Comments on Apology of the WeekTypePad2005-08-08T13:38:00ZMithrashttps://mithras.blogs.com/blog/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://mithras.blogs.com/blog/2005/08/apology_of_the_/comments/atom.xml/A. nonymous commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d8345212c353ef2005-08-10T19:05:30Z2007-08-18T06:40:24ZA. nonymousI see, so it is ok to be liberal and make racist, offensive comments about someone as long as you...<p>I see, so it is ok to be liberal and make racist, offensive comments about someone as long as you reach for the "Just kidding" button days later.</p>
<p>Next time a conservative does the same and makes an off hand comment in public about someone based on their race, gender or both, I'll be sure to look for the "Look, he/she was just kidding" post on this blog.</p>
<p>Just so we are clear.</p>Phoenician in a time of Romans commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83452012653ef2005-08-10T06:04:53Z2007-08-18T07:03:36ZPhoenician in a time of RomansNo wonder no one votes for you. Mary, I realise you're a conservative, and thus essentially stupid, but more people...<p>No wonder no one votes for you.</p>
<p>Mary, I realise you're a conservative, and thus essentially stupid, but more people wanted Gore for President than wanted Bush.</p>Fitch commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d8348767c769e22005-08-10T04:19:03Z2007-08-18T07:01:41ZFitchhttp://michaelfitch.blogspot.com/Sorry, this wasn't clearly labeled. was it supposed to be funny? I guess I'm too stupid to understand. I mean,...<p>Sorry, this wasn't clearly labeled. was it supposed to be funny? I guess I'm too stupid to understand. I mean, it wasn't funny. Not in an offensive way, but more like how a rock isn't funny. A blank tv screen isn't funny. Perhaps you don't understand the difference. I'll try to explain. I don't find your work offensive, are these words too big for you? I just don't see what's funny. It's like a calculator. See my point? A calculator isn't funny in and of itself. Something is missing. </p>Adm. James T. Kirk, Starfleet commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451fb6f53ef2005-08-09T21:34:20Z2007-08-18T06:57:56ZAdm. James T. Kirk, StarfleetLt. "Pete Mitchell", USN riiiiight. Nice try, wingnut take your copy of Top Gun out of the DVD player and...<p>Lt. "Pete Mitchell", USN</p>
<p>riiiiight.</p>
<p>Nice try, wingnut</p>
<p>take your copy of Top Gun out of the DVD player and step away from the TV...NOW</p>
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Say high to Goose and Iceman for me, dingleberry</p>christine commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451f3dd53ef2005-08-09T19:50:18Z2007-08-18T06:26:58Zchristinehttp://www.purlsofhope.blogspot.comOMG, You are too funny. I usually don't share my political orientation, well because I don't have one...lol. Except that...<p>OMG, You are too funny. I usually don't share my political orientation, well because I don't have one...lol. Except that I am definitely not conservative. I think your apology was right on and if stuffy people can't take it they shouldn't read it...lmao</p>reliant commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451f00853ef2005-08-09T14:05:28Z2007-08-18T06:51:11Zrelianthttp://reliantmedia.blogspot.comPutting the ethnic and gender issues aside (and slightly barbed language that was obviously meant as a joke), The Conservative...<p>Putting the ethnic and gender issues aside (and slightly barbed language that was obviously meant as a joke), The Conservative Blog Taxonomy's attack on Michelle Malkin's politics was more than fair game. She's another vacuous, publicity seeking, petulant right wing extremist. We previously posted a similar piece regarding the unfortunate rise of preening, dimwitted talking heads like Ann Coulter. </p>
<p>What They Didn't Teach Ann Coulter at Michigan Law School</p>
<p>If these people put there inane views and illogical arguments in the public arena, they can't whine and complain when people call them on it. </p>mary commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451e3e353ef2005-08-09T13:58:22Z2007-08-18T06:51:10Zmaryhttp://whataretheysaying.powerblogs.comJust wondering - since when has jr. high-level cattiness been accepted by the left as the height of urbane wit?...<p>Just wondering - since when has jr. high-level cattiness been accepted by the left as the height of urbane wit?</p>
<p>Since we decided to stoop to your level?</p>
<p>Copycat. The left can't even come up with their own material, they can't even decide what their own attitudes are. No wonder no one votes for you. </p>Yaron commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834874b1469e22005-08-09T13:46:07Z2007-08-18T06:51:00ZYaronKathleen - I didn't see your comment until now, because I didn't bother checking back on what's looking like a...<p>Kathleen - I didn't see your comment until now, because I didn't bother checking back on what's looking like a thought-free discussion thread. Anyway, I don't know quite what you mean by "evidence", but here's an editorial from a conservative standpoint arguing for fines and lawsuits in place of affirmative action to counter discrimination:</p>
<p>http://chetly.home.comcast.net/michbar.html</p>Mark commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834874aa769e22005-08-09T13:21:25Z2007-08-18T06:51:42ZMarkhttp://spaces.msn.com/members/tke919/Is it just me, or do some of these conservatives need a hug? We all know that Conservatives can dish...<p>Is it just me, or do some of these conservatives need a hug?</p>
<p>We all know that Conservatives can dish out the criticism, but they can't take it. </p>Pete Mitchell commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451dd1d53ef2005-08-09T10:40:27Z2007-08-18T06:20:53ZPete MitchellNAVOSHO,yeah I really am a Navy LT,with some 800 hrs in T-34,T-45,and FA-18C,congrats on your vietnam service,that turned out really...<p>NAVOSHO,yeah I really am a Navy LT,with some 800 hrs in T-34,T-45,and FA-18C,congrats on your vietnam service,that turned out really well.Youre right about 1 thing,I'm out to the airlines as soon as my obligation is up,its not that I dont like dropping napalm on arabs,its just the goverment check isnt really enough. We're not a little homophobic are we??They did away with that "dont ask dont smell stuff" awhile ago to Old dude.</p>Peter Jennings commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451ddbe53ef2005-08-09T10:32:13Z2007-08-18T06:20:40ZPeter JenningsMan,I would die for a Lucky right now.<p>Man,I would die for a Lucky right now.</p>ahem commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451e22a53ef2005-08-09T09:40:58Z2007-08-18T06:20:52ZahemI'd also like to apologise for the apology, because it has led to a string of right-wing trolling comments that...<p>I'd also like to apologise for the apology, because it has led to a string of right-wing trolling comments that show off their wingnut authors for being not only humorless and tin-eared, but also marginally literate. Sorry about that.</p>Arturo commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83487474669e22005-08-09T08:24:34Z2007-08-18T06:20:17ZArturo"For you to develop a sense of humor organically, you would first have to have a certain amount of intelligence......<p>"For you to develop a sense of humor organically, you would first have to have a certain amount of intelligence... "</p>
<p>Thank you for pointing out that everyone who disagrees with you does so because they're just, just, just so... stoopid.</p>
<p>Otherwise we wouldn't have any way to know how much smarter you are than eveybody else. Kudos!</p>buma commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d9e853ef2005-08-09T06:36:42Z2008-01-24T19:02:56Zbumahttp://profile.typekey.com/Dell Customer/I'm glad the taxonomy has been getting some attention. I wasn't aware of his blog until the wingnuts started whining...<p>I'm glad the taxonomy has been getting some attention. I wasn't aware of his blog until the wingnuts started whining about it. And I even live in Philly. If it weren't for the trees in the picture I could show approximately where. </p>Phoenician in a time of Romans commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451db2f53ef2005-08-09T05:49:18Z2007-08-18T06:49:19ZPhoenician in a time of RomansOn behalf of liberals everywhere, I'd like to apologise for Mithras's apology. The arrogant assumption that conservatives would welcome a...<p>On behalf of liberals everywhere, I'd like to apologise for Mithras's apology. The arrogant assumption that conservatives would welcome a sense of humor, or indeed a sense of proportion, real personalities, or the ability to understand and use wit in their daily lives, is the worst form of elitism.</p>
<p>We are truly truly sorry that, by suggesting you grow up and learn to laugh, Mithras has threatened that which is most valuable to your self-image, your sense of victimization. Lord knows, after taking over all three branches of the government, leading the country into an unnecessary and costly war, exposing the US to the world as a country that tortures and kills prisoners, and ruining American finances for a decade or more, it must be difficult for you to keep this image of yourselves as cruelly repressed by liberals.</p>
<p>And yet, you do. That's admirable. Mithris should be ashamed of himself for threatening this.</p>
<p>Really, we're sorry.</p>navosho commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83487470569e22005-08-09T05:06:40Z2007-08-18T06:49:05ZnavoshoHey Dabodius,I'm an angry YOUNG white Navy type,nothin wrong with gettin fellated under "the table..but Subics been closed for centuries...<p>Hey Dabodius,I'm an angry YOUNG white Navy type,nothin wrong with gettin fellated under "the table..but Subics been closed for centuries man"...</p>
<p>OK LT. Mitchell, if in fact you REALLY are a Navy Lt, read what the man said...</p>
<p>"I'll say it again: one reason for MM's success has to be that she reminds ANGRY OLD RIGHT-WING USN men"...(emphasis added.)</p>
<p>As a Viet Nam vet who spent 20 in the good ol' USN, I found most of the ENSIGNS I came across could at least read and understand English and context.</p>
<p>And if you're gettin' it on the ship, she (or maybe HE) had better not be enlisted!</p>
<p>Hope your ass gets extended in the IO (Indian Ocean, for those not Navy) 'cuz pResident "Bring 'em on" has hurt recruiting like no one else EVER has.</p>Demise commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451e70c53ef2005-08-09T04:34:22Z2007-08-18T06:19:24ZDemiseThis post made me laugh more than the other one. Cheers! By the way, no one in America plays the...<p>This post made me laugh more than the other one.</p>
<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>By the way, no one in America plays the victim better than the 'American Conservative'- they lack a sense of humor along with any principles.</p>Sherman commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834874f9e69e22005-08-09T04:07:32Z2007-08-18T06:48:27ZShermanIt's pretty funny to me that some Right Winger is trying to make Sen. Byrd look bad, but at the...<p>It's pretty funny to me that some Right Winger is trying to make Sen. Byrd look bad, but at the same time is using some of the most offensive language I have the misfortune of reading on a non Right Wing site. Come on, guy or girl, you use the syntax and terms of a racist too well to not have that attitude floating around in you Neanderthal-like noggin.</p>
<p>As for the apology, like BOB says "FUCK 'EM IF THEY CAN'T TAKE A JOKE".</p>steve talbert commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d7f253ef2005-08-09T03:35:16Z2007-08-18T06:18:53Zsteve talbertConservatives don't have a sense on humor that depends on nuance or irony or anything subtle because they are fearful...<p>Conservatives don't have a sense on humor that depends on nuance or irony or anything subtle because they are fearful people trying to conserve things the way they are.</p>
<p>They either are not trained, or maybe don't have the ability, to see any shade of grey.</p>
<p>Can you name a comedian who has a conservative world view? All they can understand are pranks, pies in the face and slapstick. It has to be black and white. Oh, that's probably why they like Michelle Malkin.. throw in blackface too.</p>Kathleen commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d81a53ef2005-08-09T03:28:32Z2007-08-18T06:48:11ZKathleenfunny how Republicans trying to defend their current party always bring up Se. Byrd. If you really think that a...<p>funny how Republicans trying to defend their current party always bring up Se. Byrd. If you really think that a man cannot admit he was wrong and move on, I guess that is why you love Dubya so much. He does neither.</p>
<p>Also - Yaron, though your comments are a long way up, and buried by faux-Johnson/Byrd posts, please show me any examples to back up this:<br />
"What's the conservative solution? Ending workplace discrimination through lawsuits and market pressure, such as boycotts." please.</p>ketemphor commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d85f53ef2005-08-09T02:59:56Z2007-08-18T06:46:55ZketemphorYou know, sometimes I wonder if righty trolls are just lefties trying to make the righties look bad. Then I...<p>You know, sometimes I wonder if righty trolls are just lefties trying to make the righties look bad. Then I think, what if they're really right-wingers trying to troll badly so people THINK it's a left-winger trying to make righties look bad.</p>
<p>Then my head starts to hurt and I have to stop thinking about it ...</p>Robert K Byrd commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d63453ef2005-08-09T02:41:47Z2007-08-18T06:18:20ZRobert K ByrdI voted agin dat Jive talkin,non showerin,Brown vs Board Education litigatin,NIGGER,Thrugood Marshall back in 67' too...so go fuck ya'all selfs.<p>I voted agin dat Jive talkin,non showerin,Brown vs Board Education litigatin,NIGGER,Thrugood Marshall back in 67' too...so go fuck ya'all selfs.</p>Robert K Byrd commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451db2653ef2005-08-09T02:27:54Z2007-08-18T06:46:46ZRobert K ByrdI dont speak to those 2 race mixin white niggers no mo' since they voted for dat kinky haired ,go-rilla...<p>I dont speak to those 2 race mixin white niggers no mo' since they voted for dat kinky haired ,go-rilla faced,black as tar,clarence thomas back in 91'. That buck eben got him a waht wife!!!He think he too good for dat nice slice of dark meat Anita Hill...ooommmm boy she was sweeeeettt...</p>Mithras commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d79253ef2005-08-09T02:11:08Z2007-08-18T06:47:28ZMithrashttp://mithras.blogs.comSen. Byrd- Thanks for visiting. Give our regards to Sen. Lott and former Sen. Helms when you see them. I...<p>Sen. Byrd-<br />
Thanks for visiting. Give our regards to Sen. Lott and former Sen. Helms when you see them. I am sure you have lots to talk about with them, even though they still practice the kind of vile racism you have left far behind. </p>Robert K Byrd commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d6e653ef2005-08-09T01:48:12Z2007-08-18T06:47:22ZRobert K Byrdquote continues"A THROWBACK TO THE BLACKEST SPECIMENS FROM THE WILDS"<p>quote continues"A THROWBACK TO THE BLACKEST SPECIMENS FROM THE WILDS"</p>Robert K Byrd commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d49053ef2005-08-09T01:40:38Z2007-08-18T06:17:48ZRobert K Byrd"I WOULD NEVER FIGHT WITH A NEGRO BY MY SIDE,RATHER,I SHOULD DIE A THOUSAND TIMES, AND SEE OLD GLORY TRAMPLED...<p>"I WOULD NEVER FIGHT WITH A NEGRO BY MY SIDE,RATHER,I SHOULD DIE A THOUSAND TIMES, AND SEE OLD GLORY TRAMPLED IN THE DIRT NEVER TO RISE AGAIN, THAN TO SEE THIS BELOVED LAND OF OURS BECOME DEGRADED BY RACE MONGRELS"</p>Sirkowski commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d6c353ef2005-08-09T01:30:12Z2007-08-18T06:17:48ZSirkowskihttp://www.missdynamite.comYou scared me, for a second I thought you were serious.<p>You scared me, for a second I thought you were serious.</p>ahem commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d60853ef2005-08-09T01:06:53Z2007-08-18T06:17:28ZahemIf you prick us, do we not bleed? 'If you bleed us, are we not still pricks?' -- the right-wing...<p>If you prick us, do we not bleed?</p>
<p>'If you bleed us, are we not still pricks?' -- the right-wing blogosphere.</p>
<p>Actually, 'The lady doth protest too much, methinks' is much more suitable here.</p>Barney Frank commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d8348744a969e22005-08-09T01:04:27Z2007-08-18T06:16:57ZBarney FrankHey..i LIKE middle aged men of Asian/Paciffic Islander background<p>Hey..i LIKE middle aged men of Asian/Paciffic Islander background</p>ahem commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d3af53ef2005-08-09T00:59:30Z2007-08-18T06:16:52Zahemthe right side of the blogosphere where the influence on current events has been vastly greater Was that really Toby...<p>the right side of the blogosphere where the influence on current events has been vastly greater</p>
<p>Was that really Toby 'Comments (0)' Petzold?</p>FastMovingCloud commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d59053ef2005-08-09T00:54:42Z2007-08-18T06:17:23ZFastMovingCloudDraconisRex, I feel for you. I am a Dem,but my Dad has always been a Republican. He says he can...<p>DraconisRex, I feel for you. I am a Dem,but my Dad has always been a Republican. He says he can no longer recognize his own party. It has taken all of the joy out of our political discussions. There was a liveliness that is no longer present because his heart is not in it. <br />
And, MIKE G: Mithras never used one word of profanity in either of these posts. How do you equate his writing to the witty phrase "Fuck you, Moron"?</p>The Liberal Avenger commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d44a53ef2005-08-09T00:35:56Z2007-08-18T06:17:13ZThe Liberal Avengerhttp://www.liberalavenger.comGo Mithras! Woooo!<p>Go Mithras! Woooo!</p>Tom - Daai Tou Laam commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d8ac53ef2005-08-09T00:30:21Z2007-08-18T06:16:42ZTom - Daai Tou Laamhttp://www.the-eleven.com/~tjlegg/I know wit. I served with wit. Wit is a friend of mine. You, sir, are no wit. Posted by:...<p>I know wit. I served with wit. Wit is a friend of mine.<br />
You, sir, are no wit.</p>
<p>Posted by: Samurai Sam </p>
<p>And isn't it telling that when a Bushevik attempts humour, its first reaction is to steal a Democrat's material.</p>OneMonkey'sUncle commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834873dc669e22005-08-09T00:17:59Z2007-08-18T06:45:29ZOneMonkey'sUncleHoly crap - the "apology" was almost as good as the original post, but man, the reactions... And you say...<p>Holy crap - the "apology" was almost as good as the original post, but man, the reactions... And you say wingnuts don't have a sense of humor! What could be funnier than some of the hysterical rantings above?! Please keep up the good work, these wingnuts are cracking me up!</p>Pete Mitchell LT (USN) commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d51a53ef2005-08-09T00:10:30Z2007-08-18T06:45:30ZPete Mitchell LT (USN)Hey Dabodius,I'm an angry YOUNG white Navy type,nothin wrong with gettin fellated under the table..but Subics been closed for centuries...<p>Hey Dabodius,I'm an angry YOUNG white Navy type,nothin wrong with gettin fellated under the table..but Subics been closed for centuries man,sorta like your Mommas twat,we just get it on the ship now adays,from some 18 yr old bee-otch. </p>Thomas Pynchon commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d1c653ef2005-08-08T23:49:34Z2007-08-18T06:16:56ZThomas PynchonProfessor Irwin Corey accepts the National Book Award Fiction Citation for Thomas Pynchon and Gravity's Rainbow Thursday, April 18, 1974,...<p><br />
Professor Irwin Corey accepts the National Book Award Fiction Citation for Thomas Pynchon and Gravity's Rainbow</p>
<p>Thursday, April 18, 1974, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York</p>
<p>Ralph Ellison's introduction: <br />
Thank you, Jack, my apollogies if we're as...if you were as confused as I was. The jury has determined to divide the prize between two writers. To Thomas Pynchon, for GRAVITY'S RAINBOW which bridges the gap between the two cultures and puts the world of manipulation and paranoia within the perspectives of history. To Isaac Bashevis Singer for A CROWN OF FEATHERS and a life-time of distinguished work revealing a skeptical, philosophical and mischievous obses- sion with human and demonic character. I present this not to Mr. Singer, but to Mr. Pynchon. </p>
<p>Professor Irwin Corey: <br />
However... accept this financial stipulation - ah - stipend in behalf of, uh, Richard Python for the great contribution and to quote from some of the missiles which he has contributed...Today we must all be aware that protocol takes precedence over procedure. Howewer you say - WHAT THE - what does this mean... in relation to the tabulation whereby we must once again realize that the great fiction story is now being rehearsed before our very eyes, in the Nixon administration... indicating that only an American writer can receive...the award for fction, unlike Solzinitski whose fiction doesn't hold water. Comrades - friends, we are gathered here not only to accept in behalf of one recluse - one who has found that the world in itself which seems to be a time not of the toad - to quote even Studs TurKAL. And many people ask "Who are Studs TurKAL?" It's not "Who are Studs TurKAL?" it's "Who am Studs TurKAL?" This in itself as an edifice of the great glory that has gone beyond, and the intuitive feeling of the American people, based on the assumption that the intelligence not only as Mencken once said, "He who underestimates the American pubic - public, will not go broke." This is merely a small indication of this vast throng gathered here to once again behold and to perceive that which has gone behind and to that which might go forward into the future...we've got to hurdle these obstacles. This is the main deterrent upon which we have gathered our strength and all the others who say, "What the hell did that get?" - We don't know. We've got to peforce withold the loving boy... And as Miller once said in one of his great novels- what did he ... that language is only necessary when communication is endangered. And you sit there bewildered, and Pinter who went further said "It is not the lack of communication but fear of communication." That's what the Goddamn thing is it's we fear - communication. Oh - fortunately the prize has only been given to authors - unlike the Academy Award which is given to a female and a male, indicating the derision of the human specie - God damn it! But we have no paranoia, and Mr. Pynchon has attained, and has created for himself serenity, and it is only the insanity that has kept him alive in his paranoia. We speak of the organ...of the orgasm...Who the hell wrote this? And the jury has determined to divide the prize between two writers - to Thomas Pynchon for his GRAVITY'S RAINBOW. Now GRAVITY'S RAINBOW is a token of this man's genius...he told me so himself...that he could...in other words, have been more specific, but rather than to allude the mundane, he has come to the conclusion that brevity is the importance of our shallow existence. God damn. Ladies and Gentlemen. To the distinguished panel on the, on the dais and to the other winners, for poetry and religion and science. The time will come when religion will outlive its usefulness. Marx, Groucho Marx, once said that religion is the opiate of the people. I say that when religion outlives its usefulness, then opium...will be the opiate...Ahh that's not a bad idea... All right...However, I want to thank Mr. Guinzburg, Tom Guinzburg of the Viking Press, who has made it possible for you people to be here this evening to enjoy the Friction Citation - the Fiction Citation. GRAVITY'S RAINBOW - a small contribution to a certain degree, since there are over three and a half billion people in the world today. 218 of them ... million live in the United States which is a very, very small amount compared to those that are dying elsewhere...Well, I say that you will be on the road to new horizons, for we who live in a society where sex is a commodity and a politician can become a TV personality, it's not easy to conform if you have any morality...I, I, I said that myself many years ago...But I do want to thank the bureau...I mean the committee, the organization for the $10,000 they've given out...tonight they made over $400,000 and I think that I have another appointment. I would like to stay here, but for the sake of brevity I, I must leave. I do want to thank you, I want to thank Mr. TurKAL. I want to thank Mr. Knopf who just ran through the auditorium* and I want to thank Breshnev, Kissinger - acting President of the Unites States - and also want to thank Truman Capote and thank you. _________________________________________________________________________ <br />
* refering to the streaker who ran nude across the stage. <br />
( transcribed by Richard Corey) </p>
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</p>Dabodius commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d8348741df69e22005-08-08T23:49:30Z2007-08-18T06:16:32ZDabodiusI'll say it again: one reason for MM's success has to be that she reminds angry old right-wing USN men...<p>I'll say it again: one reason for MM's success has to be that she reminds angry old right-wing USN men of what they take to be imperial better times, being fellated under barroom tables at Subic Bay by "LBFMs." If she weren't cute but a middle-aged man of Asian-Pacific Islander background, they wouldn't be interested in looking at that and wouldn't feel the fatuous faux chivalrous impulse to protect her when she gets called on her racist animus against civil liberties. No wonder the rightwingers oppose affirmative action: when they practice it, they get the likes of MM.</p>tankdriver commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d67653ef2005-08-08T23:42:21Z2007-08-18T06:46:09ZtankdriverCharles Bird? Chucky Buzzard!<p>Charles Bird?</p>
<p>Chucky Buzzard!</p>Billmon commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834873be769e22005-08-08T23:39:54Z2007-08-18T06:45:17ZBillmonJeez, conservatives actually have feelings -- not like normal human beings, of course, but still, feelings. Who knew? "If you...<p>Jeez, conservatives actually have feelings -- not like normal human beings, of course, but still, feelings. Who knew?</p>
<p>"If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?"</p>Marv Stulpnagel commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d25853ef2005-08-08T23:38:28Z2007-08-18T06:16:50ZMarv StulpnagelJust wondering - since when has jr. high-level cattiness been accepted by the left as the height of urbane wit?...<p>Just wondering - since when has jr. high-level cattiness been accepted by the left as the height of urbane wit? </p>
<p>Since we decided to stoop to your level?</p>Noam Chomsky commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834873bfc69e22005-08-08T23:35:38Z2007-08-18T06:46:06ZNoam ChomskyI wish people would just leave me alone.<p>I wish people would just leave me alone.</p>Lyndon Baines Johnson commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d87b53ef2005-08-08T23:35:30Z2007-08-18T06:45:09ZLyndon Baines JohnsonTARNATION!!!!AHM DEAD AN AH REMEMBER DA ROLE ROBERT KKK BIRD PLAYED IN FILLERBLUSTERIM MAH CIBIL RAHTS BILL LAST AH RECOLLECTID...<p>TARNATION!!!!AHM DEAD AN AH REMEMBER DA ROLE ROBERT KKK BIRD PLAYED IN FILLERBLUSTERIM MAH CIBIL RAHTS BILL LAST AH RECOLLECTID HEEZ STILL A DEMOCRAT, AN WAT ABOUT BILL CLINTON FLYIN BACK TO ARKANSAW SO A REATRDED NIGGRA COULD GET TO RIDE OL SPARKY? SHITFIRE,EVIN AH NEVAH DID NUTTIN LAK DAT..</p>Aswad Asman commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834873b7069e22005-08-08T23:32:20Z2007-08-18T06:45:14ZAswad AsmanI'm a legs and ass man, myself. Neither Malkin's face nor tits do much for me at all, but this...<p>I'm a legs and ass man, myself. Neither Malkin's face nor tits do much for me at all, but this taxonomy thing has legs, and the people who don't agree are assholes.</p>DraconisRex commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d0b353ef2005-08-08T23:30:11Z2008-01-24T19:02:53ZDraconisRexhttp://profile.typekey.com/DraconisRex/I thought it was pretty funny. But what the hell do I know, I'm just a disenfranchised Eisenhower Republican whose...<p>I thought it was pretty funny. But what the hell do I know, I'm just a disenfranchised Eisenhower Republican whose party has been over-run by facist morons.</p>Stan Ullman commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d3db53ef2005-08-08T22:35:05Z2007-08-18T06:45:22ZStan UllmanI'm a giant liberal. "Tit stands" is funny. The post was funny. QED. I like saying QED.<p>I'm a giant liberal. "Tit stands" is funny. The post was funny. QED.</p>
<p>I like saying QED.</p>ss commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d8348738aa69e22005-08-08T22:07:28Z2007-08-18T06:15:18ZssI agree with Mithras that chicks are essentially tit stands, and that Asians can't be trusted to form their own...<p>I agree with Mithras that chicks are essentially tit stands, and that Asians can't be trusted to form their own opinions. I guess I'm so far right, I'm left! You rock.</p>mary commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451d01f53ef2005-08-08T22:03:48Z2007-08-18T06:15:17Zmaryhttp://whataretheysaying.powerblogs.comYour original "humor" post read like a lame attempt to be the next James Wolcott. In fact, Wolcott wannabe-ism permeates...<p>Your original "humor" post read like a lame attempt to be the next James Wolcott. In fact, Wolcott wannabe-ism permeates your blog. </p>
<p>Since Wolcott is a just a second-rate Joan Rivers wannabe, that makes your efforts doubly sad. </p>
<p>Just wondering - since when has jr. high-level cattiness been accepted by the left as the height of urbane wit? </p>Mr. Marque commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83451cf3e53ef2005-08-08T21:31:57Z2007-08-18T06:15:25ZMr. MarqueThe content of your apology evidences that offense was the intent and content of the original posting. Taking offense at...<p>The content of your apology evidences <br />
that offense was the intent and content <br />
of the original posting. Taking offense <br />
at its content and not judging it as <br />
'humor' are actually expressions of a <br />
keen sense of: 1) content that was <br />
offensive in intent and content and <br />
2) content lacking in any noteworthy <br />
humor. </p>Lady Bird commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d834873c0f69e22005-08-08T21:31:18Z2007-08-18T06:43:38ZLady BirdNOITF, Clearly some things do fly over your head. My comment above was in response to LBJ's seeming point that...<p>NOITF,</p>
<p>Clearly some things do fly over your head. My comment above was in response to LBJ's seeming point that Democrats only won the south because Blacks were not allowed to vote. I was (snarkely) making the point that all of the racist Ds of the 1960s are now Rs (Eastland, Helms, Thurmond, etc) (or dead).</p>
<p>I went on to say that his point regarding now was incorrect as well, by (I thought) making the point that Ds would have won the 2000 election had blacks been allowed to vote in Florida.</p>
<p>My post was hee-larious, but ir was hee-lariously liberal. I am assuming that you spit up the fetus blood on your computer screen and thus couldn't recognize the left wing humor. I accept your apology in advance.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Lady Bird</p>Mike G commented on 'Apology of the Week'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c68d353ef00d83487376469e22005-08-08T21:26:35Z2007-08-18T06:43:45ZMike G"Being a liberal, I assume the best about people" Now THAT'S funny!<p>"Being a liberal, I assume the best about people"</p>
<p>Now THAT'S funny!</p>