Red Mosquito

McParadigm wrote:

None of the nearly 10 pastors reached by phone said the allegations of sexual misconduct changed their views about Moore. Several said the allegations made them more proud to vote for the former judge.

Repeatedly, the pastors attempted to discredit Moore’s accusers in personal terms, with some dismissing their emotional stories as “crocodile tears” and “fake news.”

“I don’t know how much these women are getting paid, but I can only believe they’re getting a healthy sum,” said pastor Earl Wise, a Moore supporter from Millbrook, Ala.

Wise said he would support Moore even if the allegations were true and the candidate was proved to have sexually molested teenage girls and women.

“There ought to be a statute of limitations on this stuff,” Wise said. “How these gals came up with this, I don’t know. They must have had some sweet dreams somewhere down the line.

“Plus,” he added, “there are some 14-year-olds, who, the way they look, could pass for 20.”

I mention a line she used in her Jesus is Magic tour in 2005: “I was raped by a doctor. Which is, you know, so bittersweet for a Jewish girl.” She looks panicked when I mention it, and replies quickly: “Comedy is not evergreen! There are jokes I made 15 years ago that I would absolutely not make today, because I am less ignorant than I was. I know more now than I did. I change with new information.”

Bi_3 wrote:Interesting bit from an interview with Sarah Silverman:

I mention a line she used in her Jesus is Magic tour in 2005: “I was raped by a doctor. Which is, you know, so bittersweet for a Jewish girl.” She looks panicked when I mention it, and replies quickly: “Comedy is not evergreen! There are jokes I made 15 years ago that I would absolutely not make today, because I am less ignorant than I was. I know more now than I did. I change with new information.”

For better or worse, what was once comedy is now forever gone.

Green Habit wrote:

Bi_3 wrote:Eventually all humor will be:

Why did the chicken cross the road?
To punch the poultriarchy

digster wrote:So, with the sheer amount of people getting burned on their conduct, it is interesting how Trump managed to walk between the raindrops. Is it the sheer amount of craziness he offers on a daily basis clouding the issue, an unwillingness by Republicans to deal with their own, or just low expectations of him on the part of the country (akin to no one really caring that he's corrupt in a way that might sink other politicians). I feel like some mix of all these is probably the right answer, but still important to consider.

digster wrote:So, with the sheer amount of people getting burned on their conduct, it is interesting how Trump managed to walk between the raindrops. Is it the sheer amount of craziness he offers on a daily basis clouding the issue, an unwillingness by Republicans to deal with their own, or just low expectations of him on the part of the country (akin to no one really caring that he's corrupt in a way that might sink other politicians). I feel like some mix of all these is probably the right answer, but still important to consider.

digster wrote:

Bi_3 wrote:Eventually all humor will be:

Why did the chicken cross the road?
To punch the poultriarchy

I don't know if I buy this. People have been bemoaning how political correctness is killing comedy for decades, but at the same time it seems hard to argue there aren't plenty of options for great comedy, whether scripted or stand up. I'm not an expert in it by any means, but it doesn't really feel like we're in a comedy dry spell.

BurtReynolds wrote:Aren't most sexual advances unwanted?

theplatypus wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:Aren't most sexual advances unwanted?

You have revealed so much about your love life just now

theplatypus wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:Aren't most sexual advances unwanted?

You have revealed so much about your love life just now

BurtReynolds wrote:

theplatypus wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:Aren't most sexual advances unwanted?

You have revealed so much about your love life just now

You just gotta get back on that horse, no matter how many times you fall off, but it gets harder.

BurtReynolds wrote:it gets harder.