Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Morning Edition - 2/8/06

Together Again
Coretta Scott King will be laid to rest in a mausoleum next to her husband at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial. At present, she will be in a temporary mausoleum until the marble one is completed for her. The inscription at the site will read, "And now abide Faith, Hope, Love, These Three; but the greatest of these is Love." For those than never read the Bible the text is from First Corinthians.
Carry a Condom or Pay the Fine
Councilman William Pena of Tulua, Colombia has brought a measure before city government that if passed would require everyone in town to carry at least one condom on their person at all times. He says Tulua has one of the highest HIV transmission rates in the country and this would prevent the spread of the disease. Religious leaders are outraged. If passed, the law would go into effect in March and fines for those not carrying a condom would be upward of $180.

You’re Hot; Not For Long Though
This January had temperatures 8.5 degrees higher than average for the U.S., with average temperatures in North America at 39.5 degrees. The heat set a new high for temperatures with the previous record held at 37.5 degrees back in 1953. The National Climate Center said the temperatures won’t hold in February, so get those anti-PETA furs out of the closet this month.

Just Me, Cocoa; One in the Same?
Caspar suggested that Just Me, a new blogger member frequently associated with inflammatory comments, is simply me using a different name to post comments. For the record, I barely have the time to write the blog AND post my own comments, so writing a third portion to simply get a rise out of folks is not only untrue, it’s absurd. Moreover, many of the ill comments made by Just Me are directed at or about me, so I’d be a self-hating fool to take his position. I will say this, I’ve narrowed down the Just Me person as male, probably not from NYC and slightly homophobic. Caspar, et al, I hope this helps in your quest to uncover the identity of our new blogger.

On Blast
With the nation experiencing its highest divorce rates; women having children out of wedlock; folks choosing not to marry; others playing it safe with the heart and not committing to anyone. How will these changes in lifestyle affect the future generations of our society and/or family? What can the government do to positively affect family life, unity and commitment going forward?

Keep passin’ the open windows…

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

As far as I am concerned, the only thing the government can do to affect family life is to stay out of it. We need to hold ourselves and others accountable for our actions.

Unknown said...

Just me,

this really does not have anything to do with the post or the on blast question. I want to know why do you attack people on this blog? Are there people here that did something to you that you want to get back at but to afraid to confront them. This is not an attack on you but an honest question. I don't respond alot but I read the comments from all of the Blog entries. You have been very mean & rude. You don't seem to have manners or choose to use them. To be very honest I think that you are child that try to get a rise out of those that don't know you.

Unknown said...

Oh and caspar please remember that we are here for you.

Unknown said...

For the record Just Me, I'm 5'7", my weight is under control and I've always found beauty in my fairly young body. LOL.... you are str8 up trippin'!

Unknown said...

Okay Sweetie,

First given your response I can be big enough to say that we may have you confused with another anonymous poster. Now that could be easily done given the fact that both of you are afraid to say who you really are. But let me clear some things up the majority of us has made it a point to meet each other face to face, in person, so not only do we know each other on the blog but be able to put a face to go with the names unlike you. You are a coward who for some reason or another are afraid to even put your name on the posting. Oh and to wish that we could meet is an understatement. Tammy is my sister and it would not matter if we were white, black, puerto rican, Haitian or whatever nationality there is on this earth you would not know how to handle the two of us together. Now if you are that hard pressed to know who the hell I am I can give you whatever information you need and we can meet up as soon as possible better yet. Give me your information and that way you would not have to have spent a dime to get your ass whupped!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Yoo hoo! Just Me...I am a little confused? Where did the 5'2 thing come from? Honestly folks I am not at all offended by anything Just Me says...he is a person withan opinion just like the rest of us...we are all on this blog to learn from each other and LISTEN - we don't have to like everything everyone says OR agree with it - just learn from it. Now, I am having a hard time running a conference for the higher ups @ the j-o-b and I feel like crap. I don't mind being called a biyatch - I embrace my inner biyatch...she gets the job done and has caused many tobow down before me (or run for the hills depending upon where you are standing). So, JUST ME, from one politically incorrect nutcase to another I want you to know it all good. And for all of those who are about to rock, we salute you (that was originally and AC/DC Album by the way). FR, tammy, donya - you are my girlz and I luv ya for it. I will be all right...can't we all just get along though?

Unknown said...

Anonymous,

You are right we are supposed to learn from each other but when you constantly have someone who attack those that you know on a personal level it becomes annoying. If we are to learn from each other and give our honest opinions about things that is fine but do not constantly degrade, dehumanize, and attack those that you are voicing your opinion to. take that to some hate group because that is what they do.

Anonymous said...

I am sending my comments from a blackberry so my name isn't posting with my comments folks! Sorry! Its caspar608 who wants us all to get along. Iam 5'11 and 195 lbs. For the most part I can be happy and said on any given day so maybe I am bi-polar. Whatever the case may be, thank you for your support. I will OK. Just a little stressed.

Unknown said...

Well my anwer to the On Blast is simple:
My personal belief is that the government should not have more influence, be it through incentives or anything when it comes to family life. It just seems that government already has an opinion on everything from child-rearing (don’t spank) to what a woman should/can do with their bodies (Roe vs. Wade). In the end, trying to have the government encourage folks NOT to have kids, get married and commit to each other would be having an entity that can barely regulate legal/political issues suddenly take on the much more volatile arena of social/emotional issues.

As for Just Me…. You’re hysterical! Demented, sad, sick and sometimes mean, but hysterical! I particularly liked being called “Ector” and your telling everyone that I was 5’2” with weight issues. I mean, if I didn’t pee behind that one it’s because my prostate is working like a vise on my bladder today. Keep up the good work…I don’t think I’ve laughed this hard in a while. Consider telling us who you are…it might make this little ordeal more fun. Although, I have to warn you, some of my girls will probably do some serious bodily harm to you. LOL

Anonymous said...

The plane! The plane!

Anonymous said...

Ladies and gentlemen of the notshady club...relate(deep breath) release (exhale) RELAX (aaahhh). Just Me - I AIN'T MAD AT YOU! Girl - its ok, its ok, I am ok...you just let all know that women can stick together and stick up for EACH OTHER which is refreshing to say the least. I understand you JUST ME. And like I said, I am ok with being a beyatch. Keep posting up even if you are spelling H - ectors name wrong (how well could you possibly know him?). Look, this blogger is like one big dysfunctional family so let's spread the love ... And pass the biscuits and gravy over this way : )
Smooches xxx-ooo.
Caspar608

Unknown said...

Just me,

My first response was not an attack but a question. As a matter of fact each time you went on the attack I politely asked you to take it somewhere else. This time you chose to take it to another level and then when one was ready to except your offer you punked out like ALL cowards do. Like I said baby you don't have to spend a penny when you want to give me the chance to "stand up for myself", meet or reveal yourself let me know. You know where to find me.

Unknown said...

In the eternal words of my girl Ms. Hyman... I'd like to share the following...

I believed in you
I thought you could do no wrong
Until I saw one day
That you were stringing me along
Played me for a fool
You used me once too much
I'm in so much pain
Here I am again

Trust is a hard thing
To come by these days
You build me up
To let down
Got me spinning around
I wish I knew
Where you were coming from
You told me you loved me
I thought I was your only one

Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion
Confusion, confusion
Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion, confusion

I had faith in you
Just knew you wouldn't hurt me
But you played a game
You should be ashamed
I let my gaurd down
I was so vunerable
I hope you had your fun
Don't you know I was loyal to you

Truth is a hard thing
To come by these days
You build me up to break me down
Got me spinning around
I wish I knew where you were coming from
You told me you loved me
I thought I was only one

Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion
Confusion, Confusion
Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion
Confusion

I deserve better
I'm not gonna take no more
You build me up to let me down
Got me spinning around
I'm gonna find
Find me somebody new
A love I can count on
Loving you see it ain't you
Oh

Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion
Confusion, confusion
Seems like I'm always going through changes
Living in confusion
(Confusion)
(Ad libs and chorus till fade)

Anonymous said...

soemthing wicked this way comes.....

Unknown said...

all I am saying is don't offer if you can't follow through. But thank you Cas you know we as a family always have your back. Everybody has a time to be weak. Don;t worry we can be strong for you.

Unknown said...

What has become of us?! What is this a feminist movement? Caspar - stop whining, grab your skates and hit the rink. While you're at it stop breedin' like roaches, Donya that goes double for you! Tam, unless you need me to babysit, stop inviting people over there. ...for the record, I'd baby sit for you any day. :) Just Me, stop being a prick. I've had a bad day and I want to shake my boss - real, real hard (she makes my stomach hurt!) Anonymous, what?! what?!

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