tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post115643052758186566..comments2023-09-17T06:10:45.976-05:00Comments on Babble On: My powerhouse did not get the attention it requiredMissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08053954608332662629noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1159032134676387512006-09-23T12:22:00.000-05:002006-09-23T12:22:00.000-05:00About the time your concentration was being ruined...About the time your concentration was being ruined, the Missouri Attorney General's office was writing up this press release:<BR/>http://www.ago.mo.gov/newsreleases/2006/082106b.htm<BR/><BR/>Many of these calls are made by a partially-automated Interactive Voice Response system. What you heard was probably a recorded voice, though some calls seem to be live.<BR/><BR/>The whole thing is a charade to get around the "Do Not Call" laws. Their survey is statistically worthless due to methodology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1156650168841099442006-08-26T22:42:00.000-05:002006-08-26T22:42:00.000-05:00Not a problem at all. It has been awhile since I h...Not a problem at all. It has been awhile since I have had anything up around here that has sparked conversation.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053954608332662629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1156516778114443372006-08-25T09:39:00.000-05:002006-08-25T09:39:00.000-05:00Sorry, Missy, to use your blog for conversation. B...Sorry, Missy, to use your blog for conversation. But you started it!<BR/><BR/>Valerie, I agree with you that there are several definitions of "family values" out there - it just depends on who you ask. I know you didn't ask me but my liberal conservative definition includes being a good person to my fellow man, being a good partner to my spouse, being a good parent to my son and instilling the same values in him. I work hard at my job and pay my taxes. I don't litter. I respect my elders. I respect authority and obey the laws. I'm kind to animals. You get the idea. I'm a true supporter of letting people express themselves as they see fit so long as it doesn't harm others or violate the rights of others. If such expression offends us - we have the RIGHT to remove ourselves from being exposed to it.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I'm tired of the organizations that try to be my daddy.<BR/><BR/>My apologies again, Missy. Just a very good topic for lively conversation. - jLowjLowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186553687690357435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1156477306421072772006-08-24T22:41:00.000-05:002006-08-24T22:41:00.000-05:00I got my followup call today too! But they just l...I got my followup call today too! But they just left a message. I talked to some guy before and tried to get him to define what they meant by family values - i.e did that mean only reflecting white, het families, etc. I wasn't very well spoken about it but the guy definitely poo-pooed the idea that it was negative about different types of people.<BR/><BR/>I've really come to hate the phrase "family values". It's used as this monolithic, catch-phrase of everything that must be right (and Right) and anyone that uses it assumes it's the only Way anyone could be moral and support folks raising the next generation.<BR/><BR/>Someone at my neighborhood meeting asked our US Congress rep's rep (got that?) if he supported family values. What the eff does that mean? I accidentally came out as a liberal at that meeting. We'll see what happens this month....Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880850905449197695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1156456784339935832006-08-24T16:59:00.000-05:002006-08-24T16:59:00.000-05:00I've gotten the same phone solicitation but what I...I've gotten the same phone solicitation but what I got from it was that they want to encourage Hollywood (decision-makers?) to support more family friendly fare. I for one would like to see more movies and TV shows that the whole family can enjoy together - especially in the summer when it is 100+ degrees outside and we really have no choice but to stay inside.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I really don't have a dog in this hunt right now anyway. My 2 year old could care less about TV - he's an action guy so we spends plenty of time on the floor (or under the kitchen table - y'know THE FORT).<BR/><BR/>But I when I pay attention it does seem that the movies/shows out there that are PG-13 or milder are very few and far between.<BR/><BR/>I completely agree with Missy's statement about not exposing myself (or child) to it if I don't like it. It's as simple as changing the channel or turning it off. I don't agree with those who would try to "censor" another's "artistic expression."jLowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186553687690357435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17563973.post-1156445625162107022006-08-24T13:53:00.000-05:002006-08-24T13:53:00.000-05:00I don't have children, but if I did, I'd like to t...I don't have children, but if I did, I'd like to think I'd keep an eye on what they watch. <BR/><BR/>For my own entertainment, I like books/art/TV/films that push the moral envelope, make me feel uncomfortable, and occasionally offend. If the Dove Foundation has its way, our nation's creativity will be crucified with little opportunity for resurrection.Dan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645604464750177487noreply@blogger.com