"My judgement is that the humor masked another message: women have degraded themselves with the freedoms they've received, so it's time for them to cover themselves and get back in the kitchen. This in spite of statistics that have women…"

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"That's no way for a much loved pet/companion to live...you absolutely did the right thing IMO.   It's always heart breaking to lose a pet in any circumstances, but we have to take responsibility for these things, and it would have…"

"I'd go for a more classic cut personally, and something far less shiny. I have a suit that is similar to yours, it's cut in a more tailored style as opposed to the extreme slim cut of yours, but it's something I'd only wear for…"

"The real ones are called trophy buckles, and are actually given as trophies in rodeo events.  The bigger and shinier the buckle, the higher the ranking.   I nicknamed them "turkey platter" buckles."

"Good call. Actually college and drinking go together remarkably well. It sounds like you guys have a difference in values. Finish it up now before you both become miserable. Move on, find a nice quiet girl who doesn't drink,…"

"I had assumed that was a joke, Herb! We always used to say we hoped and prayed the school would burn down so we wouldn't have to go -- because it was torture, man!  Not a joke I'd make in current circumstances, tho."