tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post7257318126953355536..comments2023-11-03T05:34:26.880-05:00Comments on The Whited Sepulchre: On Chick-Fil-A and chickensThe Whited Sepulchrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17657366124122012622noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-39091886840070510062012-08-01T23:36:38.853-05:002012-08-01T23:36:38.853-05:00Tim - I wouldn't hang around here if I took th...Tim - I wouldn't hang around here if I took this stuff personally.<br /><br />I've found we both agree on much more than either of us would have initially thought. It's a funny old world.<br /><br />For example, I wholeheartedly agree with your statement that decoding language depends on one's personal background, experiences, and perspective - It absolutely does.<br /><br />If weDr Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315005375209513833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-33571617219814835952012-08-01T14:37:30.632-05:002012-08-01T14:37:30.632-05:00Hey Doc - I hope you don't take any of this pe...Hey Doc - I hope you don't take any of this personally, because for the most part I'm on your side. Really.<br /><br />But here's where I have a problem. You mentioned "the nature of coded language in our modern times." I would argue that decoding that language depends on one's personal background, experiences, and perspective.<br /><br />For example, when I hear "CenTexTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026518638421849111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-31398982143559222212012-08-01T06:24:31.452-05:002012-08-01T06:24:31.452-05:00WS - keep me updated on the when and where of the ...WS - keep me updated on the when and where of the Dallas Pride Parade. <br /><br />Tim - given the nature of coded language in our modern times, I don't think it was much of a stretch for CNN to assume Cathy's stated support for "Traditional"and the"biblical-definition" of marriage certainly meant "as opposed to gay marriage." I don't see what other Dr Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315005375209513833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-74795187642546970572012-07-30T13:59:49.845-05:002012-07-30T13:59:49.845-05:00In support of Allen's point:
"I believe ...In support of Allen's point:<br /><br />"I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage."<br /><br />-- Barack Obama, 2008 (<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2008/11/obama-on-mtv-i/" rel="nofollow">source</a>)<br /><br />*crickets*<br /><br />As for Dan Cathy and Chick-Fil-A, here's what <a href="http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?IDCenTexTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026518638421849111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-17272820985217141742012-07-30T07:05:10.442-05:002012-07-30T07:05:10.442-05:00Dr. Ralph,
The Libertarians will be participating ...Dr. Ralph,<br />The Libertarians will be participating the Alan Ross Gay/Lesbian Pride parade in Dallas this year. I'll share details as the date approaches. You're welcome to help with the float and/or march with us. <br /><br />Ditto for everybody else. <br /><br />However, I stand by the point I was trying to make in the post. Where was the outrage over Obama taking the exact sameThe Whited Sepulchrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657366124122012622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-59214660700031504192012-07-29T17:51:39.621-05:002012-07-29T17:51:39.621-05:00"...when I hear the phrase "traditional&...<i>"...when I hear the phrase "traditional" and "values" in the same sentence, the hair on the back of my neck stands up...[G]iven how that language has been used in the recent past, I get a little jumpy when I read it."</i><br /><br />Is the reason for this that the good comrade Doctor can cite some instances of dire results from uttering such objectionable words; ΛΕΟΝΙΔΑΣhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976785560712692275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-72966080866311464812012-07-29T00:04:03.983-05:002012-07-29T00:04:03.983-05:00Sorry if I seem off-base; the subject is an import...Sorry if I seem off-base; the subject is an important one to me. I'll leave it at that.<br /><br />I absolutely agree with your statement that the government has no business ruling on who is married to who and no business telling churches who should or should not marry who.<br /> <br />But I gotta say, when I hear the phrase "traditional" and "values" in the same sentence,Dr Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315005375209513833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-37945583891159593812012-07-28T23:18:34.746-05:002012-07-28T23:18:34.746-05:00Dr. Ralph - you're taking Dan Cathy's rema...Dr. Ralph - you're taking Dan Cathy's remarks out of context (sound familiar?).<br /><br />All he said, in response to a loaded question, was that he was in favor of 'traditional' marriage. From where I sit, this is a no-big-deal. <br /><br />If you don't like it, don't patronize Chick-Fil-A. But at least you know where he stands. His position is not 'evolving' CenTexTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026518638421849111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8771666371746650057.post-54358488075435683052012-07-28T18:14:44.721-05:002012-07-28T18:14:44.721-05:00On one hand, we have a right-wing religious bigot ...On one hand, we have a right-wing religious bigot in charge of a large corporation repeatedly making anti-gay pronouncements. On another we have the Libertarians, who pay lip-service to gay rights. Perfect setting for you to toss your usual blah-blah and for once take a stand against a rich reactionary, and what happpens?<br /><br />You instead decide to rag on Obama. <br /><br />Give it a rest..Dr Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315005375209513833noreply@blogger.com