I don’t expect to win. But if a just few more people would go over here and vote for me, at least I won’t be slinking away in disgrace.
[/shameless self-promotion]
[ADDENDUM: It seems to be permissible to vote once a day.]
I don’t expect to win. But if a just few more people would go over here and vote for me, at least I won’t be slinking away in disgrace.
[/shameless self-promotion]
[ADDENDUM: It seems to be permissible to vote once a day.]
Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely leaving the fold and becoming that dread thing: a neocon. My friends and family don't want to hear about my inexplicable conversion, so I started this blog to tell the tale of my political change and provide a forum for others. I have a background as a therapist, and my politics make me a pariah in the profession, too. Little did I know that I moved in such politically homogeneous circles. Why the apple? See this.
December 14th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
I just did, Neo. Is ballot-stuffing allowed? If so I’ll vote early and often.
December 14th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
“Diva” has negative connotations for me… someone a bit dramatic and demanding and difficult to get along with. I don’t think of you that way.
But apparently “diva” is a positive label in this case, so I just voted for you before posting this comment.
Lot’s of talented, dedicated ladies in that list, aren’t there?
December 14th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Thanks—yes, I’m not really the diva type. Hiding behind an apple won’t do for a diva.
December 14th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Done.
December 15th, 2007 at 1:28 am
Well, it’s gay men applying the “diva” title so I think we can assume that it’s a very positive label. It’s not at all the same as if another woman were calling you a diva.
I’ve been voting for you. You’re not doing too poorly, actually. The front runners are leaving everyone else in the dust and so far they’re each at about 20%.
December 15th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Done. I always enjoy your thoughtful posts.
December 15th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
I just did. Now I have to remember to go vote tomorrow. LOL.
December 15th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
She can kill with a simile
She can wound with her facts
She can ruin the fools with her logical axe
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides behind apples,
But she’s always a diva to me
She can lead trolls to despair
She can take ‘em or leave ‘em
She can ask ‘em to play nice
But she’ll never believe ‘em
And she won’t stand for blather, even if free
Yeah, she decapitates trolls
But she’s always a diva to me
CHORUS:
Oh–she writes like herself
She can post if she wants
She’s ahead of her time
Oh–and she never rants out
And she never rants in
About changing her mind
And she’ll promise you insights
more than you’re needin’
Then she’ll write of ballet
till your crainium’s seethin’
Then she’ll cite the Times
And the worst it can be
Blame it all on yourself
Cause she’s always a diva to me
She is frequently kind
And she’s suddenly cruel
She writes as she pleases
She’s nobody’s fool
And she can’t be convicted
She’s earned her degree
And the most she will do
Is throw insight at you
But she’s always a diva to me
December 18th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Tied for 8th place. Not bad.
Just getting on the list is pretty good.