The lovey-dovey february picture thread

Giggan wrote:

Matthew 22:16-22

16And they sent out unto Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, "Master, we know that thou art true and teachest the way of God in truth; neither carest thou for any man, for thou regardest not the person of men.

17Tell us therefore, what thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?"

18But Jesus perceived their wickedness and said, "Why tempt ye Me, ye hypocrites?

19Show Me the tribute money." And they brought unto Him a penny.

20And He said unto them, "Whose is this image and superscription?"

21And they said unto Him, "Caesar's." Then said He unto them, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's."

22When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.

And The Lord Sayeth, "Pay thy taxes."

(I will not be responding to any arguments on this matter.)

Oh Cammie, that guys is an arse. You must unfriend him.

Ugh. It's like he thinks that Parenthood place just does abortions willynilly and the women have no choice.

What a twat.

It makes some sense that Susan G. Komen foundation would decide to not align itself with Planned Parenthood any longer if they were catching any flack about it. Their ultimate goal is to find a cure for breast cancer, helping out other organizations that help out with womens health issues is a nice thing but if it is causing people who would otherwise support them (i.e. a large part of the population) to not wish to support them then the foundations has to consider its own goals first.

I haven't looked anything up but I assume this was far more of a political decision than anything to do with morals or right and wrong about other health situations.

You have a very good point, there. However, I think they're going to get a similar reaction now, from the other side.

The other side is a lot more reasonable and they, too, still need a cure for breast cancer.

Of course there will be upset, but ultimately it was probably a wise move and I can understand why it was made, even if it saddens me that there are stupid people out there that make it necessary.

Or, I am completely wrong. Because that is what happens when you base conclusions on assumptions.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2012/02/01/susan-g-komen-pink...

Yeah, I just read this yesterday.

http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=13

ThE Lord doesn't exist, but that's okay, because neither him nor the Jesus character ever said that.

Then don't respond to the fact that in the story, the guy never recognizes the authority of the ruling parties. And that Leo Tolstoy wrote this book called, "The Kingdom of Jah is Within You".

http://www.amazon.com/Anarcho-Teachings-Yeshua-Darryl-Perry/dp/098420372...

That's the libertarian in you speaking. No room for interpreting a metaphor. Everything has to be taken literally.

A very interesting bit in the bible.

Jes, this part I never even thought of before. But it is such an obvious question.

5. What is the company doing to assure that its products are not actually contributing to the breast cancer epidemic?

Many companies that raise funds for breast cancer also make products that are linked to the disease. Breast Cancer Action calls these companies “pinkwashers.” BMW, for example, gives $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure each time you test-drive one of their cars, even though pollutants found in car exhaust are linked to breast cancer. Many cosmetics companies whose products contain chemicals linked to breast cancer also sell their items for the cause.

I really don't care for anything in the Bible. I understand a lot of it probably was meant to just be a nice story, but... I just can't get over everything else about its history, both with me and the world. I just pick it up and skim through Leviticus to have a good laugh once in awhile.

I know you've already found out otherwise, but I still can't help but say... damn, I've met some of the stupidest pro-choicers in my life that don't have nearly enough rationale to debate some of the more intelligent pro-lifers I've also come to meet. I find that pro-lifers fall into two categories: 1. The god-fearing fanatics and 2. The plain old bleeding hearts over dead babies. So obviously I'm referring to the second category when I refer to the "more intelligent pro-lifers". Point being there're masses of rational and irrational people on both sides. I can make arguments for both sides, but in the end it comes down to cultural preferences and such. That's why I like leaving it up to the states, but I lean more towards pro-choice for quite a few reasons; none of which I'll bore you all with. I think I've done enough of that lately... and, like, now... Are you still reading? Stop reading. I'm tired.

We should make a thread for Lib, Tuf and Giggan to argue about things.

Cam, go you. I've never met people that are against something like Planned Parenthood, so I can't even imagine how frustrating it must be.

You slap Jesus on the table and say he was an anarchist (whether or not you accept his divinity or even his historical existence) the you must accept his admonishment to pay your taxes and his support for the separation of church and state all in one sentence.

Whomever he was, he was one clever son of a bitch. But, no, not an anarchist.

I always liked that jesus guy.

I thought he was a bit of alright.

Man, you kiddin'? That guy was all about "The Lord this" and "The Lord that"... He was way too preachy. And he was always calling everyone a hypocrite. What a hypocrite! He tells everyone that everything in the Word is still active, but then he goes and stops the stoning of a whore? Those guys were just doing what his dad was telling them to do, and that guy can be a dick boss.

Anyway, this was sent to me by my Deputy Chief. It looks like I will be on the show, if the frame is kept like it is in the viewfinder screen thingy on the camera.

I always liked Solomon the best, character wise, or related to him the most I suppose, but Jesus is alright to, we could be friends. A lot to learn of kindness from him.

Frank, that's cool! Also, you have quite some screens to look at.

I watch all the screens!

Which one do you cult on when no one is looking things are slow?

Is that a cigarette or a pen?

It's a gun. He's ready for anything!

I am guessing a pen. You can't smoke anywhere here.

I was gonna say, haha.

Haha. It's a pen. When at work, there is always a pen behind my ear. Sometimes I leave for home with it there. I've made it a habit.

Amber, I cult on the one on the right, closest to the cop who is being interviewed.

If the screen showed while you were culting, I would tell all my friends I'm fucking famous.

Yes. What's with not having the cult up Frank? We want to be on tv too.

did you guys hear? over 400,000 dollars was donated directly to planned parenthood yesterday, which is about what half of komen donates to them per year. BUT IN A DAY.

I love people sometimes.

I cracked up a little bit.

Fano - I don't understand what you mean by I'm taking something 'too literally' when I said 'so and so never said x'. That's more factual, its either there or it isn't.

I quite clearly identified him as a character in a story. If we have a conversation about something Luke Skywalker said in Star Wars, it would be a bit diversionary to be like, 'Yes, but was he really the son of the one true force?'

Jesus was all about no authority, the conscience of the individual being his guide in life, etc. He didn't recognize any masters, the dude was quaker to the core.

That's totally not what he said, but if you enjoy living with simpleton interpretations of things, by all means. If you understand alternative currency and idolatry, your take on the story may be more diversified.

I got Tuffy to respond, I totally trolled the troll!

Hey man, I'm posting pictures here (which is more than some of you can say!)

The only thing I'm finding online to refute that Jesus was an anarchist was tantamount to Tuffy's response. Seriosely, my posts should be easy enough to scroll though and just take in the image if peeper don't wanna read (which is your natural right).

You need to lay off the deadly weed man. Turned your brain to jellÿ.

Jandek looks like a total knob-end these days. Be warned.

Also sometimes the layers of ironicalness can pile on so thick that they lose any kind of funny. That just goes out to whomever... not pointing fingers

This is the softest and most comfortable blanket I've ever owned. Blanket love.

d'aw, chenoa. so cuuuute.

My Super Secret Santa gifts from Alecia:
A cute hat with a fleece inside that is just perfect for this weather (10F)

Sugarfree mints and an Anais Nin locket. My absolute favourite!

A million thanks, Alecia!

Not to mention that is my favourite photo of her. Also excuse my face, I was frozen.

And the packing/wrapping was so nicely done!

Excellent gifts, well done Alecia! The hat suits you!

Wow, that's awesome. Great hat. And that locket is really lovely.

since that whole discussion was in here

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46243184/ns/health-womens_health/?GT1=43001#...

I read!
woohoo!
that woman I argued with's status:

"Susan G. Komen has caved and will resume funding Planned Parenthood after stating two days ago they would pull the funding. SGK is now a damaged brand that no one can trust. I am unapologetically prolife and will never knowingly support any organization that is complicit in abortion. Shame on you SGK."

lols all around.

my day in pictures: a short story by cammie

today I walked home from class, it was very pretty outside!

I always take a shortcut through the parking lot of this really pretty building.

this is my street. it has a very nice sidewalk.

I'm in love with this apartment. it's next to the substantially less fancy place I call home.

I always pick a leaf from this vine because I like the waxy feel of it between my thumb and pointer finger.

I checked my mail since I assume people will be sending me things for my birthday!

I was excited to find something from Histogenetics! I applied to donate bone marrow with a non-profit and was accepted. they match you with someone with leukemia and you basically get to help them live with your bone marrow. I was accepted! I haven't gotten matched with a patient yet, but I'm excited to. my friend was accepted and saved the life of a baby with blood cancer.

all in all, a pretty good day. and tomorrow's going to be even better!

to clarify, I had to send them back some cheek swabs, which is why that envelope is addressed to them.

also there will TENTATIVELY be no pictures from my birthday because there are just some things the world doesn't need to see.

Great pictures Cammie, you're so pretty!

It looks wuite old and rustic where you are.

That's so awesome you're going to donate bone marrow. What a great thing to do!

Your picture story made me happy.

thank you, sarah!

part of the rustic-ness was my fancy filter on my WINDOWS PHONE. (please, let me promote microsoft for a moment considering I work for them. also my neighborhood is pretty old because it's close to campus which has been there since before the 1900s.

and I'm excited but a little nervous. I think they actually fly you to wherever they are to do the...donating. I feel good about it though, so no turning back now!

Not only did Susan G. komen cave, planned parenthood received $3 million in donations between the time they announced stopping their funding and the time they changed their minds.

OH GOOD

Such pretty pictures Cammie.