Saw this yesterday and forgot to tell you. Too bad, because he had a lot going for him.
Comment by Allan Niemerg on 11 May 2007 at 3:02 pm:
On the topic of polygamy, I’ve recently become enamoured with HBO’s “Big Love.” It’s good enough that even a recent conservative christian review(on National Review, sorry no link) seemed to acknowledge that it was entertaining. Of course, the review also denounced the transparent attempt at normalizing non-traditional families, but still, it was unexpectedly even-handed about the show. Especially enjoyable are the regular Mormons who are OUTRAGED at the Mormon sects who still practice polygamy(because it makes them look bad). Bill Paxton is fantastic as the head of the household, mostly just because when he explains the “practice” he comes off as genuine and not corny or silly. I’d absolutely recommend the show (especially to Romney).
Oh, I admire the Mormons’ unwavering pursuit of virtue. I greatly dislike Romney’s tendency to shift around on the political spectrum in order to garner votes.
That’s what the joke’s about. I would rather have Mormons as neighbors than probably any other religion out there.
Allan, two of the Wives got HBO on the TV in order to watch the first season of Big Love. I caught parts of a couple of episodes, and a lot of the interactions were somewhat familiar, I do have to say (and the youngest wife was a hottie, too).
However, it was TV, and not that well written, in my opinion. It struck me as too soap-operaish. Elderwife and kitten liked the show, but not enough to keep HBO. My guess is that they’ll rent or buy the seasons on DVD if we desired to see it.
Of course, anything that makes poly look good or makes it more acceptible in peoples’ eyes is fine by me.
“I greatly dislike Romney’s tendency to shift around on the political spectrum in order to garner votes.”
Doesn’t that sorta cover the big 3 republican candidates? They’ve all become miraculously less liberal and more conservative on social issues almost overnight. They’ve also become somewhat less libertarian and embraced government control of morality…
Yeah, Brandon, except for Rudy, who has suddenly become more liberal except on the war.
This is why they’re as evil as the Democrats. Both of them want feel that they have the right to use government to interfere with our lives to “make it better.”
Comment by kittent on 11 May 2007 at 2:55 pm:
Saw this yesterday and forgot to tell you. Too bad, because he had a lot going for him.
Comment by Allan Niemerg on 11 May 2007 at 3:02 pm:
On the topic of polygamy, I’ve recently become enamoured with HBO’s “Big Love.” It’s good enough that even a recent conservative christian review(on National Review, sorry no link) seemed to acknowledge that it was entertaining. Of course, the review also denounced the transparent attempt at normalizing non-traditional families, but still, it was unexpectedly even-handed about the show. Especially enjoyable are the regular Mormons who are OUTRAGED at the Mormon sects who still practice polygamy(because it makes them look bad). Bill Paxton is fantastic as the head of the household, mostly just because when he explains the “practice” he comes off as genuine and not corny or silly. I’d absolutely recommend the show (especially to Romney).
Allan
Comment by Brandon on 11 May 2007 at 3:38 pm:
Tom, now correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this the sort of of hard black and white morality through religion you’re always telling us you love?
Comment by tet on 11 May 2007 at 4:42 pm:
Oh, I admire the Mormons’ unwavering pursuit of virtue. I greatly dislike Romney’s tendency to shift around on the political spectrum in order to garner votes.
That’s what the joke’s about. I would rather have Mormons as neighbors than probably any other religion out there.
Allan, two of the Wives got HBO on the TV in order to watch the first season of Big Love. I caught parts of a couple of episodes, and a lot of the interactions were somewhat familiar, I do have to say (and the youngest wife was a hottie, too).
However, it was TV, and not that well written, in my opinion. It struck me as too soap-operaish. Elderwife and kitten liked the show, but not enough to keep HBO. My guess is that they’ll rent or buy the seasons on DVD if we desired to see it.
Of course, anything that makes poly look good or makes it more acceptible in peoples’ eyes is fine by me.
Tom
Comment by Brandon on 11 May 2007 at 5:32 pm:
“I greatly dislike Romney’s tendency to shift around on the political spectrum in order to garner votes.”
Doesn’t that sorta cover the big 3 republican candidates? They’ve all become miraculously less liberal and more conservative on social issues almost overnight. They’ve also become somewhat less libertarian and embraced government control of morality…
Comment by tet on 11 May 2007 at 6:12 pm:
Yeah, Brandon, except for Rudy, who has suddenly become more liberal except on the war.
This is why they’re as evil as the Democrats. Both of them want feel that they have the right to use government to interfere with our lives to “make it better.”
Ptui!
Tom
Comment by Brandon on 13 May 2007 at 10:13 am:
…Wait a second, you vote?
Comment by tet on 13 May 2007 at 10:18 am:
Of course not, Brandon.
Man, this is the last time I try to make a freaking joke.
Tom