Don’t dis his savior on the Saturday OPEN thread
Courtesy of Scott M.
This was the sign on the ground below the atheists’ billboard in Salem when we met there on Wednesday.
Note to all potential objectors: This is the noncriminal and nondestructive way to protest a billboard that has a message you don’t agree with.
January 12, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Conservative think tank, now led by former Sen. Jim Demint, ranks countries with government-run health care as the “freest in the world.”
Ooops! I predict a quick scrub!
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/01/11/1429241/conservative-think-tank-ranks-government-run-health-care-as-compatible-with-freedom/
Stolen from a Facebook post: “Ronald Reagan: Hypnotizing the zombies into hating government services since 1980…”
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.”
– Marcus Aurelius
I don’t believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Pedro Negro, the Easter Bunny, chocolate cows or Elton John, either. Does that mean I’m dissing them, too?
And technically it is criminal to do that. Unless he/she received express permission to leave that there, they’re littering.
I feel like I have a bad attitude lately. Is it just me? I’ll blame on quitting smoking if I do.
Wasn’t there another billboard adjacent to the atheist one? Why doesn’t someone rent that space to put up a pro-religion message? I’ve seen plenty of them. Sends a better message than vandalism does.
A group photo was taken of about 30 or so secular humanists and atheists in front of the billboard, no one in attendance defaced the “Don’t Dis my Savior” sign. Instead it was actually picked off the ground and stood up by someone in attendance. While I know passions run deep on this topic and this can lead to rash behaviors, I am glad reason and respect prevailed-if even for that brief moment.
I feel like I have a bad attitude lately. Is it just me? I’ll blame on quitting smoking if I do.
Comment by J.M. White — January 12, 2013 @ 11:08 am
Nope, you’re not alone. It’s this blog, it brings out the snarky side of people.
No worries J.M. White, given the high bar of low set long ago, you are in no danger. I blame my short fuse on menopause and if anyone thinks doing it not medicated is easy, I have a bridge to sell them… to jump off of of course.
Since this is the open thread I’ll post this here. The only other thing I can say is “OUCH!”
http://wtkr.com/2013/01/12/woman-arrested-for-assaulting-husband-with-frying-pan/
At least it was a small pan, Ron. I wonder if he insulted her cooking?
@6 Joe C., I heard the sign you mention being picked up was picked up by the guy who actually made the DON’T DIS MY SAVIOR SIGN. Apparently he lives nearby and was offended by the atheist billboard so thought a counter-sign would be helpful. He was later interviewed by channel 7 so you might actually get to see him.
This is all second hand so I could be wrong about it all.
@ Scott M. I didn’t recognize the guy. Apparently he and his sister live across the street. According to the channel 7 article the quote from them is “They’re still sweet people, but it’s just when it comes to religion we do have a divider. Community, I understand that, but as Christians, we are a part of the community,” said Seth and Destiny.
The crime that will get her jail time is kicking the police officer though.
Heck of a game going on in Denver. Tied at 28. Temperature is 10°, wind chill makes it -2°. Brrrrrr!!!!
So, Denver fans don’t require a domed stadium, nor does Green Bay. But Atlanta and New Orleans fans do?
Sandi Saunders:
“I blame my short fuse on menopause…”
And how many more years are you going to use that?
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You’re right, Ron. I wonder if alcohol was involved.
Re: dobbs @ 7:23 pm
It is all about getting fans in the stands.
No need to spend more money than deeded to fill the stands.
Re: Temperature is 10°, wind chill makes it -2°. Brrrrrr!!!!
BTDTGDT
SMALL WORLD DEPARTMENT
So on Saturday afternoon Steve C and I went for 25-mile bicycle ride. It was great. We both need the miles. And during the ride I said, “Hey, we’re grilling tonight. Come on over for dinner.” So he does.
During dinner, Steve mentioned that his (late) mom had worked at a very well-known church nursery school in SW Roanoke. It just so happens that my wife Donna worked at that same nursery school when our kids were young.
And then Steve noted that his mom’s name was Liz. OMG. Donna worked right alongside Liz. Liz, before she died, had been over to our house on more than one occasion. Donna loved her like a mother. She was kind of like a grandmother to 3 of our 4 kids. She was a true lady of the highest order.
“Your mom is Liz!?” Donna cried.
“Yep,” Steve said.
He’s been over here before. None of us had ever made the connection.
Whereupon Donna gave Steve a big hug. “Oh my God I loved your mom.”
And much reminiscing commenced. The wine flowed.
Damn, man, you’re getting me all teary eyed now.
Mrs. Liz was an incredible woman. Not sure I could ever accomplish enough in my life to honor this woman’s inner strength but I’m doing my best. She truly made the world a better place.
If I could ever be a quarter of the person my Mom was I’d be successful beyond my wildest dreams.
hey Dan and Mon, oops, Steve c,
Good story!
Roanoke’s a small enough place that, if for know other reason, we should always treat each other with dignity and respect, ’cause you just never know…
Good story!
Comment by Dan Casey — January 12, 2013 @ 10:27 pm
Comment by Steve C — January 12, 2013 @ 11:14 pm
That was wonderful. Thank you both for sharing.
As this is an OPEN thread, for those who like to hype the Brit’s healthcare:
http://tinyurl.com/a3bhuok
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17 hospitals with unsafe staffing, says Care Quality Commission
Seventeen NHS hospitals are among 26 healthcare providers that are failing to operate with safe staffing levels, the Care Quality Commission has said.
SNIP
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Related Stories:
Low staffing ‘harms elderly care’ http://tinyurl.com/7fk6y4t
Health regulator problems ‘persist’ http://tinyurl.com/b9ezmub
NHS: Elderly care dossier shows ‘shameful attitudes’ http://tinyurl.com/cvfm9dq
Re: Comment by Frank — January 13, 2013 @ 12:11 am
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Comment by J.M. White — January 13, 2013 @ 12:48 am
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Yup, and yup.
Frank @ 12:11 am You’re right, something that is easily forgotten on here sometimes. At least by me.
Steve C and Dan, that is a wonderful story.
““I blame my short fuse on menopause…”
And how many more years are you going to use that?
Comment by John Wilburn — January 12, 2013 @ 7:42 pm”
gotta say in sandis defense, John until you’ve been there dear do not comment on menopause as you have NO idea !!!!!
Mr Hicks, you lost me at 10:08 last night. I have trouble with all of these initializations.
What a cool story Dan and Steve C! It is indeed a “small world” sometimes and cool when we notice.
Steve C, you are doing fine with honoring your mom, I promise!
Time to share my favorite lines from “The Grapes of Wrath”. “I’ll be all around in the dark. I’ll be everywhere. Wherever you can look, wherever there’s a fight, so hungry people can eat, I’ll be there. Wherever there’s a cop beatin’ up a guy, I’ll be there. I’ll be in the way guys yell when they’re mad. I’ll be in the way kids laugh when they’re hungry and they know supper’s ready, and when the people are eatin’ the stuff they raise and livin’ in the houses they build, I’ll be there, too.” Anyone who ever taught you anything or gave you a model to live by will always be with you and shine through you.