Things that make you go "Hmmmm…"

[Xyzzy]

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[kladner]

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

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And they say dogs have no planning ability!

[jasong]

Originally Posted by Xyzzy

http://www.latimes.com/business/hilt...27-column.html

Originally Posted by kladner

And they say dogs have no planning ability!

That gets me to thinking. Blacks didn't work out as servants centuries ago, because, you know, Americans forgot to ask them if they wanted to be slaves. That's intended to be ironically funny, my apologies to anyone who's offended by my humor.

But dogs...That's an interesting thing to think about. Pretty much every animal out there has many genetic similarities to other animals, so I would imagine a lot of number crunching and a bit of tweaking could make some highly intelligent canines. We might even be able to add hands and make them walk like people at some point.

The question then becomes, what happens if some of them want equal rights?

[ewmayer]

Hard cheese: Pornhub may face legal action over Parmigiano-Reggiano ad

I find such blatant misuse of trademark grating, to say the least.

[kladner]

Originally Posted by ewmayer

Hard cheese: Pornhub may face legal action over Parmigiano-Reggiano ad

I find such blatant misuse of trademark grating, to say the least.

[ewmayer]

Three men arrested following treasure hunt in New York City's sewers | Reuters

Cf. Beavis and Butt-Head in The Beaverly Buttbillies. (Aside: the music video in that ep. by The Bubblemen and B&B's reactions to it: classic.)

[kladner]

.....after two state senators resign following sexual harassment revelations regarding interns.

Rep. Bill Kidd, an Independence Republican, responded almost immediately with the suggestion that an intern dress code was needed. He was seconded by Republican Rep. Nick King of Liberty. “We need a good, modest, conservative dress code for both the males and females,” King wrote in an email to colleagues. “Removing one more distraction will help everyone keep their focus on legislative matters.”

Are these legislators high school freshmen? Even in that setting, blaming the way young women (or men) dress is nothing but victim blaming. Do these adults think only with their "little heads"?

[xilman]

Originally Posted by kladner

.....after two state senators resign following sexual harassment revelations regarding interns.
Are these legislators high school freshmen? Even in that setting, blaming the way young women (or men) dress is nothing but victim blaming. Do these adults think only with their "little heads"?

It may, or may not, be amusing to point out that exactly the same reasoning is used by many Muslim authorities to justify the all-enveloping clothing some women are required to wear.

[retina]

Originally Posted by xilman

It may, or may not, be amusing to point out that exactly the same reasoning is used by many Muslim authorities to justify the all-enveloping clothing some women are required to wear.

And indeed almost all modern societies require some form of dress code. Just try walking around naked in public and see how far you get before starting to have your freedom curtailed. Perhaps there are still some remote tribes in Africa or South America or somewhere that wouldn't care but for the most part you will find it difficult.

[flagrantflowers]

Originally Posted by xilman

It may, or may not, be amusing to point out that exactly the same reasoning is used by many Muslim authorities to justify the all-enveloping clothing some women are required to wear.

My opinion on this has changed after interacting more with devote Muslims. This is in no way a burden or obligation, I don't know about the 'old world', but here it is seen as an empowering symbol that removes sexuality from the equation. I've heard many people express that they feel pride in wearing a hijab, that they progress on merit and not on sexuality.

Now as for how much of this is 'choice' and how much is indoctrination, who can say.

[Xyzzy]