Open Thread

Legion,

I think it is a little crazy to think we’re headed for a French revolution of our own based on a few over-the-top comments on the OT. But if you think something bigger is at stake in StevieB’s posts, then have at it. I don’t want a guillotine in Prospect park any more than you do.

Benson,

Is your soul crushed by mandated auto insurance? By Medicare (I realize you’r not actually there yet, but still . . .)? I respect our disagreements on politics and policy and I wouldn’t attempt to convince you to like what’s being proposed on health care. But I don’t see it as a step on the road to totalitarianism.

Yes, Gem, & I don’t know the answer. I’d thought it was better now.

sorry to interrupt but important breaking news folks
(this hopefully will end warring going on here):
“New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has been seen in juvenile animals before(both heterosexual and homosexual bonobos), this is the first time it has been observed in adult animals…The field research, which was conducted in Guangzhou City, China, reveals that in the case of the greater short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus sphinx) female species-on-male species oral sex now has been documented as a regular occurrence. Scientists observed that in instances where oral sex was performed, copulation time increased.”

Ugh – i really shouldn’t engage in blog convos while quitting smoking – i want to jump out the window!!