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Jan Tessier Commented on Not To Be Outdone by Beck, Coulter Labels Assassins as Liberals by J. Clarence

2009-10-24T10:31:52Z

Like I give a shit what that she-male stick says.

Jan Tessier Commented on Democrats must show decorum and respect - Alan Grayson must apologize to Republicans by William K. Wolfrum

2009-10-06T11:28:11Z

Oh, please. Join a sewing club or something, for the love of dog. I support Grayson 100% and he doesn't need to apologize to anyone for standing up to these shitheads.

Jan Tessier Commented on A Rapist By Any Other Name by Jan Tessier

2009-10-05T08:21:19Z

The creature calling itself "clearthinker" hasn't read the terms of use.

"# Bring harm to minors.

# "stalk" or otherwise harass another;

The creature has committed both violations of the TPM terms of use. I have asked it be removed.

Jan Tessier Commented on A Rapist By Any Other Name by Jan Tessier

2009-10-05T04:29:23Z

I have asked TPM to remove the person calling themselves "clearthinker" for it's submissions excusing child rape. I ask that others do likewise. I don't give a shit if it's offended by it, either.

Jan Tessier Commented on A Rapist By Any Other Name by Jan Tessier

2009-10-04T13:11:38Z

Anyone who thinks that sex with a child under ANY circumstances or for ANY reason is okay should be banned from ever using this site again. I am asking that anyone who has excused Polanski on this blog be removed. I don't wish to share blog space with evil.

Jan Tessier Commented on A Rapist By Any Other Name by Jan Tessier

2009-10-04T06:04:25Z

So, then...explain to me why the child is culpable for the sins of adults? Don't bother posting on my site again, asshole...I'll just have you removed.

Jan Tessier recommended A Rapist By Any Other Name by Jan Tessier

2009-10-02T07:35:07Z

Jan Tessier Commented on Forgiveness: What Is It? by Jan Tessier

2009-09-27T10:02:29Z

I just don't have the answers, Wendy. I think this is one of those lessons that each of us has to learn in our own individual ways and on our own individual paths. There is this person whom I was once friends with, and who treated me badly. I eventually gave up on her and let her go. She has made one very limp attempt at an apology---one of those "I'm sorry, but..." statements. I couldn't accept that from her and told her so. I've come to realize, after a few post-friendship interactions with her, that she is very disturbed. There isn't anything I can do about that, and it's useless of me to expect her to change. My options are to harbor anger and resentment against her or to just let it all go and let the Universe take it from me. I chose the latter because I didn't want the burden. There are, however, some things I can't let go of, and it is in the interests of learning if it's possible to ever let go of them that I wrote this blog and asked for feedback. I appreciate what you have shared it. It's wonderful.

Jan Tessier recommended Forgiveness: What Is It? by Jan Tessier

2009-09-26T11:16:02Z

Jan Tessier Commented on A CONTRAST AMONG DOOLITTLES by dickday

2009-09-27T07:55:51Z

The only thing worse than a Republican is a religious Republican.

Jan Tessier Commented on Forgiveness: What Is It? by Jan Tessier

2009-09-27T07:50:55Z

I am grateful for all the feedback here. It's all relevant. It's obviously a subject that brings up strong emotions and strong ideas.

One of my favorite books is still "Till We Have Faces" by C.S. Lewis. I have long abandoned Christianity as a belief system, but in this book by Lewis I have found wisdom. It's a retelling of the Psyche/Eros legend as told from the eyes of one of Psyche's sisters. In one conversation with her tutor, whom she lovingly calls "Grandfather", Orual asks: "But, Grandfather...Are not the gods just?" Her grandfather replies: "Oh, no, child. What would become of us if they were?"

The meaning there is that humans have imperfect vision when it comes to concepts like justice and forgiveness and love. Imperfect though we may be, nonetheless we have much to offer one another. Which is why this thread has been so invaluable. I'm learning a great deal from reading all that has been written here. Thank you all.

Jan Tessier Commented on Forgiveness: What Is It? by Jan Tessier

2009-09-26T22:50:54Z

Wendy, I don't expect "answers" per se. What I was really looking for are others' perspectives on forgiveness. Everything said so far is amazing and wonderful.

Jan Tessier Commented on A Little Justice by rumpole

2009-09-26T12:06:07Z

Racists make me tired.

Jan Tessier Commented on This is just to say.... by LisB

2009-09-21T09:49:57Z

Awesome! I just started a new job two weeks ago. Life is good. Bless you, Lis!

Jan Tessier Commented on The Religious Right: A Threat to America by Wattree

2009-09-21T09:48:04Z

Wattree, this is an eloquent and intelligent piece of writing and reflects a lot of my own feelings about religion. Thank you for publishing this for all to read and savor.

Jan Tessier Commented on We Have A Village Idiot In This Country: It's Called Fundamentalist Christianity by oleeb

2009-09-19T12:19:17Z

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...Oh...and blah.