tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post4252035912233433056..comments2024-03-19T07:35:09.142-05:00Comments on Althouse: "This is the time" — I hope you're thankful.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-32185428418980288062010-11-26T09:17:59.248-06:002010-11-26T09:17:59.248-06:00(The Crypto Jew)
Ahhhh the Left's contortions...(The Crypto Jew)<br /><br />Ahhhh the Left's contortions, somehow Stalin is NOT as bad as Hitler, but the US is certainly close...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846399206688807076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84225148619167643212010-11-26T00:31:17.483-06:002010-11-26T00:31:17.483-06:00Even though the pie I made had no crust, it was am...Even though the pie I made had no crust, it was amazingly good! I can't wait to have some for breakfast in the morning! just don't tell Michelle.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279716810659531943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-9613586892352993662010-11-26T00:24:47.583-06:002010-11-26T00:24:47.583-06:00Again, Gary Rosen substitutes name calling for arg...Again, Gary Rosen substitutes name calling for argument. But he did point out one fact I neglected: the part of the Soviet Union that the Nazis occupied during World War II did lose most of its Jews -- to the Nazi occupiers.former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-17328534393628817812010-11-25T23:36:39.899-06:002010-11-25T23:36:39.899-06:00For the record - 3 pies, 3 cheesecakes, a pumpkin ...For the record - 3 pies, 3 cheesecakes, a pumpkin roll and white chocolate creme brulee... 6 families, all stuffed.<br /><br />Thankful for sharp knives and dishwashers.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023852057418281003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-70702919909680198342010-11-25T23:04:42.979-06:002010-11-25T23:04:42.979-06:00"I know better. My first wife was a Ukranian ..."I know better. My first wife was a Ukranian Jew."<br /><br />Don't confuse fls with the facts. Like all antisemites (e. g. his butt buddy C-fudd) he is a nitwit, misfuck and born loser.Gary Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338791760274457388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-38686485535661794522010-11-25T23:02:39.534-06:002010-11-25T23:02:39.534-06:00"The Soviets saved their Jews from the Nazis...."The Soviets saved their Jews from the Nazis. But by the time the Nazis were defeated, ninety percent of the remainder of Europe's Jews were wiped out."<br /><br />A large proportion of Jews wiped out in the Holocaust were from Russian territory. Then after the war the Soviet Union and the puppet Eastern European states viciously persecuted Jews, which is why so many emigrated to Israel.<br /><br />But your concern for Jews is touching, fls, considering what an antisemite you are. Have you and C-fudd ever been seen in the same place at the same time?Gary Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338791760274457388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49442025184290793132010-11-25T22:50:52.680-06:002010-11-25T22:50:52.680-06:00Hi, Archibald.Hi, Archibald.Chip Ahoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597726289890879627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22064794538983327182010-11-25T21:32:17.428-06:002010-11-25T21:32:17.428-06:00(The Crypto Jew)
yeah it is FOOLISH to discuss th...(The Crypto Jew)<br /><br />yeah it is FOOLISH to discuss the Soviet Human RIghts Record FLS, especially Stalin's...I'd keep quiet about it too.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846399206688807076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-72774883354388731642010-11-25T20:56:10.828-06:002010-11-25T20:56:10.828-06:00To Professor Althouse.
Madam,
As the Ghost of a ...To Professor <i>Althouse</i>.<br /><br />Madam,<br /><br />As the <i>Ghost</i> of a Gentleman, dead these 260 Years and more, I should tell you the Story of the <i>American Colonists'</i> first ordain'd Day of <i>Thanksgiving</i> at <i>Plymouth</i> in <i>New-England</i> was unfamiliar to me from my Youth. I may have read an Account of it, as an Instance of proper <i>Christian</i> Gratitude for <i>GOD's</i> manifest Favour; but, it made as little Impression as one of the good Rev. <i>Dimwiddie's</i> ancient <i>Sixty Sermons Saving Sinners' Sicke Soules</i> that was forc'd upon me about the same Time. I had rather have read <i>Pilgrim's Progress</i>, and at least found Pleasure in a lively Style, than to have had my tiring Eye fall on such dreary Examples of <i>Christian</i> Perseverance as the Story of the bare 'scape by the so-call'd <i>Pilgrims</i> of <i>New-England</i> from the Ill-Effects of their own Bungling, all puff'd up as <i>Providence</i>, nay, <i>Divine Favour</i>.<br /><br />Every Nation ought to have its Legends & Fables in order to bind the common People more closely together. The Arms, including my own, of many a Family in <i>Scotland</i> bear some heraldick Device from the Age of <i>Robert the Bruce</i>, whose Exploits were the Subject of several accurate Accounts from his own Day; yet, whose Legends abound in <i>Scotch</i> Lore, the Details of which may be not wholly truthful. Nay, they are too often foolish Concoctions, dreamt up hundreds of Years after the Events they purport to describe. That does not prevent such Legends from serving their Purpose, which is the maintenance of an Ardour among the People for the Liberty & Unity of the <i>Scottish</i> Nation.<br /><br />You similarly should not be asham'd of your own <i>National Traditions</i>, such as that of your first <i>Thanksgiving</i>, whose main Import & Thrust are the noble and good ones of human Brotherhood; Fortitude in the Face of Adversity; and, Trust in the Beneficience of a <i>Supreme Being</i>. A People who value these Ideals will never willingly thrust their Necks into the Yokes ready'd for them by those who sneer at such Principles and the Tales by which they are inculcated.<br /><br />Altho' the Account of the first <i>American Thanksgiving</i> in its Original is thin Gruel indeed (as I above aver), I cannot forbear to remark, by way of closing, that, were I alive, I should be very glad to get such a Dinner as is commonly cook'd in its Honour.<br /><br />Praying your own <i>Thanksgiving</i> Dinner, and those of the Audience at this, your Theatre of Topicks (as I call it), should, in no wise, consist in Gruel, I am,<br /> <i>Madam,<br /> Your Humble & Obt. Servant<br /> Archibald B—</i>Sir Archyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966239101217563726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-56155697454179913772010-11-25T20:52:09.962-06:002010-11-25T20:52:09.962-06:00Peter, it was a hard win to just enjoy. Reggie Bus...Peter, it was a hard win to just enjoy. Reggie Bush tried his best to give it away! That Malcolm Jenkins steal was amazing, though, as were the final three minutes. Couldn't happen to a better team.<br /><br />Now the Packers need to school Atlanta and I'll be even happier.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774002797359859550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-63452540910314906462010-11-25T20:47:55.832-06:002010-11-25T20:47:55.832-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sir Archyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966239101217563726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-73517262515977256752010-11-25T20:47:21.076-06:002010-11-25T20:47:21.076-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sir Archyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966239101217563726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49956991866817958352010-11-25T20:46:41.453-06:002010-11-25T20:46:41.453-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sir Archyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966239101217563726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-1831262003474596072010-11-25T19:46:30.619-06:002010-11-25T19:46:30.619-06:00Beth -- did you enjoy the Saints' win as much ...Beth -- did you enjoy the Saints' win as much as I enjoyed the Cowboys' loss? <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, indeed.Peter Hohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916196998855947137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-32139992837817209402010-11-25T17:50:06.918-06:002010-11-25T17:50:06.918-06:00Happy Thanksgiving all. Really thankful for this b...Happy Thanksgiving all. Really thankful for this blog and the pleasure I've had reading it. Great blog, ma'am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-24895706856786896042010-11-25T17:13:37.693-06:002010-11-25T17:13:37.693-06:00I for one am thankful for bacon grease. Happy Than...I for one am thankful for bacon grease. Happy Thanksgiving eggs, Althouse and Meade. Happy Thanksgiving to all.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774002797359859550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-66210507980604759022010-11-25T16:17:47.491-06:002010-11-25T16:17:47.491-06:00Happy Thanksgiving, Ann and Meade. We'll have ...Happy Thanksgiving, Ann and Meade. We'll have way too much food, everything from mashed potatoes to white chocolate crème brûlée, a mix of family traditional recipes with interesting twists, fresh bread, cranberry margaritas and yes, pie. Best of all, it is a gathering of family and friends - and with any luck, we will avoid talking politics and preserve family harmony.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023852057418281003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-70481764524499834042010-11-25T14:18:31.020-06:002010-11-25T14:18:31.020-06:00Trying to support an argument with a factoid like ...Trying to support an argument with a factoid like "[the US] saved the Jews from the Nazis," which in hard actuality boils down to "By the time the Allies stopped the Nazis, 10% of non-Soviet European Jews were still alive," is foolish. Especially when the US actively turned away refugees in the 30s.<br /><br />And I was foolish to get sidetracked on a discussion of Stalin.former law studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196697206046544350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-50206150562093782842010-11-25T13:47:53.059-06:002010-11-25T13:47:53.059-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!
I actually am going to be mak...Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />I actually am going to be making a pie in a bit, but it's a new recipe that looked fascinating and it doesn't have a crust. Had I known that Michelle had given me permission to eat pie, maybe I would have decided to make a more traditional version!Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279716810659531943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-90014551711412317642010-11-25T13:40:48.398-06:002010-11-25T13:40:48.398-06:00Lunch at Meadehouse sounds great. I like breakfast...Lunch at Meadehouse sounds great. I like breakfast food at any time of day. I like protracted breakfast service too.<br /><br />I'm making Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon for supper. I like turkey, but we have it at Christmas. In my family, Christmas is pretty much the same as Thanksgiving but with different decorations. <br /><br />Anyway, I started cooking the BB yesterday because it's supposed to taste better that way. Just skimmed off the fat after refrigerating it overnight. So far, so good. I'm serving it over buttered pasta with sides of <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Balsamic-Glazed-Brussels-Sprouts-with-Bacon-and-Bread-Crumbs" rel="nofollow">Oprah's Brussels sprouts</a>, roasted fennel and broccolini. A guest is bringing avocado pie for dessert (makes a cheesecake w/out cheese--not that there's anything wrong with cheese). <br /><br />For entertainment, I rented some movies... The Girl Who Played With Fire, Mildred Pierce, and I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang. Festive!chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-14191548805344283432010-11-25T13:10:26.459-06:002010-11-25T13:10:26.459-06:00@Chase
Thanks for the 4 sentence story idea!
We&...@Chase<br /><br />Thanks for the 4 sentence story idea!<br /><br />We've played variations on "Who Am I" but sometimes that can turn into a know-it-all contest.<br /><br />Here's my first idea for the starter sentence.<br /><br /><i>As the moon rose, a soft light streamed through the trees. Ariel slowly crept forward. Each step carefully chosen. Snap!</i><br /><br />We may end up with a Bulwer-Lytton entry! I'll let you know how it goes.BJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447134335568803085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84268562668484552152010-11-25T13:02:24.961-06:002010-11-25T13:02:24.961-06:00I'm thankful for Chip's story, and the del...I'm thankful for Chip's story, and the delightful parody speech in the original post, which required me to read it out loud -- and I'm thankful that I have someone to read it to.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all.Hector Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464231766299961050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-77713583551594919812010-11-25T12:58:22.145-06:002010-11-25T12:58:22.145-06:00Let them eat pie!Let them eat pie!Paul Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612383063554325240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-38290348906566031502010-11-25T12:55:50.485-06:002010-11-25T12:55:50.485-06:00Thank you for your blog, Ann. It's an enjoyabl...Thank you for your blog, Ann. It's an enjoyable and informative part of my day.<br /><br />Plus it's pretty much the only blog where I'll allow myself to read the comments. You really do have some of the most intelligent commenters on the web (with one or two exceptions (okay, eight)).<br /><br />wv; merre (indeed)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16814676823121513972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-63743037901773713722010-11-25T12:55:37.002-06:002010-11-25T12:55:37.002-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Derve Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588383169658816894noreply@blogger.com