Comments on: PRIMARY GENDER GAPS http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:27:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-55162 John Light Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:13:54 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-55162 Dolph, You are right and you are welcome :-) John Dolph,
You are right and you are welcome :-)

John

]]> By: Anne http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54809 Anne Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:59:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54809 The first comment (from Nick) fits with several of my friends' behavior: women who voted for Obama out of distaste for Hillary. With my friends, they did this on Tuesday even though they are learning toward McCain in the general election in November. I don't cross over and identify myself as Republican, so I voted in our primary. But I was surprised at my friends, most of whom would identify Independent, but they were really riled up by their distaste for Hillary and chose to send a message through voting against her in the Democratic primary. Hillary is polarizing. A lot of women I know don't like her. Also, Niagara-on-the-Lake is lovely, since it was mentioned a couple posts up. It has a couple awesome inns. And a couple nice spas, too. Peaceful. Pretty. Polite. Some "good eats," too. A neat contrast to the boardwalky aspects of the Falls a few miles away. My advice to those who are ever in the area: go to Fort Niagara. It is a cool historic side trip. Even though I grew up amongst transplanted French Canadiens, I still find the difference between the American and Canadian takes on the War of 1812 (and King Phillip's War, as well) awesomely funny. According to our allies-to-the-north's presentation at Fort Niagara, 1812 was sounding quite a bit like "the war of Southern aggression." I buy the American version of that history. The first comment (from Nick) fits with several of my friends’ behavior: women who voted for Obama out of distaste for Hillary. With my friends, they did this on Tuesday even though they are learning toward McCain in the general election in November. I don’t cross over and identify myself as Republican, so I voted in our primary. But I was surprised at my friends, most of whom would identify Independent, but they were really riled up by their distaste for Hillary and chose to send a message through voting against her in the Democratic primary. Hillary is polarizing. A lot of women I know don’t like her.

Also, Niagara-on-the-Lake is lovely, since it was mentioned a couple posts up. It has a couple awesome inns. And a couple nice spas, too. Peaceful. Pretty. Polite. Some “good eats,” too. A neat contrast to the boardwalky aspects of the Falls a few miles away. My advice to those who are ever in the area: go to Fort Niagara. It is a cool historic side trip. Even though I grew up amongst transplanted French Canadiens, I still find the difference between the American and Canadian takes on the War of 1812 (and King Phillip’s War, as well) awesomely funny. According to our allies-to-the-north’s presentation at Fort Niagara, 1812 was sounding quite a bit like “the war of Southern aggression.” I buy the American version of that history.

]]> By: Dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54803 Dolph Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:10:02 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54803 Yes John, you were the driver of the hit and run, but that was yesterday and today is today and we are both behaving ourselves. I totally agree with you about Washington State. OMG. Gorgeous in places! I did go up Mt. Rainer and loved it. We ran into someone from Manassas while up there, of all things. Have you been up HUrricane Ridge in Mt. Olympus or Mt. St. Helens? Now I need to go back. We were spending 4th of July over on the coast in Long Beach, Washington. Best and longest fireworks in the USA. Long Beach is the sister city of Charlottesville because of Lewis and Clark. Oh...and how about the Oregon Coast??? Yellowstone is my favorite but Washington State runs a real close second. Thanks for reminding me!!! Yes John, you were the driver of the hit and run, but that was yesterday and today is today and we are both behaving ourselves.

I totally agree with you about Washington State. OMG. Gorgeous in places! I did go up Mt. Rainer and loved it. We ran into someone from Manassas while up there, of all things. Have you been up HUrricane Ridge in Mt. Olympus or Mt. St. Helens?

Now I need to go back. We were spending 4th of July over on the coast in Long Beach, Washington. Best and longest fireworks in the USA. Long Beach is the sister city of Charlottesville because of Lewis and Clark. Oh…and how about the Oregon Coast???

Yellowstone is my favorite but Washington State runs a real close second. Thanks for reminding me!!!

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54793 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:04:29 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54793 Funny how this thread went from "Primary Gender Gaps" to a "hit-and-run" against me (lol), to talking about our National Parks - who needs Open Threads - lol Funny how this thread went from “Primary Gender Gaps” to a “hit-and-run” against me (lol), to talking about our National Parks - who needs Open Threads - lol

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54791 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:02:42 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54791 Dolph, I have never been to Yellowstone...have seem many pictures of it and do hope to go one day. If you ever get the chance, go up to Washington State - Mt. Ranier is incredible. John Dolph,
I have never been to Yellowstone…have seem many pictures of it and do hope to go one day. If you ever get the chance, go up to Washington State - Mt. Ranier is incredible.

John

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54781 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:12:24 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54781 I went at VD and the Falls were frozen. At night they lit them in rainbow lights - it was BEAUTIFUL!!!! I went at VD and the Falls were frozen. At night they lit them in rainbow lights - it was BEAUTIFUL!!!!

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54780 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:11:36 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54780 Dolph, DEFINITELY stay on the Canadian side (I think you need passports now) looking towards the American Side. There are a lot of activities besides the obvious (um, going to the Falls )...it's like going to a boardwalk at the beach :-) All that being said, be prepared...when they ask if you want refills on your soda, it will cost you. Also, they don't do gallons so when you fill up your vehicle, be prepared - lol. And, if you happen to be driving in New York in the middle of the night and you get pulled over by NYs finest and he asks where you are going, say, "We are going to Niagara Falls to get married and then spend our honeymoon"...what was MY response, well, let's just say that honesty pays - lol John Dolph,
DEFINITELY stay on the Canadian side (I think you need passports now) looking towards the American Side. There are a lot of activities besides the obvious (um, going to the Falls )…it’s like going to a boardwalk at the beach :-)

All that being said, be prepared…when they ask if you want refills on your soda, it will cost you. Also, they don’t do gallons so when you fill up your vehicle, be prepared - lol.

And, if you happen to be driving in New York in the middle of the night and you get pulled over by NYs finest and he asks where you are going, say, “We are going to Niagara Falls to get married and then spend our honeymoon”…what was MY response, well, let’s just say that honesty pays - lol

John

]]> By: Krutis http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54748 Krutis Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:59:04 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54748 Dolph - I spend my 18- hour June 14 honeymoon at Niagara Falls an eternity ago. It was wonderful. I've been back several times; the last was about 7 yrs ago with my grandkids. The place has gradually been going downhill; has become a honkey-tonk town. Best views are from Canadian side. If you get that far north, you ought to go up to Ontario and visit quaint little Niagara-on-the-Lake. The falls are impressive and a ride on the boat down under is exciting. Don't expect anything like Yellowstone! Dolph - I spend my 18- hour June 14 honeymoon at Niagara Falls an eternity ago. It was wonderful. I’ve been back several times; the last was about 7 yrs ago with my grandkids. The place has gradually been going downhill; has become a honkey-tonk town. Best views are from Canadian side. If you get that far north, you ought to go up to Ontario and visit quaint little Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The falls are impressive and a ride on the boat down under is exciting. Don’t expect anything like Yellowstone!

]]> By: /\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k and 50k post award) http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54747 /\/\3|)iç 64 (Winner of the BVBL 40k and 50k post award) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:55:49 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54747 Dolph said on 14 Feb 2008 at 5:09 pm: My secret language is American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII pronounced asskey) characters. I have not seen a heart in them before. Dolph said on 14 Feb 2008 at 5:09 pm:

My secret language is American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII pronounced asskey) characters.

I have not seen a heart in them before.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54733 Anonymous Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:44:48 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54733 "Never taught to fight a woman", just denigrate them beyond belief. How impressive. “Never taught to fight a woman”, just denigrate them beyond belief. How impressive.

]]> By: Dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54725 Dolph Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:02:47 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54725 JL, I am a great fan of Teddy Roosevelt and love the national parks. A little cold on Valentines Day to go to my favorite one, which is Yellowstone NP. I will have to check Niagara out. I have never been there. Do you recommend the American or Canadian side? Please take note of my improved behavior today. **innocent look** JL,

I am a great fan of Teddy Roosevelt and love the national parks. A little cold on Valentines Day to go to my favorite one, which is Yellowstone NP.

I will have to check Niagara out. I have never been there. Do you recommend the American or Canadian side? Please take note of my improved behavior today. **innocent look**

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54719 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:00:06 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54719 Dolph said on 14 Feb 2008 at 6:42 pm: "JL, Does that mean that taking your favorite Republican for a romantic weekend to the Grand Canyon might not be such a hot idea?" No, Republicans lead the way for that type of stuff, look at Teddy R. Personally, I took my Valentine (a few years back) to Viagara, um, Niagara Falls :-) Dolph said on 14 Feb 2008 at 6:42 pm:
“JL,

Does that mean that taking your favorite Republican for a romantic weekend to the Grand Canyon might not be such a hot idea?”

No, Republicans lead the way for that type of stuff, look at Teddy R.

Personally, I took my Valentine (a few years back) to Viagara, um, Niagara Falls :-)

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54718 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:58:31 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54718 Krutis said on 14 Feb 2008 at 6:57 pm: Thank you :-) Krutis said on 14 Feb 2008 at 6:57 pm:

Thank you :-)

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54717 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:57:50 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54717 Krutis, I second that (clothes lines and solar power comment)!!!! Have a great day, John Krutis,
I second that (clothes lines and solar power comment)!!!!

Have a great day,
John

]]> By: John Light http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54716 John Light Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:46:43 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54716 JimmyV said on 14 Feb 2008 at 8:31 pm: "JL, All the ladies in my family are Democrats. You tell the ladies not to get their panties in a wad? You are lucky you have a monitor to hide behind or you might be getting your ass beat by a Democratic Man. Boy would you ever be embarrassed to get whipped by a liberal!" Actually you have that a bit backwards...it's the liberal men who are the ones who are"whipped." I would say, "bring it on", but I was raised never to fight a woman. JimmyV said on 14 Feb 2008 at 8:31 pm:
“JL,

All the ladies in my family are Democrats. You tell the ladies not to get their panties in a wad? You are lucky you have a monitor to hide behind or you might be getting your ass beat by a Democratic Man. Boy would you ever be embarrassed to get whipped by a liberal!”

Actually you have that a bit backwards…it’s the liberal men who are the ones who are”whipped.” I would say, “bring it on”, but I was raised never to fight a woman.

]]> By: Krutis http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54713 Krutis Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:18:31 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54713 Dolph - Memories, memories.... How sweet they are. - Another beautiful day. Hung my clothes on the line yesterday and they smell heavenly. I'm all for using solar power. Dolph - Memories, memories…. How sweet they are. - Another beautiful day. Hung my clothes on the line yesterday and they smell heavenly. I’m all for using solar power.

]]> By: Dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54708 Dolph Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:57:57 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54708 Krutis, My close encounter was not recent. It was when President Clinton was elected and there were events at the Lincoln Memorial. Yours wasn't either if it was with Mrs. Nixon and Tricia were in the White House. I guess we just all took our chances. I didn't mind shaking hands with Ted Kennedy. Had I minded, I would not have done it in the first place. I also talked to Dr. Ruth the same day. All was not lost. Krutis,

My close encounter was not recent. It was when President Clinton was elected and there were events at the Lincoln Memorial. Yours wasn’t either if it was with Mrs. Nixon and Tricia were in the White House. I guess we just all took our chances. I didn’t mind shaking hands with Ted Kennedy. Had I minded, I would not have done it in the first place. I also talked to Dr. Ruth the same day. All was not lost.

]]> By: Krutis http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54688 Krutis Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:47:31 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54688 Dolph 7:27 - Rubber gloves are EVERYwhere these days :) I had tea at the Whitehouse with Mrs Nixon and Tricia once. Maybe I got contaminated also, but my mother wasn't around. Dolph 7:27 - Rubber gloves are EVERYwhere these days :)

I had tea at the Whitehouse with Mrs Nixon and Tricia once. Maybe I got contaminated also, but my mother wasn’t around.

]]> By: One Voice http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54686 One Voice Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:39:17 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54686 I think the turn of the tables here, woman, black man leading the charge for President is resulting is a small wave of hysteria (!) among a few white men. Not an opinion, not a generalization, just an observation. :) I think the turn of the tables here, woman, black man leading the charge for President is resulting is a small wave of hysteria (!) among a few white men. Not an opinion, not a generalization, just an observation. :)

]]> By: JimmyV http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54685 JimmyV Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:31:08 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/02/13/primary-gender-gaps/#comment-54685 JL, All the ladies in my family are Democrats. You tell the ladies not to get their panties in a wad? You are lucky you have a monitor to hide behind or you might be getting your ass beat by a Democratic Man. Boy would you ever be embarrassed to get whipped by a liberal! JL,

All the ladies in my family are Democrats. You tell the ladies not to get their panties in a wad? You are lucky you have a monitor to hide behind or you might be getting your ass beat by a Democratic Man. Boy would you ever be embarrassed to get whipped by a liberal!

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