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JumpinJesus · 01-13-2008, 09:17 AM

ArizonaMoms!

Yea! Suburbia!
Anyone who knows me knows that to me the suburbs = death.

We found this site after it was discussed on the morning news here this morning. While reading it, shesus and I had to keep telling ourselves, "These people aren't real. This is satire. It has to be. It just has to be."

Sadly, it's serious. These people really do exist, and we live among them.

Here's a snippet found while browsing the chat topics:

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Well the latest in Time Magazine is that Rowlings, the one who wrote the Harry Potter books is making the "good" wizard dumbbledorf to come out of the closet and announce that he is a "Homosexual".. she new what she was doing, she has drawn in the young minds of the readers so much and now alot of them will feel that it's ok to be a homosexual, cause the "good, wise wizard is" .. and it goes into detail, that as a young boy he had a relationship with Voldemore but broke it off cause he stands for "evil"... So what message does this send the kids?? and the article went on to say that Dumbledorf is fond of Harry Potter. Does that have "pedifiler" written all over it??? ok I will get grief from this, but again, i don't care, if anything it will give people something to think about..

Be careful. These people are procreating at alarming rates.

Grab a something strong to drink, something strong to smoke, spare an hour or two, and have fun browsing.

LoganSnake · 01-13-2008, 09:20 AM

Are you really surprised? It's no news that homosexuality is not as widely accepted as people would like to believe.

JumpinJesus · 01-13-2008, 09:24 AM

I'm not talking about just the homosexuality. It's the whole attitude of the website. I guess that was a bad quote to put in there. I should have picked the one where the mother went into a near-panic because her 3 year old asked her why a man was smoking and she didn't know how to handle the question. That would have been a good quote.

Grasshopper Green · 01-13-2008, 10:35 AM

Change that to UtahMoms! and it is a reflection of what I deal with daily.

I need to move somewhere with fewer stupid people.

Cynthetiq · 01-13-2008, 10:57 AM

Okay, suburbia isn't for me that's for sure. I'm not commenting on moms and raising children because what do I know about it? I'm child free!!!!

One time I was picking up a cable modem. It was supposed to be simple, just go in fill out the paperwork, take the hardware home. Simple right?

No, I get shuttled left and right of the store over and over again. Talk to that guy over there, that guy sends me back to the other guy, over and over. Finally I said in a loud voice, "Why don't you guys get your shit together so that I can be a good customer, make my purchase and get out of here."

The WHOLE store came to a grinding halt. The manager came up to me and said there was no reason to treat his staff poorly. I told him the same thing, "Get your shit together so that I can make my purchase and be on my way. Either you want my sale, or you don't."

I didn't leave with the item at all and went directly through the cable company.

Sion · 01-13-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LoganSnake

Are you really surprised? It's no news that homosexuality is not as widely accepted as people would like to believe.

I think the point was that there are a lot of really stupid people on this planet and it seems that most of them now have internet access.

I do not play professional tennis. Nor do I play it recreationally. Know why? Because I'm no fucking good at it. I wish more people would take this same attitude with regard to expressing themselves in writing.

The_Jazz · 01-13-2008, 11:51 AM

Further proof for my theory that people are idiots. Except you, of course.

Plan9 · 01-13-2008, 01:45 PM

Damn you, Freedom of Speech!

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Originally Posted by JumpinJesus

Grab a something strong to drink, something strong to smoke, spare an hour or two, and have fun browsing.

The first two don't seem like a good idea when combined with the last.

Charlatan · 01-13-2008, 02:09 PM

I have various relatives (by marriage) that are like this. I am continually astounded at the ignorance that can spew forth.

jewels · 01-13-2008, 03:33 PM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it ain't just the 'burbs.

If you're lucky, your circle of friends will keep you sheltered. If not, watch out. Ignorance, judgments and hypocrisy are everywhere these days.

ratbastid · 01-13-2008, 04:29 PM

From my little browsing, it looks like a mixed bag. Note, for instance, this post:

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Originally Posted by An Arizona Mom

A colleague of my husband gave him the book "Interviewing your Daughter's Date". It is written by a father who "will show you how to protect your daughter by taking only 30 minutes to have a man-to-man conversation with her date. Your daughter will thank you, now and forever."

Now, I must say I like the idea of my husband spending time with my daughter's dates before they go out. Just to let him know she comes from a family who loves her enormously and will be watching.... but what strikes me most about the book is how the daughter is helpless, thoughtless and weak and must be protected. And if the father doesn't talk to the boy, who knows what she would let happen?

The father actually puts the date in charge of guarding his daughter's purity. I think I'd like my daughter to be in charge of her own purity. I'd like her to know she calls the shots and that if she's not saying "no" it won't get said.

Anyway, the book just rubbed me wrong. Although I think father's should address boundarys and remind boys that they are driving around and escorting the most precious thing in our life but, I'd like the author to put the boy in charge of HIS OWN purity, and make sure the daughter knows she is empowered to take care of herself... Did anyone else have this reaction to the book???

host · 01-13-2008, 04:42 PM

My name is host, and I approve of www.arizonamoms.com , owned by Phoenix Newspapers / Gannett and edited by an Arizona Republic newspaper reporter:

....there is at leat one poster there,"keepin' it real":

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http://arizonamoms.com/momtomom/beha...g-left-hot-car
Wow, it must be hard to be
yummymummy's picture
On October 31st, 2007 yummymummy says:

Wow, it must be hard to be humble when you're perfect differentdrum.

As for women who work at Hooters or any other establishment, that has nothing to do with their character.

I know plenty of "Christians" who steal, lie, cheat, abuse their spouses and/or children and a number of other things that are far from praise worthy.

Get off your cross honey, someone needs the wood.

the fact that you have
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On October 31st, 2007 differentdrum says:

the fact that you have mention in other post that christianity is a bunch of bull, doesnt surprise me about you comments, its sad to think that you are still worthy in Christ eyes,,But thats what makes him the Almighty Judge, because for from what i think your not worthy, but I am an imperfect broken human being in need of the Saviour I so much adore.. so, although I dont find you worth its still Gods command that i do pray for you..

Save your religious
yummymummy's picture
On October 31st, 2007 yummymummy says:

Save your religious propaganda for someone who gives a damn. I'm not into science fiction.

you are a very anger
differentdrum's picture
On November 1st, 2007 differentdrum says:

you are a very anger person!! I will, and seriously, i will pray for you.. and especially your little ones....
Oh, and working at an establiment like that, has alot to do with your character..What planet are you from??? the planet of no morals...
ya, you probably think some woman who works as a stripper is a "decent" person..

" just my Opinion"

No, I'm not angry, I just
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On November 1st, 2007 yummymummy says:

No, I'm not angry, I just have no use for people who put themselves on a pedestal as you have. Becareful honey, it's a long way to fall.

Save your prayers for someone who needs them, like the poor children in your care who are learning YOUR poor morals and judgemental ways.

Ustwo · 01-13-2008, 07:23 PM

Based on the days and weeks many of those forums are since the last post, and the low number of posts, its kinda weak to bitch about it.

For instance the last reply in drugs, sex, and alcohol, which should be a hotbed on intolerance was ....6 days 6 hours ago.

So while complaining about the suburbs is the norm for those without children, thats why these suburbs were created in the first place, to raise families. The big cities are full of morons as well, so in this case I get space and morons, you get bars and morons.

Cynthetiq · 01-13-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ustwo

Based on the days and weeks many of those forums are since the last post, and the low number of posts, its kinda weak to bitch about it.

For instance the last reply in drugs, sex, and alcohol, which should be a hotbed on intolerance was ....6 days 6 hours ago.

So while complaining about the suburbs is the norm for those without children, thats why these suburbs were created in the first place, to raise families. The big cities are full of morons as well, so in this case I get space and morons, you get bars and morons.

you are so right... the other night after watching quadro perform at a bar in the Village, we went for Korean BBQ next door. There were about 8 girls behind us and 4 guys in front of us, all doing sake bombs. Watch the video, they were 50 times more obnoxious than that.

I didn't find them attractive at all either, especially the one that had a mouth worse than a sailor or a Brooklyn goomba.

Ustwo · 01-13-2008, 07:42 PM

The one on the far left is a cutie.

I do wonder when flipping off the camera became the new 'cheese' though.

Willravel · 01-13-2008, 07:46 PM

Racists miss out on a lot of good stuff. Too bad they're too afraid to escape their little box.

Plan9 · 01-14-2008, 05:14 AM

I get the feeling a lot of these girls should have been an opaque goo on the inside of a Trojan.

Hain · 01-14-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

I get the feeling a lot of these girls should have been an opaque goo on the inside of a Trojan.

Oh no, the six-year-old learned the word fuck! What the fuck does that mean? What will she do?! Save us automated post merger algorithm! I definitely must show this to my "step" mom out in Arizona, because she isn't the typical suburban mom, and would get a kick at disagreeing with every post there.

01-13-2008, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Are you really surprised? It's no news that homosexuality is not as widely accepted as people would like to believe. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

01-13-2008, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
JumpinJesus Junkie Location: Chicago	I'm not talking about just the homosexuality. It's the whole attitude of the website. I guess that was a bad quote to put in there. I should have picked the one where the mother went into a near-panic because her 3 year old asked her why a man was smoking and she didn't know how to handle the question. That would have been a good quote. __________________ "I can normally tell how intelligent a man is by how stupid he thinks I am" - Cormac McCarthy, All The Pretty Horses

01-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Change that to UtahMoms! and it is a reflection of what I deal with daily. I need to move somewhere with fewer stupid people. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

01-13-2008, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Okay, suburbia isn't for me that's for sure. I'm not commenting on moms and raising children because what do I know about it? I'm child free!!!! One time I was picking up a cable modem. It was supposed to be simple, just go in fill out the paperwork, take the hardware home. Simple right? No, I get shuttled left and right of the store over and over again. Talk to that guy over there, that guy sends me back to the other guy, over and over. Finally I said in a loud voice, "Why don't you guys get your shit together so that I can be a good customer, make my purchase and get out of here." The WHOLE store came to a grinding halt. The manager came up to me and said there was no reason to treat his staff poorly. I told him the same thing, "Get your shit together so that I can make my purchase and be on my way. Either you want my sale, or you don't." I didn't leave with the item at all and went directly through the cable company. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

01-13-2008, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Further proof for my theory that people are idiots. Except you, of course. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

01-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I have various relatives (by marriage) that are like this. I am continually astounded at the ignorance that can spew forth. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

01-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it ain't just the 'burbs. If you're lucky, your circle of friends will keep you sheltered. If not, watch out. Ignorance, judgments and hypocrisy are everywhere these days. __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain

01-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Based on the days and weeks many of those forums are since the last post, and the low number of posts, its kinda weak to bitch about it. For instance the last reply in drugs, sex, and alcohol, which should be a hotbed on intolerance was ....6 days 6 hours ago. So while complaining about the suburbs is the norm for those without children, thats why these suburbs were created in the first place, to raise families. The big cities are full of morons as well, so in this case I get space and morons, you get bars and morons. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

01-13-2008, 07:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	The one on the far left is a cutie. I do wonder when flipping off the camera became the new 'cheese' though. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

01-13-2008, 07:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Racists miss out on a lot of good stuff. Too bad they're too afraid to escape their little box.

01-14-2008, 05:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	I get the feeling a lot of these girls should have been an opaque goo on the inside of a Trojan. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."