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Yes I've heard of household voting as opposed to one man/woman one vote. I wanted to know what AI said about the early Catholic Church and it appears in basic agreement with paleo-confederate views. Here's the response: Did the traditional Catholic Church of the last century believe in "household voting" as opposed to allowing women to vote? While the Catholic Church never officially adopted a stance on women's suffrage, the idea of "household voting," where the male head of the household casts the vote for the entire family, was not a formal doctrine or teaching of the Catholic Church in the last century. However, Strong resistance to women's suffrage was prevalent within the Catholic community, particularly among conservative segments. Many Catholics, like others at the time, expressed concerns about the potential impact of women's voting rights on family life and traditional gender roles. Some even linked women's suffrage with socialism, which they believed opposed Christian values. Catholic authorities promoted a gender system that attributed different roles to men and women, emphasizing women's roles in maternity, education, and family care, while men were expected to handle public and economic affairs. The notion of women's subservience to their husbands was also present within Catholic teachings of the early 20th century. This perspective could have implicitly supported the idea that the male head of household should represent the family's political interests, rather than women voting independently. It's important to remember that despite these prevalent attitudes, there were dissenting voices within the Catholic Church who supported women's suffrage. Therefore, while the concept of "household voting" was not an official Catholic teaching, the prevailing views on gender roles and family structure within the Church, especially in the early 20th century, aligned with and reinforced the societal norms that resisted women's individual participation in the political sphere. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

And if it’s NOT possible, just apply that foundational hermeneutic: if it doesn’t fit, you got to MAKE it fit. Make the numbers whatever they need to be. What a tremendous truth!

During the absolute height of the WOW program, Wierwille had a dream of sending out 1,000 WOW Ambassadors, which was essentially a self-funded, uncompensated sales force. I think it might have been the the Bicentennial (1976). I could be mistaken on the year. I don't recall if that goal was ever reached. Well, my point is, it's almost comical to think they could ever come anywhere near a goal of 900 WOW Ambassadors, given the current state of affairs. As Twinky said, "In their dreams!". edit: I suppose anything is possible if you redefine WOW Ambassador.

They did open this year's festival to the general public. How many of the 3000 were locals, I wonder.

For those interested and concerned, here's a commentary on the Christian Nationalist and self-described "paleo-Confederate," Douglas Wilson. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/opinion/douglas-wilson-evangelical-hegseth.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU8.IF2t.ygovpbbB8QNL&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Warning: may trigger projectile vomit.

Raf is up. George

Need another clue. George

"Resident Alien" just finished its 4-season run. Alan Tudyk and a delightful supporting cast. About an alien (Tudyk) sent to Earth to wipe out humanity, but he crashes in Patience, CO; and his doomsday device is wrecked. He takes on the identity of the local doctor and eventually learns to appreciate humanity, even saving it once or twice from other alien races. Even though I just gave a bit of a spoiler, I highly recommend your seeing it. Four of the cast (Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterling, and Corey Reynolds) were in Houston for ComicPalooza in June and gave an entertaining and informative panel discussion. George

Two men come to mind, thanks to the last quote. Let's try Edward James Olmos George

Chris Evans? George

Indeed she is! George

Shrek Eddie Murphy Dr. Dolittle George

It is BJT. Finish this line: "Hey, won't you play ..." George

Crossing the highway late last night, He shoulda looked left and he shoulda looked right.

"I fight for what is mine and for what I believe in." "A man can do a whole lot of good with his life if he has an even chance." "Fleeing the Cylon tyranny, the last Battlestar- Galactica= leads a ragtag, fugitive fleet on a lonely quest, for a shining planet... known as Earth."

Next one. Fantastic Four- Rise of the Silver Surfer Scott Pilgrim Vs the World Avengers-Age of Ultron

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It should have been easier. Margot Kidder meant it was a Superman movie. Jackie Cooper should have told me that sooner. Robert Vaughn narrowed it down a lot. IIRC, the other movies included Lex Luthor, but Robert Vaughn played the evil genius in this one.

"Wonder Woman!" She's a wonder, that Wonder Woman!

Alec Baldwin the Cat in the Hat Mike Myers

I kept coming up with ~B J Thomas~ for the artist of the song. Uncle.

We have a rocking chair. Each of us rocks his share, eating muffin buns and berries by the steamy kitchen window. Sometimes we do. Our tongues turn blue.....

Oldies' video... Woh, all the hair gone, but sporting a moustache now. I wouldn't have recognised him. Interesting that he is preaching and has translators acting immediately. Maybe that will slow down his histrionics, his disgusting rants, his foulmouthed insults. Got to be a good thing! One wonders who is the target audience.