It's worrying, what starts in the US often ends up in the UK too. For instance, Tony Blair was spouting about his being judged by God the other day. Time was in the UK for a leader to admit to being religious or mention such things, (or let slip religious rhetoric of any kind,) would have been unheard of, secular only please, we're British.. Thank God* there was much hoo-ha and spluttering of shock and outrage in the UK media after his outburst.
Arg! Sorry, what with time difference I'd gone to bed when you made that last comment, so I didn't spot it til much later. I'm afraid I don't do IM or anything similar, or have such software installed on my pc; basically because I'm terrified of getting addicted to it and ending up getting a bollocking at work for using it too much, or not cracking on with my art projects when I'm at home. I spend far too much time on LJ as it is, I can't risk getting sucked into IM. :-)
James Smithson was a British scientist who was largely unaccepted by British society. When he died he didn't leave any of his money to the Academy of Sciences. He decided to leave the money to the U.S. to snub the British snobs.
Perfect. So glad to hear someone from the state speaking up. If I were up for getting my backside kicked (I am not), I would have said much this week to people who have been making comments about where you live. I realize that when a state makes a decision, it's easy to generalize, but it's really unfair for people to assume everyone who lives there supports what happened.
Actually, I live in Minnesota. Near to SD, but not in it.
I am close enough that, if an underground railroad starts up to get women to abortion providers in other states, I may end up contributing. At the very least, I would be giving funds.
To be clear, this outlaws abortion (mostly) *in* SD, rather than for all resident's of SD anywhere, yes? If so, then it would be an aboveground railroad. :)
There is some talk about that, actually. In fact, I think some places have at least passed laws to make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines for purposes of procuring an abortion for her. Dunno if anyone has passed laws relating to women too old to need parental consent, but I wouldn't be surprised.
I live in Moorhead, Minnesota, which is literally right across the border (and river) from Fargo, ND. The two cities are separate politically, but very much one city socially and economically. I live in Moorhead, but work in Fargo, visit friends in Fargo, usually go out to eat in Fargo, shop for groceries in Moorhead but computer equipment in Fargo, etc.
That may be why you're confused. No need to apologize, it's an odd arrangement. :-)
I don't know that any of my more recent posts is much more than giddy. I'm just coming out of a serious depression, and so I'm all "oooh, look at the pretty birds!" and stuff! If you want more interesting stuff, maybe check out "assessments" tag and memories-- . For proof I'm not always quite so la-la-la! =P
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We've been hearing about this madness all the way in the UK on the news. (Boggled!)
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If we get too crazy, would you guys just lob a nuke at DC?
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For instance, Tony Blair was spouting about his being judged by God the other day. Time was in the UK for a leader to admit to being religious or mention such things, (or let slip religious rhetoric of any kind,) would have been unheard of, secular only please, we're British..
Thank God* there was much hoo-ha and spluttering of shock and outrage in the UK media after his outburst.
* Irony intended.
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Just curious, since you seem to be on now...
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I'm afraid I don't do IM or anything similar, or have such software installed on my pc; basically because I'm terrified of getting addicted to it and ending up getting a bollocking at work for using it too much, or not cracking on with my art projects when I'm at home.
I spend far too much time on LJ as it is, I can't risk getting sucked into IM.
:-)
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So, is that the luck dragon of Liverpool in your icon?
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Hell, they burned the White House once before...
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I am close enough that, if an underground railroad starts up to get women to abortion providers in other states, I may end up contributing. At the very least, I would be giving funds.
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That may be why you're confused. No need to apologize, it's an odd arrangement. :-)
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Excellently done, but Ow.
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Oh, the dark humour...it is not pleasant.
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At the risk of sounding obsequious, I'm impressed and would like to "friend" you. May I?
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I shall check out yours and probably do the same.
Rockin' cool.
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Wonder what it would take to get that to appear in one of MSN's "the week in pictures" series?