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Posted January 07, 2016
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Nirth: Problem is, as soon as you discuss what human rights should be it becomes a political issue.

As from someone who's never been to the US, is it true that Alabama is a backwards thinking state full of bigotry, racism and I guess fanatical christians? Whenever I see travels tips threads on the net and people mention the US there's always a few people that immediately says:
Whatever you do avoid the Bible Belt, sometimes pointing to Alabama as one of the core issues.
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qwixter: Yes, the south is filled with idiots. They vote against their own self-interest all the time. Mississippi is right there with Alabama. Probably the best two states to avoid. South Carolina just recently got rid of the confederate flag as their state flag. Just to give an idea of the complete stupidity here. NY times, I think it was, did a poll of people collecting some sort government payout, and over half did not even recognize that they were on such a program and were against them.

It's not so much fanatical christians as it is stupid people. As long as a person says or does stuff that is christian, religion is considered ok in this country. Infringe on the rampant christian stupidity, and all hell breaks loose with cries of political correctness and such. For instance, it is now common to say "Happy Holidays" by businesses instead of "Merry Christmas" because of the christian context, that's considered "a war on christmas". It's just stupid.
So... you're saying that you won't come visit me during your next vacation? I'm crushed. Truly crushed. I guess I'll just have to give all this extra pizza and beer to someone else then.
Posted January 07, 2016
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Emob78: So... you're saying that you won't come visit me during your next vacation? I'm crushed. Truly crushed. I guess I'll just have to give all this extra pizza and beer to someone else then.
Well, if there's free beer and pizza, then that changes everything. Don't forget that you can combine them!

http://www.mammamiapizzabeer.com/locations.html
Posted January 08, 2016
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qwixter: Yes, the south is filled with idiots. They vote against their own self-interest all the time. Mississippi is right there with Alabama. Probably the best two states to avoid. South Carolina just recently got rid of the confederate flag as their state flag. Just to give an idea of the complete stupidity here. NY times, I think it was, did a poll of people collecting some sort government payout, and over half did not even recognize that they were on such a program and were against them.

It's not so much fanatical christians as it is stupid people. As long as a person says or does stuff that is christian, religion is considered ok in this country. Infringe on the rampant christian stupidity, and all hell breaks loose with cries of political correctness and such. For instance, it is now common to say "Happy Holidays" by businesses instead of "Merry Christmas" because of the christian context, that's considered "a war on christmas". It's just stupid.
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Emob78: So... you're saying that you won't come visit me during your next vacation? I'm crushed. Truly crushed. I guess I'll just have to give all this extra pizza and beer to someone else then.
They actually make decent pizza down there? I didn't know anything sold but the dangerously-unhealthy soul food.
Posted January 08, 2016
They make good pizza everywhere except for where I live. It's the only negative so I'm not moving.
Posted January 08, 2016
I make pretty good pizza at least once a week.
Posted January 08, 2016
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Emob78: So... you're saying that you won't come visit me during your next vacation? I'm crushed. Truly crushed. I guess I'll just have to give all this extra pizza and beer to someone else then.
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zeogold: They actually make decent pizza down there? I didn't know anything sold but the dangerously-unhealthy soul food.
They actually make good everything everywhere, you just have to look around and steer clear of the big marquis signs.

A friend of mine from PA said that up there they have a pizzeria that serves a white cheese pizza that will literally give you an erection, but I've never tried it. I have a feeling that if I went to PA I'd be too busy gorging myself on Phillie cheesesteak.
Posted January 08, 2016
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zeogold: They actually make decent pizza down there? I didn't know anything sold but the dangerously-unhealthy soul food.
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Emob78: They actually make good everything everywhere, you just have to look around and steer clear of the big marquis signs.

A friend of mine from PA said that up there they have a pizzeria that serves a white cheese pizza that will literally give you an erection, but I've never tried it. I have a feeling that if I went to PA I'd be too busy gorging myself on Phillie cheesesteak.
...I can think of many other things that would achieve that same effect at a substantially cheaper price, but alright.
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Klumpen0815: I make pretty good pizza at least once a week.
Same here. Nothing better than having fun making it yourself.
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tinyE: They make good pizza everywhere except for where I live. It's the only negative so I'm not moving.
You must have some SERIOUS positives then, because that's enough of a reason to move in my book!
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Posted January 08, 2016
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tinyE: They make good pizza everywhere except for where I live. It's the only negative so I'm not moving.
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zeogold: You must have some SERIOUS positives then, because that's enough of a reason to move in my book!
Cell phones don't work here.

Nuff said. :D
Posted January 08, 2016
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zeogold: You must have some SERIOUS positives then, because that's enough of a reason to move in my book!
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tinyE: Cell phones don't work here.

Nuff said. :D
But then you can't order for pizza while on the go!
Posted January 08, 2016
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tinyE: Cell phones don't work here.

Nuff said. :D
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zeogold: But then you can't order for pizza while on the go!
Joke all you want; this is Eden. :P

I mean, if Eden got 300 inches of snow each year that is. XD
Posted January 08, 2016
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tinyE: Cell phones don't work here.

Nuff said. :D
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zeogold: But then you can't order for pizza while on the go!
I don't think that's a problem for E. I'm not really sure he ever GOES anywhere. Everything just sorta swirls around him in a vortex of fluctuating energy.
Posted January 08, 2016
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zeogold: But then you can't order for pizza while on the go!
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tinyE: Joke all you want; this is Eden. :P

I mean, if Eden got 300 inches of snow each year that is. XD
Wasn't Eden guarded by an angel with a flaming sword?
In that case, I see now that it's to keep people IN rather than OUT. Who knows what would happen if you guys, hardened by the cold and lack of decent pizza, were to escape into the world?!
I mean, he already screwed up and let you get a decent internet connection, and look what's happened already.
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zeogold: But then you can't order for pizza while on the go!
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Emob78: I don't think that's a problem for E. I'm not really sure he ever GOES anywhere. Everything just sorta swirls around him in a vortex of fluctuating energy.
I've had lazy days like this. I can relate.
Post edited January 08, 2016 by zeogold
Posted January 08, 2016
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Klumpen0815: I know, but this shouldn't be the reason.
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Crackpot.756: Not the reason, but a reason, if you're certain you'll be spending the rest of your life or, since marriage isn't even sacred anymore, a considerable amount of time, with your current partner.

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Klumpen0815: You don't need the states permission for any vow and the official contract isn't really about this anymore anyway.
It's called "marriage contract" in Germany indeed by the way and that's not really romantic.
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Crackpot.756: Nah, but the whole white dress/tuxedo ceremony thing with the music and the flowers and the vowing ... Gee, I thought I was cynical. :p
Well, one can choose to not follow those traditions when planning your wedding.

For example, it is not that unusual for lesbians to wear tuxedos in their weddings, but it is not universal. Sometimes, both women choose to wear wedding dresses. (Now, if only men would start wearing wedding dresses to their weddings...)

Alternatively, sometimes weddings are done with more casual attire. For example, if the wedding is outdoors on a hot day, formal wear would be uncomfortably hot.

There are other possibilities, as well.

(Also, the "man and wife" pronouncement doesn't work as is for same sex weddings.)
Posted January 08, 2016
If you're expecting any real intellect or hell even intelligence, Alabama is probably the wrong place to look.
Posted January 08, 2016
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dtgreene: ...
Well Christ (or whatever Gods you may or may not believe in), I don't care whether you wanna marry a girl or a tree, the point I was trying to make was that the whole marriage thing is still romantic to some people even despite all the bureaucratic bullshit that's attached to it these days.
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