn't it wonderful? by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:53:54
                Tax breaks? by altordwm2008-05-15 11:58:28
                  Almost the opposite, for us by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:06:14
                    Married filing seperately is the most expensive by voxwoman2008-05-15 12:13:31
                      Ah. Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong (n/t) by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:15:20
            one kind of law about marriage that makes sense by aprylmae2008-05-15 11:44:19
              Yes, but it's redundant by bitflipper2008-05-15 11:49:04
                not always. by subbywan2008-05-15 12:04:37
                  Shh! You'll give my daughter ideas! by bitflipper2008-05-15 12:08:00
          they are voting on the commitment by aprylmae2008-05-15 11:30:18
            vote is to prompt govt to recgonize the commitment by Menetlaus2008-05-15 12:37:56
            No. They aren't. by subbywan2008-05-15 12:00:24
    You mean in a democracy, you can't just by romandas2008-05-15 11:10:36
      Only if it's bread and circuses. (n/t) by subbywan2008-05-15 11:12:08
  I hope November turns out well.. by romandas2008-05-15 11:07:05
  That dissent is wrong. by subbywan2008-05-15 11:05:01
    technically by roadhog2008-05-15 16:53:38
      No, but marriage does *grant* many rights by subbywan2008-05-15 16:57:21
        priviledges not rights. (n/t) by roadhog2008-05-15 20:51:55
        Should point out by roadhog2008-05-15 20:44:41
    We'll just ignore the discussion as to whether or by merlin2008-05-15 11:21:01
      why is that relevant here? (n/t) by subbywan2008-05-15 11:22:15
        Because Judicial Review is exactly what just by merlin2008-05-15 11:22:49
          Yes ... But i'm questioning why there's a question by subbywan2008-05-15 11:26:51
            No, actually it's not. by merlin2008-05-15 11:57:49
              That's the application. by subbywan2008-05-15 12:07:44
                After some more reading, I'll grant that yes by merlin2008-05-15 12:22:02
                  Wrong, by lheggland2008-05-15 13:57:39
                    Theoretically. by subbywan2008-05-15 14:10:34
                      Equal Protection Clause. by lheggland2008-05-15 14:15:10
                        Suspect classes. by subbywan2008-05-15 14:24:17
                          They are still The People. by lheggland2008-05-15 15:25:47
                            in theory, yes by subbywan2008-05-15 15:29:57
                              Plus, while it may well be possible to find by subbywan2008-05-15 15:36:14
                                It only took one Sheriff to by lheggland2008-05-15 15:50:25
                                The exception to the rule? by subbywan2008-05-15 15:51:50
                                SCOTUS is with The People more often that not. by lheggland2008-05-15 15:56:59
                                It depends on the issue, and how political it is. by subbywan2008-05-15 15:59:36
                  Therein lies the problem by subbywan2008-05-15 12:26:57
                    See, I guess the issue is I'm all for local by merlin2008-05-15 12:33:08
                      Check the 14th Amendment. by kelli2172008-05-15 13:39:47
                        Nitpick, by lheggland2008-05-15 14:09:16
                          Nitpick on your nitpick. by kelli2172008-05-15 22:17:11
                      There's a snag there though. by subbywan