@tucker's mom that was msgoody that said that years ago bout how she wish Jon into a coma,she also encouraged parental alienation and hoped the gosselin kids block jon from thier lives when they get older.She at least admitted that she was wrong and i don't see her say anything about him now.I do hope the people that say they see the kids with him are right and the kids don't hate him and all 8 still see him.
I'm with you Sue_Buddy (198), there wasn't dead air. I also thought that Kate looked good. She was on to promote her show. I'm sure that she was giving guidelines in what she could and couldn't say. It appears that "real" actors have a script that they go off of when they promote their shows. They recite the same information when they go from show to show. Her episodes don't have much content to them, so I'm not surprised that she didn't give many details.
"The conversations throughout this season..." Hmmmm, I distinctly remember TFW tearing Jon a new one for referring to their life as "seasons."
"Twists and turns" -- does the restaurant catch fire during the date? Does the waitress go into labor? Does her blind date turn out to be a pre-op transsexual? "Twists and turns" sounds like a desperate attempt to generate interest in a pretty darn dull concept -- a single mom on a date.
Tucker's Mom said... 200 OT- Sue Buddy, what was that show on Acorn you recommended?
This season of "Getting On" is superlative.
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I agree, Tucker's Mom. IMO one of the best shows HBO has done. I'll be surprised if it doesn't win awards, although there's a lot of good stuff on tv these days.
Tucker's Mom said... 200 OT- Sue Buddy, what was that show on Acorn you recommended? ::::
I recently recommended "A Dance to the Music of Time." I enjoyed it.
I see that "A Place Called Home" is coming back for it's 3rd season and there are a few new shows coming in December, too. Oh, Brokenwood Mysteries is coming back for Season 2.
"Getting on" and "Jessica Jones?" I don't see either on Netflix or Acorn.
(Leslie) I just happened to turn on Inside Edition for a minute. I rarely watch it but stopped to watch an interview about Charlie Sheen. Well, they had about a 15 to 20 second clip about Kate returning to tv after 2011. Yes, they said that. And they showed a very short clip of her in her bikini on the beach and commented how great she looks after 8 kids. I am sure TLC must have paid for this advertisement.
4rmine said... 2 Her episodes don't have much content to them, so I'm not surprised that she didn't give many details. :::::::
That's right. Same old stuff. What can be said? "Twists and turns" sounded accurate to me considering there are 8 kids. Not very exciting but it's better than promoting something that doesn't even happen.
"Getting on" and "Jessica Jones?" I don't see either on Netflix or Acorn. ***** Jessica Jones is on Netflix. You'll recognize the lead from BrBa. Getting On is on HBO.
Tucker's Mom said... 199 I just saw Hoda and KLG trying really hard to pull off the interview, being the pros that they are. I'm surprised there wasn't a handful of interviews done remotely while she was in NYC. Back in the day, doing a spot on The View would have been a foregone conclusion.
---------------------- Well, now that you mention it, after posting a clip/story taken from the Today interview online last week, it seems EOnline was prevailed upon to actually do their own interview. Very short but it appears new. No idea when it was done, she's not in the same outfit and hair is different. You don't even hear the interviewer, it's very bizarre. Just over a minute long, I actually only heard it because I couldn't get my volume off in time, lol. She really has been working on her "ummms," you can see a couple of times she almost got one out, but she clamped her mouth closed in time. Hysterical, actually. She's one of the most non-spontaneous people on the planet. And she had to explain again of it's her "job to keep the peace." No matter how may times you say it, Kate, NO ONE BUYS IT.
@Admin,i was reading an old article you posted about how a fan was stalking her favorite celebrity and the comments you made about what Kate fans would do if they ever got rejected by Kate.Im going to have disagree with you and say that i'd be more worry about Jon then Kate when it comes to her fans ****** Well, I can't argue with you there! I don't think I've heard or read anyone of Kate's detractors say that they wish she were in a horrific accident and in a coma for 6 months, or that they'd blow up his car. Yikes!
**** This may be true with the majority of fans and their hatred of Jon, but when it comes to Milo and what would happen should Kate ignore her (especially if they ever met in person) or reject her, Milo may be one of the exceptions. She is so far into CWS that I wouldn't put anything past her. Think Selena.
Kate Gosselin herself promises a roller coaster ride of emotions and antics from her eight children.
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Isn't that something? A mother who PROMISES to let you see how emotional and how wild their antics are on tv!!
Who does that?!? And for money. Horrible! It is an abomination.
To me it sounds like she is packaging them like circus animals! Step right up, see the hyenas laugh, the snakes hiss and the camels spit, and the bears fight.
Redbird (#14), I had the same thought about TFW's comment. Step right up, hurry, hurry -- don't miss the Gosselin Kids on Parade! She serves up her children on a silver platter for money. It's unconscionable.
The mediocre put their decks barely above ground. I wouldn't have a deck from a 2nd or 3rd floor unless it had huge concrete pilings to stabilize it.
***** You would if that were the only place to put the deck. Our beach house is an upside down house, with the kitchen and living quarters, bedrooms on the second floor with decks to overlook the ocean. The kitchen, living room and two of the bedrooms open to decks. The decks aren't on massive concrete pilings, just constructed well enough that none of them has ever collapsed (thank goodness), but I wouldn't want a party of 50 people out there. Great place, too, to watch fireworks and drink Rumspringa! I wish it were summer!
You would if that were the only place to put the deck. Our beach house is an upside down house, with the kitchen and living quarters, bedrooms on the second floor with decks to overlook the ocean. The kitchen, living room and two of the bedrooms open to decks. The decks aren't on massive concrete pilings, just constructed well enough that none of them has ever collapsed (thank goodness), but I wouldn't want a party of 50 people out there. Great place, too, to watch fireworks and drink Rumspringa! I wish it were summer! ******** You could make a really good living being a deck builder in the OBX!
Well, now that you mention it, after posting a clip/story taken from the Today interview online last week, it seems EOnline was prevailed upon to actually do their own interview. Very short but it appears new. No idea when it was done, she's not in the same outfit and hair is different. You don't even hear the interviewer, it's very bizarre. Just over a minute long, I actually only heard it because I couldn't get my volume off in time, lol. ******* Saw it. Somehow, Kate wound up on a blind date, so she says. I guess it sounds better than thinking up ideas to draw eyeballs and coming to the conclusion that going on a pretend date would make an interesting storyline. Virtually ever single thing they've done is a repeat, otherwise.
Gosselin said that back in the day she also relied on local friends and volunteers to make it through the day.
"Thank you all again," she said. "But the biggest challenge is definitely having to constantly balance everyone's individual needs and wants fairly, while making sure that each child has enough of me, too. It's a real struggle that becomes an almost constant logistical game of 'Tetris.' I often describe my life as just that: a game of 'Tetris'!" 8888888888888888888888
Anyone else smell a new remake, courtesy TLC, of Kate . . . the appreciative, thankful Kate with nary an "umm" to be seen? Maybe the blog historian or people in Kate's area know but when did they dispense with all the volunteers? When the 6 were a year old? 15 months? Were the volunteers present at their 1st birthday party or was it friends and family plus the media? Did the Gosselins ever put on a party to thank the volunteers for all their hard work at any point?
Thanks, just did another search on Netflix and found Jessica Jones. Must have made a typo the first time. What does "BrBa" mean? ******* Breaking Bad ;-) Not sure if you said you were a fan-we've got a lot of them here.
Kate didn't need a deck, but hey, if it's free and you're a master grifter, why not go for it?
Redbird, there are many houses here that have second floor decks. In fact, I am in the house-hunting mode with a friend, and we went to three open houses yesterday that had decks off the second floor. It depends on the slope of the land. Two of them had spas/patios beneath the decks. Having a spa makes one a better mommy. ;)
“TLC is middle America,” Zaslav explained. “We basically say, ‘Forget New York and L.A.’ We don’t want anybody writing great reviews of our content in the New York Times or the L.A. Times.” (http://www.thewrap.com/josh-duggar-molestation-scandal-david-zaslav-tlc-19-kids-counting)
He is beyond a moron. What has been the kiss of death for his reality shows is TLC taking average people and trying to turn them into something they're not. Without multiples, Kate Gosselin is as average as they come. The money TLC has poured into her home, her pockets, and her hair extensions has taken her right OUT of the mainstream. She's been refashioned into Bitch Barbie, her children have been put into harness as work animals who go on lavish WORKING vacations 3-4 times a year, and thus this family has been rendered completely unrelatable to the "middle America" he claims is his target audience.
Who'd have thought there'd be this much dumb right at the top?
Anyone else smell a new remake, courtesy TLC, of Kate . . . the appreciative, thankful Kate with nary an "umm" to be seen?
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It's a possibility. She'll do anything to keep her mug on tv but she's far too disingenuous to pull 'gratefulness' off for any length of time. It would be too exhausting.
Susan1956 said... 22 ...Maybe the blog historian or people in Kate's area know but when did they dispense with all the volunteers? When the 6 were a year old? 15 months? Were the volunteers present at their 1st birthday party or was it friends and family plus the media? Did the Gosselins ever put on a party to thank the volunteers for all their hard work at any point? ----------------- I think the volunteers went bye-bye when TLC showed their willingness to pay other "minders" (e.g., Aunt Jodi) to watch the kids. Once Kate knew she could get them to pay for her child care, they were outta there.
Just saw the promo of TFW on Inside Edition. She must of flew out to film to talk about it. They have been showing her on the beach in a purple bikini with all of her hair in a bun and she is standing there hollering at the kids waving her hands.
They show the tups all dressed for the beach and carrying so much equipment they looked bogged down.
Not a smile on one of the boys faces!
I wouldn't put it past her on this filming to have overbought things and then when it is over she can drop them off at the consignment shop. Free grift. Free cash from the consignment store.
She was shown getting paper plates at the store for their circus birthday party I believe and she got several packs of plates and then decided to get the rest of them. Hey, it's TLC's dime.
You know how they have one story that they keep teasing you with, Up Next and that weird music. The announcer said, Look at Kate Gosselin AFTER EIGHT KIDS!
“TLC is middle America,” Zaslav explained. “We basically say, ‘Forget New York and L.A.’ We don’t want anybody writing great reviews of our content in the New York Times or the L.A. Times.” (http://www.thewrap.com/josh-duggar-molestation-scandal-david-zaslav-tlc-19-kids-counting)
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I think that's extremely insulting to both Middle America and the big cities.
As if these folks represent Middle America. They don't. And as if big city people don't know what they're talking about when they call out molestation or child abuse or exploitation because they're unrelatable big city folks. Whatever, he's just flat out wrong about all of that.
I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help. Make a hot supper for the family, shuttle kids around to sports and sleepovers, help kids with homework. If she turns it down then she can't complain so darn much about how hard she has it. If she accepts, maybe she'll finally STFU about her burdens.
I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help.
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That's how it started with Beth. She knocked on Kate's door one day to offer to help with the babies. In the end Kate not only took advantage of her helpfuless, she robbed her of her credit as co-author of Multiple Blessings. Same with Kevin and Jodi.
I don't think there are a lot of locals willing to give her a helping hand anymore. Her faux gratitude comes too late. Once bitten, twice shy.
@Serendipity Well if the theory that Milo is Iwana is true then Milo will just say that Kate was "stressed"from raising 8 kids if she ever got rejected.I feel he/she would go either way,i also feel the fans would have major meltdowns if sometime in the future (hopefully)jon does get custody of 1 of his kids and it effected filming.MsGoody already revealed what she hoped would happen to jon years ago.I wonder what someone like Milo would feel about Jon having custody of at least 1 of his kids and it effects filming.
@Serendipity Well if the theory that Milo is Iwana is true then Milo will just say that Kate was "stressed"from raising 8 kids if she ever got rejected.
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If Milo is Iwana (which I seriously doubt), then Milo has already met Kate and Kate apparently wasn't impressed and Milo (as Iwana) had that lenghty tweeting session with another Tweeter about what happened during and after that meeting.
Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 32 I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help. Make a hot supper for the family, shuttle kids around to sports and sleepovers, help kids with homework. If she turns it down then she can't complain so darn much about how hard she has it. If she accepts, maybe she'll finally STFU about her burdens.
I was talking to my mother earlier and she said that she saw the clip of Kate Gosselin on a date. She said it was such a joke. She never watched the show but she has heard me talk about her and just watched clips on Inside Editon and on E! News.
She saw the dating clip and said:
She looks like a scarecrow! She looks like she is trying to shove down peoples throats to make them believe that this her first go around out on a date. Then my mom said, It looks like her last go around. LOL.
I tried to explain to her that she only wants a dating show and date a bunch of guys and at the end of the series say, I didn't find love and collect a big check and go back to her married boyfriend.
She is a liar and would lie and pretend that she really wanted love but would turn everyone down, collect the check and go back to TFM.
Inside Edition began the story with the phrase "She's ba-a-a-ack"! Not exactly flattering. Is there anyone who respects or likes her in the media world?
Her comeback has been downplayed by the media compared to the past, so I suspect she has worn out her welcome with the media and the show did not get enough publicity to draw in her one million viewers. She offers nothing new but the same. I could understand TLC doing ONE yearly update special if there is sustained interest, but just how many vacations, home renovations and screaming kids does anyone care to watch? I don't watch much tv but what I do watch is quality and usually recorded. I hope many of her past viewers, like myself, have moved on.
Now for a little politics, I think Trump has finally stepped on it. As much as the terrorists scare me, he is inflaming those who are prejudice. Just look at the crowds he draws; a sea of white faces. It's an embarrassment. If Trump wins delegates, and I think he will, there will be a bloodbath at the GOP convention to knock him out. Not only that, but there is a great likelihood that if Trump loses, he will run as a third party candidate no matter what piece of paper he signed which was just for publicity anyway. I was glad to see the GOP candidates finally calling him out but it may be too late. Trump's supporters still love him. What a crazy election cycle.
I was glad to see the GOP candidates finally calling him out but it may be too late. Trump's supporters still love him. What a crazy election cycle. ********* It's surreal and unprecedented, I think because of the times we live in and the public feeling like POTUS and other politicians are shoving pablum down our throats. I think Trumps favorables will further improve after this. He's locking in a certain base, and I don't think it's all Republicans.
Promotion for K+8 has been rather subdued. Very limited coverage and Kate's appearances seem to be curtailed to short segments and sound bites. Regardless of whether one likes her or not, I just can't fathom any significant interest in her dating life. Steve should have let her move on a long time ago. I think she missed her window, and real single moms working their asses off day in and day out aren't going to buy her b.s. about being too busy to date. I guess if enough teens think it's cool to watch her fumble awkwardly around men on fantasy "blind dates", she might have a chance.
@TheInsider: .@Kateplusmy8 says her kids think she should date: "They know that it's just me." http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP http://twitter.com/TheInsider/status/674131367639310336/photo/1 ======== K+8 tonight? Nope! I'll be watching RHOBH (don't judge) and recording Chicago Med.
She really has been working on her "ummms," you can see a couple of times she almost got one out, but she clamped her mouth closed in time. Hysterical, actually.
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That is funny. She's clearly trying, and a hey, I have to give her credit for not being so darn stubborn that she can't see some room for improvement.
If I were just seeing what I " want" to see, I wouldn't be able to admit she's actually making a concerted effort.
It's surreal and unprecedented, I think because of the times we live in and the public feeling like POTUS and other politicians are shoving pablum down our throats.
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Absolutely that's why. If you want to know why Trump continues to soar in the polls, day after day, with very little change, look no further than our current administration. America doesn't LIKE what's going on, and they've made it known.
Refusing to apologize for being so flat out wrong about ISIS being contained is unprecedented. Going forward, the administration cannot be trusted when they tell us what is really going on with that organization. I cannot believe a word. Either they don't know what they're talking about, or they're just lying.
Finally officially addressing the nation four days later about the biggest terrorist attack since 9-11, and then only using the forum to defend yourself and your broken policies that simply haven't worked, is unforgivable. Foreign policy ineptness is exactly what I feared when I cast my vote seven and three years ago for someone else, and here we are. ISIS is out of control and very dangerous and have moved into our backyards. Well done. I get it, people want someone to 1. acknowledge how f-ed up this is and 2. present a solid and unforgiving plan for how to fix this even if it's not PC. I think if candidates did a little more listening to the people and what their needs and wants are, they would find themselves soaring well past Trump. No one else is listening like he is, and it's why he has such a firm hold. Until the GOP recognizes that, any blah blahing about getting him out of this race is simply trite.
http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP ******* The question isn't if a man knows Kate has 8 kids, it's whether he's aware she'll try to keep his testicles in a Dixie cup on her bedside table. Seriously, that's what guys are thinking.
And let me see if I have this right. Jon's dating and relationships are somehow negative for the kids, yet, they've been begging her to date for years? Of course, Kate can't let an opportunity escape where she gets to complain about how hard it is to raise her kids.
ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!
(ps, watch the male host's face when they introduce her segment! Yeeeeeesh!)
And let me see if I have this right. Jon's dating and relationships are somehow negative for the kids, yet, they've been begging her to date for years?
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Yup that's right. Kate wants it both ways. All ways. Every way.
She can't think even two sentences ahead. It's funny.
Steve should have let her move on a long time ago. I think she missed her window, and real single moms working their asses off day in and day out aren't going to buy her b.s. about being too busy to date.
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That's the really sad part of all of this. If she had only been a half-way decent person she'd have a few detractors and a respectable fan base. She's nasty so she's reaped what she has sown.
NJGal51 said... 46 @TheInsider: .@Kateplusmy8 says her kids think she should date: "They know that it's just me." http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP http://twitter.com/TheInsider/status/674131367639310336/photo/1 ======== K+8 tonight? Nope! I'll be watching RHOBH (don't judge) and recording Chicago Med.
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My sister-from-another-mister! That's my Tuesday night line-up too only RHOBH is on at 9 and Chicago Med at 10.
OT, do you watch Code Black? I really like it but I think it's doomed on the renewal scale.
Did you see how she almost choked when talking about the comparison of her in seasons 1 through 3 and the current show? She almost had to admit she was a nasty person. That must have been painful for her. She has more haters than the average person? Ya think? How's that working for you, sKate?
Did you see how she almost choked when talking about the comparison of her in seasons 1 through 3 and the current show? She almost had to admit she was a nasty person. That must have been painful for her. She has more haters than the average person? Ya think? How's that working for you, sKate?
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In her small mind, I wonder what she honestly thinks of this "hate." Does she actually admit to herself the majority of it is a difference on opinion over how one should treat and respect children and what exploitation is? Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate? Come to think of it she's never much explained how she views this phenomenon of hate surrounding her.
That's the really sad part of all of this. If she had only been a half-way decent person she'd have a few detractors and a respectable fan base. She's nasty so she's reaped what she has sown. ******** As always, it's fascinating to watch Kate acknowledge how deeply and broadly she is disliked, yet it always seems to make her want to dig her heels in deeper. She's just a table flipper of a different color.
I think Trumps favorables will further improve after this. He's locking in a certain base, and I don't think it's all Republicans. ___________________________
Trump is doing his utmost best to fan the flames of mass hysteria, because he knows that fear sells. It sells really, really well. He is locking in a base of people who are willing to ignore or violate the provisions of our constitution and everything this great country has been built on.
She also told the Today show that she has started to give her daughters advice about fashion and now, of course, dating, but they put up a fight.
"Mainly Maddie, but I have to tell you...I have no idea where it came from, but they all have strong opinions," she joked. "I don't know where they got it."
Oh, MY MY. WHY?!? does she keep insisting that Maddie is unreasonable and a problem? You don't know nothing woman when they get 18 and 14.
Well, they didn't get it from their father, Jon, that's for sure. Jon doesn't seem to have a problem dating and having relationships, so why does she? We all know that answer. TFM.
The tweet about reinventing the wheel was exactly how a lot of people feel.
Every time I watch and listen to an interview with her I get so confused, frustrated, eye rolling and gasping because of what crazy hot mess that comes out of her mouth.
One half of Trump's voters had a high school education or less and about 19 percent had a college or postgraduate degree, the authors said. More than a third of his supporters earned less than $50,000 per year, while only 11 percent earned more than $100,000 per year. "Definitely not country club Republicans," the professors concluded, "but not terribly unusual either."
What unites Trump's supporters is a profound sense of discontent, betrayal and abandonment by a country and economy that promised them a better life than what they're struggling through.
Rod Dreher of The American Conservative calls them "the dispossessed," a group characterized by a strong sense that something owed to them has been taken away by today's elites — including immigrants, minorities and other "special interests" who elites have told them are the real enemies of their upward mobility.
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Trump is a demagogue who has tapped into this discontent. Not only that, but I bet if you polled this group, they have never gotten over we have a black president. Obama has been a disappointment, but the Congress has failed too. Both share blame. People want a change, but the majority are good people and common sense will prevail. Trump is getting his publicity and news coverage today, but finally there is blowback from republicans. This, IMO, is a turning point for the GOP.
Now for a little politics, I think Trump has finally stepped on it. As much as the terrorists scare me, he is inflaming those who are prejudice. Just look at the crowds he draws; a sea of white faces.
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If it's a "sea of white faces," it's because those faces are white out of fear...fear because the current administration has blown this big time. Admin is right. The POTUS, in his speech, was an embarrassment and I hope to heaven that no major catastrophe happens here while ISIS is "contained" and there is nothing to fear. It is way past time for a change of guard in Washington and Hillary, with her lies isn't the answer. We've had far too many lies with his administration. This country just cannot continue with the status quo.
There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
Jane said... 64 There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only. ======================
No, it's not your opinion only. I thoroughly agree with you.
Kate Gosselin Is 'Horrified' Teen Daughters Are Talking to Boys: 'I Can't Deal with It' (bot RT on her TL, story in People, of course)
So here we go with yet another totally fake scenario. I am pretty sure that at the age of 15+, those girls have had plenty of contact with boys, and anyone who attends their school know it. Why does she have to spin these elaborate lies, which make no sense in any context? As far as Maddie flirting, look at how Kate has interacted with any man (and especially Steve) since Jon left. What an example she's set for her daughters. Her fake angst over this is ridiculous.
Kate is a twit said... 65 Jane said... 64 There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only. ======================
Make that 3; and I find some of the remarks just blatantly disrespectful. There is only so much scrolling one can do; hope we can return to the subject at hand, but since this election year is just starting to gear up, I really wonder how much longer I can stay.
Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 58 . . . Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate? Come to think of it she's never much explained how she views this phenomenon of hate surrounding her. ----------------------- Well, yes she has. She's always fallen back on "they're just jellus." I don't think she's ever seen the down side vis-a-vis her kids. A down side (no vacations, no private school, "just looking at the 4 walls") that she alone created for them.
I do watch Code Black PJ and I think you're right about it not being renewed. Funny, RHOBH and Chicago Med are on at the same time here. Probably because I get RHOBH on DirecTV and prime time is on an hour earlier so if a show is on at 10 back East it's on at 9 here. I've never been able to figure out why but it makes viewing and going to bed easier!
make that four . I scroll a lot. It's very upsetting that any of the smart educated people here would find anything positive to say about Donald Trump.
TLC Stinks the ither day I finally looked up demagogue and the wiki reads just like the trump experience. He feeds on the ignorance and bigotry of the lower socioeconomic class which is why it is so shocking to me that people here obviously support him.
I could never figure out why he wasn't embarrassed that his base is white racist ignorami. Noemi realize this is his strategy. He's playing presidential apprentice and his strategy is to talk directly to these people and speak their language. The sight of people cheering behind him gives me chills. As if he would give any of them a job or even the time of day irl.
I'm glad to see others here voicing the same but there is only so much scrolling I too can do
And let me clarify, I respect the difference of opinions. I am just weary of the paragraphs long discourse and diatribes. We can agree to disagree but this is not where I come for that conversation. And I fear it is only going to get worse.
From what you said, you're not opposed to political discussions here, just those comments that are favorable to Trump by "racist ignorami."
Thank you for posting the reason, IMO, there should be no political discussion. I have participated some in the past, but when name calling begins, it's time to stop. Actually don't start in the first place. There must be tons of political blogs where one can vent and engage in name calling.
Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate? ****** Yes. It's all black and white. No grey. No introspection and critical thinking involved.
I watched a documentary yesterday on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.
"In an atmosphere of World War II hysteria, President Roosevelt, encouraged by officials at all levels of the federal government, authorized the internment of tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry and resident aliens from Japan. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, dated February 19, 1942, gave the military broad powers to ban any citizen from a fifty- to sixty-mile-wide coastal area stretching from Washington state to California and extending inland into southern Arizona. The order also authorized transporting these citizens to assembly centers hastily set up and governed by the military in California, Arizona, Washington state, and Oregon.
In other words, these were detention camps. This was, of course, after America had entered the war. Are we at war now? It would certainly seem that there is a war on terrorism. FDR has gone down historically as one of the greatest US Presidents in spite of what is now looked back upon as a violation of the civil rights of a targeted group of people. He did what he though was right at the time, which was the protection of Americans from the enemy. It is a slippery slope in which our leaders (and candidates) today must walk.
Jane said... 64 There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only. __________________________
Jane, I understand your point, but I think it is because this blog IS such a special place that many of us feel comfortable talking politics. I was always the "never discuss politics or religion" type, but what has been happening in our country, and certain presidential candidates' views, have alarmed me enough to veer from my usual course.
There aren't many places where people can hold reasonable and respectful discussions, even when they vehemently disagree.
Excuse me Sue; I don't know what's gotten into you lately but those of us who don't "Heil Trump" have a right after keeping our mouths shut to express our opinion as well. Yes I think politics should be kept away from here but we hav a right to disagree with a lot that has been said. And polls show that his fan base are lower educated. They are ignorant of things that more day ayes people are not. AND his supporters ARE full of white supremacists.
Trump is doing his utmost best to fan the flames of mass hysteria, because he knows that fear sells. It sells really, really well. He is locking in a base of people who are willing to ignore or violate the provisions of our constitution and everything this great country has been built on. ******* I agree, but the question of most concern to me is, "why are people drawn to his rhetoric like moths to a flame?". We need to acknowledge that his following isn't all low information, hate-filled, Confederate flag-clad xenophobes. There is a reason people are panicking over the state of America the the world at this point. Trump is filling a vacuum left by our current administration, and that's pretty darn scary, too. This is a very unique set of circumstances where we find ourselves witnessing Trump and his bombastic rhetoric resonating with million of Americans. I know I totally blew off his chances at first. I couldn't even fathom that he'd still be relevant at this point.
Anonymous said... 67 Kate is a twit said... 65 Jane said... 64 There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only. ======================
Make that 3; and I find some of the remarks just blatantly disrespectful. There is only so much scrolling one can do; hope we can return to the subject at hand, but since this election year is just starting to gear up, I really wonder how much longer I can stay. ------------------- Make it four. As a Canadian, I can shrug off US politics, but I almost left the blog over a casual post from a climate change denier. The logic went "Al Gore is a liberal, and all liberals are evil, and he write/speaks about climate change, so climate change is a scam". I'm afraid a lot of the political comments "logic" from both sides of the political divide, is of that level.
FDR has gone down historically as one of the greatest US Presidents in spite of what is now looked back upon as a violation of the civil rights of a targeted group of people. He did what he though was right at the time, which was the protection of Americans from the enemy. It is a slippery slope in which our leaders (and candidates) today must walk.
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Absoluetly. He was a Democrat, and we didn't know what was going on and we were scared. And one need only look at the banned Dorthea Lange photographs of the internment to know how terrible it was.
What he did was even upheld by our Supreme Court.
When you look at someone's idea to put a hold on certain foreigners who don't live here in the first place, from coming here in the first place--that's nothing compared to what we've done in the name of national security in the past. We have many, many times in the past closed our doors to immigrants of various religious groups, including Jews in WW2. That said, most of the GOP doesn't like this idea and are speaking out. It's a dialogue, and any time Americans are refusing to even hear and discuss alternate ideas to the status quo, THAT's the real slippery slope. It seems we are divided on politics--some want to discuss it some don't. I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog. I will continue to assess this issue.
Sad but true said... 66 Kate Gosselin Is 'Horrified' Teen Daughters Are Talking to Boys: 'I Can't Deal with It' (bot RT on her TL, story in People, of course)
So here we go with yet another totally fake scenario. I am pretty sure that at the age of 15+, those girls have had plenty of contact with boys, and anyone who attends their school know it. ******* How old was Kate when she was living with her bf and his family? 16? 17? C'mon, it's an act. Golly gee willickers, my 15-year olds might date a boy soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gasp! Wrings hands. Darts eyeballs around. Looks bewildered.
Yawn.
Kate is setting up more material for TLC: Kate and her daughters dating. I can just see it now. Kate and the twins are sitting in their jammies on Kate's bed, braiding each other's hair, giggling about boys and how icky or hunky they are, swearing they'll be in each other's weddings...
NJGal51 said... 69 I do watch Code Black PJ and I think you're right about it not being renewed. ****** I liked the first 3 or so episodes but wondered how long it could last being so focused on the microculture of the ER.
I agree, but the question of most concern to me is, "why are people drawn to his rhetoric like moths to a flame?". We need to acknowledge that his following isn't all low information, hate-filled, Confederate flag-clad xenophobes. There is a reason people are panicking over the state of America the the world at this point. Trump is filling a vacuum left by our current administration, and that's pretty darn scary, too. This is a very unique set of circumstances where we find ourselves witnessing Trump and his bombastic rhetoric resonating with million of Americans. I know I totally blew off his chances at first. I couldn't even fathom that he'd still be relevant at this point.
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I could not agree more with every word.
The real question is what is it that is missing from the other candidates that has caused this response to him. Prominent liberal writers are even acknowledging this and giving him props for what he's galvanized.
If another candidate can tap into what he has, he or she will take the election. No one is willing to do that or knows how.
As divided as folks are, I find this election to be one of the most interesting in my lifetime. Not because he's a "reality star" or has funny hair or says provocative things. But because we are really getting to the heart of the matter and addressing tough issues at a time when the LAST thing we need is to downplay all this and pretend all is well, everything is contained, go on with your lives. All is not well and Americans darn well know it and are sick and tired of being patronized.
We absolutely need to discuss what to do about Muslim travel visas and immigration. The answer probably will be no, we will not prevent you from coming here just because you're Muslim. But to not even address the question in the first place when at least one of the SB killers WAS here due to travel visas, does a disservice to everyone. Someone is finally talking about the elephant in the room, and it's not pretty, it smells like shit, but clearly, Americans want to have the discussion. To say they cannot is what is un-American, IMO.
I agree political discussion is volatile, and usually I try to not respond, but sometimes a remark calls for a response rather than being silent and letting the comment stand. As long as it's respectful, I always hope people see both sides. Part of the problem has been the influence of political TV commentators on both sides. The truth is in the middle.
No one is saying not to have the conversation; some of us think the conversations about Muslims and visas, national security and Donald Trump do not really belong here, and only because they are not all that polite. I find your perspective interesting, Admin, as a young conservative and educated American. But from the perspective of an older, liberal person, whose peers were children when their parents were sent to camps during WW2, or whose parents saw this country send ships of Jewish refugees back to Europe to die in camps, well, I cannot take Donald Trump lightly at all. In my opinion he is a sociopathic blowhard. So I will either keep scrolling or just take a hiatus.
And no, I don't think Donald Trump in the context of his relationship to Kate Gosselin is relevant in discussing him here. It's a stretch.
Don't really read here when the talk is about politics....not because I agree or disagree..it's only because I have no interest in politics...i don't care who runs for office because most things don't change no matter who's running...so I find the conversation pretty boring....it's expected that the conversation will go off in other directions when Kate's not in the media.
What I really find fascinating is the fact that she can still get all eight kids to film...I would have thought by now there would have been a revolt...she's a master manipulator and brainwashed...let's give the girl some credit...ha
OC, FYI unless I hear something different to change my mind I don't support Trump's ban on Muslims, or agree with internment of the Japanese or of limiting Ww2 Jews. I happened to really like what said Paul Ryan said today about it, I got to catch it live. I do support more careful tight screening. However that's hardly the same as a ban and something we do already. I'm just saying I'd like to have the discussion. Especially in light of what just happened here in so. Cal. I'd like to hear and have the debate instead of writing off anyone or their ideas without having a discussion first. It does not have to be here.
@Redbird as much as i would love to believe that,i highly doubt over 24 million people like the HSFTW book.Heck i dont even think that many herd of Kate or the book.
I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog. ---------------------- I do think that's how the discussion originally got around to politics. Kate was on Celebrity Apprentice, and there was naturally discussion about Trump. When he originally announced his candidacy, I think a lot of people here and elsewhere thought "that buffoon isn't serious. His candidacy will be over in a heartbeat". As his candidacy has gone on, he has raised a lot of very fundamental and divisive issues, and stirred up a lot of passion. I think it is time to give him, and politics in general, a rest on this blog. But I'm only one voice.
I barely made it through the Canadian elections. I was hanging up on people calling to ask me how I was going to vote and almost broke my remote fast forwarding through political commercials. Our latest election campaign was 78 days, and it seemed interminable. Of course, there was a lot of pre-election maneuvering. I don't know how you Americans stand it!
And on a totally non-Kate, non-political note...Starbucks Bantam Bagels are scrumptious. Tiny, not expensive and the cream cheese gets all warm and oozy. Did I tempt you? :)
What I really find fascinating is the fact that she can still get all eight kids to film...I would have thought by now there would have been a revolt...she's a master manipulator and brainwashed...let's give the girl some credit...ha ****** I know, right? She's got a lot to hold over their heads, though. The house, school, all the animals, potential alienation from herself and siblings, loss of doing anything fun etc.
Anyone watch The Great Christmas Light Fight? I watched last year and couldn't decide if it was my cup of tea. The season started last night, so I watched 2 episodes (and thoroughly disagreed with the 'winner' choices!). Anyway, one family was from Philly- really Montgomery County, but their pitch was that they were Philly, Phillies fans and a family that loves cheesesteaks. I was intrigued to see whereabouts their neighborhood was (Harleysville) when I came upon an article about their stint on the show. The family- grandpa, mom, dad, son and at least 1 daughter, I think- were the picture-perfect clan and seemed to cherish their tradition of decorating out the wazoo. Really, their house was delightful and I'd love to see it! The dad said they were really excited to compete and be on the show, and that filming happened in Oct. over several sessions, totaling 14 hours of filming for their 14-minute segment on the show. See, Jodi and Kevin really are lying sacks of sh*t, sheeples.
When Kate's sheep watch the shows, I hope they keep in mind just how many hours the cameras, booms, mics and crew are around them in order to pump out each 22-minute episode.
What the kids do does not in any way resemble a normal vacation, outing or day in the life. I don't understand how they can live in such denial.
Jane said... 95 And on a totally non-Kate, non-political note...Starbucks Bantam Bagels are scrumptious. Tiny, not expensive and the cream cheese gets all warm and oozy. Did I tempt you? :) ***** Yes! I have some Starbucks gift certificates in my wallet, so...
Localyocul said... 93 Admin I'm glad to hear you say that, and I too was glad to hear what Ryan had to say. ****** Anyone have a link? Hopefully he's being a voice of reason.
Math Girl said... 92 I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog. ---------------------- I do think that's how the discussion originally got around to politics. Kate was on Celebrity Apprentice, and there was naturally discussion about Trump. When he originally announced his candidacy, I think a lot of people here and elsewhere thought "that buffoon isn't serious. His candidacy will be over in a heartbeat". ****** Exactly! I can't believe he's not gone away. I will give him this much-he appears indefatigable and omnipresent.
Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show? Not so long ago, the news of new Kate Plus 8 episdoes was reported all over the place, and she was trending on Yahoo every time she opened her mouth. Now, even though she's making appearances and tossing out tag lines, nobody is reporting about it. Or maybe people just aren't reading what is being reported.
One thing for sure, Kate and TLC are pulling out all the stops to draw viewers to this new season. Kate in a bikini? Check. Kid drama? Check. Kate freaking out? Check and check. Add in their trump cards--Kate dating and the twins' interest in boys, and this (to them) is a guaranteed winner! If those tricks don't work, then nothing will.
Remember (long ago) when Kate tweeted about eating a salad with dates, then specified that they were the fruit, not actualy "dates"--she didn't want to cause a media frenzy? Well, she's yammering everywhere about dating, and there's no frenzy. What happened?
Things on tv tonight more entertaining and interesting than tfmjg: Agents of SHIELD winter/ midseason finale. Exciting show and full of surprises! Agent Carter starting the wonderful Hailey Atwell will be on in January for six or eight weeks before SHIELD returns. NCIS! Lifetime holiday movie extravaganza! Reruns of Big Bang Theory Commercials for Big Bang Theory Any basketball game. Anywhere!
Bribes? Oh for sure.....also lots of threats...."you won't have any food to eat"...."we'll lose our house"....."you won't be able to go your school"....."no more trips"....my God the list is endless !
Layla said... 102 Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show? ****** Seems without fanfare for the most part. From what I've seen, the tone is, "she's baaaaaaaaaack". Gird your loins! Put on your athletic cup! Avert your eyes if you can!!!!!!! I hope our numbers checkers will let us know how her episodes are doing in the ratings.
JoyinVirginia said... 103 Things on tv tonight more entertaining and interesting than tfmjg: ******* After dog training tonight, I'm tucking into bed and watch NCIS on the dvr.
Well, she's yammering everywhere about dating, and there's no frenzy. What happened? ****** In Mexico, Kate was bitching about everyone asking her about dating/her love life. Now, she wants you to watch exactly that. Not only that, but she's throwing her teens into the mix. Their possible dating. Their burgeoning love lives.
I'd be sooooooooo embarrassed if my mother went on tv to talk about me and boys.
@Kateplusmy8: December: That month that you inevitably end up MEMORIZING your credit card number/Info after using it online 3,000 times in a week! 🎄🎁🎄🎁 ======== Yeah, that's relatable to the REAL single moms out there who will be struggling to provide any Christmas at all. #problemsofthe1%
Layla said... 102 Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show? --------- Other than the 6 (or is it now 5) sheeple we know of, from looking at her timeline it seems that the majority of her fans are young teens and 'tweens - the Beliebers and that group. And they have the attention span of a gnat. As soon as she's off tv again, they disappear. TLC must have faith that they can boost the ratings and I suspect they're targeting that group because the Gosselin kids are in that age range now. For sure they'll be playing up the teen angst angle.
Count me in with those who don't participate in the political discussions on this blog. I agree that political discussions are important and have their place, I just wish it wasn't here.
Kate's hoping for another generation of child abuse on TLC....she better hurry up and get those girls married so they can have a litter to create episodes....hasn't she learned anything from the Duggars?!
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 516 of 516 Newer› Newest»@tucker's mom that was msgoody that said that years ago bout how she wish Jon into a coma,she also encouraged parental alienation and hoped the gosselin kids block jon from thier lives when they get older.She at least admitted that she was wrong and i don't see her say anything about him now.I do hope the people that say they see the kids with him are right and the kids don't hate him and all 8 still see him.
I'm with you Sue_Buddy (198), there wasn't dead air. I also thought that Kate looked good. She was on to promote her show. I'm sure that she was giving guidelines in what she could and couldn't say. It appears that "real" actors have a script that they go off of when they promote their shows. They recite the same information when they go from show to show. Her episodes don't have much content to them, so I'm not surprised that she didn't give many details.
"The conversations throughout this season..." Hmmmm, I distinctly remember TFW tearing Jon a new one for referring to their life as "seasons."
"Twists and turns" -- does the restaurant catch
fire during the date? Does the waitress go into
labor? Does her blind date turn out to be a
pre-op transsexual? "Twists and turns" sounds like a desperate attempt to generate interest in a pretty darn dull concept -- a single mom on a date.
Tucker's Mom said... 200
OT- Sue Buddy, what was that show on Acorn you recommended?
This season of "Getting On" is superlative.
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I agree, Tucker's Mom. IMO one of the best shows HBO has done. I'll be surprised if it doesn't win awards, although there's a lot of good stuff on tv these days.
Tucker's Mom said... 200
OT- Sue Buddy, what was that show on Acorn you recommended?
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I recently recommended "A Dance to the Music of Time." I enjoyed it.
I see that "A Place Called Home" is coming back for it's 3rd season and there are a few new shows coming in December, too. Oh, Brokenwood Mysteries is coming back for Season 2.
"Getting on" and "Jessica Jones?" I don't see either on Netflix or Acorn.
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I just happened to turn on Inside Edition for a minute. I rarely watch it but stopped to watch an interview about Charlie Sheen. Well, they had about a 15 to 20 second clip about Kate returning to tv after 2011. Yes, they said that. And they showed a very short clip of her in her bikini on the beach and commented how great she looks after 8 kids. I am sure TLC must have paid for this advertisement.
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Her episodes don't have much content to them, so I'm not surprised that she didn't give many details.
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That's right. Same old stuff. What can be said? "Twists and turns" sounded accurate to me considering there are 8 kids. Not very exciting but it's better than promoting something that doesn't even happen.
"Getting on" and "Jessica Jones?" I don't see either on Netflix or Acorn.
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Jessica Jones is on Netflix. You'll recognize the lead from BrBa.
Getting On is on HBO.
... of all the interviews I've seen, this was one of her better ones, IMO:
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That's because it was only two minutes long and she has so little of interest to offer.
So yeah, it's an improvement anyway.
I don't think she can think on her feet, but of all the interviews I've seen, this was one of her better ones,
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She can't think on her feet, nor sitting down, nor lying down. She just can't *think* period.
Tucker's Mom said... 199
I just saw Hoda and KLG trying really hard to pull off the interview, being the pros that they are.
I'm surprised there wasn't a handful of interviews done remotely while she was in NYC.
Back in the day, doing a spot on The View would have been a foregone conclusion.
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Well, now that you mention it, after posting a clip/story taken from the Today interview online last week, it seems EOnline was prevailed upon to actually do their own interview. Very short but it appears new. No idea when it was done, she's not in the same outfit and hair is different. You don't even hear the interviewer, it's very bizarre. Just over a minute long, I actually only heard it because I couldn't get my volume off in time, lol. She really has been working on her "ummms," you can see a couple of times she almost got one out, but she clamped her mouth closed in time. Hysterical, actually. She's one of the most non-spontaneous people on the planet. And she had to explain again of it's her "job to keep the peace." No matter how may times you say it, Kate, NO ONE BUYS IT.
@Admin,i was reading an old article you posted about how a fan was stalking her favorite celebrity and the comments you made about what Kate fans would do if they ever got rejected by Kate.Im going to have disagree with you and say that i'd be more worry about Jon then Kate when it comes to her fans
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Well, I can't argue with you there! I don't think I've heard or read anyone of Kate's detractors say that they wish she were in a horrific accident and in a coma for 6 months, or that they'd blow up his car.
Yikes!
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This may be true with the majority of fans and their hatred of Jon, but when it comes to Milo and what would happen should Kate ignore her (especially if they ever met in person) or reject her, Milo may be one of the exceptions. She is so far into CWS that I wouldn't put anything past her. Think Selena.
"Twists and turns" sounds like a desperate attempt to generate interest in a pretty darn dull concept -- a single mom on a date.
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She thinks it's never been done before. She's the only single mom in THE WORLD who's gone back to dating.
Twists and turns? Nope. Heave and hurl? Yep.
Kate is a Twit said...186
Kate Gosselin herself promises a roller coaster ride of emotions and antics from her eight children.
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Isn't that something? A mother who PROMISES to let you see how emotional and how wild their antics are on tv!!
Who does that?!? And for money. Horrible! It is an abomination.
To me it sounds like she is packaging them like circus animals! Step right up, see the hyenas laugh, the snakes hiss and the camels spit, and the bears fight.
TFW is the ringmaster of this 3 ring circus.
Redbird (#14), I had the same thought about TFW's
comment. Step right up, hurry, hurry -- don't miss the Gosselin Kids on Parade! She serves up her children on a silver platter for money. It's unconscionable.
The mediocre put their decks barely above ground. I wouldn't have a deck from a 2nd or 3rd floor unless it had huge concrete pilings to stabilize it.
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You would if that were the only place to put the deck. Our beach house is an upside down house, with the kitchen and living quarters, bedrooms on the second floor with decks to overlook the ocean. The kitchen, living room and two of the bedrooms open to decks. The decks aren't on massive concrete pilings, just constructed well enough that none of them has ever collapsed (thank goodness), but I wouldn't want a party of 50 people out there. Great place, too, to watch fireworks and drink Rumspringa! I wish it were summer!
You would if that were the only place to put the deck. Our beach house is an upside down house, with the kitchen and living quarters, bedrooms on the second floor with decks to overlook the ocean. The kitchen, living room and two of the bedrooms open to decks. The decks aren't on massive concrete pilings, just constructed well enough that none of them has ever collapsed (thank goodness), but I wouldn't want a party of 50 people out there. Great place, too, to watch fireworks and drink Rumspringa! I wish it were summer!
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You could make a really good living being a deck builder in the OBX!
Well, now that you mention it, after posting a clip/story taken from the Today interview online last week, it seems EOnline was prevailed upon to actually do their own interview. Very short but it appears new. No idea when it was done, she's not in the same outfit and hair is different. You don't even hear the interviewer, it's very bizarre. Just over a minute long, I actually only heard it because I couldn't get my volume off in time, lol.
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Saw it. Somehow, Kate wound up on a blind date, so she says.
I guess it sounds better than thinking up ideas to draw eyeballs and coming to the conclusion that going on a pretend date would make an interesting storyline.
Virtually ever single thing they've done is a repeat, otherwise.
Kate's Twitter bots are finally earning their keep.
What the hell is Jon doing, all these years after their divorce, that Kate's job is still to "keep the peace"?
Refusing to communicate and coparent with your ex who is willing to do so, and YOU are the one "keeping the peace??" OK
Gosselin said that back in the day she also relied on local friends and volunteers to make it through the day.
"Thank you all again," she said. "But the biggest challenge is definitely having to constantly balance everyone's individual needs and wants fairly, while making sure that each child has enough of me, too. It's a real struggle that becomes an almost constant logistical game of 'Tetris.' I often describe my life as just that: a game of 'Tetris'!"
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Anyone else smell a new remake, courtesy TLC, of Kate . . . the appreciative, thankful Kate with nary an "umm" to be seen? Maybe the blog historian or people in Kate's area know but when did they dispense with all the volunteers? When the 6 were a year old? 15 months? Were the volunteers present at their 1st birthday party or was it friends and family plus the media? Did the Gosselins ever put on a party to thank the volunteers for all their hard work at any point?
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Thanks, just did another search on Netflix and found Jessica Jones. Must have made a typo the first time. What does "BrBa" mean?
Sue_Buddy said... 23
Tucker's Mom (8)
Thanks, just did another search on Netflix and found Jessica Jones. Must have made a typo the first time. What does "BrBa" mean?
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Breaking Bad ;-)
Not sure if you said you were a fan-we've got a lot of them here.
Kate didn't need a deck, but hey, if it's free and you're a master grifter, why not go for it?
Redbird, there are many houses here that have second floor decks. In fact, I am in the house-hunting mode with a friend, and we went to three open houses yesterday that had decks off the second floor. It depends on the slope of the land. Two of them had spas/patios beneath the decks. Having a spa makes one a better mommy. ;)
"TFW is the ringmaster of this 3 ring circus."
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Betcha Gladys would drool over seeing her in boots, cracking around a leather whip...if she (or he) is into those things!
TLC's CEO speaks:
“TLC is middle America,” Zaslav explained. “We basically say, ‘Forget New York and L.A.’ We don’t want anybody writing great reviews of our content in the New York Times or the L.A. Times.” (http://www.thewrap.com/josh-duggar-molestation-scandal-david-zaslav-tlc-19-kids-counting)
He is beyond a moron. What has been the kiss of death for his reality shows is TLC taking average people and trying to turn them into something they're not. Without multiples, Kate Gosselin is as average as they come. The money TLC has poured into her home, her pockets, and her hair extensions has taken her right OUT of the mainstream. She's been refashioned into Bitch Barbie, her children have been put into harness as work animals who go on lavish WORKING vacations 3-4 times a year, and thus this family has been rendered completely unrelatable to the "middle America" he claims is his target audience.
Who'd have thought there'd be this much dumb right at the top?
Susan1956 said... 22
Anyone else smell a new remake, courtesy TLC, of Kate . . . the appreciative, thankful Kate with nary an "umm" to be seen?
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It's a possibility. She'll do anything to keep her mug on tv but she's far too disingenuous to pull 'gratefulness' off for any length of time. It would be too exhausting.
Susan1956 said... 22
...Maybe the blog historian or people in Kate's area know but when did they dispense with all the volunteers? When the 6 were a year old? 15 months? Were the volunteers present at their 1st birthday party or was it friends and family plus the media? Did the Gosselins ever put on a party to thank the volunteers for all their hard work at any point?
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I think the volunteers went bye-bye when TLC showed their willingness to pay other "minders" (e.g., Aunt Jodi) to watch the kids. Once Kate knew she could get them to pay for her child care, they were outta there.
UGH!
Just saw the promo of TFW on Inside Edition. She must of flew out to film to talk about it. They have been showing her on the beach in a purple bikini with all of her hair in a bun and she is standing there hollering at the kids waving her hands.
They show the tups all dressed for the beach and carrying so much equipment they looked bogged down.
Not a smile on one of the boys faces!
I wouldn't put it past her on this filming to have overbought things and then when it is over she can drop them off at the consignment shop. Free grift. Free cash from the consignment store.
She was shown getting paper plates at the store for their circus birthday party I believe and she got several packs of plates and then decided to get the rest of them. Hey, it's TLC's dime.
You know how they have one story that they keep teasing you with, Up Next and that weird music. The announcer said, Look at Kate Gosselin AFTER EIGHT KIDS!
Yep, as a poster said, TLC paid for this!
“TLC is middle America,” Zaslav explained. “We basically say, ‘Forget New York and L.A.’ We don’t want anybody writing great reviews of our content in the New York Times or the L.A. Times.” (http://www.thewrap.com/josh-duggar-molestation-scandal-david-zaslav-tlc-19-kids-counting)
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I think that's extremely insulting to both Middle America and the big cities.
As if these folks represent Middle America. They don't. And as if big city people don't know what they're talking about when they call out molestation or child abuse or exploitation because they're unrelatable big city folks. Whatever, he's just flat out wrong about all of that.
I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help. Make a hot supper for the family, shuttle kids around to sports and sleepovers, help kids with homework. If she turns it down then she can't complain so darn much about how hard she has it. If she accepts, maybe she'll finally STFU about her burdens.
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Oh! Breaking Bad. Loved it. Binged on that day and night.
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I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help.
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That's how it started with Beth. She knocked on Kate's door one day to offer to help with the babies. In the end Kate not only took advantage of her helpfuless, she robbed her of her credit as co-author of Multiple Blessings. Same with Kevin and Jodi.
I don't think there are a lot of locals willing to give her a helping hand anymore. Her faux gratitude comes too late. Once bitten, twice shy.
@Serendipity Well if the theory that Milo is Iwana is true then Milo will just say that Kate was "stressed"from raising 8 kids if she ever got rejected.I feel he/she would go either way,i also feel the fans would have major meltdowns if sometime in the future (hopefully)jon does get custody of 1 of his kids and it effected filming.MsGoody already revealed what she hoped would happen to jon years ago.I wonder what someone like Milo would feel about Jon having custody of at least 1 of his kids and it effects filming.
As seen on Twitter:
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You'll reinvent the wheel before you reinvent Kate Gosselin, @TLC. Give us a fucking break and stop trying.
Yes, thank you! LOL
@Serendipity Well if the theory that Milo is Iwana is true then Milo will just say that Kate was "stressed"from raising 8 kids if she ever got rejected.
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If Milo is Iwana (which I seriously doubt), then Milo has already met Kate and Kate apparently wasn't impressed and Milo (as Iwana) had that lenghty tweeting session with another Tweeter about what happened during and after that meeting.
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I think it would be funny if a bunch of those same volunteers came forward today and offered to help. Make a hot supper for the family, shuttle kids around to sports and sleepovers, help kids with homework. If she turns it down then she can't complain so darn much about how hard she has it. If she accepts, maybe she'll finally STFU about her burdens.
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Amen, sister! I mean, Admin! lol
This is so funny.
I was talking to my mother earlier and she said that she saw the clip of Kate Gosselin on a date. She said it was such a joke. She never watched the show but she has heard me talk about her and just watched clips on Inside Editon and on E! News.
She saw the dating clip and said:
She looks like a scarecrow! She looks like she is trying to shove down peoples throats to make them believe that this her first go around out on a date. Then my mom said, It looks like her last go around. LOL.
I tried to explain to her that she only wants a dating show and date a bunch of guys and at the end of the series say, I didn't find love and collect a big check and go back to her married boyfriend.
She is a liar and would lie and pretend that she really wanted love but would turn everyone down, collect the check and go back to TFM.
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The next home renovation. Wait for it.
Inside Edition began the story with the phrase "She's ba-a-a-ack"! Not exactly flattering. Is there anyone who respects or likes her in the media world?
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Inside Edition began the story with the phrase "She's ba-a-a-ack"! Not exactly flattering.
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Next will be a scene of her breaking down a door with an axe and shouting: Here's Katie!
Her comeback has been downplayed by the media compared to the past, so I suspect she has worn out her welcome with the media and the show did not get enough publicity to draw in her one million viewers. She offers nothing new but the same. I could understand TLC doing ONE yearly update special if there is sustained interest, but just how many vacations, home renovations and screaming kids does anyone care to watch? I don't watch much tv but what I do watch is quality and usually recorded. I hope many of her past viewers, like myself, have moved on.
Now for a little politics, I think Trump has finally stepped on it. As much as the terrorists scare me, he is inflaming those who are prejudice. Just look at the crowds he draws; a sea of white faces. It's an embarrassment. If Trump wins delegates, and I think he will, there will be a bloodbath at the GOP convention to knock him out. Not only that, but there is a great likelihood that if Trump loses, he will run as a third party candidate no matter what piece of paper he signed which was just for publicity anyway. I was glad to see the GOP candidates finally calling him out but it may be too late. Trump's supporters still love him. What a crazy election cycle.
I was glad to see the GOP candidates finally calling him out but it may be too late. Trump's supporters still love him. What a crazy election cycle.
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It's surreal and unprecedented, I think because of the times we live in and the public feeling like POTUS and other politicians are shoving pablum down our throats.
I think Trumps favorables will further improve after this. He's locking in a certain base, and I don't think it's all Republicans.
Promotion for K+8 has been rather subdued. Very limited coverage and Kate's appearances seem to be curtailed to short segments and sound bites.
Regardless of whether one likes her or not, I just can't fathom any significant interest in her dating life.
Steve should have let her move on a long time ago. I think she missed her window, and real single moms working their asses off day in and day out aren't going to buy her b.s. about being too busy to date.
I guess if enough teens think it's cool to watch her fumble awkwardly around men on fantasy "blind dates", she might have a chance.
@TheInsider: .@Kateplusmy8 says her kids think she should date: "They know that it's just me." http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP http://twitter.com/TheInsider/status/674131367639310336/photo/1
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K+8 tonight? Nope! I'll be watching RHOBH (don't judge) and recording Chicago Med.
Tucker's Mom (#45), and next week the Duggar girls' special will be on TLC, and they'll be grabbing the lion's share of the attention.
The draw of J&K+8 was adorable toddlers, and the dynamic between a frazzled young couple. Both
elements are gone for good.
She really has been working on her "ummms," you can see a couple of times she almost got one out, but she clamped her mouth closed in time. Hysterical, actually.
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That is funny. She's clearly trying, and a hey, I have to give her credit for not being so darn stubborn that she can't see some room for improvement.
If I were just seeing what I " want" to see, I wouldn't be able to admit she's actually making a concerted effort.
The G kids "know that it's just me" -- just another
metaphorical shovel of dirt from TFW on their living father's grave.
It's surreal and unprecedented, I think because of the times we live in and the public feeling like POTUS and other politicians are shoving pablum down our throats.
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Absolutely that's why. If you want to know why Trump continues to soar in the polls, day after day, with very little change, look no further than our current administration. America doesn't LIKE what's going on, and they've made it known.
Refusing to apologize for being so flat out wrong about ISIS being contained is unprecedented. Going forward, the administration cannot be trusted when they tell us what is really going on with that organization. I cannot believe a word. Either they don't know what they're talking about, or they're just lying.
Finally officially addressing the nation four days later about the biggest terrorist attack since 9-11, and then only using the forum to defend yourself and your broken policies that simply haven't worked, is unforgivable. Foreign policy ineptness is exactly what I feared when I cast my vote seven and three years ago for someone else, and here we are. ISIS is out of control and very dangerous and have moved into our backyards. Well done. I get it, people want someone to 1. acknowledge how f-ed up this is and 2. present a solid and unforgiving plan for how to fix this even if it's not PC. I think if candidates did a little more listening to the people and what their needs and wants are, they would find themselves soaring well past Trump. No one else is listening like he is, and it's why he has such a firm hold. Until the GOP recognizes that, any blah blahing about getting him out of this race is simply trite.
Oh by the way I thought Carson actually had the best quote of the night. The only one who has been contained is POTUS. Brilliant.
http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP
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The question isn't if a man knows Kate has 8 kids, it's whether he's aware she'll try to keep his testicles in a Dixie cup on her bedside table.
Seriously, that's what guys are thinking.
And let me see if I have this right. Jon's dating and relationships are somehow negative for the kids, yet, they've been begging her to date for years?
Of course, Kate can't let an opportunity escape where she gets to complain about how hard it is to raise her kids.
ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE!!!!
(ps, watch the male host's face when they introduce her segment! Yeeeeeesh!)
And let me see if I have this right. Jon's dating and relationships are somehow negative for the kids, yet, they've been begging her to date for years?
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Yup that's right. Kate wants it both ways. All ways. Every way.
She can't think even two sentences ahead. It's funny.
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Steve should have let her move on a long time ago. I think she missed her window, and real single moms working their asses off day in and day out aren't going to buy her b.s. about being too busy to date.
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That's the really sad part of all of this. If she had only been a half-way decent person she'd have a few detractors and a respectable fan base. She's nasty so she's reaped what she has sown.
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@TheInsider: .@Kateplusmy8 says her kids think she should date: "They know that it's just me." http://yhoo.it/1R6g7YP http://twitter.com/TheInsider/status/674131367639310336/photo/1
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K+8 tonight? Nope! I'll be watching RHOBH (don't judge) and recording Chicago Med.
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My sister-from-another-mister! That's my Tuesday night line-up too only RHOBH is on at 9 and Chicago Med at 10.
OT, do you watch Code Black? I really like it but I think it's doomed on the renewal scale.
Did you see how she almost choked when talking about the comparison of her in seasons 1 through 3 and the current show? She almost had to admit she was a nasty person. That must have been painful for her. She has more haters than the average person? Ya think? How's that working for you, sKate?
Either they don't know what they're talking about, or they're just lying.
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Or both. When you don't know what you're talking about, you lie to cover up your ignorance.
Did you see how she almost choked when talking about the comparison of her in seasons 1 through 3 and the current show? She almost had to admit she was a nasty person. That must have been painful for her. She has more haters than the average person? Ya think? How's that working for you, sKate?
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In her small mind, I wonder what she honestly thinks of this "hate." Does she actually admit to herself the majority of it is a difference on opinion over how one should treat and respect children and what exploitation is? Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate? Come to think of it she's never much explained how she views this phenomenon of hate surrounding her.
That's the really sad part of all of this. If she had only been a half-way decent person she'd have a few detractors and a respectable fan base. She's nasty so she's reaped what she has sown.
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As always, it's fascinating to watch Kate acknowledge how deeply and broadly she is disliked, yet it always seems to make her want to dig her heels in deeper.
She's just a table flipper of a different color.
I think Trumps favorables will further improve after this. He's locking in a certain base, and I don't think it's all Republicans.
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Trump is doing his utmost best to fan the flames of mass hysteria, because he knows that fear sells. It sells really, really well. He is locking in a base of people who are willing to ignore or violate the provisions of our constitution and everything this great country has been built on.
http://www.eonline.com/news/721979/kate-gosselin-explains-how-dating-has-changed-since-she-was-married
She also told the Today show that she has started to give her daughters advice about fashion and now, of course, dating, but they put up a fight.
"Mainly Maddie, but I have to tell you...I have no idea where it came from, but they all have strong opinions," she joked. "I don't know where they got it."
Oh, MY MY. WHY?!? does she keep insisting that Maddie is unreasonable and a problem? You don't know nothing woman when they get 18 and 14.
Well, they didn't get it from their father, Jon, that's for sure. Jon doesn't seem to have a problem dating and having relationships, so why does she? We all know that answer. TFM.
The tweet about reinventing the wheel was exactly how a lot of people feel.
Every time I watch and listen to an interview with her I get so confused, frustrated, eye rolling and gasping because of what crazy hot mess that comes out of her mouth.
One half of Trump's voters had a high school education or less and about 19 percent had a college or postgraduate degree, the authors said. More than a third of his supporters earned less than $50,000 per year, while only 11 percent earned more than $100,000 per year. "Definitely not country club Republicans," the professors concluded, "but not terribly unusual either."
What unites Trump's supporters is a profound sense of discontent, betrayal and abandonment by a country and economy that promised them a better life than what they're struggling through.
Rod Dreher of The American Conservative calls them "the dispossessed," a group characterized by a strong sense that something owed to them has been taken away by today's elites — including immigrants, minorities and other "special interests" who elites have told them are the real enemies of their upward mobility.
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Trump is a demagogue who has tapped into this discontent. Not only that, but I bet if you polled this group, they have never gotten over we have a black president. Obama has been a disappointment, but the Congress has failed too. Both share blame. People want a change, but the majority are good people and common sense will prevail. Trump is getting his publicity and news coverage today, but finally there is blowback from republicans. This, IMO, is a turning point for the GOP.
Now for a little politics, I think Trump has finally stepped on it. As much as the terrorists scare me, he is inflaming those who are prejudice. Just look at the crowds he draws; a sea of white faces.
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If it's a "sea of white faces," it's because those faces are white out of fear...fear because the current administration has blown this big time. Admin is right. The POTUS, in his speech, was an embarrassment and I hope to heaven that no major catastrophe happens here while ISIS is "contained" and there is nothing to fear. It is way past time for a change of guard in Washington and Hillary, with her lies isn't the answer. We've had far too many lies with his administration. This country just cannot continue with the status quo.
There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
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There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
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No, it's not your opinion only. I thoroughly agree with you.
Kate Gosselin Is 'Horrified' Teen Daughters Are Talking to Boys: 'I Can't Deal with It' (bot RT on her TL, story in People, of course)
So here we go with yet another totally fake scenario. I am pretty sure that at the age of 15+, those girls have had plenty of contact with boys, and anyone who attends their school know it. Why does she have to spin these elaborate lies, which make no sense in any context? As far as Maddie flirting, look at how Kate has interacted with any man (and especially Steve) since Jon left. What an example she's set for her daughters. Her fake angst over this is ridiculous.
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Jane said... 64
There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
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Make that 3; and I find some of the remarks just blatantly disrespectful. There is only so much scrolling one can do; hope we can return to the subject at hand, but since this election year is just starting to gear up, I really wonder how much longer I can stay.
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Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 58
. . . Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate? Come to think of it she's never much explained how she views this phenomenon of hate surrounding her.
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Well, yes she has. She's always fallen back on "they're just jellus." I don't think she's ever seen the down side vis-a-vis her kids. A down side (no vacations, no private school, "just looking at the 4 walls") that she alone created for them.
I do watch Code Black PJ and I think you're right about it not being renewed. Funny, RHOBH and Chicago Med are on at the same time here. Probably because I get RHOBH on DirecTV and prime time is on an hour earlier so if a show is on at 10 back East it's on at 9 here. I've never been able to figure out why but it makes viewing and going to bed easier!
make that four . I scroll a lot. It's very upsetting that any of the smart educated people here would find anything positive to say about Donald Trump.
TLC Stinks the ither day I finally looked up demagogue and the wiki reads just like the trump experience. He feeds on the ignorance and bigotry of the lower socioeconomic class which is why it is so shocking to me that people here obviously support him.
I could never figure out why he wasn't embarrassed that his base is white racist ignorami. Noemi realize this is his strategy. He's playing presidential apprentice and his strategy is to talk directly to these people and speak their language. The sight of people cheering behind him gives me chills. As if he would give any of them a job or even the time of day irl.
I'm glad to see others here voicing the same but there is only so much scrolling I too can do
And let me clarify, I respect the difference of opinions. I am just weary of the paragraphs long discourse and diatribes. We can agree to disagree but this is not where I come for that conversation. And I fear it is only going to get worse.
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Localyocul said... 71
From what you said, you're not opposed to political discussions here, just those comments that are favorable to Trump by "racist ignorami."
Thank you for posting the reason, IMO, there should be no political discussion. I have participated some in the past, but when name calling begins, it's time to stop. Actually don't start in the first place. There must be tons of political blogs where one can vent and engage in name calling.
Or does she really just write it off as haters gonna hate?
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Yes. It's all black and white. No grey. No introspection and critical thinking involved.
I watched a documentary yesterday on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.
"In an atmosphere of World War II hysteria, President Roosevelt, encouraged by officials at all levels of the federal government, authorized the internment of tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry and resident aliens from Japan. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, dated February 19, 1942, gave the military broad powers to ban any citizen from a fifty- to sixty-mile-wide coastal area stretching from Washington state to California and extending inland into southern Arizona. The order also authorized transporting these citizens to assembly centers hastily set up and governed by the military in California, Arizona, Washington state, and Oregon.
In other words, these were detention camps. This was, of course, after America had entered the war. Are we at war now? It would certainly seem that there is a war on terrorism. FDR has gone down historically as one of the greatest US Presidents in spite of what is now looked back upon as a violation of the civil rights of a targeted group of people. He did what he though was right at the time, which was the protection of Americans from the enemy. It is a slippery slope in which our leaders (and candidates) today must walk.
Jane said... 64
There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
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Jane, I understand your point, but I think it is because this blog IS such a special place that many of us feel comfortable talking politics. I was always the "never discuss politics or religion" type, but what has been happening in our country, and certain presidential candidates' views, have alarmed me enough to veer from my usual course.
There aren't many places where people can hold reasonable and respectful discussions, even when they vehemently disagree.
Excuse me Sue; I don't know what's gotten into you lately but those of us who don't "Heil Trump" have a right after keeping our mouths shut to express our opinion as well. Yes I think politics should be kept away from here but we hav a right to disagree with a lot that has been said. And polls show that his fan base are lower educated. They are ignorant of things that more day ayes people are not. AND his supporters ARE full of white supremacists.
Trump is doing his utmost best to fan the flames of mass hysteria, because he knows that fear sells. It sells really, really well. He is locking in a base of people who are willing to ignore or violate the provisions of our constitution and everything this great country has been built on.
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I agree, but the question of most concern to me is, "why are people drawn to his rhetoric like moths to a flame?".
We need to acknowledge that his following isn't all low information, hate-filled, Confederate flag-clad xenophobes. There is a reason people are panicking over the state of America the the world at this point.
Trump is filling a vacuum left by our current administration, and that's pretty darn scary, too.
This is a very unique set of circumstances where we find ourselves witnessing Trump and his bombastic rhetoric resonating with million of Americans.
I know I totally blew off his chances at first. I couldn't even fathom that he'd still be relevant at this point.
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Kate is a twit said... 65
Jane said... 64
There have been many many times over the past weeks when I've wanted to respond to some of the political comments posted but have refrained. This has always been a special blog for me and I find it a concern that we're veering off into political commentary. My opinion only.
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Make that 3; and I find some of the remarks just blatantly disrespectful. There is only so much scrolling one can do; hope we can return to the subject at hand, but since this election year is just starting to gear up, I really wonder how much longer I can stay.
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Make it four. As a Canadian, I can shrug off US politics, but I almost left the blog over a casual post from a climate change denier. The logic went "Al Gore is a liberal, and all liberals are evil, and he write/speaks about climate change, so climate change is a scam". I'm afraid a lot of the political comments "logic" from both sides of the political divide, is of that level.
FDR has gone down historically as one of the greatest US Presidents in spite of what is now looked back upon as a violation of the civil rights of a targeted group of people. He did what he though was right at the time, which was the protection of Americans from the enemy. It is a slippery slope in which our leaders (and candidates) today must walk.
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Absoluetly. He was a Democrat, and we didn't know what was going on and we were scared. And one need only look at the banned Dorthea Lange photographs of the internment to know how terrible it was.
What he did was even upheld by our Supreme Court.
When you look at someone's idea to put a hold on certain foreigners who don't live here in the first place, from coming here in the first place--that's nothing compared to what we've done in the name of national security in the past. We have many, many times in the past closed our doors to immigrants of various religious groups, including Jews in WW2. That said, most of the GOP doesn't like this idea and are speaking out. It's a dialogue, and any time Americans are refusing to even hear and discuss alternate ideas to the status quo, THAT's the real slippery slope. It seems we are divided on politics--some want to discuss it some don't. I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog. I will continue to assess this issue.
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Kate Gosselin Is 'Horrified' Teen Daughters Are Talking to Boys: 'I Can't Deal with It' (bot RT on her TL, story in People, of course)
So here we go with yet another totally fake scenario. I am pretty sure that at the age of 15+, those girls have had plenty of contact with boys, and anyone who attends their school know it.
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How old was Kate when she was living with her bf and his family? 16? 17?
C'mon, it's an act.
Golly gee willickers, my 15-year olds might date a boy soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gasp!
Wrings hands.
Darts eyeballs around.
Looks bewildered.
Yawn.
Kate is setting up more material for TLC: Kate and her daughters dating.
I can just see it now. Kate and the twins are sitting in their jammies on Kate's bed, braiding each other's hair, giggling about boys and how icky or hunky they are, swearing they'll be in each other's weddings...
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I do watch Code Black PJ and I think you're right about it not being renewed.
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I liked the first 3 or so episodes but wondered how long it could last being so focused on the microculture of the ER.
I agree, but the question of most concern to me is, "why are people drawn to his rhetoric like moths to a flame?".
We need to acknowledge that his following isn't all low information, hate-filled, Confederate flag-clad xenophobes. There is a reason people are panicking over the state of America the the world at this point.
Trump is filling a vacuum left by our current administration, and that's pretty darn scary, too.
This is a very unique set of circumstances where we find ourselves witnessing Trump and his bombastic rhetoric resonating with million of Americans.
I know I totally blew off his chances at first. I couldn't even fathom that he'd still be relevant at this point.
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I could not agree more with every word.
The real question is what is it that is missing from the other candidates that has caused this response to him. Prominent liberal writers are even acknowledging this and giving him props for what he's galvanized.
If another candidate can tap into what he has, he or she will take the election. No one is willing to do that or knows how.
As divided as folks are, I find this election to be one of the most interesting in my lifetime. Not because he's a "reality star" or has funny hair or says provocative things. But because we are really getting to the heart of the matter and addressing tough issues at a time when the LAST thing we need is to downplay all this and pretend all is well, everything is contained, go on with your lives. All is not well and Americans darn well know it and are sick and tired of being patronized.
We absolutely need to discuss what to do about Muslim travel visas and immigration. The answer probably will be no, we will not prevent you from coming here just because you're Muslim. But to not even address the question in the first place when at least one of the SB killers WAS here due to travel visas, does a disservice to everyone. Someone is finally talking about the elephant in the room, and it's not pretty, it smells like shit, but clearly, Americans want to have the discussion. To say they cannot is what is un-American, IMO.
There was a ad on the side that was advertising
8.88 at Amazon Kate Gosslein: How She Fooled the World. The Rise and Fall of a Reality TV Queen.
24,423,538 people like this
I kid you not. I thought it was for the product that was below this ad.
I agree political discussion is volatile, and usually I try to not respond, but sometimes a remark calls for a response rather than being silent and letting the comment stand. As long as it's respectful, I always hope people see both sides. Part of the problem has been the influence of political TV commentators on both sides. The truth is in the middle.
Well, we will not be discussing politics tomorrow after her show airs tonight, LOL.
No one is saying not to have the conversation; some of us think the conversations about Muslims and visas, national security and Donald Trump do not really belong here, and only because they are not all that polite. I find your perspective interesting, Admin, as a young conservative and educated American. But from the perspective of an older, liberal person, whose peers were children when their parents were sent to camps during WW2, or whose parents saw this country send ships of Jewish refugees back to Europe to die in camps, well, I cannot take Donald Trump lightly at all. In my opinion he is a sociopathic blowhard. So I will either keep scrolling or just take a hiatus.
And no, I don't think Donald Trump in the context of his relationship to Kate Gosselin is relevant in discussing him here. It's a stretch.
Last of my 2 cents.
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TLC stinks said... 43
now for a little politics.....
Why?
Don't really read here when the talk is about politics....not because I agree or disagree..it's only because I have no interest in politics...i don't care who runs for office because most things don't change no matter who's running...so I find the conversation pretty boring....it's expected that the conversation will go off in other directions when Kate's not in the media.
What I really find fascinating is the fact that she can still get all eight kids to film...I would have thought by now there would have been a revolt...she's a master manipulator and brainwashed...let's give the girl some credit...ha
OC, FYI unless I hear something different to change my mind I don't support Trump's ban on Muslims, or agree with internment of the Japanese or of limiting Ww2 Jews. I happened to really like what said Paul Ryan said today about it, I got to catch it live. I do support more careful tight screening. However that's hardly the same as a ban and something we do already. I'm just saying I'd like to have the discussion. Especially in light of what just happened here in so. Cal. I'd like to hear and have the debate instead of writing off anyone or their ideas without having a discussion first. It does not have to be here.
@Redbird as much as i would love to believe that,i highly doubt over 24 million people like the HSFTW book.Heck i dont even think that many herd of Kate or the book.
I have to ask, was Kate asked about Trump (in relationship to his candidacy) in an interview? Gawd, I would have loved to have seen that!
I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog.
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I do think that's how the discussion originally got around to politics. Kate was on Celebrity Apprentice, and there was naturally discussion about Trump. When he originally announced his candidacy, I think a lot of people here and elsewhere thought "that buffoon isn't serious. His candidacy will be over in a heartbeat". As his candidacy has gone on, he has raised a lot of very fundamental and divisive issues, and stirred up a lot of passion. I think it is time to give him, and politics in general, a rest on this blog. But I'm only one voice.
I barely made it through the Canadian elections. I was hanging up on people calling to ask me how I was going to vote and almost broke my remote fast forwarding through political commercials. Our latest election campaign was 78 days, and it seemed interminable. Of course, there was a lot of pre-election maneuvering. I don't know how you Americans stand it!
Admin I'm glad to hear you say that, and I too was glad to hear what Ryan had to say.
TLC has probably banned anyone asking Kate anything political. If it's not about her, she does not give a damn.
And on a totally non-Kate, non-political note...Starbucks Bantam Bagels are scrumptious. Tiny, not expensive and the cream cheese gets all warm and oozy. Did I tempt you? :)
What I really find fascinating is the fact that she can still get all eight kids to film...I would have thought by now there would have been a revolt...she's a master manipulator and brainwashed...let's give the girl some credit...ha
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I know, right? She's got a lot to hold over their heads, though.
The house, school, all the animals, potential alienation from herself and siblings, loss of doing anything fun etc.
Anyone watch The Great Christmas Light Fight? I watched last year and couldn't decide if it was my cup of tea.
The season started last night, so I watched 2 episodes (and thoroughly disagreed with the 'winner' choices!).
Anyway, one family was from Philly- really Montgomery County, but their pitch was that they were Philly, Phillies fans and a family that loves cheesesteaks.
I was intrigued to see whereabouts their neighborhood was (Harleysville) when I came upon an article about their stint on the show.
The family- grandpa, mom, dad, son and at least 1 daughter, I think- were the picture-perfect clan and seemed to cherish their tradition of decorating out the wazoo.
Really, their house was delightful and I'd love to see it!
The dad said they were really excited to compete and be on the show, and that filming happened in Oct. over several sessions, totaling 14 hours of filming for their 14-minute segment on the show.
See, Jodi and Kevin really are lying sacks of sh*t, sheeples.
When Kate's sheep watch the shows, I hope they keep in mind just how many hours the cameras, booms, mics and crew are around them in order to pump out each 22-minute episode.
What the kids do does not in any way resemble a normal vacation, outing or day in the life.
I don't understand how they can live in such denial.
Jane said... 95
And on a totally non-Kate, non-political note...Starbucks Bantam Bagels are scrumptious. Tiny, not expensive and the cream cheese gets all warm and oozy. Did I tempt you? :)
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Yes! I have some Starbucks gift certificates in my wallet, so...
Localyocul said... 93
Admin I'm glad to hear you say that, and I too was glad to hear what Ryan had to say.
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Anyone have a link? Hopefully he's being a voice of reason.
Math Girl said... 92
I think as well, the direct connection of Trump to Kate makes things a little more relevant to this blog.
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I do think that's how the discussion originally got around to politics. Kate was on Celebrity Apprentice, and there was naturally discussion about Trump. When he originally announced his candidacy, I think a lot of people here and elsewhere thought "that buffoon isn't serious. His candidacy will be over in a heartbeat".
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Exactly! I can't believe he's not gone away.
I will give him this much-he appears indefatigable and omnipresent.
Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show? Not so long ago, the news of new Kate Plus 8 episdoes was reported all over the place, and she was trending on Yahoo every time she opened her mouth. Now, even though she's making appearances and tossing out tag lines, nobody is reporting about it. Or maybe people just aren't reading what is being reported.
One thing for sure, Kate and TLC are pulling out all the stops to draw viewers to this new season. Kate in a bikini? Check. Kid drama? Check. Kate freaking out? Check and check. Add in their trump cards--Kate dating and the twins' interest in boys, and this (to them) is a guaranteed winner! If those tricks don't work, then nothing will.
Remember (long ago) when Kate tweeted about eating a salad with dates, then specified that they were the fruit, not actualy "dates"--she didn't want to cause a media frenzy? Well, she's yammering everywhere about dating, and there's no frenzy. What happened?
Things on tv tonight more entertaining and interesting than tfmjg:
Agents of SHIELD winter/ midseason finale. Exciting show and full of surprises! Agent Carter starting the wonderful Hailey Atwell will be on in January for six or eight weeks before SHIELD returns.
NCIS!
Lifetime holiday movie extravaganza!
Reruns of Big Bang Theory
Commercials for Big Bang Theory
Any basketball game. Anywhere!
What I really find fascinating is the fact that she can still get all eight kids to film
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I think there are massive bribes going on. Huge.
Bribes? Oh for sure.....also lots of threats...."you won't have any food to eat"...."we'll lose our house"....."you won't be able to go your school"....."no more trips"....my God the list is endless !
Layla said... 102
Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show?
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Seems without fanfare for the most part. From what I've seen, the tone is, "she's baaaaaaaaaack".
Gird your loins! Put on your athletic cup! Avert your eyes if you can!!!!!!!
I hope our numbers checkers will let us know how her episodes are doing in the ratings.
Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 104
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I think there are massive bribes going on. Huge.
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I agree. I think from even the earliest days, there were bribes as well as threats.
JoyinVirginia said... 103
Things on tv tonight more entertaining and interesting than tfmjg:
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After dog training tonight, I'm tucking into bed and watch NCIS on the dvr.
Looks like Emily might finally be growing up.
Paige C (@@Paige_Kate8fan): you did it! https://twitter.com/EmCr68/status/74279221781991424
Emily Creighton (@@EmCr68): @Paige_Kate8fan @Kateplusmy8 lol...glad my dreams are a little bigger now! 😬
Well, she's yammering everywhere about dating, and there's no frenzy. What happened?
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In Mexico, Kate was bitching about everyone asking her about dating/her love life. Now, she wants you to watch exactly that.
Not only that, but she's throwing her teens into the mix.
Their possible dating. Their burgeoning love lives.
I'd be sooooooooo embarrassed if my mother went on tv to talk about me and boys.
@Kateplusmy8: December: That month that you inevitably end up MEMORIZING your credit card number/Info after using it online 3,000 times in a week! 🎄🎁🎄🎁
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Yeah, that's relatable to the REAL single moms out there who will be struggling to provide any Christmas at all. #problemsofthe1%
Layla said... 102
Is it just me, or is there a level of indifference out there regarding Kate and the return of the show?
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Other than the 6 (or is it now 5) sheeple we know of, from looking at her timeline it seems that the majority of her fans are young teens and 'tweens - the Beliebers and that group. And they have the attention span of a gnat. As soon as she's off tv again, they disappear. TLC must have faith that they can boost the ratings and I suspect they're targeting that group because the Gosselin kids are in that age range now. For sure they'll be playing up the teen angst angle.
I have to ask, was Kate asked about Trump (in relationship to his candidacy) in an interview? Gawd, I would have loved to have seen that!
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No, darn it. Please ask her. Pretty please!
She has spent a lifetime sucking up to him to angle for a spot on his show. Now he's spouting off very controsverial policies. What to do, what to do!
Count me in with those who don't participate in the political discussions on this blog. I agree that political discussions are important and have their place, I just wish it wasn't here.
She wants a dating show. This will be a test run to see if she can draw the eyeballs.
Kate's hoping for another generation of child abuse on TLC....she better hurry up and get those girls married so they can have a litter to create episodes....hasn't she learned anything from the Duggars?!
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