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That's probably for the best.

Yes, wouldn't want to point out how you think that oppression is a matter of perspective. Let's not let things like, definitions of words get in your way.

some all-powerful warlord who didn't favor working with his oppressors decided to eliminate his oppressors who he found to be physically inferior. Just sayin.

Wait, are you saying the Jews oppressed Hitler? Really trying to figure out where you're coming from on that one...

Right?

But that isn't facism.

Sit where ever you like, but Magneto was not a genocidal maniac. He just didn't favor working with his oppressors. Instead he proposed that in order to end the oppression mutants were experiencing they needed to seize power. But he wasn't trying to end the world, or even exterminate humans. He is painted as an anti-hero, but he is not a villain and in fact was probably correct about what the government was up to with that "cure."

Back to the matter at hand though: That stadium full of people were terrified out of their minds, if not from the explosions and carnage than sheer confusion as Tom Hardy affects a thick Scottish brouge through a mask through an announcer mic. Did anyone understand a single fucking word?

ROFFL

I made wonton the other night! They came out great, a little time consuming but worth it. Here goes:

1 package wonton skins --you can make your own dough with flour and water, but grocery store wonton skins are just fine

1/2 lb ground pork

1 bunch watercress, leeks or spinach you pick

1 TBS minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 pinch five-spice powder

soy sauce

rice wine

sesame oil

Mix the pork, garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Apply soy sauce and rice wine to your tastes. Saute the pork until browned. (It does not have to be fully cooked as there is another cooking step that will complete it.) Place in bowl and set aside until cool. Add the chopped watercress and drizzle with sesame oil. Form mixture into small meatballs. PLace in center of square shaped wonton skin. Wet edges and fold over in to triangle. Wet both ands and pull together. Steam or fry until translucent or golden brown. Serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger and green onion. Yum!

I also stand with Magneto if you wanted to know...

anarchist fascism

LOL. There is no such thing. Although there are examples of both in the film, it is impossible to attribute both to Bane.

I stand with Bane.

God Bless America. I thought it was awesome. It was definitely commentary on voyeur culture, but the lead characters were not immune to the same pitfalls they railed against. Its also interesting how there is a line in the movie where a character says "fuck Vladimir Nabokov" and then later in the film are several consecutive scenes which are frame for frame an homage to Lolita. Overall, I thought it was one of the best films I've seen in a long time. Highly reccommended.

I made awesome fried green tomatoes last night. Its more of a cornmeal crust than a batter, but if the oil is hot enough they are perfectly crispy.

Wow is all I have to say after that episode. Also--they are remaining quite faithful to the texts. They even are doing shit I thought for sure they would change. Great stuff. Dinklage deserves another Emmy.

Nick. I heart you. Plus one sir. PLus one.

Did I? Oh my...:o

On the other hand, you read a spoiler without any idea what it may have contained. Do you have self-control issues? :P

I love this show. Makes me miss the hell out of Portland, and for the record, its 100% accurate. I think the Battlestar Gallactica one was actually based on me and Tim. I keep trying to remember if I was really hammered one night and met Fred Armisen and told him all about how we hadn't left our apartment in days...

Oh NZA

He reviews Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the SIth as well.

When I saw them, I immediately thought of Hondo's and looked for an existing thread. Couldn't find it though. He also does the new Indiana Jones movie. Its fucking priceless. I want him to do more disappointing movies!!!!

Have you guys seen Plinkett reviews yet? If not, next time you sit down to watch a movie, watch this instead:http://redlettermedia.com/plinkett/star-wars/star-wars-episode-1-the-phantom-menace/

Anybody want a pizza roll?

We don't have them on the east coast, so it doesn't matter anymore--but yeah. Its not the taste of Jack in the Crack--its how you feel later. Its like doing mushrooms--you know its gonna be fun, but its going to make you feel like barfing later. So the next time you think about doing them--you start feeling a little sick from the memory.

Organic meat means bascially turn em' loose and do nothing. You feed them, you cut the bulls, and you just let em' alone more or less. You don't give them any vaccinations, shots to deal with illnesses, now for breeding purposes they're awesome because in five or so generations they're immune to just about any cattleborn disease known ot man but I would not eat any meat that came from them.

My understanding is that there is a difference between free-range, organic, and grass fed. Free range is viewed as a more humane way to raise livestock--and I've heard some arguments that it improves the flavor of meat. Organic, as I understand it is more about no hormone injections, and that the animals are fed organic material. Grass fed to me mean that they are fed a normal diet for ruminants--meaning mostly grass and hay etc rather than corn, and other meals that are made with refuse from animal processing plants.

My main concern is that the health of the animal while living will directly affect the nutritional value when it becomes meat. I know there are people who have a problem with the medicines--but I think they are probably misinformed. I mean, its pretty important to medicate livestock, as livestock are the carriers of many diseases that affect human populations. However, when I can afford it, I do try to buy grass fed, free range beef. And pork and poultry that is fed their natural diets as well. Those usually come along with an "organic" label which if it means hormone free is alright by me.

As far as vegetables are concerned--I agree with most people here that pesticides are unavoidable--as are GMO's in many cases. Some things I will try to buy organic because the levels of carcinogenic pesticides used on them are at insane levels--like apples. What I have a problem with--and frankly everyone should--is monoculture growing practices. When crops are not properly rotated, and the variety of crops are limited by corporate farming practices, the nutritional value of the food is dramatically affected. To get the same amount of nutrients from an apple that you got from eating just 1 in 1940, you now have to consume almost 4. The same goes for grains and pretty much everything else we grow. Its difficult to say what can be done about it. I mean, if you have the time and space, grow your own for sure. However if like most of the people in the US you do NOT, then find out what you can to avoid the more harmful conventional items--like apples. Overall, as usual, I think the answer to clean, nutritional food, that also doesn't hurt small farmers, is a mass political movement that forces large growers to cease practices that are outright harmful, and eventually sets up a food system that can provide for large populations, but do not serve a profit motive.

Carl's Junior.. Barf. Jack in the Box is pretty gross too, but Carl's Junior might be the nastiest--can't even eat it when you're hammered--"food" ever!