![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 134 to 158 of 166. Go back in thread:
Posted by Dinah on February 3, 2003, at 19:37:27
In reply to Re: Changing the topic...sharing stress reducers, posted by noa on February 3, 2003, at 19:28:18
Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:38:16
In reply to Re: Changing the topic...sharing stress reducers, posted by noa on February 3, 2003, at 19:28:18
It seems like it trivializes the concerns of several of us including me. I hope you're not offended, Noa,I feel able to discuss this with you because your posts on admin shaped a lot of my thoughts about ethnic stereotypes. It helped me realize WHY it was important to take a stand on this board. Maybe you could start a new thread about chocolate? Thanks.
> Chocolate has become a staple of my diet recently! Of course, I am not a true chocolate addict, because I prefer milk chocolate to dark (less actual cocoa content). But often, I feel like I need at least some chocolate every evening. Problem is, I've found this amazing brand of milk chocolate and it is hard not to eat the entire bar.
>
> I like baths, too, but it requires cleaning the tub!
>
> I know that exercise helps me de-stress, but I haven't been able to get myself to do any exercise in a couple of months.
Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:40:57
In reply to Re: Changing the topic is causing me stress » noa, posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:38:16
Posted by Dinah on February 3, 2003, at 19:43:09
In reply to I guess I'm just too sensitive. I'll shut up now (nm), posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:40:57
There is nothing wrong with being sensitive!
((Oddipus Rex))
Posted by Lou Pilder on February 3, 2003, at 20:35:30
In reply to Re: Lou, posted by coral on February 3, 2003, at 13:59:04
coral,
you wrote,[...Billl Clinton has been the brunt of jokes because of his sexual misconduct and jokes were made about Janet Reno because of her looks...].
One of the public figures that I have never read anything about in the world of scandle was Rutherford B. Hayes.
Lou
Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 22:29:42
In reply to I guess I'm just too sensitive. I'll shut up now (nm), posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 19:40:57
http://www.radicalthought.org/
When (people) eat chocolate, they are eating my flesh." Drissa was forced to work as a slave on a cocoa plantation in Cote d'Ivoire
Child Slaves May Be Making Your Chocolate
On a recent trip to Sweden, I saw a report on BBC (made by TrueVision) on cocoa farming - the first step in making chocolate -in the Ivory Coast. According to the BBC, hundreds of thousands of children are being stolen from their parents, shipped to the Ivory Coast and sold as slaves to cocoa farms. These children earn no money for their work, are barely fed, are beaten if they try to escape, and most will never see their families again. Nearly 50% of the world's chocolate production starts in the Ivory Coast.
When I heard this, I was completely appalled. Suddenly I could taste every bit of chocolate I'd ever eaten in my life, a taste so sour at the thought that child slaves had produced it that I thought I would vomit.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2003, at 0:33:17
In reply to Re: Changing the meaning, posted by syringachalet on February 3, 2003, at 10:07:10
> I still think my humour piece was funny
> I'm honestly not the least bit upset by all this... why should I feel guilty when my intentions were innocent?
>
> IsoMSorry, but I don't consider the above to be very supportive, given the feelings that have been hurt. Intentions aren't everything.
> If I complained about this, I would be classed as a racist. Thats what really annoys me.
>
> NikkiI know it's annoying, but please do be careful how you put things...
> If you are that easily offended by someone telling a harmless joke, I am truly sorry for you.
>
> syringachaletAnd please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down, thanks.
Bob
Posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 1:25:37
In reply to Re: please be civil » IsoM » NikkiT2 » syringachalet, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2003, at 0:33:17
Do you want me to feel guilty? How would that be supportive of me after the last two very rough months I've been through. I said nothing unkind or unsupportive in any of my posts. I simply stated the fact that I'm not feeling guilty. I didn't say I didn't give a rat's ass of other's feelings, did I? And I didn't imply it sneakily either. I'm not being unkind to anyone.
AND I've stated over & over, that to me that humour piece was about *ETIQUETTE*, not people. I didn't even know what rednecks were. I had no intentions of hurting any one & still don't. If any one reads it as I meant it to be, as I read it when it was sent to me (silly ideas of what's polite), they'd understand. I still consider my conscious clean. Mind you, I'll be more careful about checking whether something may be real before I post next time, but I'm not going to be feeling guilt over this. No wonder so many people are screwed up & have poor self-esteem. They can be brow-beatened too easily.
Posted by syringachalet on February 4, 2003, at 6:14:02
In reply to Re: please be civil » IsoM » NikkiT2 » syringachalet, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2003, at 0:33:17
Bob,
I guess we should all 'walk on eggs' so as not to upset anyone.
I will be taking some time to consider this option.
syringachalet
Posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2003, at 7:37:33
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by syringachalet on February 4, 2003, at 6:14:02
???? Saying a fact, such as the fact I would be classed a racist in my country if I complained about the treatment I receive... How on earth is that un-civil??
I really am lost over this one!!
Nikki
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2003, at 8:01:13
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by syringachalet on February 4, 2003, at 6:14:02
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2003, at 8:01:55
In reply to Re: please be civil, posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2003, at 7:37:33
> Saying a fact, such as the fact I would be classed a racist in my country if I complained about the treatment I receive... How on earth is that un-civil??
>
> I really am lost over this one!!Sorry, what I meant was, it could possibly be considered racist here, too...
Bob
Posted by Ritch on February 4, 2003, at 9:45:01
In reply to love your outlook... and a link to a weird band » Ritch, posted by IsoM on February 3, 2003, at 13:59:52
> Ah, Mitch, I love your view of life. And what's wrong with those huge spools? A little work on them & they make wonderful low coffee tables or sitting-around-eating-sushi type tables. I hate to see all that wood wasted. I'm the stereotypical "don't throw that out - I'll find a use for it" person. If no use of it's made in a year, then I get strict with myself & throw it out or pass it to the next person who'll find a use for it. I like the eclectic look & believe it or not, it's very tasteful when I'm finished with it.
>
> I *LOATHE* country & western music. Maybe that's why I never knew any rednecks. But I love the old Marty Robbins songs like Cool Water & El Paso. I was around 9-11 when they came out & my parents listened to them on their old vacuum tube radio. I'm not what you'd ever classify as a redneck, but I was 12 before we had a flush toilet. It was the old outhouse in the back. I just grew up very, very poor. I couldn't wait to be old/tall enough to haul water out of the well like my older brothers, but my father put a old fashioned pump in the kitchen sink before I got tall enough for that. But I sure did my share of chopping wood for the cook stove. It must've been hell for my Mom back then - canning winter supplies in the heat of summer over a wood cook stove. But I had the happiest childhood memories (minus my very harsh father).
>
> P.S. Ever heard of the Leningrad Cowboys? I saw a documentary/entertainment show on them once. They're Scandinavian guys who spoke no English & played old rock & country songs & polkas. They had the most exaggerated pompadour hairstyles I'd ever seen. They're hilarious. Sort of a mostly unknown cult status in North America. They've gotten a little flashier & added a couple women to the band but they're still very funny & entertaining.
>
> Here's a link to the band members (just in case you're crazy enough to check them out)!
> http://www.leningradcowboys.fi/frameset_band.htmlOh yeah, I have that one taped! One of my favorite parts is where they play in this biker bar (I can't remember whether it was Texas or Arizona), and they all start booing, and then their manager (or somebody) comes up and whispers something in the drummer's ear and then they play a really excellent cover of "Born to be Wild" (I think with horns in it), and they all loved it!
Posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 11:51:32
In reply to Wanna know something, folks?, posted by IsoM on February 2, 2003, at 4:00:27
Iso,
I've followed this thread with much interest and amazement. But let me get this straight.
Do you mean to tell me that Canadians don't live in igloos????? Please clear this up for me. It's almost dinna time an ah haf to go saddle up mah hoss an go eat.
Wharfrat in Texas
Posted by ShelliR on February 4, 2003, at 12:29:30
In reply to chocolate , posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 22:29:42
> http://www.radicalthought.org/
>
> When (people) eat chocolate, they are eating my flesh." Drissa was forced to work as a slave on a cocoa plantation in Cote d'Ivoire
>
> Child Slaves May Be Making Your Chocolate
>
>
> On a recent trip to Sweden, I saw a report on BBC (made by TrueVision) on cocoa farming - the first step in making chocolate -in the Ivory Coast. According to the BBC, hundreds of thousands of children are being stolen from their parents, shipped to the Ivory Coast and sold as slaves to cocoa farms. These children earn no money for their work, are barely fed, are beaten if they try to escape, and most will never see their families again. Nearly 50% of the world's chocolate production starts in the Ivory Coast.
> When I heard this, I was completely appalled. Suddenly I could taste every bit of chocolate I'd ever eaten in my life, a taste so sour at the thought that child slaves had produced it that I thought I would vomit.
>
>
hundreds of thousands of children?
Posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 12:39:19
In reply to Re: Wanna know something, folks? » IsoM, posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 11:51:32
Well, it isn't entirely true. We do live in igloos but what with global warming & the El Nino, they melt too quickly. So we taken to using the newest technology - MicroPseudoIce®, perfect for solving that melting igloo problem!
Mind you, they don't seem to protect as well as the ice does from marauding polar bears. But boy. If we do catch one of those big guys, we can feed ourselves for months!
And here I thought Texans rode Texas-size scorpions, not hosses. Shows how little I know. Maybe you guys eat them instead? ^_^
Posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 13:33:28
In reply to Re: Wanna know something, folks? » wharfrat, posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 12:39:19
We only ride the scorpions in the rural areas and out in the country. They're to dadgum mean for most city folk and they make a bigger mess in the streets than these lil' ole hosses do. Speaking of transportation, and animals messin' in the street. What about all them husky dogs pullin' ya'll around in sleds. Do you have to carry a pooper scooper in your sled?
Posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 13:44:15
In reply to Re: Wanna know something, folks? » IsoM, posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 13:33:28
Haven't you heard? We all drive snow mobiles! When the wolves were howling at the door (of our igloos), we dared not go out & we ate the dogs. Boy, they're tasty! Almost as good as seal meat or whale blubber!
When the snow melts for our 1 1/2 months of summer, it's all mud & the snow mobiles work pretty good in the mud too. Splatters a lot though.
So do you Texans neuter your scorpions too, or do you just whack off their sacs? (I mean sacs of venom, you silly boy.)
Posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 13:54:42
In reply to oh - you, funny Texans... » wharfrat, posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 13:44:15
Snowmobiles??? Boy, do I feel dumb!
As for fixin' the scorpions, we cull them out, you know, cut em and put em out to pasture. But we milk the venom out and bottle it. Then it's sold in liquor stores as a margarita mixer. I personally like it best in a bloody mary it bein kinda hot an all.
Posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2003, at 14:22:06
In reply to Re: chocolate » OddipusRex, posted by ShelliR on February 4, 2003, at 12:29:30
When I have a chocolate craving for good chocolate, I always go for Green and Blacks 70% cocoa solids chocolate.. Its a fair trade one too which makes me feel I'm doing a bit of something good too.
http://www.greenandblacks.com/html/home.php
Nikki
Posted by IsoM on February 4, 2003, at 14:46:59
In reply to Re: oh - you, funny Texans... » IsoM, posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 13:54:42
Posted by OddipusRex on February 4, 2003, at 15:33:09
In reply to Re: chocolate » OddipusRex, posted by ShelliR on February 4, 2003, at 12:29:30
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Children continue to be sold into the domestic, agricultural and sex industries in Africa despite the slave trade being officially banned in the early 1880s.
The forced labour is a growing widespread problem in West and Central Africa often as a result of parents' ignorance or poverty, aid agenices have said.
The United Nation's children's agency UNICEF estimates 200,000 children are traded each year in the region.
http://europe.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/africa/04/16/child.slavery/
> > http://www.radicalthought.org/
> >
> > When (people) eat chocolate, they are eating my flesh." Drissa was forced to work as a slave on a cocoa plantation in Cote d'Ivoire
> >
> > Child Slaves May Be Making Your Chocolate
> >
> >
> > On a recent trip to Sweden, I saw a report on BBC (made by TrueVision) on cocoa farming - the first step in making chocolate -in the Ivory Coast. According to the BBC, hundreds of thousands of children are being stolen from their parents, shipped to the Ivory Coast and sold as slaves to cocoa farms. These children earn no money for their work, are barely fed, are beaten if they try to escape, and most will never see their families again. Nearly 50% of the world's chocolate production starts in the Ivory Coast.
> > When I heard this, I was completely appalled. Suddenly I could taste every bit of chocolate I'd ever eaten in my life, a taste so sour at the thought that child slaves had produced it that I thought I would vomit.
> >
> >
>
> hundreds of thousands of children?
>
Posted by OddipusRex on February 4, 2003, at 15:35:26
In reply to Fair Trade Chocolate, posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2003, at 14:22:06
Posted by dreamerz on February 4, 2003, at 21:20:20
In reply to Fair Trade Chocolate, posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2003, at 14:22:06
> When I have a chocolate craving for good chocolate, I always go for Green and Blacks 70% cocoa solids chocolate.. Its a fair trade one too which makes me feel I'm doing a bit of something good too.
Hey Nikki YES!I think it's them ( hmm , may be another brand ) that do 85% , anyway from tesco..yum!
Posted by Ritch on February 4, 2003, at 23:44:59
In reply to Re: Wanna know something, folks? » IsoM, posted by wharfrat on February 4, 2003, at 13:33:28
> We only ride the scorpions in the rural areas and out in the country. They're to dadgum mean for most city folk and they make a bigger mess in the streets than these lil' ole hosses do. Speaking of transportation, and animals messin' in the street. What about all them husky dogs pullin' ya'll around in sleds. Do you have to carry a pooper scooper in your sled?
Scorpions here are often called stingin' lizards. Have you heard that term in Texas or is that only the Appalachian south you hear that one? What about the tarantulas?
Go forward in thread:
Psycho-Babble Social | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.