Art Bell

[The General]

Okay...here's the deal.

I know someone that had gasoline sprayed in her window, her cat killed with a shovel and the word 'dyke' written in feces on her front door. Her crime? Living in the neighbourhood while gay.

I also know a man who was beaten into a coma with a baseball bat. His crime? Walking down the street while gay.

I also know a teenager who killed himself because of words written over and over again on his school locker.

General, Catsmile...Paladin; when was the last time you were afraid to walk down the street, or go to school or live in your own home?

Just words, you say? Please.

Do you think Art Bell would allow you to use these words on his radio show? No possible way. And not because he would be sued or worse....charged with a crime for inspiring others to commit violence....but because they are just mean, vulgar, insulting and hurtful.

Just words. How stupid is that? So, if they are just words I can stand in front of your house and scream 'child molester' and that would be okay?

There's a big difference between actions and words.  As your post brilliantly illustrates.

[RoseGirl]

Happy Birthday RoseGirl!

awww...thanks Skunkie....now don't everyone think they have to be wishing me B-day wishes. Sheesh.

[RoseGirl]

There's a big difference between actions and words.  As your post brilliantly illustrates.

Not so big, General....sorry to say. But not so big.

[aldousburbank]

It would be an honor.

http://youtu.be/xEkIou3WFnM

[Skunk Ape]

Graham is a good egg.

[RoseGirl]

http://youtu.be/xEkIou3WFnM

Oh dear AB...are you trying to make me into a blubbering idiot? Well...more of one than usual?

That's a 'rip your heart out and throw it on the floor' kind of song, eh?

[paladin1991]

What's this lady doing in my yard??

I can tell it's my yard because I can see my gazebo in the background!

Mom took extra meds that day.  It was that kind of day.

[aldousburbank]

Graham is a good egg.

I think he busted his yolk on the shecret backdoor mystery birthday doofus thing myself.

[serenity]

Mom took extra meds that day.  It was that kind of day.

Ahhhhh. So thats how little Gabblings are made. Right Daddy?

[paladin1991]

Ahhhhh. So thats how little Gabblings are made. Right Daddy?

If you can catch her, yes.

[nbirnes]

This is as old as I have ever been.

And the youngest you will ever be. Party hats!

[RoseGirl]

If you can catch her, yes.

*clocks Paladin across the head with a rolling pin*

behave or no dessert. Geez.

[The General]

Not so big, General....sorry to say. But not so big.

So calling someone a name is roughly equivalent to beating them with a blunt object?
That's a big big big big big big big big fucking difference, darlin.  And happy birthday.

[Skunk Ape]

I think he busted his yolk on the shecret backdoor mystery birthday doofus thing myself.

Either too many Davisms, or I'm out of the loop. Mystery birthday?

[RoseGirl]

So calling someone a name is roughly equivalent to beating them with a blunt object?
That's a big big big big big big big big fucking difference, darlin.  And happy birthday.

I think using those words is almost like a threat of violence to come. Even when said in jest, they can keep people afraid.

[nbirnes]

So calling someone a name is roughly equivalent to beating them with a blunt object?
That's a big big big big big big big big fucking difference, darlin.  And happy birthday.

Beeee careful or eem vee will take away your vowels.

[RoseGirl]

k...who wants cake?

[RoseGirl]

Beeee careful or eem vee will take away your vowels.

Hey Nancy...who's the guest on Future Theatre tonight?

[WOTR]

Not so big, General....sorry to say. But not so big.

I think it is about time for me to start using these words.  I am all for feminism unless I meet somebody who is militant, then I casually mention that women should be at home popping out babies or question why we have to pay the same wage to a female firefighter if she cannot do as much physical work as a male counterpart.  When things hit the extremes it is usually a good idea to go in the opposite direction.

I cannot believe almost a week on and we are still beating on the horse.  It gets to the point where it almost seems to be a mindset that people will be intimidated into not using the word for fear of a repeat of this long, drawn out process.

When is the next gabcast, and can I call in on a landline?  It has been a couple of decades since I have used the word, and suddenly feel an urge to tell MV what I think of his sexual preferences...

***For the record, I do not really wonder why we pay the same wage, but it is fun to watch somebody's head explode.

[serenity]

k...who wants cake?

Cake? *ears perk up*

[nbirnes]

Either too many Davisms, or I'm out of the loop. Mystery birthday?

Aldous is totally on point. Graham suddenly appeared behind the stupid mystery door on Dave's birthday show. That would mean the coincidence card was used.

[RoseGirl]

Cake? *ears perk up*

A big'ol piece for you, my friend...with extra icing and ice cream too.

(by the way...what does CW4 mean?)

[gabrielle]

Hey Nancy...who's the guest on Future Theatre tonight?

I do....the piece with the flower !

[jazmunda]

Did someone say cake?



Too soon?

[The General]

I think using those words is almost like a threat of violence to come. Even when said in jest, they can keep people afraid.

So, supposing you had the power, what would the punishment be for a thought crime?

[RoseGirl]

I do....the piece with the flower !

*wraps an extra piece for Gabrielle to take home*

[serenity]

A big'ol piece for you, my friend...with extra icing and ice cream too.

(by the way...what does CW4 mean?)

Chief Warrant Officer. Love cake!

[RoseGirl]

Did someone say cake?



Too soon?

lol too freakin funny

[RoseGirl]

Chief Warrant Officer. Love cake!

oh wow....a man in a uniform ~swoon~

Now stop it, I'm married you know.

[aldousburbank]

So, supposing you had the power, what would the punishment be for a thought crime?

Three Hail Mary's. Now go forth and sin no more.