Agreeing to disagree

[twicketface]

To all of the people who thought the commercials stating that drug users support terrorists was accurate, maybe it's time we look at who really supports the Middle East. The Middle East is a source of oil for America. Our president and vice-president have made millions in the oil industry and have ties to the Taliban. Our automakers want to increase our dependence on oil by not ncreasing regulations on fuel efficiency. Apparently, our government agrees by not passing legislation that would have required automobiles to get certain (reasonable) miles per gallon by 2015.

If our dependency on oil relates to a dependency on terrorism (or anti-Americanism or conflict in the Middle East), shouldn't reducing our oil consumption be seen as a 'patriotic' (and fashionable) thing to do? Bush strikes me as a hypocrite when he says "You are either with us or against us" when he clearly is fighting for both sides.

So, I'd argue that SUV owners do more to fund terrorism when they fill up at the pump than someone who smokes pot.

Terry informed me that within he week, he'll most likely be the proud owner of a Toyota Camry. Could it be that the 87 Buick is soon to be gone from my frame of reference? Brian, he and I took a drive to Exclusive Company so Terry could reward me with a CD for my stellar cribbage playing abilities. He got me Alkaline Trio's self titled disc, while I snagged Dismemberment Plan's "!" and Dashboard Confessional's "The Swiss Army Romance". I gave his car a hug when we got back to their apartment. It felt okay.

Terry also admitted he liked Michael Bolton. This frightens me to no end.

Back in high school (freshman year, I think) we had an Australian student (exchange or otherwise) come to a class and bring in vegamite, this paste-type spread that is usually eaten on cracker or bread, an Australian delicacy. The student asked Jeremy if he liked it, and since it tasted pretty bad, Jeremy said no. The student then asked Jeremy if he was a fag. I don't know why this memory just popped into my head, but it did.

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[on-reserve.livejournal.com]

beets are the most wonderful vegetable! it has been my experience that most beet-haters have never had a fresh-out-of-the-ground beet. i've converted many a resistant non-beet-eater. plus, they're the only vegetable that bleeds...

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[twicketface.livejournal.com]

Shouldn't the pacifist in all of us avoid vegetables that are violent in their naming (beet/beat)?

And you'll never convince me that onions are anything but the greatest vegetable ever.

Do you cook beets? What is the proper preparation for a beet?

Doing my best to hold back me 'eww' face...

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[on-reserve.livejournal.com]

i also love onions. sometimes i eat them raw, just chomp right in like an apple.

here is my favorite way to make beets:

beet burgers

2 c. grated beets
1/2 c. chopped scallions
1 c. toasted sunflower seeds
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1/4 c. oil
fresh parsley, to taste
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. sesame seeds
2 Tbs. soy sauce
3 Tbs. flour
minced garlic, to taste

Toast sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet, tossing often. Mix all other ingredients and form into patties. Cook for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Unless the patties are very large, it's not necessary to turn them. Makes 6-8 burgers (we always make a triple recipe so we have lots in the freezer for quick meals).

p.s. it is not the fault of the beet that it's nomenclature is faulty...

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[twicketface.livejournal.com]

Nomenclature. Now *that's* a good word.

I'll have to try them out the next time I'm at the grocery store. How do they compare to veggie burgers (a la MorningStar/Boca) from my grocer's freezer?

Thanks again!

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[on-reserve.livejournal.com]

they're like -- a million times better than anything store bought. plus you can freeze them in individual baggies for maximum convenience.

btw -- i noticed you posted in rich's journal...did you get there by way of my friends' page or did you already know of his journal. if it's the latter, then hot damn it's a small, small world...

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[twicketface.livejournal.com]

Rad. I'm looking forward to the taste sensation.

I knew of Rich through Jamessqueaky's live journal, though his website (http://www.misterridiculous.com).

It's a small world, after all.