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and thanks!

The translation was from the late 60s by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman

roysexton  ·  3297 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Can we all be more like Jennifer Lawrence ... and the Pope. Please?

I saw reintroduce the natural predators. We have messed up the ecosystem with our meddling - so what makes us think we know what we are doing with culling? If we hadn't already meddled, we wouldn't feel the need. I also have serious doubts about the line we've been fed from the DNR on this issue. I don't believe they are the problem we've all been led to believe. There are cheap devices we can put on each and every car that scare deer away.

thanks - it was well worth it - she is so poised - and the tickets were buy one get one free, so it ended up being $20 a piece. great seats too

nope, and if you read my review, you'd see I didn't include such information as I wasn't aware of it - if you are just trying to bait me, so be it. but I appreciate the info - thanks for sharing

roysexton  ·  3399 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

I eat a lot of tofu and the fake meats - my partner just likes veggies and gets all his protein that way - we eat out a lot, which is bad. I wish we cooked more at home

roysexton  ·  3400 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

yup, that's all you can do - I've been vegetarian for about 4 years now - it got much easier after a month or so, and now I don't even give it another thought

roysexton  ·  3400 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

I appreciate this thoughtful and gracious response. I've gotten a lot of grief from people who think "bacon!" is a reasonable response to this issue. I find the glib, classless, and reckless approach some people take to how animals are treated so troubling, and it makes me feel good that there are folks like you who share the same concerns.

roysexton  ·  3440 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling at center of animal cruelty debate

agreed - I feel like it's an oddly aggressive entertainment choice

roysexton  ·  3440 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

no, I didn't feel that you called me out - and I agree with you about factory farming 110%. this activity bothers me because it is a public, celebrated activity (akin to propaganda) that further distances people from thinking about these animals as living creatures, thereby making factory farming even easier to get away with.

roysexton  ·  3446 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling at center of animal cruelty debate

Don't know that any of us know who aren't pigs. Vets don't like it. I know that

roysexton  ·  3446 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling: animal cruelty or human cruelty?

Fair enough!

roysexton  ·  3447 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pig wrestling at center of animal cruelty debate

haha - no, I'm not! sorry to be so one note lately!

haha! agreed

roysexton  ·  3452 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: “New proposed bankruptcy rules and forms"

weird. not sure what happened there - it was there when I posted. phooey.

roysexton  ·  3452 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: “New proposed bankruptcy rules and forms"

weird. not sure what happened there - it was there when I posted. phooey.

roysexton  ·  3472 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Concerns growing over pig wrestling competition during Whitley County 4H Fair

yeah, I had the same reaction at one point, until I saw some more photos and watched some video. and then the people who fight to KEEP this activity? their vitriol tends to belie the "family friendly fun" aspect

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roysexton  ·  3630 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Me and my mom on the Kevin Storm Show

here you go - they seemed to have no end of tech difficulties, but my mom and I just kept on talking!

roysexton  ·  3635 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Me and my mom on the Kevin Storm Show

will do - thanks!

roysexton  ·  3651 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: He’s a quick study. Nightcrawler (2014)

I could too!!

roysexton  ·  3659 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: He’s a quick study. Nightcrawler (2014)

so did I - absolutely beginning to end!

this is fabulous!!! good for you!

I'm vegetarian - my mom is vegan. She was definitely moved by this but mores so by Earthlings and Bold Native. I agree that people have a hard time accepting, until they've really taken some time to explore. I applaud you. I was already on my path before viewing these movies, but they definitely help

roysexton  ·  3700 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: “Why should I die? I’m not the a$$hole.” Gone Girl (film review)

too funny! fair enough! I didn't have QUITE that strong a reaction - there were aspects I enjoyed but generally, I do agree with you on this!

there you go!

roysexton  ·  3727 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Movie Club - Voting Thread #3

Miller's Crossing!!! yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!!

roysexton  ·  3743 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Save the date for cheeky ribaldry! Tom Foolery (Ann Arbor, October 2, 9, 16, and 23)

awesome! thank you, friend!!!!

roysexton  ·  3743 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Save the date for cheeky ribaldry! Tom Foolery (Ann Arbor, October 2, 9, 16, and 23)

you're awesome! I will let her know! :) good response to that facebook thing by the way!!

roysexton  ·  3745 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Save the date for cheeky ribaldry! Tom Foolery (Ann Arbor, October 2, 9, 16, and 23)

message from laura: "I love Steven. Great musician." - she is on facebook if you are as well