tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post8603389347111631333..comments2024-01-13T18:35:19.562-08:00Comments on Backpacking Dad: Death Race 2008Backpacking Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-82324634791076244912008-09-07T21:48:00.000-07:002008-09-07T21:48:00.000-07:00Wait, I'm confused...didn't you say that love does...Wait, I'm confused...didn't you say that love doesn't conquer all (with the soaring soundtrack and the panning shot of mountains at sunset)? Basically, that love is nice, but you kind of also need to eat...or not die in a desert of diphtheria, right?<BR/><BR/>But after you make some astute arguments about keeping Bristol out of the limelight and that we shouldn't make judgments about Sarah based solely on this event, you say that Sarah's love for her family and her daughter makes everything okay. And then you say that maybe Bristol is better off not raising the baby (if it is, in fact, hers).<BR/><BR/>But maybe Sarah is better off not raising the baby, either. Actually, maybe the <EM>best</EM> solution is to give the baby up for adoption, because the baby has special needs and if Sarah's party wins the election she will have NO time for him. I think I'm siding with the evil corporate girl, too, and saying that Sarah is not in the right place to be raising her youngest.<BR/><BR/>The socio-political impact of this is that maybe there are times when an individual, man or woman, needs to put the career on hold for the good of the family. And when someone like Sarah decides to accept a nomination of such great import to the potential great detriment of her family, it speaks poorly of her judgment in general terms, not just familial ones. It also speaks of a love of self outweighing a love for others. This would be (and has been) true of many politicians.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...maybe love DOES, in the end (queue soaring music), form the foundation of our care for a child because love for another determines the tough choices that we make, the sacrifices we endure to ensure that those who depend on us get the best chance possible to succeed and thrive.<BR/><BR/>So, without knowing the total context of the story (sorry, I'll go see it soon. The last movie I watched was Elizabeth, the Golden Age with my wie—I feel so UNmanly), I'm siding with the hero: he knows it will be tough, but he also knows how much he loves his daughter. He is willing to die for her; he will never know for sure if someone else would do that. Wait, unless he's going to Mexico to get elected?!<BR/><BR/>Vote FICUS!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650336919807752552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-54637408242968839852008-09-07T02:52:00.000-07:002008-09-07T02:52:00.000-07:00I think you made a great point about Palin's husba...I think you made a great point about Palin's husband being able to take care of the kid(s). Funny how people go there for a female VP candidate but don't even consider that Obama has two young girls and the president has a hell of a lot more responsibility than the VP... I think it is offensive for both sides and genders. We're more enlightened than some cultures but we have a ways to go. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad that my dad was involved in my life growing up, my sisters and I are #1 on his priorities list, and now he is raising my niece. Glad that you and other dads are standing up and fighting the negative perception of dads!The Microblogologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259187351177996677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-77151535489042073842008-09-04T22:07:00.000-07:002008-09-04T22:07:00.000-07:00FADKOG: Seating judges! I know. We always forget a...FADKOG: Seating judges! I know. We always forget about the Supreme Court until one guy gets to seat TWO justices on it during his term.<BR/><BR/>Loralee: You can always feel free to say whatever the hell you damn well please on my blog, cuz. No one will troll you for being conservative here (because if they do troll you I'll trash the comment immediately). Respectful disagreement is another thing though. And for you I would see Hamlet 2 again.<BR/><BR/>aea: there are plenty of things wrong with the choice. And plenty of things wrong with me having seen Death Race without you. But, I did take you to IKEA and talk you out of buying anything.<BR/><BR/>shireen d: Hi! And her husband will probably be able to take care of the kids just fine. <BR/><BR/>stacey: you'll have to ask my first one! ;}<BR/><BR/>heather: Awesome rumours+cynicism trumps odds for me any day :}<BR/><BR/>redneck mommy: I can see that it was bothering you to hold that in :}<BR/><BR/>heather: it absolutely has no bearing on her ability to do the job. That is correct.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-72450565163167101042008-09-04T10:20:00.000-07:002008-09-04T10:20:00.000-07:00I wasn't just "throwing" them around. I was making...I wasn't just "throwing" them around. I was making a point. Nobody has proof that baby isn't hers, nobody has proof it is. I tend to believe it is her baby because having a baby after the age of 40 increases your chances of having a baby with Downs quite significantly. When I had my daughter at 19, the chances were "unlikely". When my sister had her daughter at 31, they tested her amnitiotic fluid. <BR/>And again, it doesn't matter if the baby is hers or her grandchild. That has no bearing on her ability to do the job. Or not do it. Won't be voting for her, so it doesn't matter.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353422618806779674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-24516945546666236332008-09-03T16:50:00.000-07:002008-09-03T16:50:00.000-07:00Since Heather is throwing stats around, I'd also l...Since Heather is throwing stats around, I'd also like to point out that one in every 800 children born have Downs. <BR/><BR/>Just wanted to add that. It has no bearing on the conversation but I feel better for having gotten that off my chest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-74046727773610847952008-09-03T11:26:00.000-07:002008-09-03T11:26:00.000-07:00Did you know that your odds of having a child with...Did you know that your odds of having a child with Down's Syndrome at the age of 30 is 1 in 1000? Did you also know that having a child at age 40 increases your chances to 1 in 100? I say the baby is hers, not her daughter's simply because of the odds, but who cares really.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353422618806779674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-60842473026187883952008-09-02T12:03:00.000-07:002008-09-02T12:03:00.000-07:00....that particular fallacy doesn't sway me. I'm s.......that particular fallacy doesn't sway me. I'm sorry that people still feel that way, but it's a logical error. Further, McCain isn't my enemy. The two-party system is. I have radically different political goals than you do. And I won't compromise them just to avoid a slightly darker version of the greyed political spectrum that we have now....<BR/><BR/>I love you! Do you need a second wife?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02505403232660761048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-75316231922630967142008-09-02T11:30:00.000-07:002008-09-02T11:30:00.000-07:00I agree with you that family should be left out of...I agree with you that family should be left out of politics. My only comment, however, would be that if she is elected to office, she's not necessarily going to be raising the child. Not that she's not going to have a part, but with a job like Vice President of the United States she's going to be atypically busier than the average "working" parent and therefore absent a lot more.<BR/><BR/>Also, hi. I've been lurking for a month or so.Shireen Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877956318205904100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-64162378709629611532008-09-02T00:26:00.000-07:002008-09-02T00:26:00.000-07:00I have no comment about your having seen Death Rac...I have no comment about your having seen Death Race, other than to remind you that you promised to go see it with me. Ta, old Comanche.<BR/><BR/>Here's my single comment on the choice of Palin, sidelong and non sequitur, I know, but here it is: she is an offensive choice. Offensive to people with brains, offensive to women, offensive to offensive, but oh how: the perfect Old Boy's Club pick. So yes, "back off" the children, or whatever, but someone, somewhere needs to denounce this thinly-veiled impending disaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-71215847420610387362008-09-01T22:58:00.000-07:002008-09-01T22:58:00.000-07:00It seems like I am the only remotely conservative ...It seems like I am the only remotely conservative person here (And I am rather middle of the road), so I will keep my mouth firmly shut.<BR/><BR/>There is enough bad judgment on BOTH sides of this hideous race to infuriate me plenty.<BR/><BR/>I WILL say that I wish you were here to go see Hamlet 2. I think I am the only person left on Twitter not to tweet "Rock me, sexy Jesus".Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-89743415320372628402008-09-01T22:38:00.000-07:002008-09-01T22:38:00.000-07:00I've not had enough of a chance today to really de...I've not had enough of a chance today to really delve into the stories that are out there about today after Bristol's pregnancy was announced, but props to you with melding the story with a new film release. I can stand behind the idea that family should be off limits, but clearly, that's never been the case in the political arena, so commendable an idea as it is, it's naive.<BR/><BR/>I've never been in a position similar to what the Palin family may or may not have been, so I can't speak to what I'd do. I do know I'm not comfortable with the idea of this team impacting policy and seating judges.for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-13344971031463819792008-09-01T21:16:00.000-07:002008-09-01T21:16:00.000-07:00wendy: congratulations!mom101: abstinence-only peo...wendy: congratulations!<BR/><BR/>mom101: abstinence-only people are blind (oh, there go some readers. Bye. Sorry I got political.)<BR/><BR/>karen at pecked by ducks: anything I can do to help.<BR/><BR/>redneck mommy: I can't believe this one. I never saw it coming.<BR/><BR/>nancy: papa bear too.<BR/><BR/>anna: I'll keep showing up until the world is a different colour instead of a different shade of ugly grey.<BR/><BR/>insta-mom: good for Obama. It takes character to avoid trashing an easily trashable opponent.<BR/><BR/>tentcamper: my pleasure<BR/><BR/>anymommy: you're making me blush. I know you can't see it, but I'm totally red right now. Not red, like Red State red. And not red like Commie Red red. But, you know.<BR/><BR/>anonymous: that particular fallacy doesn't sway me. I'm sorry that people still feel that way, but it's a logical error. Further, McCain isn't my enemy. The two-party system is. I have radically different political goals than you do. And I won't compromise them just to avoid a slightly darker version of the greyed political spectrum that we have now.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-17330189694839315032008-09-01T20:43:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:43:00.000-07:00I am a lurker. A lurker that is terrified of you ...I am a lurker. A lurker that is terrified of you voting Green. Seriously, what point will you really make. If John McCain is elected I will ... oh my god I don't know what I'll do...but I will blame you. I'll blame you for putting my darling son's future in danger. Please reconsider...do some grassroots work..fine..but don't fuck up Obama's chances by voting Green.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-23109884200867132802008-09-01T20:34:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:34:00.000-07:00Sigh. I don't know what to say, or even think yet...Sigh. I don't know what to say, or even think yet, about the political side of all of this, but I will adore you for all time for that last full paragraph. For all time.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-52658266018873946432008-09-01T20:22:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:22:00.000-07:00Great perspective!! I saw the trailer and then ne...Great perspective!! I saw the trailer and then never thought about that movie again...until now.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!TentCamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911767583033104298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-22375843291126119662008-09-01T18:21:00.000-07:002008-09-01T18:21:00.000-07:00I read an article today that quoted Obama saying s...I read an article today that quoted Obama saying something along the lines of "Family is off limits...back the f*** off everyone." And good for him for saying so.<BR/><BR/>I agree that there is a bigger issue going on here with Palin's politics, but I also agree that her daughter shouldn't have to be beaten up over it.<BR/><BR/>But seriously...voting Green? There is a line. Really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-32525949528840228692008-09-01T16:16:00.000-07:002008-09-01T16:16:00.000-07:00"Or to vote Green in November?"Seriously? Hasn't t..."Or to vote Green in November?"<BR/><BR/>Seriously? Hasn't the Green Party and Nader done enough already? Better to not show up at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-63575547582884229712008-09-01T14:58:00.000-07:002008-09-01T14:58:00.000-07:00Well done.My first thought when I read Briston was...Well done.<BR/><BR/>My first thought when I read Briston was indeed pregnant was she'll "lose" the (?) baby. The other info sliced and diced yesterday did leave some questions unanswered.<BR/><BR/>As you said, Bristol should be left out of the political arena.<BR/> <BR/>Sara's judgment is an issue, with me at least.<BR/><BR/>But I have to remember, even a mother bear (polar, wink) will do what ever to protect her cub.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525149264536202592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-92163969672864844852008-09-01T14:39:00.000-07:002008-09-01T14:39:00.000-07:00My heart hurts too much to comment on this latest ...My heart hurts too much to comment on this latest political drama. <BR/><BR/>I will point out that I'd never let you pick a movie for me though. Your taste is questionable in movies, at best.<BR/><BR/>Wink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-54588216980776636252008-09-01T13:40:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:40:00.000-07:00Damn this is awesome! And, you just gave every guy...Damn this is awesome! And, you just gave every guy (and secretly gals like me, 'cause I saw it on opening day) the perfect excuse to see these near-future/sci-fi/apocalypse type movies that we hate to love. We really can come away with something profound! See honey, Backpacking Dad did, and so can I.<BR/><BR/>Fricken Fantabulous. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-72274248752762321812008-09-01T13:38:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:38:00.000-07:00"A lie to protect her daughter says good things ab..."A lie to protect her daughter says good things about her character; a lie to protect her career says some pretty sinister things about her character."<BR/><BR/>Nicely done.<BR/><BR/>However I have issues with someone who advocates spending taxpayer money on abstinence-only programs and rejecting effective sex ed programs, while hiding the evidence that teaching abstinence only leads to pregnant teenagers. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be surprised if in part it was a lie to protect her political and religious agenda as well.Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-28244063549275257342008-09-01T13:33:00.001-07:002008-09-01T13:33:00.001-07:00Oh cool! I was first! :DOh cool! I was first! :DWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643438802935893718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-54659604078380678062008-09-01T13:33:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:33:00.000-07:00Interesting juxtaposition between Death Race and t...Interesting juxtaposition between Death Race and the current political situation. Cheers!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643438802935893718noreply@blogger.com