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3 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:
I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you. How many of you are sitting here now about to cross this stage and are thinking about all the promotions and titles you are going to get in your career? Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.
I can tell you that my beautiful wife, Isabelle, would be the first to say that her life truly started when she began living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.
He talks of women having diabolical lies told to them, immediately after which he speaks of some that MAY go on to careers but that the majority are MOST EXCITED about marriage and children. Then says his wife’s life TRULY STARTED when she began linking her VOCATION as a wife and mother.
he did not use the words mutually exclusive but makes it as clear as say that women should aspire to be wife’s and mothers. As in his wife had no life before that. And then in an even more inflammatory statement explaining his comments he indicated he aspired to a time when women did not have thoughts.
His feelings on the role of women is quite clear.
Hey, I beat you by two minutes. But you gave the much more detailed explanation. Well done.
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1 hour ago, What a Tuel said:
Where? Ive read his speech a dozen times. Its like you guys hear what you want to hear. It does not say you cant be both. anywhere. It does say one is more rewarding or desired. However he also says the same of a husband and father so...
Well, I bite. Take this line from his speech:
"For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you."
According to my daughter with a minor in rhetoric (she can talk the paint off the wall), now you would expect one or more examples. Butker continues:
"How many of you are sitting here now about to cross this stage and are thinking about all the promotions and titles you are going to get in your career?"
At least to me, that makes clear what he thinks of women who have a career (whether with or without children).
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1 hour ago, What a Tuel said:
Seriously though, why is it that a woman serving her family as a mother and wife is somehow rooted in misogyny but going to serve a corporate overlord is a successful achievement? I'd argue the same for men. Men shouldnt be ashamed to be a stay at home dad if the wife makes sufficient income. Serve your family to the best of your ability, both men and women.
Agreed. But that is not what Butker said or meant. He is pretty clear about his ideas of gender roles.
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4 minutes ago, T&C said:
He didn't even mention the lbqf whatever "folks" lol.
Not by name. But this line is clearly directed at them:
"Not the deadly sin sort of pride that has an entire month dedicated to it, but the true God-centered pride that is cooperating with the Holy Ghost to glorify him."
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12 minutes ago, T&C said:
Who make up probably less than 1% of the population. They should feel free to make a speech "attacking" kickers imo.
Why does the size of the minority play a role? Just because a minority is small, does is justify attacks on them?
BTW, if you google the number, it hovers around 5% of the population.
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Well, I guess they will not invite him again:
"“As a founding institution and sponsor of Benedictine College, the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica find it necessary to respond to the controversial remarks of Harrison Butker as commencement speaker,” the statement on their website said. “The sisters of Mount St. Scholastica do not believe that Harrison Butker’s comments in his 2024 Benedictine College commencement address represent the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college that our founders envisioned and in which we have been so invested.”
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15 minutes ago, Utah John said:
Why on earth would a school pick a football player, particularly a kicker, to be the commencement speaker?
He had given a similar commencement speech last year at his alma mater, Georgia Tech. Thus, they knew what they would get to hear.
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22 minutes ago, Bob Jones said:
Is Simon on vacation or something, because I’ve been berated and suspended for less than what I’m seeing in this thread, re “politics.” LOL
I surmise like somebody has already mentioned…there are different rules for different folks, and that is very disappointing.
I would very much prefer to keep the the thread here, as it will get more diverse responses. On PPP, you get two sides with preformed notions just yelling at the other.
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For a long time, I would have argued for leaving the seat down, considering the two females in our household. However, since last October I am wheelchair-bound (otherwise I am doing fine - thanks), and the restroom doors are so narrow that I use a small wheelchair with a central opening that fits over the toilet, but only if the seat is up. Thus, in the master bathroom the default setting should be "up". However, sometimes my beloved wife forgets; I back up without looking and get stuck.
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1 hour ago, Irv said:
Butker made total sense. Need more people like that in the world of freaks.
Are you married? If yes, did you ever ask your wife if she agrees with you?
Before you ask me the same question: Yes, I am married. Both my wife work in academic research/teaching, full-time. Still, we were able to raise two kids who did not seem to suffer from the circumstances. Sure, it was sometimes hard to do your work at night because during the day you had to incorporate the kids' schedule. No, I am not saying that this is the correct approach for everybody; you and your spouse sometimes have to make hard decisions. Most importantly, not everybody who does not share Mr. Butker's values is a "freak". There is very seldom a clear black or white; most of us operate in the grey zone.
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HO scale model railroads, specifically the Santa Fe in the "transition era" around 1950 when they were still running steam but also had first-generation diesels. It started quite harmless when my son was young and it was "his" railroad. But the dad took over, and I needed at least one model of every type of steam or diesel locomotive the Santa Fe was running at that time. Most diesels and some steamers are available as mass-market produced "plastic" models. For everything else, you have to resort to brass.
Brass models are handmade, usually in very limited numbers. I have some models of which only 25 copies (or even fewer) exist. Of course, this is reflected in the price. The most expensive Santa Fe HO brass steam engine had a list price of around $2000 when it came out in 2003. If you are lucky enough to find one now, you can expect to pay $2000-2500. Thus, it is not an investment, but al least the kids will get something back when I die.
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Drivers who enter a multi-lane highway via a right turn from a side street and turn directly into the left-hand lane. First, make a small turn to the right lane and then change lanes to get wherever you want.
I have to admit that there is an instance where I myself was guilty of that on a special occasion. When I came to the US in 1990, NY state made me take a road driving test to transfer my German license. Well, the test was very easy compared to a German road test. However, the driving instructor had one comment: "You make pretty wide curves." Usually, I accept such criticism with a Thank You, but on that day something caused me to respond "Well, I want to but a large car". I still passed, and my first US car was a full-size Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon.
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3 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:
OR... Better yet, don't communicate at all. Michigan and New Jersey solve the "left turn problem" like I alluded to above. Ban overt left turns for other traffic solutions.
Yet... Just pay attention with who stops prior and go. If it's a tie, how about the old on right rule.
Yes, but the problem are those who do not pay attention.
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6 minutes ago, Jon in Pasadena said:
Another one I thought of, sort of a superset of the "wave you into traffic" case:
Expecting me to parse whatever the ***** ASL monologue you're gesticulating at me from 30 yards away with the afternoon sun in my eyes. These people also have tinted windows 100% of the time. Just assume that your headlights, brake lights and turn indicators are the only communication devices you have. Because they are. (Hand signals are acceptable on those rare occasions when your blinker dies mid-trip.)
Indeed, using of the most useful communication method is one way traffic in Europe differs from the US. Example, slow drivers in the left lane of a highway. US solution (at least here in Texas): stay behind them (cursing), trying to pass on the right. Italian solution: honk your horn; however, in heavy traffic often it is not clear who is the intended target of the horn. German solution: flash your high beam; if you have ever been chased from the left lane on the Autobahn by the Porsche behind you, you know haw effective this method is.
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3 hours ago, Jon in Pasadena said:
This one *really* resonates with me, especially when I'm on the motorcycle. You want to be polite? How about obeying the ***** traffic laws, idiots!!
(I searched but couldn't find this topic, but mods feel free to merge if there is an existing one.)
Mine is very similar. We have a lot of 3-way and 4-way stops in the suburban neighborhoods. I hate drivers who did not pay attention who arrived first, and then try to wave everybody else to go before them. Suddenly then they decide it is their turn, and we have chaos.
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A hilarious cover (sorry, no video). The Australian band The Cat Empire plays "Hotel California" reggae-style, in French, with accordion accompaniment.
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9 minutes ago, Matt_In_NH said:
What do you spend your dumb money on?
I would guess that he is saving money for a new keyboard. In his current one the "caps lock" key seems to get stuck from time to time.
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3 hours ago, boyst said:
What is fun about Germany is how fast hockey is growing.
American football is growing there, also. The Schwabbish Hall Unicorns won their league last year, I think 2 in a row?
Germans (and I assume the same applies to most other nationalities) are always attracted to sports where "one of our own" does well. E.g. professional US basketball (NBA) gained attention with Detlef Schrempf, but it really took off with Dirk Nowitzki. Similarly, in hockey, there had been several important German players in the NHL (Sturm, Eckhoff, Kolzig), but never a top ten star like Leon Draisaitl.
As to football, Germans love it. If you remember, in the last year of NFL Europe, 5 of the 6 teams were stationed in Germany. While we do not have any star yet, we hold the record of the oldest player ever played in a professional football game. Manfred Burgsmüller was the Rhein Fire's place kicker at age 52.
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54 minutes ago, Roundybout said:
Classic bit of late 90s goodnessAnd here is "Clint Eastwood" mashed up with Metallica's "Sad But True"...
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I came to the US in 1990 as postdoc at the University of Rochester. Back in Germany, neither basketball nor "American football" were very popular at that time. Thus, I came here unbiased. However, it became soon obvious that the NFL dominated the conversation. Everybody in the lab was talking about football and the Bills. And this is how I became a fan, too.
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Heard in a Lexus commercial: "Elephant" by Tame Impala
And here the cover by The Wiggles, "Fruit Salad"
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1 hour ago, frostbitmic said:
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Excellent choice; how could I forget them? Some of their sketches are just the best you will ever find in this genre. Honestly, I am much less enamored with their movies. "The Life of Brian" is their best IMHO, the others are just meh...
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First round goes to Leon and the Oilers!
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Does humor belong in music? Nick Mason, Pink Floyd's drummer, certainly thinks so. His 1981 album, "Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports", consists of songs written by jazz great Carla Bley and sung by ex-Soft Machine drummer Robert Wyatt, in general with a funny twist. Example: "Siam", with an Asian-sounding melody and references to tea, opium, and Siamese cats...
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Harrison Butker…oy vey…what a commencement “speech”
in Off the Wall
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To set things straight, my daughter would like to emphasize that the rhetoric degree is not a minor, but her second major. Her first major is in the STEM field.