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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:07 PM Original message |
I think celebs adopting third world children is disgusting! |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
1. Heh |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. I dunno |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:10 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Exactly. |
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QuestionAll... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:28 PM Response to Reply #5 |
89. and whose to say how much madonna gives to charity. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
26. There's been nothing to suggest she's anything but a good mother |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:33 PM Response to Reply #2 |
70. From an adoptee |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. I think it's vile when non-famous people do it, too. |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
29. Why? |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:36 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. A few reasons: |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:47 PM Response to Reply #39 |
45. Actually adopting the Chinese girls |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:33 PM Response to Reply #45 |
71. But it doesn't address the underlying problem |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:14 PM Response to Reply #71 |
83. Unfortunately we aren't going to address the underlying problem |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:37 PM Response to Reply #83 |
96. We have financial leverage, and not just with China |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:09 AM Response to Reply #71 |
109. You really think it's that easy, huh? |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:20 AM Response to Reply #109 |
118. I'm saying that it contributes to the problem. |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:51 PM Response to Reply #39 |
48. But what about children in orphanages? |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #48 |
76. Those institutions are really good at putting on a show for americans |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:33 AM Response to Reply #76 |
124. Again, you don't have all the facts. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:46 AM Response to Reply #124 |
130. I see you read the brochure. |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:29 AM Response to Reply #130 |
169. More than that. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:52 PM Response to Reply #39 |
49. It bothers me a little too |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:23 PM Response to Reply #39 |
65. The couple who have the 2 Chinese daughters told me |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:27 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. hell yes it does. |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:42 PM Response to Reply #67 |
75. I think you fall into the super special category. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:50 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. thanks, but not really. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:23 PM Response to Reply #39 |
66. wow. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
88. It's Harder for a Foreign Mother to Contest the Adoption, As Well |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:34 PM Response to Reply #88 |
94. aaand here it comes... |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:53 PM Response to Reply #94 |
102. I don't know your situation but generally these problems crop up: |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:36 AM Response to Reply #102 |
126. let me fill you in |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:55 AM Response to Reply #126 |
132. Did I ever say a damned thing about your situation? No. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:00 AM Response to Reply #132 |
133. it's the generalization. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:15 AM Response to Reply #132 |
143. The Guilty Flee Where No Man Pursuith. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:18 AM Response to Reply #143 |
145. does that happen often? |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:22 AM Response to Reply #145 |
148. Just When Reading Your Posts |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:25 AM Response to Reply #148 |
150. odd, indeed. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:05 AM Response to Reply #94 |
106. My Comment Was Not About Your Specific Adoption |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:23 AM Response to Reply #106 |
121. I can back that last bit up. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:32 AM Response to Reply #121 |
123. These Children Have Wealthier and Better-Educated Parents Than Average |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:41 AM Response to Reply #121 |
129. maybe you have some fucked up friends. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:52 AM Response to Reply #129 |
131. Unfortunately, quite a few of them were adopted by fucked up people. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:06 AM Response to Reply #129 |
137. Wonder How That Could Have Happened |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:09 AM Response to Reply #137 |
139. beats me. I know a lot of fucked up folks |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:14 AM Response to Reply #139 |
142. Deleted message |
ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:17 AM Response to Reply #142 |
144. fine - apply same to LeftyMom's "many fucked up adopted friends" |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:21 AM Response to Reply #144 |
147. No, I Provided Studies |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:26 AM Response to Reply #147 |
152. you seem to have missed my meaning. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:30 AM Response to Reply #152 |
155. You Missed Mine; Completely Expected |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:31 AM Original message |
as long as you're running from my points, |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:35 AM Response to Reply #155 |
159. by the by, you've never mentioned |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:52 AM Response to Reply #159 |
163. no problem - we'll resume in the morning, yes? |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:41 AM Response to Reply #106 |
128. ok. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:03 AM Response to Reply #128 |
135. Nothing I Posted Was About 'Fitness' |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:08 AM Response to Reply #135 |
138. how would this work? |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:20 AM Response to Reply #138 |
146. Wow. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:25 AM Response to Reply #146 |
149. wow, indeed. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:27 AM Response to Reply #149 |
153. Not Implied. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:28 AM Response to Reply #153 |
154. heh! back it up, then. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:31 AM Response to Reply #154 |
156. You Do It Yourself With Every Post |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:32 AM Response to Reply #156 |
157. lame. |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:13 AM Response to Reply #135 |
141. we'll note this, as well. |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:52 PM Response to Reply #39 |
101. Check your facts. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #101 |
114. I do know what the hell I'm talking about. |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:00 AM Response to Reply #114 |
134. No, actually, you don't. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:39 AM Response to Reply #134 |
160. So you say, but you have a vested interest in that viewpoint. |
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StoryTeller (768 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 03:01 AM Response to Reply #160 |
171. I've covered these points already. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:18 PM Response to Reply #3 |
85. I'm With You On That |
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catabryna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
164. Wowsers! |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 04:13 AM Response to Reply #164 |
172. I applaud you, cat. |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. Do you know for a fact that she hasn't donated money to their aid as well? |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. Actually she has donated time and money, LOTS of money |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Thank you |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:26 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. Thank you. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:24 PM Response to Reply #14 |
86. She's also donating more than 3 MILLION dollars to the child's village and |
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rubberducky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
6. It`s so sad to see these poor children being used like........ |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #6 |
18. really? you know they arent being loved? or just passing judgment |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:25 PM Response to Reply #6 |
87. Based on what actions exactly? |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
7. One or Two Kids Can Be Farmed Out to Nannies |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
8. I figure it's none of my business |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:42 PM Response to Reply #8 |
43. Leave our asses out of it! |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. but.....but.... |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:07 PM Response to Reply #50 |
57. Like Hastert did to Bushler? |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:13 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. hahahahahahaha |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:00 AM Response to Reply #8 |
104. i have heard of some black parents adopting white children |
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blue cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
9. Digusting? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
10. do you know she hasnt given any money to "improve the lives " |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. She has and does put her money where her mouth is. See above post. nt |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:28 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. i saw that. i dont get why people chose to attack others |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
11. woah |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
12. I think anyone who adopts a child and loves and cares for that |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
13. yes it's better that THE KIDS DIE instead so YOU will be happy nt |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
15. First of all you don't know if Madonna |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. Strange thing to be disgusted by for sure |
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Kahuna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
20. I bet those kids don't think it's disgusting. |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:11 AM Response to Reply #20 |
140. exactly |
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conflictgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
21. I think it's a good thing |
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MattPSU (40 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
36. Yes we do know... |
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conflictgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:57 PM Response to Reply #36 |
52. Thanks for that information! |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
22. You would have to tell me you know the reason she adopted the child |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
24. Why do people have children? |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. Because it's extremely fulfilling |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:29 PM Response to Reply #24 |
35. My children are the result of the pill and a diaphragm |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
27. You are making a LOT of unsubstantiated assumptions. |
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Journeyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
28. Every day -- EVERY DAY -- 9,500 children die worldwide. . . |
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Disturbed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 08:54 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Is adopting children in America |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
42. IIRC...they were from Ireland |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:44 PM Response to Reply #30 |
44. They adopted 2 Irish kids, and circumvented Irish law to do it. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
32. Caring about Africa is just a liberal fad |
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cushla_machree (419 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
33. I guess its not trendy to adopt kids here in america |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:32 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. This thread is really starting to depress me |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:57 PM Response to Reply #33 |
53. Perhaps because of her "star" personna |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
63. American kids aren't exotic enough for the jet set class. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:04 PM Response to Reply #63 |
81. How cynical of me ..........pretty cynical n/t |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:14 AM Response to Reply #63 |
113. I don't think she needs to put out a press release. |
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redherring (214 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
34. Uh, why is it disgusting? |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
38. Isn't she opening an AIDS clinic in Malawi? I'm sure I heard that on the |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
40. Wonder if she will teach the kid her newly found British accent. |
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demwing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
41. Some People Look At The Moon |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:45 PM Response to Reply #41 |
99. Well said. n/t |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
46. Celebrities have a lot of money...but how is what they |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:01 PM Response to Reply #46 |
80. Well... |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
47. Madonna is actually a pretty good mother |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 09:56 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. Thanks |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:00 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. You aren't being overly sensitive |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:02 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Thank you-thought it was there |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:08 PM Response to Reply #55 |
58. I am sorry for what our country is becoming |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:14 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Thank you so much for your posts |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:06 PM Response to Reply #51 |
82. actually looking up this thread, a strong majority doesnt have jaded |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:30 PM Response to Reply #82 |
91. Egads this train-wreck thread is still around |
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Dem2theMax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
56. I come to this question with a bit of a prejudice. |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:12 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. No-its only the black/brown and chinese ones from the third world |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:14 AM Response to Reply #59 |
166. i agree |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
61. Mixed emotions on it... |
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Truthiness Inspector (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
64. I agree, but only to a point |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:32 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. That was essentially the point I was trying to make. |
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hsher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
68. Unsure what to think, but... |
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hsher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:34 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. P.S., is it me, or does Suri Cruise look... |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
73. It'll Never Cease To Amaze Me The New Things Some Will Find To Rage About. |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:49 PM Response to Reply #73 |
77. Maybe because the child has a father. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:15 PM Response to Reply #77 |
84. do you know anything about the situation |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:36 AM Response to Reply #84 |
127. Oh please, save your self-righteous hyperbole |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:10 AM Response to Reply #77 |
110. This is close to child theft by the rich |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:33 PM Response to Reply #73 |
93. Well said! Took the words right out of my mouth. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
74. It doesn't bother me when it's someone I respect and admire like Angelina |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:29 PM Response to Reply #74 |
90. What's fake and artificial about Madonna? She's an astounding talent, |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:51 PM Response to Reply #74 |
100. Jesus Fucking Christ! |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:05 AM Response to Reply #100 |
136. Angelina's "lips and tits" are her own also |
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951-Riverside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 10:51 PM Response to Original message |
79. I agree with you LostInAnomie |
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ShaneGR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
92. Let these kids rot.... |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
95. I don't know. How do you know what her motives are? |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
97. I do not share you disgust. |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:06 AM Response to Reply #97 |
107. Why didn't she offer financial support to the father? |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:12 AM Response to Reply #107 |
112. Maybe he didn't want the child? |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:21 AM Response to Reply #112 |
119. The father met with the adoptive parents |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #107 |
116. Did the father want the child? |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:18 AM Response to Reply #116 |
117. Yes, the father wanted and cared about the child |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:22 AM Response to Reply #117 |
120. No links is okay. |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:27 AM Response to Reply #120 |
122. Probably on CNN |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
98. It bears repeating: she HAS donated money to Malawi. A LOT of money. |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-13-06 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
103. Actually, your use of the term "third world" is far more disgusting. n/t |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
105. If Madonna wanted to do a truly loving act |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:09 AM Response to Reply #105 |
108. Exactly |
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Erika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #108 |
115. The child is best raised by a loving parent |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
111. is it disgusting for Americans to give birth to kids while there are kids |
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951-Riverside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 12:35 AM Response to Reply #111 |
125. No not really |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:26 AM Response to Original message |
151. it's ok i think no problem |
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Exiled in America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:34 AM Response to Original message |
158. I'm fine with it. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:43 AM Response to Original message |
161. That child will get opportunities only fantasized about by peers |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 01:44 AM Response to Reply #161 |
162. no, no - adoption is evil. |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:01 AM Response to Reply #161 |
165. But wouldn't it be better to allow him to stay with his father... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:26 AM Response to Reply #165 |
168. Either/or - an ugly world. if S/He is adopted by 'well to do' parents |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:17 AM Response to Original message |
167. This is such a stupid controversy |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 02:49 AM Response to Original message |
170. Maybe you should learn more before judging |
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The empressof all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-14-06 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
173. Locking |
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