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November 2011 Moms
Janimal
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DMoney will be a kickass big sister
***(((((OPINIONS))))*** Some Unpopular and Some NotSoMuch!
Janimal
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I wonder where this thread will lead us today......
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
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Re: ***(((((OPINIONS))))*** Some Unpopular and Some NotSoMuch!
I'm kind of sad the NFL lockout is probably coming to an end. It would be nice to not be asked every freaking weekend if its ok to go watch the game with the guys. My husband isn't even freaking American! He should be asking to watch his own football (soccer), I'd be ok with that since most games are international and on early in the morning.
I knew it would come to an end though - no one in their right mind would give up that much money, on the players side and the owners side.
I think the new law in Florida that welfare recipients must undergo drug testing is dumb.
It's a waste of money - it's not that hard to get clean for ONE drug test. This will have no real tax savings, but will cost the state money. They've looked at this before, done a pilot program, and found that the program showed no significant difference in drug use between welfare recipients and the general population. This law perpetuates a myth and stereotype that disadvantaged people are drug abusers. It's wrong - unconstitutional even - to subject these people to the procedure with no cause or suspicion.
I'm already seeing a bunch of stupid FB statuses about how great this law is.
Also, if Mitt Romney (or any other member of Latter Day Saints) gets the GOP nomination, there will be family members of mine who will be torn between voting for the evil Muslim and the cult member Mormon. I kind of want that to happen so I can read the crazy they will write on FB and be grateful they don't live near me. I guess that's notsomuch an opinion, more a random thought.
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
Quote: "If "Kate Plus 8" fails to boost its ratings, Gosselin might have to leave the reality TV realm for a more traditional job." My response: Please do! She's an overexposed selfish AW who has unashamedly exploited her children in the public eye. Her self-absorbed attitude sickens me.
I'm not familiar with the Florida law, but I'm subject to random drug testing to continue to be paid at my job and don't see an issue with welfare recipients having a similar requirement
~Working Mom~Breastfeeding Mom~Cloth Diapering Mom~BLW Mom~
Blog - No Longer on the DL ~ The Man Cave
Shawn and Larissa
LO #1 - Took 2 years and 2 IVFs ~ DX - severe MFI mild PCOS homozygous MTHFR (a1298c)
LO #2 - TTC 7 months, surprise spontaneous BFP!
~Working Mom~Breastfeeding Mom~Cloth Diapering Mom~BLW Mom~
Blog - No Longer on the DL ~ The Man Cave
Shawn and Larissa
LO #1 - Took 2 years and 2 IVFs ~ DX - severe MFI mild PCOS homozygous MTHFR (a1298c)
LO #2 - TTC 7 months, surprise spontaneous BFP!
I really, really wish that there was so app or technology that would disable the ability to text/surf the web if you are behind the wheel.
It's not random testing. So the tests will be planned and prepared for. So it won't actually have any real impact - drug users can be clean for one test. Meth is out of your system in a couple days. It will COST money, and not save money. Fiscally irresponsible with no positive impact.
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
Ok. Agree that it's a waste of money. Disagree that it's unconstitutional or perpetuating a stereotype considering that this type of drug testing is required to begin virtually any job on the planet.
~Working Mom~Breastfeeding Mom~Cloth Diapering Mom~BLW Mom~
Blog - No Longer on the DL ~ The Man Cave
Shawn and Larissa
LO #1 - Took 2 years and 2 IVFs ~ DX - severe MFI mild PCOS homozygous MTHFR (a1298c)
LO #2 - TTC 7 months, surprise spontaneous BFP!
My husband listens to HS on his way home from work and told me that he really liked the Gaga interview too. I normally don't like her music and I know he doesn't either so it surprised me that he mentioned it to me. Must have been a very good interview!
I saw Dance Moms for the first time last night. I found the moms a bit better than the Tiaras moms, at least 2 moms realized the outfits were inappropriate, and 1 mom was upset that her kid wasn't getting enough time to be a kid. I really wanted to smack the dance place owner - Abby. DD is in a ballet class and watching that show made my stomach turn at the idea of being a Dance Mom!
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
This probably makes me a bad to-be mom. And maybe would fit better in tmw's "confessions" thread. But oh well.
I first felt this baby kick me last night. I hadn't felt her move AT ALL until then. I was super excited all last night- I spontaneously started crying when I realized what it was- so freaking cool. But then I had trouble sleeping because I was so focused on her.
And now shes kicking me at work. And its amazing. But I'm distracted. And having a hard time focusing on anything else. Is it going to be like this for the next 4 months? Because its amazing, and cool and she is SO smart for making her presence known (lol, and the my child is brilliant stuff starts!), but its sooo distracting!
Is that a UO? haha
I watched an episode where she was going on about how she has a "career" she loves. My question for her: what is your career?? Self Promoter? Professional Celebrity? Seriously. Do something productive for a change that actually contributes something to society.
The Constitution mandates that searches cannot be conducted without probable cause. Ta-dah. Oh, and the people have to pay for the test upfront, but get reimbursed later as part of their benefits. I bet your employer doesn't do that.
This is conservative political rhetoric that continues to blame the poor for our troubles, that we are doing too much for them.
Drug test the Wall Street bankers who get bailouts and you might get me on board! Speaking of -- who else do we test that gets government funds? College students? Farmers? Company executive officers? Oh, just the poor people, that's ok then.
Cutting funds to people with a substance abuse problem isn't going to do any damn good. How about incentives for drug counselling - doesn't that seem like a better incentive to actually DO something about drugs? And you know what, the people who love this law are the same people who said being required to buy healthcare is a violation of their civil liberties - but somehow it's ok to make poor people pay for and take mandatory drug tests.
Let's face it, the people pushing this kind of crap characterize welfare recipients as dysfunctional black people who are likely criminal and abusing the system. Let's not pretend that this drug testing isn't supporting that stereotype.
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
Agreed!
I watch 16 and pregnant and Teen Mom for the same reason!
Don't worry, you are not alone, and definitely NOT a bad mom-to-be! When the kicks first started, while at first I found it totally amazing, I soon found it distracting and almost annoying, but after the first week you get used to them. Then, when you don't feel a kick for a couple of hours you freak out!
There are a few, and I'm sorry I don't know what they're called but I think one might be free the rest are paid for.
I'd love to agree with your 'All' but I admit I am so excited to see if The Little Couple get a baby either by surrogate or adoption, and I watch MasterChef. So, I'll say 'Most' instead because I have seen some BRUTAL moments as I channel-surfed the new 'wah-wah-boo-hoo' Bachelorette, and that whiny-as-hell redhead on Big Brother.
I hate the abbreviation DH (Dear/Darling Husband). I think it sounds either
A) Condescending when thrown in to cushion a complaint or gripe, or
I'm addicted to teen mom and 16 and pregnant. DH and I like to watch them so we can judge others from the safety of our sofa. Is it bad that our relationship is founded on a mutual love of making fun of people?
TTC #2 since 1/1/13
Agreed. I also don't like the word husband in general. It's so formal. I use hubs or hubby when speaking of him, but I really don't like any of them. It still weirds me out that I have the title of wife and I never like girlfriend. Maybe I just don't do well with labels in general. I do, however, love the word lover. It just tickles me.
Lover!!...lol that reminds me of that SNL skit with the two professors. I like babydaddy and I usually say it real fast with my head moving side to side.
actually, the last 3-4 jobs i've had i DID have to do that. i paid for the test and after i was hired, they reimbursed me.
and honestly, drug tests for college students isn't a half-bad idea.
I can only speak for myself, but if I fell on hard times and someone/ some entity was willing to help me out, I would be more than willing to take a drug test for it.
A Little Bird and a Monkey Butt
I'm not ok with ouur government sending the message "if you are poor, you are probably on drugs." I hope to hell I can teach my kids better than that.
This law will NOT have a positive impact. It sounds nice to the conservatives pushing their political rhetoric that blames the poor for our problems. Damn social programs! But does absolutely NOTHING useful to actually affect the issues of illegal drug use. It's a "surface" law that will cut aid to people who will not be incentivized at all to change the cycle. It will cost the state money. And promotes the myth that poor people are all on drugs.
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
I wish I had the option of being a stay-at-home mom. I probably wouldn't choose to be, but just having the option would be nice. We could probably make do on my husband's salary if we wanted to be a little more thrifty, but we both like the nicer things in life.
*sigh*
It sounds like you have the option!
I have the option also, but it would mean a drastic change in lifestyle we are not willing to make. That's the dealio for mos of us, right? If a family gives up an income, they have to change their lifestyle.
I wouldn't complain about not having the option because you want nice things. Some peopel don't have the option because they absolutely don't have the option if they want to do things like, you know, eat and stuff.
DMoney will be a kickass big sister
A Little Bird and a Monkey Butt
I LOVE how I can hide status updates and wall posts from certain family on Facebook who say stupid crap and spend all day feeding zoo animals and building imaginary farms.That way I don't have to block them entirely and cause a 'family crisis'.
My best friend calls her husband her lover in this ridiculous tone of voice or she calls him Uncle D, but she never refers to him as her husband. I love babydaddy and forgot all about that! I could handle that especially as I can't wear my rings anymore and he wears his every day...he could be my babydaddy and Bean and I are his dirty secrets! So shameful
Yes. I typed annoying a few times and then deleted it because I thought I would get flamed. And I felt bad for saying it. But its hard to have a conversation with my DEAN and feel this random punch in the gut and be able to keep my train of thought. haha
I am so excited the NFL lockout is ending! I love football so much. I am actually thinking about taking my daughter home in a Bears football jersey for her first outfit, that's how crazy I am! My fall/winter would be depressing if I didn't have NFL Sundays to get me through.
I am so excited the NFL lockout is ending! I love football so much. I am actually thinking about taking my daughter home in a Bears football jersey for her first outfit, that's how crazy I am! My fall/winter would be depressing if I didn't have NFL Sundays to get me through.