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by Lalaith
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:52 am
Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
Topic: Tolkien Birthday Toast
Replies: 92
Views: 124220

Re: The Parlour at Bag End IX

To the Professor! [emoji482]

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by Lalaith
Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Replies: 119
Views: 22543

Re: World News Thread

I feel like this can't be a good omen. :(

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by Lalaith
Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Thank you for your reply Laly. I didn't so much mean that it was some random BIPOC's job to 'explain things to me'. I do my own research too, but there are some insights one can only learn from the experience of someone who has experienced something. I didn't say you did expect random BIPOCs to exp...
by Lalaith
Sat Mar 12, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Probably, but what many do believe, for sure, is that Putin is a conservative Christian who defends conservative Christian values, i.e., he's anti-LGBTQ+

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by Lalaith
Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

P. S. The religion argument is a bit ironic in light of the Trump/putin wing lauding putin for being the defender of the Christian faith. Right? It makes no sense. The support for the Ukraine that I'm seeing from my conservative Christian friends does give me a small glimmer of hope, though. Maybe ...
by Lalaith
Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

While she is 'white' many in her family are black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, etc.. but all are AMERICANS . Every bit as much as say, Irish, French, or Ukrainian Americans . There has been an outpouring of support around the world and here in the US for the people of Ukraine and it's plight. There is ...
by Lalaith
Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

oh.. yeah.. that definitely would not go over well. My friend is American has a melting pot family and to presume that we support Ukraine because we're 'all' white American's and 'those other people of color' aren't deserving of our compassion in the same way.. (understandably) really wouldn't go o...
by Lalaith
Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:12 am
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

I should have definitely clarified that my answers to Rose's friend were regarding Americans. I can understand where you're coming from, Al. And, Rose, as Americans, they're not our physical neighbors, but that was my point in my first guess at the reasons for the support--they're our* ancestors, ou...
by Lalaith
Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Rose, my very inadequate response to your friend would be something along these lines. These are all my best guesses. 1. Many Americans are European descendants and still feel strong connections to their ancestors' countries. 2. Ukrainians are white and look like "us." So just plain tribal...
by Lalaith
Sat Mar 05, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

I think that's very apt.

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by Lalaith
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:02 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

I was trying to figure out why all of my fundamentalist friends are suddenly so supportive of Ukraine and into world events. Then I realized it was because this is an end times fulfillment prophecy for them. They are expecting the rapture and Armageddon to happen at any point in time now. Sent from ...
by Lalaith
Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:01 am
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Replies: 995
Views: 108256

Re: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

[emoji852] I don't have anything to add. You all are just where I turn when crap like this happens.

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by Lalaith
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:51 am
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)
Replies: 1993
Views: 274795

Re: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)

I agree, Voronwë. It will be mostly undeserved. I don't even blame Trump for this. This extends back much further than either of these two, though I'm no expert on this subject whatsoever. NE, that's the part of Biden's speech that I thought was quite relevant. If the Afghani people won't fight for ...
by Lalaith
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:38 am
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)
Replies: 1993
Views: 274795

Re: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)

I agree, Voronwë. It will be mostly undeserved. I don't even blame Trump for this. This extends back much further than either of these two, though I'm no expert on this subject whatsoever. NE, that's the part of Biden's speech that I thought was quite relevant. If the Afghani people won't fight for ...
by Lalaith
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Lasto Beth Lammen
Topic: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)
Replies: 1993
Views: 274795

Re: The challenges ahead (Biden's America)

I'm so relieved to again have a president who is sane.

(I'm watching Biden address the nation.)

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by Lalaith
Wed May 19, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: The Cottage of Lost Play
Topic: The last movie you saw Thread
Replies: 1885
Views: 675617

Re: The last movie you saw Thread

I need to rewatch the series. (And I'm sure they don't use that mnemonic!) I watched this the other night on Netflix, and it was rather decent. Fairly predictable (with only a few surprises for me) and obviously reminiscent of the Hitchcock classic, but a decent watch. Amy Adams was quite good, and ...
by Lalaith
Mon May 17, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: The Cottage of Lost Play
Topic: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!
Replies: 1005
Views: 424541

Re: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!

I haven't, Inanna.

Frelga, I agree, though Henry Cavill is also devastatingly handsome.

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by Lalaith
Mon May 17, 2021 2:25 am
Forum: The Cottage of Lost Play
Topic: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!
Replies: 1005
Views: 424541

Re: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!

I'll check it out, Al! It keeps coming across my queue.

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by Lalaith
Sat May 15, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: The Cottage of Lost Play
Topic: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!
Replies: 1005
Views: 424541

Re: TV obsessions—come on, admit it!

Pretty much the same, Frelga. I do like Call the Midwife, though. I thought about Vikings, but I check the website doesthedogdie.com because I can't watch rape stuff (or animal torture and a few other things). Unfortunately, Vikings looked to be too much. So I'm rewatching Modern Family or watching ...
by Lalaith
Tue May 11, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: The Cottage of Lost Play
Topic: The last movie you saw Thread
Replies: 1885
Views: 675617

Re: The last movie you saw Thread

I have these DVDs, and I was also very impressed with them.

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