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Paul Krugman: Conscience of a Liberal
The Confluence
Suburban Guerrilla Ian WelshThese guys:
are playing these guys:
here:
The Hoosiers are 5 point favorites over the Who Dats and the over/under is 57 points.
In other news, this guy:
was selected for the NFL Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
Unfortunately, he spent most of his awesome 20-year career dressed like this:
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Corrente (Lambert) Avedon’s Sideshow
The Confluence 
Here’s that controversial ad we’ve been hearing about:
They paid hundreds of thousands for that? I’m not impressed.
Wouldn’t NOW’s time been better spent on focusing on the misogyny of the entire event instead of on that rather inoccuous ad? I don’t think that ad is going to rev up football sports fans enough to go out and protest at abortion clinics or vote for anti-abortion candidates. The furor over it was the publicity that Focus on the Family got for their money, and feminists groups gave it to them. pwned
If they hadn’t made a fuss then probably nobody would have even noticed the ad anyway.
NOW has focused on the misogyny of the superbowl in the past and imho it’s just not very effective. It’s like the response to a SOTU. The audience/spotlight is totally on a different level and the response to it doesn’t get a fighting chance. I don’t think this ad was worth a response from NOW either, but that’s just me.
What exactly is the misogyny of the Super Bowl?
I left out the word ads.
http://www.nowfoundation.org/issues/communications/watchout3/superbowl.html
http://www.now.org/press/01-08/01-31.html
You can start with a group of grown women, scantily clad, shaking their pom-poms as a bunch of grown men run up and down a field carrying a small ball. Then you can move on to the expectation that for many women today was spent in the kitchen making food and chilling beer so that the men in their lives can park their asses on the sofa and cheer the little men carrying the little ball up and down the field whilst being waited on by the women in their lives. Then you can add in the disparity between the pay of the men who are running up and down the field carrying and fighting over a little ball and the pay of the women who are taking care of children while men are sitting on their asses on the sofa watching the little men on the TV. But hey, the whole thing is as American as apple pie.
😯
ok, I don’t think NOW said anything like that!
And that is all the fault of a football game?
I’m not watching it and you can’t make me 😛
If this woman was advised by her dr. for medical reasons to have an abortion then I think this incredibly dangerous of her to encourage women to ignore medical advice believing they are going to miraculously have a happy ending. If she had a healthy baby that’s great but it could have just as easily ended tragically.
I despise irresponsible behavior.
You don’t get to decide for her whether it was “irresponsible”. Her risk, her decision. That’s the entire point of choice.
In this case she is influencing other women to ignore the advice of their medical providers(and yes by going on TV and saying look I ignored the doctors and it turned out fine for me she is influencing women). The outcome for that particular decision is bound to be fatal.
I stand by my position this commercial is irresponsible.
I’d say the same thing about an ad encouraging any behavior that could have fatal consequences.
It is perfectly noble and not “irresponsible” for a mother to risk her life for her child. I thought the fetus met that definition of “child” if it was wanted?
Again, YOU don’t get to decide that the woman’s life is worth more. That is HER decision.
It went beyond her decision when she chooses to advocate(and that is the point of ads) ignoring a medical practitioners advice.
Your welcome to see this as noble. I see this as irresponsible.
I’d say the exact same thing if I saw a young girl on TV telling other girls to go without protection during sex because after all SHE didn’t end up with a disease or pregnant.
Just because this woman IGNORED the advice of a medical professional and it turned out well for her does not mean it will for the other 40% of high risk pregnancies.
Right, and we don’t know exactly what her doctor said,
We only know what she thinks she remembers they said after twenty years.
Geaux Saints!
I’m watchin’ but the sound is messed up…
It was very kind of them to have completely different colors so it’ll be easier to watch.
That’s not the national anthem.
Okay, Carrie Underwood sang it. (It’s a horrible song to sing, we should use America the Beautiful as our national anthem instead)
I’d better go heat up my chile.
I ❤ Carrie. I used to tease my oldest and tell him he needed to marry her(which caused lots of eye rolling). My third was willing to marry Chelsea to have Hillary for a mother in law. Sigh. All the gals and guys I picked out are not really single anymore.
Sigh I guess spammy doesn’t like my comment. Probably sore I called him mean yesterday for spoiling ivory bill’s fun
Am I the only one rooting for the Colts?
Actually I don’t have a huge investment either way. But a lot of people I know do.
I like the Colts but today I”m rooting for the Saints.
Peyton’s dad was a QB for the Saints.
I know that. But somehow I don’t think Archie is rooting for the Saints tonight.
I dunno, his son already has a trophy.
Sweetie is rooting for the Saints, so I picked the Colts.
Two of those new Hall of Famers have been on DWTS
yay! can’t wait for DWTS !!!
Saints win the toss.
I’m rooting for the Colts, too, Bostonboomer.
Touchdown!!
Good, I’m glad I’m not alone. I have to ride my stationary bike now, back in half and hour.
Manning is killing them with the short slant over the middle.
FG try
It’s good, Colts lead 3-0
The Betty White commercial was kinda sexist but still funny.
That was the FotF ad?
Yep.
If you blinked you missed it.
Doritos commercial! hee!
OK, who ordered that snow. Is there a game on?
In between the commercials.
That was a good play – got them away from their own goal.
yup. pretty horrible play position until then.
That was the first time they pressured Manning.
whoa
hmm, play by play isn’t my forte. 🙂
Two-finger typist?
no, just incoherent generally
Yeah, well we knew that.
damn, my secret is out
colts in saints territory
Oooh, he faked that guy out of his jock.
and that can hurt, make no mistake about it
Touchdown!
He was wide open too.
10 zip, colts
2 Indy drives, two scores.
Saints need to score some points soon.
There’s still plenty of time, but they better get busy.
saints seemed really ready at the beginning, then splat. they better wake up
need to practice my violin
Need to leave your instrument alone and watch the game.
referring to the very silly monster.com commercial
Yeah, sure.
oh dear, superbowl fact, largest deficit to come back from was 10 points, and saints are already there. not where they wanted to be
MYIQ: are you saying you’re not a 49er fan? just when I thought I could fall in love with you
Not a 49er fan?
I’m “not a 49er fan” the same way Boston residents are not Yankee fans.
we might have a chance if you at least like Dallas, NE or the Vikings
No, hell no and only while Favre is there.
big break for the saints
Saints are putting together a drive; helped a lot by a big penalty. I say they get only 3 points out of it.
ouch
At the library with my son. He said let’s work on my report while Daddy watches the Super Bowl. Not a big football fan.
My kids are playing Wii. Some sort of game with ants that Wii gave them a demo for in the Wii store.
Ouch!
Saints are on the board, 10-3 Colts.
a lot of work for 3 points
now a commercial for really bad water pretending to be beer
Why is Bud Light like making love in a canoe?
A: It’s fucking close to water.
😯
It’s not polite to stare.
You should WARN people you are watching the game Nekkid!
I’m guessing you never saw my “I Blog Naked” post.
Good gracious NO! 😯 SHOCK not to be mistaken for imaginary staring, and I do hope you sit on a towel! You must live on the coast at the Nakkid colony, but I don’t think I ever heard anyone mention a Nekkid klown?
There seems to be a lot on network commercials this year. They don’t get paid for those.
I sense the tide may be changing… we’ll see
who’s going to be at the half time… (ok, that was a joke)
OK, WHO? 😉
Exactly!
I think the saints might be on fire
that was the most fun play that didn’t go anywhere I’ve seen for a while
OMG!
Him fall down, go boom.
I can’t fricken believe it
These ads so far are shit.
I’ve been switching over to the Puppy Bowl during the ads.
I was switching to the puppy bowl, too!
Looks like the under was the way to bet.
And I can’t believe that either. They covered the field and moved to a FG. Wow. 10 to 6, colts
So much for the high scoring game.
If both teams score three TD’s in the second half they’ll hit the over.
Via Peter Daou – Governor Paterson to resign?
http://www.businessinsider.com/source-nyts-david-paterson-bombshell-to-break-tomorrow-governors-resignation-to-follow-2010-2
who is in the house
in the words of my never shy wife, who the fuck cares about the who
Your parents?
I guess they noticed that we old people buy things.
Pinball Wizard!
Aren’t there any modern groups they could get?
The Who were “Mods” back in the 60’s.
They do sound pretty good for old guys.
Daltrey moves like he needs a walker.
I tried not to look.
If only they’d do some of their own modern stuff. I love the songs they’re singing, I’m just TIRED of them. It’s like listening to the Eagles, so classic that you’re sick of em.
I’m sick of them too.
I saw The Who in concert in !979 at the Munich Zeppelin Platz
It was an all-day open air concert with Molly Hatchet, The Scorpions and Cheap Trick.
They’re doing better than Bruce did last year.
Let’s hope they don’t flash any “wardrobe malfunction” boobage from Pete or Roger.
At least there is no piano for them to try to jump on!
That drummer is no Keith Moon.
whipper snappers, they don’t know what real drumm’en is
The story is when Moon auditioned for the job he literally destroyed the drum set.
Someone tweeted “Keith Moon must be so glad he’s dead.”
good line: new boss is the same as the old boss… ain’t that the truth
weird, onside kick
saints pulled a fast one
Wheeeeee!
All I see is legs and arms on top of each other !
Sounds like a fun party.
Well, I guess women cooking is sort of like party, especially if they have good updates or are trying to arrange a date.
can we join you
Sure I am maki g tea watching the game, while my gran is watching the game with the others on the 4 by 5 (guessing) tv. Green tea or Earl gray?
Is it over yet?
I’m not watching it – just checking in periodically to hear the play by play from you guys.
So you could, like, totally lie about what’s happening, and I’d never know. 😀
🙂
I’m supporting the SoFlo grannies. I ain’t watching it either.
TD saints
TOUCHDOWN!
The Saints keep better and better as the game goes on.
Goddammit!!
Why am I in such a crappy time zone when there’s a great game going on?
I’ll look like a zombie tomorrow at the office.
I was in Wurzburg when the Raiders beat Philly – the game started at 10pm.
Why was Megan Fox in a bathtub.
Because she was dirty?
cool, first onside kick that didn’t come in the fourth quarter
in SB history that is
Hi, guys! Sorry I’m late. Had to pick up the kid before I indulged. We just started the DVR. The BFF says he doesn’t want to know the score but I like to read the book from the last chapter.
Our menu tonight:
scallops wrapped in bacon (bacon gives me a lardon)
guacamole w chips
cashew chicken chili
beer
Looks like a good game so far.
Mmm, save me some. The game looked like it was going to be boring, then it got really interesting when the Saints decided to play too.
Spicy.
Moving from an Abby triple to an amber ale.
brilliant catch
colts TD
Yes!!!!! That was beautiful! Go Colts!
ok, good coke commercial
Milk-a-what?
ahah I like Hillary’s take on the super bowl:
“I don’t answer football questions, because to be honest, I don’t follow it.”
http://www.casttv.com/ext/b9hamx1
I watched that interview. And that bit was great. It’s nice to know you’re not running in the future and so are not having to play that game anymore.
Wow 60 second ad from Google. Was that really worth 5 million dollars.
I was wondering that. It was cute, but 5M worth.
Well, 200 million watching…or a dollar for 40 pairs of eyeballs.
that was a brave play to go for
or not…
Colts should have kept Vinitieri.
I’d like an interception right around now
TOUCHDOWN SAINTS!!!!
The defender actually dragged Shockey into the end zone
Leg looked like it touched the ground with ball in possession across the line.
Time for Peyton to prove he’s a real football god
The Colts are blowing it–like the old days….
That’s what they get for leaving Baltimore in the dark of night.
Yea, I hold a grudge for a long time.
Heh.
“Immaculate Reception”
wow
The Colts are not blowing it. I think the fix is in with the reversal of that call. But the Colts will show em
Who Dat?
“Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Who dat? Who dat?”
I don’t want to start a rumble but I think the call was correct. 🙂
he never seemed to really have possession or be in control of that ball
Peyton had all day on that pass
Saints are just on fire.
Two good plays in a row. Just looks like too little too late now.
Then again…
Green police ad was cute. most of the ads were not worth mentioning
Agree. Lame-o
This is pretty much it for the colts
And we’re done.
HOLY SHIT!!!!!
That’s it. I’m going to bed.
OMIGOD!
Baltimore is vindicated. The whole city is celebrating.
BB, now they’re blowing it; but all is not lost. lots of time left.
If the QB were a healthy Tom Brady, I’d believe they could come back. But Manning just doesn’t have that special something whatever it is.
Really? Manning led the Colts to 7 comeback wins in the 4 QT this year. The most of any team in the league. Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t get it done last night. Btw, wasn’t Brady healthy when the 18-0 Pats choked to the Giants and when they choked away the biggest lead in AFC championship game history against the Colts? I think so. Sometimes it goes your way and sometimes it doesn’t. : )
I am so glad I didn’t really care who won. I love a good game.
Ahem:
“Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Who dat? Who dat?”
Are you a member of who dat nation? GO SAINTS!
I’m a member of Raider Nation.
dkat is not going to like this. 🙂
I hope they don’t get violent down there.
Party Town USA?
I doubt it.
I’m fine with it. I’m betting I have two students per class tomorrow. They were begging for Monday off on Friday.
Dat would be me. it’s not over till it’s over
It’s over.
It’s not impossible. Score with at least one minute left, then onside kick.
Nail, meet coffin.
That’s it!
Will we see the “Benson Boogie” tonight?
I think I can hear NOLA from here.
I’m not going out. I can’t figure out if that’s gun shots or fireworks, but I’m not about to find out.
Gunshots, fireworks, it’s all explosives.
I’m having the same problem in my neighborhood and I am in North Carolina. Hope its just fireworks. Some nights I wish I had a police scanner.
Congratulations New Orleans!!!
Congratulations to every long-suffering Saints fan.
No longer the ain’ts
Who’s that leave?
Detroit, Cleveland, Houston and Jacksonville?
it’s the ONEpeat!
The fans can take The paper bags off.
What about me?
I keep telling you to turn off the webcam when you masturbate.
Oops, sorry.
😳
Did Obama win the Superbowl MVP ??
Yes. They decided to give it based on aspirational performance instead of actual yardage gained, % complete passages, scoring, and irrelevant things like that. It’s the hope that counts, you know.
I heard they are gonna allow him to use the teleprompter during this years spelling championship.
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