Comments on: A Whole Lotta Pork (Political or Otherwise) http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/ Writer. Home Cook Extraordinaire. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:24:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Suzanne http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-839 Sat, 05 Nov 2005 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-839 If this post - not to mention the whole vomitous blog - is not some exaggeration, it one again makes me sorry that the Civil War was waged. The North should have just let the South secede. Other than the food (which is fabulous, I admit), there was pretty much nothing worth keeping. Of course, I live above 14th Street and mingle with the rabble of the City, so what do I know? If this post - not to mention the whole vomitous blog - is not some exaggeration, it one again makes me sorry that the Civil War was waged. The North should have just let the South secede. Other than the food (which is fabulous, I admit), there was pretty much nothing worth keeping. Of course, I live above 14th Street and mingle with the rabble of the City, so what do I know?

]]> by: C. Fox http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-838 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-838 Belle, you’ve given the reader a good glimpse into your psyche, and how tragically enlightening it is. The privileged daughter of wealthy southern Republicans, studies journalism because she wants to right the wrongs of the world and stand up for the "everyman." After completing school, she stomps off in a cloud of dust to the big city against the wishes of her family and gets a job with a respected news agency, which she hates, although not enough to keep her from daydreaming about replacing the current "info babe," whose vanity she marvels at, admires and shares. Ultimately, the southern girl needs to down another drink before telling her mom, and the maid, she's miserable and surrounded each working day by members of the right-wing militia. Does that about sum it up? I am sure you are much more layered, nuanced and intellectually savvy than those dullards at the News Channel, with all their conservative thinkin. You probably even consider the maid a part of the family, at least when it‘s fashionable to discuss over cocktails or coffee and croissants? How very inclusive, or progressive? Ultimately, while you are a gifted writer, it’s sadly the same old socialist sophistry, just served in a seemingly sweet, southern, chick-lit package. But after all, the “left” proclaims that FOX News is just right-wing propaganda being parlayed by pretty faces, so you may have a shot yet! Although, toppling the likes of CNN’s Paula Zahn, or NBC’s Katie Couric, as the perky, purveyors of progressive truth, might prove difficult. If you look as good as your male adorers dream, and ruminate liberally on all things political, you’ll probably do just fine at another news agency. It is somewhat amusing though, that you landed a job, or even wanted one, with the singular news channel that provides both perspectives on the pressing issues of the day. Belle, you’ve given the reader a good glimpse into your psyche, and how tragically enlightening it is. The privileged daughter of wealthy southern Republicans, studies journalism because she wants to right the wrongs of the world and stand up for the “everyman.” After completing school, she stomps off in a cloud of dust to the big city against the wishes of her family and gets a job with a respected news agency, which she hates, although not enough to keep her from daydreaming about replacing the current “info babe,” whose vanity she marvels at, admires and shares. Ultimately, the southern girl needs to down another drink before telling her mom, and the maid, she’s miserable and surrounded each working day by members of the right-wing militia. Does that about sum it up? I am sure you are much more layered, nuanced and intellectually savvy than those dullards at the News Channel, with all their conservative thinkin. You probably even consider the maid a part of the family, at least when it‘s fashionable to discuss over cocktails or coffee and croissants? How very inclusive, or progressive? Ultimately, while you are a gifted writer, it’s sadly the same old socialist sophistry, just served in a seemingly sweet, southern, chick-lit package. But after all, the “left” proclaims that FOX News is just right-wing propaganda being parlayed by pretty faces, so you may have a shot yet! Although, toppling the likes of CNN’s Paula Zahn, or NBC’s Katie Couric, as the perky, purveyors of progressive truth, might prove difficult. If you look as good as your male adorers dream, and ruminate liberally on all things political, you’ll probably do just fine at another news agency. It is somewhat amusing though, that you landed a job, or even wanted one, with the singular news channel that provides both perspectives on the pressing issues of the day.

]]> by: Engel http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-837 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-837 Better to dream a new dream than to cling to shreds of a tattered old one. Better to dream a new dream than to cling to shreds of a tattered old one.

]]> by: Betty on the Beach http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-836 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-836 If I have learned anything in my 34 years on this earth it is that you have to do things that make you happy. I used to teach English and I worked so hard to get the job and spent a ton of $ on schooling and after 6 months, I came to the frightening realization that it wasn't for me. I picked up and blindly moved to NYC not knowing what I was going to do next. My father was so upset he wouldn't speak with me for a year; he'd just mail me teaching job ads cut from the NY Times. At the time, I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing and I have no regrets. Follow your heart and find what makes you happy. You'll never regret it. If I have learned anything in my 34 years on this earth it is that you have to do things that make you happy.
I used to teach English and I worked so hard to get the job and spent a ton of $ on schooling and after 6 months, I came to the frightening realization that it wasn’t for me. I picked up and blindly moved to NYC not knowing what I was going to do next. My father was so upset he wouldn’t speak with me for a year; he’d just mail me teaching job ads cut from the NY Times. At the time, I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing and I have no regrets. Follow your heart and find what makes you happy. You’ll never regret it.

]]> by: kenju http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-835 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 06:34:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-835 Very funny. Life is too short for you to have a job you hate - so leave and get something better. Very funny. Life is too short for you to have a job you hate - so leave and get something better.

]]> by: Belle http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-834 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:10:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-834 Understood, Ms. Cynthia... Thank you for clarifying. Understood, Ms. Cynthia… Thank you for clarifying.

]]> by: stretch td http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-833 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-833 You are going to have to read the archives. These are 3 year old stories. As of a month ago, she was not gainfully employed. You are going to have to read the archives. These are 3 year old stories. As of a month ago, she was not gainfully employed.

]]> by: Cynthia http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-832 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:59:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-832 I was referring to the idea in your post about quitting your job..not sure if you are writing fictionally or not. Just wanted to say that sometimes the hard things in life produce the best response..your pen bleeding is a figure of speech at how well your writing is. Some of the greatest words (stories, letters, etc..) ever written were from a place of struggle. Not to say you wouldn't be writing well without the conflicts your job brings but it is a great catalyst. Catch my drift? I was referring to the idea in your post about quitting your job..not sure if you are writing fictionally or not. Just wanted to say that sometimes the hard things in life produce the best response..your pen bleeding is a figure of speech at how well your writing is. Some of the greatest words (stories, letters, etc..) ever written were from a place of struggle. Not to say you wouldn’t be writing well without the conflicts your job brings but it is a great catalyst. Catch my drift?

]]> by: Belle http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-831 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:49:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-831 Hmmmm... I don't quite understand Cynthia... What have I done or said that is so drastic? Hmmmm… I don’t quite understand Cynthia… What have I done or said that is so drastic?

]]> by: Cynthia http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-830 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:47:00 +0000 http://www.brookeparkhurst.com/2005/10/20/a-whole-lotta-pork-political-or-otherwise/#comment-830 Belle, Some of the best love songs ever written were from pain and disillusionment. Please don't do anything drastic...look at what your pen is bleeding... Belle,

Some of the best love songs ever written were from pain and disillusionment. Please don’t do anything drastic…look at what your pen is bleeding…

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