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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:55 PM Original message |
I am a FAT woman who adopted five children. You gotta problem with that? Post here and tell me why. |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
1. I certainly don't. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I will not ignore their hate and bigotry. But, thanks for your kind words. |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
2. What brought this on? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:59 PM Original message |
this disgraceful post brought it on: |
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Blashyrkh (816 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
61. Frankly, as sublte as he wasn't.... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:27 PM Response to Reply #61 |
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Blashyrkh (816 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #77 |
95. About as classy as the OP |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:45 AM Response to Reply #95 |
121. The mother wanted her cousin to adopt this baby. |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:17 PM Response to Reply #121 |
181. Birth mothers have never had the exclusive right to determine the adoptive parents. |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:21 AM Response to Reply #95 |
129. And as classy as you calling me a poor reader and on a soapbox. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:37 AM Response to Reply #95 |
141. Jeebus. this stroke victim (I'm in my 40s, btw) is raising my |
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Blashyrkh (816 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:10 PM Response to Reply #141 |
166. I'm not judging anyone here personally |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
82. holy SHIT |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
102. That post has been deleted |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
110. What Post? The Mods Deleted It |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:00 PM Response to Reply #2 |
9. A news topic about about a fat man who wants to adopt his nephew. Some Du'ers think he is unfit |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
47. When you want to belong somewhere more than anything, and then you do... |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
179. That guy wasn't "fat". He's a 500 pounder who is suffering from an extreme |
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Highway61 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 10:20 AM Response to Reply #2 |
151. Right? |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
4. I commend you and I only wonder why more "pro-lifers" haven't followed suit |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:01 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. There was a thread earlier today about a judge who wouldn't let |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:09 PM Response to Reply #15 |
34. was he bedridden? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. Well here is rthe story and he is not bedridden... just "might develop diabetes" |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:48 AM Response to Reply #34 |
122. No, he's not bedridden. He's a licensed foster parent and an adoptive parent |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:31 AM Response to Reply #15 |
140. Well, let's look at things reasonably |
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muntrv (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. The problem: You should adopt more children and enrich more lives. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. Gads! 5 is all we can handle! Adoption is the most wonderful blessing. |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
6. ? |
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NoodleBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. Yeah, with you being so selfish, how am I going to adopt some day? |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. I must have missed a meeting. |
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benddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
10. Hey who called you unfit? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. I would adopt if I could...my hat's off to you |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
12. You are a BEAUTIFUL woman with a heart full of love, end of story. nt |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'll bite. You owe those kids a healthy mother. Overweight is tied to all |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:07 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. I think |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:27 PM Response to Reply #29 |
79. Chris and Dana Reeve had their child, Will, when they were relatively young .. |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:06 PM Response to Reply #13 |
28. I would bet that many parents have some kind of health problem which might shorten their lives |
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Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:12 PM Response to Reply #13 |
41. So are a lot of other things -- |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
66. Are children denied to smokers? |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:21 PM Response to Reply #13 |
69. How fucking sanctimonious can one get? |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:26 PM Response to Reply #13 |
107. She could also get hit by a car and even skinny people get sick and die. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:51 AM Response to Reply #13 |
124. So is being underweight, actually. And smoking cigarettes, and |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:23 AM Response to Reply #13 |
130. My mom was an overweight smoker who raised 4 healthy kids & died at 82.... |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:54 AM Response to Reply #13 |
149. there are heightened disease potentials for EVERY weight category... |
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baby_mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #13 |
168. Congratulations. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 10:20 AM Response to Reply #13 |
191. what qualifies overweight? ten pounds from SOMEONES ideal? |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
16. Errr... which part? |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:03 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Keep reading. Some DUers don't think fat people make good parents. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:07 PM Response to Reply #19 |
30. My stepmom was obese. She was a wonderful mom. |
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Maraya1969 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:23 PM Response to Reply #19 |
106. I'm very sorry that some DU'ers have been insensitive and judgmental |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:57 PM Response to Reply #16 |
96. Hee - I'm the overweight, adoptive mom of ONE .. and I really respect YOU. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:59 PM Response to Reply #96 |
99. The biggest change in one's life is from no kids to one. |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:08 PM Response to Reply #99 |
101. You are SO right .. |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. There is a small faction on DU who enjoy ripping on over weight people |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:06 PM Original message |
Isn't it amazing how fat-phobia persists, despite the rising weights of Americans? |
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WillYourVoteBCounted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
20. as long as you love them |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
21. You are a better human being than I. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
22. who is saying you aren't, Beausoir? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:04 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. See and kick: :) |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:06 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Read upthread, Skittles. And I just KNOW you will kick some ass. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:09 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. aw that's just asinine |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:08 PM Original message |
Uhoh. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:35 PM Response to Reply #22 |
86. YESSSSS |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
24. Are you LOOKING for a problem? Seems to me that you are. |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:06 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. She feels hostile and I don't blame her n/t |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
51. For the third time, not ALL of us are aware of EVERY news item during a given day! |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Original message |
Okay, Red. I understand. Sorry 'bout that. n/t |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
65. Thank you. |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. n/t |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:10 PM Response to Reply #24 |
35. A judge said a fat man should not adopt and some Du'ers agreed. |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:13 PM Response to Reply #35 |
44. Aha. Maybe you should have linked to some background in your post, so people |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
40. can't really blame her, Redstone |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:14 PM Original message |
Well, then she should have linked to those opinions. Some of don't know EVERTYTHING that's |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
58. true, true |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:22 PM Response to Reply #58 |
72. It's NOT FUCKING FAIR to sandbag other DUers (This is directed to the OP) and then give |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Response to Reply #40 |
57. Boy..you got that right. Outrage is a good word. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:12 PM Response to Reply #57 |
103. naw, be cool Beausoir |
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Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. K&R |
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zabet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
32. Those are 5 of the luckiest kids in the US. n/t |
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cliss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
36. Well let's turn the question around |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #36 |
48. And..that is your business...how? My weight is NONE of your buisness. Jesus. |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
54. Obviously somebody who has been able to adopt five kids (not an easy thing to do) |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:19 PM Response to Reply #36 |
64. 'Decent food, or greasy stuff that's going to make them overweight as well?' |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:25 PM Response to Reply #64 |
75. One of the problems with this supposed progressive website is that some people |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:29 PM Response to Reply #75 |
81. Thank you. |
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AnotherGreenWorld (958 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 02:08 AM Response to Reply #64 |
195. Children of morbidly obese parents |
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NorthernSpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 10:07 AM Response to Reply #36 |
150. weightwise, those kids will strongly resemble their families of origin... |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
37. Nope. I applaude you for giving 5 children a home. n/t |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
38. What a wonderful person you are! |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
39. Should there be a cut off weight? |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
42. good for you! and way to say it. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
45. Whatsis got to do with you? That other thread was about... |
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Katherine Brengle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. Telling someone to shut up and deal with it when they point out |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:15 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. Again I ask |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:16 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. Why don't YOU, Trumad, tell us. What is the cut-off weight? |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. 505? |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:19 PM Response to Reply #53 |
63. You tell me. What is your cut-off point for being a good parent? Be specific. |
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ruiner4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:21 PM Original message |
Exactly... |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
76. I think it's about being able to actually move |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:18 PM Response to Reply #50 |
62. There is none-- just the question of physical ability, and... |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:28 AM Response to Reply #62 |
146. I couldn't take weight off; now I can't put it on! |
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LittleClarkie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:21 PM Response to Reply #45 |
68. There was a post in the other thread that pushed all her buttons at once, I reckon |
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kitty1 (772 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
55. There was a related story on CNN tonite about a 500 lb man.... |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
59. As a overweight lady, retired social worker AND adoptive mom .. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:21 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. Yet another voice of reason and kindness. |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:22 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. So no weight should disqualify? |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:24 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. You tell us. What do you think should disqualify someone as a parent? |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:28 PM Response to Reply #73 |
80. Well thank you |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:07 PM Response to Reply #80 |
100. A myriad of factors are a "concern" - you weigh them intelligently and discreetly. |
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Zodiak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:56 PM Response to Reply #70 |
171. Yup |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:22 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. Blessings to you and yours (n/t)! |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:03 AM Response to Reply #59 |
144. Human trafficker?! |
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shimmergal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:18 PM Response to Reply #59 |
155. That "don't enjoy celebrating their birthdays" |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
60. Wow. I totally totally admire you. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
74. Does this thread have anything to do with anything but complete contempt? |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:41 PM Response to Reply #74 |
91. Considering the fact that those who were making the statement |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:51 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. Oh, so this is left-overs from some other thread? |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
78. How nice of you to adopt 5 kids :-) |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
83. Beausoir, I've got your back |
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ryanus (511 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
84. uh, no. No ma'am |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
85. This was the top post tonight |
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melody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
87. Ignore the idiots and bigots |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
88. You are a beautiful woman. Don't let the shithead judges get you down. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
89. Can you care for them? -Then no problem. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:40 PM Response to Reply #89 |
90. Like smokers, or those who ride motorcycles, right? |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:47 PM Response to Reply #90 |
112. So motorcycles kill as many as cigarettes do??? Otherwise, yes, it's still |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:12 PM Response to Reply #112 |
167. Automobiles are killing the entire damn planet |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:31 PM Response to Reply #167 |
175. Ummm.... yeah, but.... |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:00 PM Response to Reply #175 |
177. If you are assuming that I am anti-gun... |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 04:25 AM Response to Reply #177 |
183. I assume nothing. |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #183 |
192. Let's be clear... |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 03:56 PM Response to Reply #192 |
194. Much more cogent, thanks for clearing that up. |
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DeSwiss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
92. Beausoir... |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:52 PM Response to Reply #92 |
94. Actually, I think that he will get some justice .. |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
97. You should be proud of yourself for adopting children. |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
98. woah - I have nothing but the utmost respect for you, Beausoir |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:14 PM Response to Reply #98 |
104. Blessings to you, Blondie58! |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 06:07 AM Response to Reply #104 |
131. thanks, Maat- that is so sweet |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:36 PM Response to Reply #131 |
160. Good for you! |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
105. God Bless you Beausoir....nothing but admiration from anyone who has |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
108. People who claim unhealthy folks are unfit parents probably say the same about gay parents. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:50 PM Response to Reply #108 |
113. What's unhealthy about gay parents? nt |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:52 PM Response to Reply #113 |
114. You'd have to ask the phobes. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:02 AM Response to Reply #114 |
116. LOL... well |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:09 AM Response to Reply #116 |
117. I live in an area of the country where racially mixed marriages are still taboo. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:31 AM Response to Reply #117 |
120. Not to mention the tendency to have greater genetic advantages. |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:48 AM Response to Reply #120 |
123. Yes, I know. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:02 AM Response to Reply #123 |
125. mixing genes is less like mixing paint and more like mixing light.... |
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beam me up scottie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:12 AM Response to Reply #125 |
126. Cheers! |
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tech3149 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
109. My only problem is understanding where you find the time, money, and energy |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
111. You're not unfit--I think you're great |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:12 AM Response to Reply #111 |
127. No, it does not |
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cutlassmama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-30-07 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
115. My husband's last name is VERY close to your User Name |
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Beelzebud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:16 AM Response to Original message |
118. I just think you're awesome for providing 5 children with a chance in this world. |
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OneBlueSky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
119. do you sing? . . . :) n/t |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
128. "Your children will rise up and call you blessed" The size of your heart has nothing to do with... |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:17 AM Response to Original message |
132. Wow - you're not a fat woman, you're a saint. |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
133. I don't, and I don't understand why someone would |
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toddaa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
134. Here's the funny part, in 70 years both you and the jerk who criticised you will both be dead |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
135. Your kids are lucky to have you, Beausoir! |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
136. Morbidly obese, obese, or just overweight? |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
137. Fat people are unfit parents? |
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nuxvomica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
138. My mom has been overweight as long as I can remember |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
139. I got a problem with it..... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
142. No problem whatsoever. Thank you for sharing love; it's a rare |
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piesRsquare (960 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
143. Yeah, I gotta problem with that! |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
145. You have my full support. |
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marshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
147. China has a problem with overweight adoptive parents |
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shimmergal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:45 PM Response to Reply #147 |
162. The Chinese change is a bit more complex |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
148. aparently 'all you need is love' isn't enough for some people |
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Raejeanowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
152. Did I Miss Something? |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
153. Jeeze. Guess I flew off the handle on this one. Sorry. But huge thanks to you all. |
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Marnieworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
154. I applaud your generous kind spirit |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #154 |
157. We were chosen by the birthmothers of our children. I guess fatness was not a problem for them. |
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Marnieworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:52 PM Response to Reply #157 |
164. mmm |
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4_TN_TITANS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
156. Big Daddy checking in... |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:34 PM Response to Reply #156 |
158. Yes, I was too testy. Just one of those nights, I guess. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
159. i can't imagine anyone saying you are an unfit parent because of your weight |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
161. I am a FAT woman who adopted five children. You gotta problem with that? |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
163. You're obviously a horrible person! |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
165. Fat people have become the new smokers |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:08 PM Response to Reply #165 |
174. No shit. I quit smoking, gain a bunch of weight & still can't catch a break! |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:40 PM Response to Reply #174 |
176. :) ! Nice! |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
169. Not I. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 07:53 PM Response to Reply #169 |
170. "Her outsides looked good. Her insides needed a lot of help " |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
172. Thanks for adopting AND for speaking up against bigotry. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
173. If you keep on adopting children |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:22 PM Response to Reply #173 |
182. What movie is that from? It escapes me right now. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 01:44 PM Response to Reply #182 |
193. think Bill Murray. n/t |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
178. now, here is a news story that was posted today |
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sutz12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-31-07 09:15 PM Response to Original message |
180. Sorry, but I need more data before I can make a judgement. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 04:56 AM Response to Original message |
184. Well, If You Put Down The Doughnuts for a Moment, I'll Tell You ... |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 09:56 AM Response to Reply #184 |
190. LOL! n/t |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 04:58 AM Response to Original message |
185. I think you are to be commended. |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
186. No. I applaud you, and your kids are lucky/blessed to have a loving home. (n/t) |
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NaturalHigh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
187. Apparently, I've missed something here. |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
188. I'm lost |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-01-07 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
189. I think you're fantastic |
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frustrated_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-02-07 05:39 AM Response to Original message |
196. Well. it's not clear if |
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