I'm pissed.
No, not drunk "pissed." (I don't get drunk, tend to like remembering what I'm doing and not acting like an ass.) Talked to my wife today. Seems she overheard a conversation between her older sister and her mom. Her sister told her mom that she (my wife) "wasn't worth" all the time and effort to care for her.
Well, Tasha, you can go fuck yourself. How FUCKING dare you say such a thing about ANYONE, much LESS family. You've got a fucking autistic kid. How'd you like to have someone tell YOU she wasn't worth the effort to care for? On top of it, how about the kid UNDERSTANDING?
Tasha, you self-centered slut of a bitch.... It's ALWAYS about you with you, isn't it. You don't give a rat's ass for your sister, unless you can get something out of it. Go to hell.
And her mom, saying she knows me better than Leah. Yeah, sure, she doesn't even know how old I am. Meanwhile, Leah and I have been married for nearly 5 years. Sure, you know me better than Leah. Uh huh. You're in no position to judge me.
If you can't tell, I *AM* very pissed off.
Leah, we'll get you out of there....
Saturday, August 30, 2003
Friday, August 29, 2003
Saturday, August 23, 2003
This whole Alabama courthouse thing is silly.
More specifically, it's making the Christians defending the ten commandments seem absolutely inept. The argument I hear over and over again is that "The Constitution was inspired by the Ten Commandments" and "The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws!"
Um... no.
First argument -
"The constitution was inspired by / based on / related to the Ten Commandments."
No, it wasn't. http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html has a copy of it. It deals with seperation of powers, with the foundation of a body of government, with who has power to make war, that sort of thing. Even the basic "Murder is illegal, theft is illegal" isn't in there.
There is NO parallel to be found between the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Second argument -
"The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws."
No.
First, several commandments would go *against* our laws. Specifically "I am the Lord thy God, who led your people out of Egypt. You shall have no other gods before me" (or no "strange" gods, or any other way it's worded.) Also "Thou shalt make no graven image."
These go against the federal law which prohibits establishment of an "official" religion. Making these part of the "law of the land" would immediately make many religions illegal - anything but judaism, actually. (Nobody worshipped Christ when the law was given, and it could be said that the monument at Mecca is an "idol," so even Christianity and Judaism could be called "illegal.")
Then there's the "you shall not take my name in vain." What's the definition of that? Swearing is now illegal? And is the oft-seen hispanic name "Jesus" vain?
How about working on the Sabbath? Judaic sabbath, remember. Saturday.
There's no law forcing you to "honor" your father or mother. You don't even have to give them a card on Father's Day or Mother's Day.
There are THREE laws that coincide with the ten commandments nationally -
Thou shalt not murder, steal, or bear false witness (fit under perjury, libel, and slander laws for that last one.)
Some places have adultery laws, as well - yet we even kept an adulterer (Clinton) as president.
Last but not least, where's the law that makes envy illegal?
Yet - and this is part of what drives me nuts with so many "fundamentalist" Christians - you point this out and they try to beat you over the head with their Bible.
Then bring up the line in the Treaty of Tripoli, 1790, that says we are "in no way a Christian nation."
It's amazing how much steam can come out of someone's ears.
More specifically, it's making the Christians defending the ten commandments seem absolutely inept. The argument I hear over and over again is that "The Constitution was inspired by the Ten Commandments" and "The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws!"
Um... no.
First argument -
"The constitution was inspired by / based on / related to the Ten Commandments."
No, it wasn't. http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html has a copy of it. It deals with seperation of powers, with the foundation of a body of government, with who has power to make war, that sort of thing. Even the basic "Murder is illegal, theft is illegal" isn't in there.
There is NO parallel to be found between the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Second argument -
"The Ten Commandments are the foundation of our laws."
No.
First, several commandments would go *against* our laws. Specifically "I am the Lord thy God, who led your people out of Egypt. You shall have no other gods before me" (or no "strange" gods, or any other way it's worded.) Also "Thou shalt make no graven image."
These go against the federal law which prohibits establishment of an "official" religion. Making these part of the "law of the land" would immediately make many religions illegal - anything but judaism, actually. (Nobody worshipped Christ when the law was given, and it could be said that the monument at Mecca is an "idol," so even Christianity and Judaism could be called "illegal.")
Then there's the "you shall not take my name in vain." What's the definition of that? Swearing is now illegal? And is the oft-seen hispanic name "Jesus" vain?
How about working on the Sabbath? Judaic sabbath, remember. Saturday.
There's no law forcing you to "honor" your father or mother. You don't even have to give them a card on Father's Day or Mother's Day.
There are THREE laws that coincide with the ten commandments nationally -
Thou shalt not murder, steal, or bear false witness (fit under perjury, libel, and slander laws for that last one.)
Some places have adultery laws, as well - yet we even kept an adulterer (Clinton) as president.
Last but not least, where's the law that makes envy illegal?
Yet - and this is part of what drives me nuts with so many "fundamentalist" Christians - you point this out and they try to beat you over the head with their Bible.
Then bring up the line in the Treaty of Tripoli, 1790, that says we are "in no way a Christian nation."
It's amazing how much steam can come out of someone's ears.
Friday, August 22, 2003
Well.
It's been over a week since my last entry, apparently.
Since then, I've moved, been absolutely heartbroken over doing so, since my wife and I are apart (and splitting up - nothing bad, but it's not good, or fun.) She called the next day and complained - well, long story. She was frustrated and hurt, and called me (for some reason when I tried to call and tell her I was here, it didn't go through) and needed to vent... and hurt me in the process.
Talked a day and a half later, found out what was going on. It actually made some of the heartache go away, knowing she wasn't actually angry or - whatever it was. Just... well, going through the same thing I was.
I've met up with some friends, some here, some a bit further north, and they're getting me into gaming. I'm also looking for work.. Think I've found something, but we'll see. At least I'm out of CFB.
I really miss my wife. I need to win the lottery and be able to call off the divorce, afford a nurse or caregiver to help with her... you know, that sort of thing. Tried to find her online tonight... didn't happen. Oh well.
I really miss her. I hate having my heart in two different places. Not like I don't have a couple of pictures of her around her - two in easy sight right now, in fact. But still...
*sigh*
Yet another reason (besides, oh, money) to need a job. It's something to do to start moving on.
Rather arrange it so she can move in, once I find a place. I dont 'know what the future holds.
It's been over a week since my last entry, apparently.
Since then, I've moved, been absolutely heartbroken over doing so, since my wife and I are apart (and splitting up - nothing bad, but it's not good, or fun.) She called the next day and complained - well, long story. She was frustrated and hurt, and called me (for some reason when I tried to call and tell her I was here, it didn't go through) and needed to vent... and hurt me in the process.
Talked a day and a half later, found out what was going on. It actually made some of the heartache go away, knowing she wasn't actually angry or - whatever it was. Just... well, going through the same thing I was.
I've met up with some friends, some here, some a bit further north, and they're getting me into gaming. I'm also looking for work.. Think I've found something, but we'll see. At least I'm out of CFB.
I really miss my wife. I need to win the lottery and be able to call off the divorce, afford a nurse or caregiver to help with her... you know, that sort of thing. Tried to find her online tonight... didn't happen. Oh well.
I really miss her. I hate having my heart in two different places. Not like I don't have a couple of pictures of her around her - two in easy sight right now, in fact. But still...
*sigh*
Yet another reason (besides, oh, money) to need a job. It's something to do to start moving on.
Rather arrange it so she can move in, once I find a place. I dont 'know what the future holds.
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Heh.
Browsing through the MS.public.windowsxp.general group (god, I must love punishment.) Somone asked why there were so many "32 or 64 bit?" questions. Someone else suggested it was AMD's doing (for their upcoming 64 bit processor.)
I had to chip in, saying nah, Apple would have more to say. "64 bits. 0 worms. Apple Powermac G5."
I need to sell that to Apple. And if I see it on TV after today, I'm pointing to the fact I posted this today. Won't sue. Just want a G5 and nice, wide studio display.
Browsing through the MS.public.windowsxp.general group (god, I must love punishment.) Somone asked why there were so many "32 or 64 bit?" questions. Someone else suggested it was AMD's doing (for their upcoming 64 bit processor.)
I had to chip in, saying nah, Apple would have more to say. "64 bits. 0 worms. Apple Powermac G5."
I need to sell that to Apple. And if I see it on TV after today, I'm pointing to the fact I posted this today. Won't sue. Just want a G5 and nice, wide studio display.
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