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Is marriage a civil right? Aren't the gay couple's rights with respect to each other covered nicely by a civil union in California? Honestly, b/c I truly don't know, what IS the difference between marriage and a civil union? (I'm talking in practical terms, not moral or "we should all be...

Graphix!!! You posted your message about an Atavar two seconds before mine. Now I look like an idiot. Thanks a heap :-)

Panda, Why oh why do you not have a lovable little Panda for your atavar? It's a crime to have the word "Panda" in your name and no fluffy cuteness to go with it!!! LOL

Hi Panda. I saw an advertisement for Kung Fu Panda and thought of you :-) My advise is not to ask personal questions (e.g. what is everyone's jobs). Very bad form. Blogs are hard to fit in around sometimes, but these guys are so nice and mature-behaving that it's usually pretty easy to...

I just want Willow and Tara back. Kennedy not so much.

Hi Trooper, I'm glad you responded :-) I do NOT mean to offend. But I think you understand that (I hope). I threw out hypotheticals because someone asked for speculation as to why this bothers some people. I'm not actually equating gay marriage to polygamy at all. I'm saying some...

Hi Lawyleriz! Here's how I interpret the "hurting your marriage" thing. Family is the heart of our culture. Take the polygamy example instead. All of a sudden, now it's legal and your husband comes home and wants to add a nice little college student to your family. It's not a mid-life...

Lawyerliz, I don't think you're going to get an answer to your question b/c no one wants to be called a homophob/bigot. For that reason, I want to make very clear that the following is not my personal opinion. This is simply what I see as the arguments to be made by people who are not...

I see. Politics as usual I guess.

<p> </p> <p>I keep reading about these guys (mostly Obama/Clinton, and to lesser extent McCain) yacking about a bailout for "legimate homeowners". </p> <p>If we eliminate investment properties off the bat and just worry about primary homes, how are they going to decide who's "legimate" from...

Thank you :-) I'm not trying to negotiate some great deal. I just want what I'm supposed to get. Market value minus the long term renter %. That's all. If the leasing agent is honest about the market value, then there's no problem. I don't completely trust them after some of the...

Checking out the other unit doesn't help. All I want to know is the real market value of my apartment. If the number on the website doesn't apply to my unit, how do I know the actual number?

<p>Gec518,</p> <p>What about this problem. I walk in and say the website says my floorplan is $xxx and they say "ohhhh, well, while they are the same floorplan, your unit is better because blah blah blah and thus your market rate is much higher"</p> <p>How do you figure out the truth?</p>...

<p> </p> <p>Oh, sorry Gec518, I just saw that you said the website is the best way. Still, the website always conflicts with Craigslist. Ugh!</p>

<p> </p> <p>Hi gec518,</p> <p>Is the amount on Craigslist considered "market rate", or will they claim it is a "special offer for 1st timers only". How do you figure the real market rate? </p> <p>Thanks!</p>

bltserv, is that why jcaraway is, for lack of a better term, a big meanie? I do think he's a little cute though b/c he often clicks the "thanks" button on all the posts that call him out for his troll-like behavior. He may be a troll, but he's our troll. Sort of like the IHB's pet.

<p> </p> <p>FairEconomist,</p> <p>I agree Katrina was horribly handled. But I think placing the blame on Bush per se and so personally is weak. The emergency systems to handle the disaster broke down and there is a world of blame to go around for that. Relief should have been in place and...

T!m, I'd like to ask you about this statement "I don't see another person running for President that has appealed to so many younger voters." I've seen other people say this and I don't understand why appealing to young votes is necessarily a good thing. Who cares that much about the...

I still disagree with you Nude. I think people are generally very reasonable and care mostly about who will enact policies to improve their lives. I think the idea that Obama's race is a big deal that will override concern about how his presidency would affect people's daily lives is way off...

Hey Nude!! I totally hate the cartoon! It's harsh. I don't believe people are that full of fear, prejudice, anger, and resentment. I have found people are, in fact, basically good :-) No one I know really wallows in those negative things, unless they have other emotional problems...