Comments for terrbear.org http://terrbear.org FJ; WWMJD? Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:32:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on After 17 months of changing diapers by Brittany Creamer http://terrbear.org/100/after-17-months-of-changing-diaper/#comment-283 Brittany Creamer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:02:09 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=100#comment-283 I am so grossed out. Just goes to show you shouldn't trust people's tiny URLs. I am so grossed out. Just goes to show you shouldn’t trust people’s tiny URLs.

]]> Comment on After 17 months of changing diapers by noah http://terrbear.org/100/after-17-months-of-changing-diaper/#comment-282 noah Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:40:20 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=100#comment-282 Time to start toilet training if he can hold it right? Time to start toilet training if he can hold it right?

]]> Comment on It’s time we have a talk. About global warming. by Bethany http://terrbear.org/99/its-time-we-have-a-talk-about-global-warming/#comment-279 Bethany Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:02:41 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=99#comment-279 Or from a yet (much) simpler perspective, I do things in my house like clean and turn lights on, and use the oven and stove. I use my computer, tv, and other various electronics. I use energy. Lots of it. And my house gets freaking hot. If we are using a minimum of $200 of energy each month, I can only imagine what is put back into our environment as a combined effort with that kind of energy use. I think its just natural progression, and poor choices in a society of bigger, better, faster, more. Or from a yet (much) simpler perspective, I do things in my house like clean and turn lights on, and use the oven and stove. I use my computer, tv, and other various electronics. I use energy. Lots of it. And my house gets freaking hot. If we are using a minimum of $200 of energy each month, I can only imagine what is put back into our environment as a combined effort with that kind of energy use. I think its just natural progression, and poor choices in a society of bigger, better, faster, more.

]]> Comment on Yay Obama! by Janet Marcum http://terrbear.org/96/yay-obama/#comment-270 Janet Marcum Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:48:01 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=96#comment-270 I don't think you can really put "there weren't any terrorist attacks under my watch (after 9/11)" on your resume if you actively pioneered a war that has resulted in more American deaths than 9/11 (not to mention the tens of thousands of those wounded physically and mentally). And let's not forget the non-Americans who have been killed or injured (estimates range from 600,000 to 1 million+). Sounds to me like there WERE some terrorist attacks under his watch... I don’t think you can really put “there weren’t any terrorist attacks under my watch (after 9/11)” on your resume if you actively pioneered a war that has resulted in more American deaths than 9/11 (not to mention the tens of thousands of those wounded physically and mentally). And let’s not forget the non-Americans who have been killed or injured (estimates range from 600,000 to 1 million+). Sounds to me like there WERE some terrorist attacks under his watch…

]]> Comment on Yay Obama! by terry http://terrbear.org/96/yay-obama/#comment-269 terry Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:20:25 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=96#comment-269 First off, the Palin views aren't ridiculous. Those are all based on things she's said. It's not "just another theory like evolution." The scientific theory of evolution is backed by facts, tested hypothesis, and sound predictions. To compare the two is irresponsible at worst, and uninformed at best. -- I'm not saying that Bush had an insidious, either. I think he was woefully misguided, and as a result our country suffered. The wars, our standing in the world, the assault on education, the misinformation, the terrifyingly filtered scientific research, all happened on his watch. I give credit to presidents for good things, and hold them accountable for bad things. We haven't been attacked in 7 years, but at what cost? I think the price that Bush was willing to pay to prevent terrorism is too high. -- The Bible helps nobody when it comes to moral cartography. Verses are plucked selectively to back the ethos of the time, and inconvenient ones are rejected. Is homosexuality a sin? Bible says so? What about the adjacent verses, explaining that it's necessary to stone disobedient children and women who have premarital sex? -- Even the new testament has its problems. The idea of original sin is appalling and a twisted way to work into the heads of children. -- Further, citing Madonna as any sort of moral compass I think weakens any argument, even against the BCS. -- This blog post explains what a terrible 8 years I think the country has gone through, and how I think Obama is going to fix it. I'm not going to be able to unite the country, because I think too many people have an absolutely wrong view of it. But I think Obama comes across sufficiently palatable to I think people of all viewpoints, so he might make significant headway there. -- Obama has an incredibly tough job in front of him. If he succeeds, he'll be a huge hero held up for generations to come, and if he fails, he'll be just another Jimmy Carter. I don't think anyone would root for him to fail. First off, the Palin views aren’t ridiculous. Those are all based on things she’s said. It’s not “just another theory like evolution.” The scientific theory of evolution is backed by facts, tested hypothesis, and sound predictions. To compare the two is irresponsible at worst, and uninformed at best.
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I’m not saying that Bush had an insidious, either. I think he was woefully misguided, and as a result our country suffered. The wars, our standing in the world, the assault on education, the misinformation, the terrifyingly filtered scientific research, all happened on his watch. I give credit to presidents for good things, and hold them accountable for bad things. We haven’t been attacked in 7 years, but at what cost? I think the price that Bush was willing to pay to prevent terrorism is too high.
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The Bible helps nobody when it comes to moral cartography. Verses are plucked selectively to back the ethos of the time, and inconvenient ones are rejected. Is homosexuality a sin? Bible says so? What about the adjacent verses, explaining that it’s necessary to stone disobedient children and women who have premarital sex?
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Even the new testament has its problems. The idea of original sin is appalling and a twisted way to work into the heads of children.
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Further, citing Madonna as any sort of moral compass I think weakens any argument, even against the BCS.
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This blog post explains what a terrible 8 years I think the country has gone through, and how I think Obama is going to fix it. I’m not going to be able to unite the country, because I think too many people have an absolutely wrong view of it. But I think Obama comes across sufficiently palatable to I think people of all viewpoints, so he might make significant headway there.
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Obama has an incredibly tough job in front of him. If he succeeds, he’ll be a huge hero held up for generations to come, and if he fails, he’ll be just another Jimmy Carter. I don’t think anyone would root for him to fail.

]]> Comment on Yay Obama! by Brian Jones http://terrbear.org/96/yay-obama/#comment-268 Brian Jones Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:29:30 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=96#comment-268 Your Palin views are ridiculous. So what if she believes dinosaurs and humans roamed the earth at the same time? Can you prove otherwise? Honestly, I think it's ridiculous but it's just another theory like evolution. Nobody can prove either one. So why get stuck on that issue? Actually.... most of your quotes of Sarah Palin are very exaggerated. Palin may be the reason McCain lost but I think it's more that she comes off as a country girl from no name university who probably doesn't have the intellect that most people would want in a VP or President. That and a lot of people saw it as a marketing ploy by the McCain campaign to try and show that the GOP also embraces change. Speaking of global warming.... another tropical storm! I'm actually excited for the next one that hits Houston. I'm sticking it out! You thoughts on Bush are also a little ridiculous. He didn't use "God wants me" to campaign. Nor did he use fear of terrorists during his first campaign. Maybe during his 2nd campaign but lets see.... how many attacks did we have after Sept 11th? I'd probably put that on my resume. For 8 years Bush has been bombarded by the media. I don't see how anyone could still have a positive image after that. Regardless, most people seem to dislike him but most of our countries problems aren't a result of his policies at all. The wars yes but Afghanistan was needed while Iraq is debatable. Economy? Not his fault. Gas prices? Not his fault. Bush was not a bad president and you don't give him enough credit. Watch Pelosi's documentary on him if you haven't already. He wouldn't have served 2 terms as president if he wasn't smart and just like McCain and Obama, he did what he thought was best for the country. All in all I'm disappointed Obama won but it's time to move on. Of course.... peoples facebook statuses and even your blog post make it hard. Your hate for the bible and religion isn't going to unite anybody either. Try reading the Bible(The new testament mostly) before you start bashing it's usefulness. Even Madonna who is in now way a Christian, teaches it to her kids b/c of the usefulness of the stories in it. You talk about how Bushes attacks on detractors doesn't do anything do anything for anyone? What about this blog post? The best thing I think you and other Obama supporters can do is not be an ass about it.... unless you want McCain supporters to resist "change" and make this as difficult as possible. That being said, I wish Obama well. It sounds like he is going to keep Robert Gates on his staff who I like and he even talked about ending the BCS and starting a playoff. If he can pull that off, I would vote for him in a 2nd term. Your Palin views are ridiculous. So what if she believes dinosaurs and humans roamed the earth at the same time? Can you prove otherwise? Honestly, I think it’s ridiculous but it’s just another theory like evolution. Nobody can prove either one. So why get stuck on that issue? Actually…. most of your quotes of Sarah Palin are very exaggerated. Palin may be the reason McCain lost but I think it’s more that she comes off as a country girl from no name university who probably doesn’t have the intellect that most people would want in a VP or President. That and a lot of people saw it as a marketing ploy by the McCain campaign to try and show that the GOP also embraces change.

Speaking of global warming…. another tropical storm! I’m actually excited for the next one that hits Houston. I’m sticking it out!

You thoughts on Bush are also a little ridiculous. He didn’t use “God wants me” to campaign. Nor did he use fear of terrorists during his first campaign. Maybe during his 2nd campaign but lets see…. how many attacks did we have after Sept 11th? I’d probably put that on my resume. For 8 years Bush has been bombarded by the media. I don’t see how anyone could still have a positive image after that. Regardless, most people seem to dislike him but most of our countries problems aren’t a result of his policies at all. The wars yes but Afghanistan was needed while Iraq is debatable. Economy? Not his fault. Gas prices? Not his fault. Bush was not a bad president and you don’t give him enough credit. Watch Pelosi’s documentary on him if you haven’t already. He wouldn’t have served 2 terms as president if he wasn’t smart and just like McCain and Obama, he did what he thought was best for the country.

All in all I’m disappointed Obama won but it’s time to move on. Of course…. peoples facebook statuses and even your blog post make it hard. Your hate for the bible and religion isn’t going to unite anybody either. Try reading the Bible(The new testament mostly) before you start bashing it’s usefulness. Even Madonna who is in now way a Christian, teaches it to her kids b/c of the usefulness of the stories in it.

You talk about how Bushes attacks on detractors doesn’t do anything do anything for anyone? What about this blog post? The best thing I think you and other Obama supporters can do is not be an ass about it…. unless you want McCain supporters to resist “change” and make this as difficult as possible.

That being said, I wish Obama well. It sounds like he is going to keep Robert Gates on his staff who I like and he even talked about ending the BCS and starting a playoff. If he can pull that off, I would vote for him in a 2nd term.

]]> Comment on Yay Obama! by Aaron http://terrbear.org/96/yay-obama/#comment-267 Aaron Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:16:02 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=96#comment-267 Love you terry, could not have said it better myself. Love you terry, could not have said it better myself.

]]> Comment on Ant and the GrassHopper by terry http://terrbear.org/94/ant-and-the-grasshopper/#comment-265 terry Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:20:38 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=94#comment-265 Clearly you didn't read the final paragraph. I said that McCain is similar to Bush. Bush is responsible for a lot of this calamity. Why continue down the same path? -- Further, I'd argue that the onus is on the banks that made irresponsible loans with our money, contributing significantly to this crisis. -- Hilarious from your comment is that in 2 years as a junior senator, Obama was meant to push through legislation to regulate banks? In a Bush White House? That's a bullshit talking point, at best. -- Lastly, it's "where" and "McCain." Call me a pedant, but it's not rocket surgery. Clearly you didn’t read the final paragraph. I said that McCain is similar to Bush. Bush is responsible for a lot of this calamity. Why continue down the same path?
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Further, I’d argue that the onus is on the banks that made irresponsible loans with our money, contributing significantly to this crisis.
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Hilarious from your comment is that in 2 years as a junior senator, Obama was meant to push through legislation to regulate banks? In a Bush White House? That’s a bullshit talking point, at best.
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Lastly, it’s “where” and “McCain.” Call me a pedant, but it’s not rocket surgery.

]]> Comment on Ant and the GrassHopper by Jody Smith http://terrbear.org/94/ant-and-the-grasshopper/#comment-264 Jody Smith Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:10:50 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=94#comment-264 It is humorous when you say it is everyone's fault (all people) but yet at the end of your message you divide Obama and Mccain making it sound like it was Mccains fault, so now you need to vote for Obama. Facts prove that Obama knew all about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I even knew about it two years ago. Americans are smarter than this.Your words are very well spoken, but we're is your logic. It is humorous when you say it is everyone’s fault (all people) but yet at the end of your message you divide Obama and Mccain making it sound like it was Mccains fault, so now you need to vote for Obama. Facts prove that Obama knew all about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. I even knew about it two years ago. Americans are smarter than this.Your words are very well spoken, but we’re is your logic.

]]> Comment on Reaching for the paddle… by Jan Heath http://terrbear.org/91/reaching-for-the-paddle/#comment-256 Jan Heath Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:47:47 +0000 http://terrbear.org/?p=91#comment-256 You might try redirecting him to something safer to bang on - and then make a big deal about it when he chooses the new "drum". Maybe go to goodwill and get him his own table to bang on. You weren't in to banging on things until your sister turned 2 and started embarassing you. You might try redirecting him to something safer to bang on - and then make a big deal about it when he chooses the new “drum”. Maybe go to goodwill and get him his own table to bang on. You weren’t in to banging on things until your sister turned 2 and started embarassing you.

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