enter the fray: our reader discussion forum

The Fray

About octobia

User: octobia
Recent Posts

Re: Warren hasn't done a single thing to gays

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 21, 2008 Views: 137 Replies: 1

Topic: Warren hasn't done a single thing to gays Rating: +1/-1
Last response by ddave on September 13, 2009
Re: Reverse discrimination is still discrimination

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on July 11, 2009 Views: 50 Replies: 2

Topic: Reverse discrimination is still discrimination Rating: +3
Last response by cornholio on July 15, 2009
Re: Just a few things Dahlia Lithwick would never tell you

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on July 11, 2009 Views: 73 Replies: 1

Topic: Just a few things Dahlia Lithwick would never tell you Rating: +2/-1
Last response by Issywise on July 14, 2009
Re: One Question for Sotomayor OK?

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on July 12, 2009 Views: 70 Replies: 2

Topic: One Question for Sotomayor OK?
Last response by Deesel on July 13, 2009
Re: Dahlia Litwick

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on July 11, 2009 Views: 96 Replies: 1

Topic: Dahlia Litwick Rating: -1
Last response by quidfecisti on July 12, 2009
Re: What's New, Pussycat? Can't See the Forest For The Trees?

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on July 12, 2009 Views: 104 Replies: 1

Topic: What's New, Pussycat? Can't See the Forest For The Trees?
Last response by MisterPerson on July 12, 2009
Graham's grand sense of entitlement

Posted to Politics by octobia on June 3, 2009 Views: 218 Replies: 2

Topic: Graham's grand sense of entitlement
Last response by EbenCooke on June 3, 2009
Re: inauspicious beginnings...

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on May 12, 2009 Views: 97 Replies: 1

Topic: inauspicious beginnings... Rating: +1
Last response by Caerolle on May 14, 2009
Re: Dayo! I say Dayo!

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on May 7, 2009 Views: 77 Replies: 1

Topic: Dayo! I say Dayo!
Last response by here2help on May 8, 2009
Re: strip search of 13 year old

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 23, 2009 Views: 130 Replies: 0

Topic: strip search of 13 year old Rating: +1
Last response by creatrix on April 23, 2009
Hanna's continuing campaign against breastfeeding

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 23, 2009 Views: 315 Replies: 1

Topic: Hanna's continuing campaign against breastfeeding
Last response by MargaretLH on April 23, 2009
Re: Maple syrup and time cost

Posted to Food by octobia on April 23, 2009 Views: 118 Replies: 0

Topic: Maple syrup and time cost Rating: +2
Last response by fantazja on April 23, 2009
Re: Who should be prosecuted for torture

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 21, 2009 Views: 129 Replies: 0

Topic: Who should be prosecuted for torture
Last response by octobia on April 21, 2009
Re: Big flaw in "Blood for no Oil"

Posted to Green Room by octobia on April 21, 2009 Views: 85 Replies: 1

Topic: Big flaw in "Blood for no Oil"
Last response by HopefulCynic on April 21, 2009
Re: Just [another] observation...

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 174 Replies: 0

Topic: Just an observation... Rating: +2
Last response by the true conservative on April 13, 2009
Re: Nothing you're saying is new. We all know that.

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 103 Replies: 2

Topic: Abusers are con artists. Rating: +2
Last response by MessyONE on April 13, 2009
Re: Liberalism eventually wins.

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 6, 2009 Views: 106 Replies: 1

Topic: Liberalism eventually wins. Rating: +2
Last response by kati on April 13, 2009
Re: The "Nice Guy Whine"

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 100 Replies: 0

Topic: The "Nice Guy Whine" Rating: +1/-2
Last response by kygirl93 on April 13, 2009
Re: A Better Question; Why Not A Team Player?

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 102 Replies: 0

Topic: A Better Question; Why Not A Team Player? Rating: -1
Last response by Ian Blokesworth on April 13, 2009
Re: Women are crazy

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 122 Replies: 2

Topic: Women are crazy Rating: -1
Last response by RealConservative on April 13, 2009
Re: 9/11 conspiracy

Posted to Explainer by octobia on April 9, 2009 Views: 116 Replies: 1

Topic: 9/11 conspiracy
Last response by LeftWright on April 12, 2009
Re: The Sex Talk and Sons

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 9, 2009 Views: 106 Replies: 2

Topic: The Sex Talk and Sons
Last response by Caerolle on April 12, 2009
Re: The Sex Talk and Sons

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 11, 2009 Views: 111 Replies: 0

Topic: The Sex Talk and Sons
Last response by Caerolle on April 12, 2009
Re: The Sex Talk and Sons

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 12, 2009 Views: 86 Replies: 1

Topic: The Sex Talk and Sons
Last response by Caerolle on April 12, 2009
Re: The Sex Talk and Sons

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 12, 2009 Views: 97 Replies: 0

Topic: The Sex Talk and Sons
Last response by Caerolle on April 12, 2009
Re: What is a man?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 11, 2009 Views: 141 Replies: 0

Topic: What is a man?
Last response by octobia on April 11, 2009
Re: abuse

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 106 Replies: 1

Topic: abuse Rating: -4
Last response by bsharporflat on April 10, 2009
Re: hill and billary

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 122 Replies: 1

Topic: hill and billary Rating: -1
Last response by Minnmule on April 10, 2009
Re: A Flame In A Fog

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 98 Replies: 0

Topic: A Flame In A Fog
Last response by jack_cerf on April 10, 2009
Re: It's refreshing ...

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 107 Replies: 1

Topic: It's refreshing ...
Last response by Fezzik on April 10, 2009
Re: Feminism and domestic violence.

Posted to XX Factor Extra by octobia on April 10, 2009 Views: 153 Replies: 0

Topic: Feminism and domestic violence. Rating: -1
Last response by octobia on April 10, 2009
Re: Gay marriage equals less money for...

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 7, 2009 Views: 81 Replies: 1

Topic: Gay marriage equals less money for...
Last response by Olive & Ouzo & Figgy on April 8, 2009
Just Fucking Shut Up!

Posted to Family by octobia on April 2, 2009 Views: 109 Replies: 1

Topic: Fathers seem to suck these days Rating: +5
Last response by BortimusPrime on April 6, 2009
Re: Gotta use the courts because the vast majority

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 4, 2009 Views: 114 Replies: 0

Topic: Gotta use the courts because the vast majority Rating: +1/-5
Last response by hazardgrl on April 5, 2009
Re: Surprising (and shocking, a little).

Posted to Family by octobia on April 2, 2009 Views: 94 Replies: 1

Topic: Surprising (and shocking, a little). Rating: +6
Last response by baldone66 on April 3, 2009
Re: Surprising (and shocking, a little).

Posted to Family by octobia on April 2, 2009 Views: 135 Replies: 1

Topic: Surprising (and shocking, a little). Rating: +6
Last response by baldone66 on April 3, 2009
Re: How much more sexist can XX Factor get? (Meghan McCain)

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on April 1, 2009 Views: 161 Replies: 1

Topic: How much more sexist can XX Factor get? (Meghan McCain)
Last response by b0nnylass on April 2, 2009
Re: Forgiveness on demand??

Posted to Dear Prudence by octobia on March 26, 2009 Views: 176 Replies: 6

Topic: Forgiveness on demand?? Rating: +2
Last response by SusanM on March 28, 2009
Re: What is Breastfeeding About

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 15, 2009 Views: 152 Replies: 1

Topic: What is Breastfeeding About Rating: +3
Last response by dudeguy on March 25, 2009
Re: Teens and Perceptions of Domestic Violence

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 15, 2009 Views: 138 Replies: 1

Topic: Teens and Perceptions of Domestic Violence Rating: +1
Last response by vjester on March 20, 2009
Vintage Lithwick!

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on March 20, 2009 Views: 295 Replies: 0

Topic: Vintage Lithwick! Rating: +1
Last response by octobia on March 20, 2009
Re: re: Domestic Violence: Are Girls Just Asking for It?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 15, 2009 Views: 134 Replies: 0

Topic: re: Domestic Violence: Are Girls Just Asking for It?
Last response by octobia on March 15, 2009
Re: the breastfeeding "debate" seems pretty simple to me...

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 12, 2009 Views: 94 Replies: 1

Topic: the breastfeeding "debate" seems pretty simple to me... Rating: +2
Last response by MessyONE on March 14, 2009
Re: Defensive?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 12, 2009 Views: 86 Replies: 1

Topic: the breastfeeding "debate" seems pretty simple to me... Rating: +2
Last response by MessyONE on March 14, 2009
Re: Bite your tongue a little harder.

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 11, 2009 Views: 103 Replies: 1

Topic: Case Against Breastfeeding? Rating: +2
Last response by Tipper on March 12, 2009
Re: Homosexuals already have the same rights as everyone else

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on March 5, 2009 Views: 121 Replies: 0

Topic: Homosexuals already have the same rights as everyone else Rating: -2
Last response by JGC on March 10, 2009
Re: What ought to be the number on cause of death for women?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on March 7, 2009 Views: 141 Replies: 0

Topic: What ought to be the number on cause of death for women? Rating: +2
Last response by octobia on March 7, 2009
My thanks to everyone...

Posted to Grieving by octobia on March 5, 2009 Views: 214 Replies: 0

Topic: My thanks to everyone... Rating: +1
Last response by octobia on March 5, 2009
Re: Ditch the MBA, find your dream job

Posted to My Goodness by octobia on March 5, 2009 Views: 131 Replies: 0

Topic: Ditch the MBA, find your dream job
Last response by Sundown on March 5, 2009
Re: Have you researched Moyer's

Posted to Press Box by octobia on February 23, 2009 Views: 111 Replies: 1

Topic: Jack Shafer's Petty Journalistic Tactics
Last response by marcparis on February 24, 2009
Re: Selma's Breast Feeding of African Newborn

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on February 12, 2009 Views: 150 Replies: 1

Topic: Selma's Breast Feeding of African Newborn Rating: +1
Last response by Kry on February 13, 2009
Re: The cost of not getting it right

Posted to Politics by octobia on February 13, 2009 Views: 146 Replies: 0

Topic: The cost of not getting it right
Last response by octobia on February 13, 2009
Re: Banks are ripping us off, JP Morgan Chase is the worse,

Posted to Politics by octobia on February 11, 2009 Views: 139 Replies: 1

Topic: Banks are ripping us off, JP Morgan Chase is the worse,
Last response by octobia on February 12, 2009
Re: Banks are ripping us off, JP Morgan Chase is the worse,

Posted to Politics by octobia on February 12, 2009 Views: 219 Replies: 0

Topic: Banks are ripping us off, JP Morgan Chase is the worse,
Last response by octobia on February 12, 2009
Re: Obama violates every campaign promise

Posted to Politics by octobia on February 11, 2009 Views: 149 Replies: 1

Topic: Obama violates every campaign promise Rating: -2
Last response by Still Standing on February 11, 2009
Re: i tried to innoculate my top post

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on February 2, 2009 Views: 115 Replies: 0

Topic: gay marriage and society Rating: -3
Last response by friday13 on February 4, 2009
Re: C'mon FrayCons! Put your A-team in.

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on February 2, 2009 Views: 153 Replies: 1

Topic: C'mon FrayCons! Put your A-team in. Rating: +2
Last response by volition on February 2, 2009
Re: Don't worry, the MSM will protect Obama's kids.

Posted to Family by octobia on February 1, 2009 Views: 140 Replies: 1

Topic: Don't worry, the MSM will protect Obama's kids.
Last response by Don Schenk on February 2, 2009
Re: Why would any one think that these people want to negotiate?

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on January 23, 2009 Views: 139 Replies: 1

Topic: Lessons of Gitmo--Liberals were RIGHT about everything Rating: +5
Last response by The Real RML on January 28, 2009
viagra is to contraception as ? is to pregnancy

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 27, 2009 Views: 308 Replies: 0

Topic: viagra is to contraception as ? is to pregnancy Rating: -1
Last response by octobia on January 27, 2009
Re: Crazy number of posts on this topic! how sad...

Posted to The Spectator by octobia on January 27, 2009 Views: 183 Replies: 0

Topic: Crazy number of posts on this topic! how sad...
Last response by octobia on January 27, 2009
Idiot Wind

Posted to The Spectator by octobia on January 26, 2009 Views: 271 Replies: 0

Topic: Idiot Wind
Last response by octobia on January 26, 2009
Re: Uh, Dahlia . . .

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on January 23, 2009 Views: 162 Replies: 1

Topic: Uh, Dahlia . . . Rating: -1
Last response by DrinkYourMilkshake on January 26, 2009
Re: As the lone Christian Scientist who reads Slate

Posted to Human Nature by octobia on January 24, 2009 Views: 138 Replies: 1

Topic: As the lone Christian Scientist who reads Slate
Last response by octobia on January 24, 2009
Re: As the lone Christian Scientist who reads Slate

Posted to Human Nature by octobia on January 24, 2009 Views: 144 Replies: 0

Topic: As the lone Christian Scientist who reads Slate
Last response by octobia on January 24, 2009
Re: RE: "Choice is dead"

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 23, 2009 Views: 125 Replies: 0

Topic: RE: "Choice is dead" Rating: +1
Last response by octobia on January 23, 2009
Re: HIs choice for white tie and suit is great

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 23, 2009 Views: 243 Replies: 0

Topic: HIs choice for white tie and suit is great
Last response by octobia on January 23, 2009
Re: religious abusers

Posted to Human Nature by octobia on January 22, 2009 Views: 217 Replies: 0

Topic: religious abusers Rating: +1
Last response by octobia on January 22, 2009
Re: Religion and science

Posted to Human Nature by octobia on January 22, 2009 Views: 158 Replies: 0

Topic: Religion and science
Last response by octobia on January 22, 2009
Re: Will We See This on Letterman?

Posted to Jurisprudence by octobia on January 20, 2009 Views: 141 Replies: 1

Topic: Will We See This on Letterman?
Last response by Bridget49 on January 21, 2009
Re: Washington Cool Watch

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 19, 2009 Views: 162 Replies: 0

Topic: Re: Washington Cool Watch
Last response by octobia on January 19, 2009
Re: here we go!

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 15, 2009 Views: 164 Replies: 1

Topic: here we go!
Last response by char65 on January 15, 2009
Re: It defies belief

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 14, 2009 Views: 92 Replies: 3

Topic: It defies belief Rating: -2
Last response by teigan on January 15, 2009
Re: Bush Declares State of Emergency to Pay For Obama Party.

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 14, 2009 Views: 189 Replies: 0

Topic: Bush Declares State of Emergency to Pay For Obama Party. Rating: -2
Last response by octobia on January 14, 2009
Re: Explaining Bush

Posted to The Big Idea by octobia on January 10, 2009 Views: 177 Replies: 1

Topic: Explaining Bush Rating: -2
Last response by Liberal Patriot on January 13, 2009
Re: Everyone likes Sugar

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 11, 2009 Views: 159 Replies: 0

Topic: Everyone likes Sugar
Last response by octobia on January 11, 2009
Put your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Slate!

Posted to Slate Fare by octobia on January 8, 2009 Views: 700 Replies: 3

Topic: Put your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Slate!
Last response by omfjallen on January 9, 2009
Re: I don't claim they are Julie. I am against rockets etc...

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 1, 2009 Views: 139 Replies: 1

Topic: Ignorance of Hamas and their supporters Rating: +2/-2
Last response by DBuss on January 7, 2009
Re: octobia, you're right.

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 1, 2009 Views: 171 Replies: 2

Topic: Ignorance of Hamas and their supporters Rating: +2/-2
Last response by DBuss on January 7, 2009
Re: Terrorism? Harassment? Assault?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 6, 2009 Views: 200 Replies: 0

Topic: Terrorism? Harassment? Assault?
Last response by octobia on January 6, 2009
What's Happening on the Fray?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 595 Replies: 4

Topic: What's Happening on the Fray?
Last response by sugar_k on January 5, 2009
Re: What's Happening on the Fray?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 174 Replies: 0

Topic: What's Happening on the Fray?
Last response by sugar_k on January 5, 2009
Re: What's Happening on the Fray?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 193 Replies: 0

Topic: What's Happening on the Fray?
Last response by sugar_k on January 5, 2009
Re: 90 Million lives lost in WW II

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 204 Replies: 2

Topic: 90 Million lives lost in WW II Rating: -2
Last response by A Dude on January 5, 2009
Re: Why some people have their heads up their sphincter muscle.

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 157 Replies: 1

Topic: WHY DOES THE U.S. ALWAYS SIDE WITH ISREAL? Rating: +1/-1
Last response by hellsjoker on January 4, 2009
Re: A woman's looks, (Kennedy's persona)

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 31, 2008 Views: 151 Replies: 1

Topic: A woman's looks, (Kennedy's persona)
Last response by eeros on January 4, 2009
Re: Hamas cowards killing unarmed children, women and men.

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 3, 2009 Views: 129 Replies: 0

Topic: Israel Reduced to Killing Unarmed Civilians
Last response by octobia on January 3, 2009
Re: I am so sorry for "virginity pledgers"

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on January 1, 2009 Views: 178 Replies: 1

Topic: I am so sorry for "virginity pledgers" Rating: -1
Last response by RealConservative on January 3, 2009
Re: There are times

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 1, 2009 Views: 138 Replies: 0

Topic: Anyone have an original New Years' Resolution?
Last response by Cotton2226 on January 2, 2009
Why no one cares about Carolyn

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 29, 2008 Views: 654 Replies: 2

Topic: Why no one cares about Carolyn
Last response by eeros on January 2, 2009
Re: Why no one cares about Carolyn

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 29, 2008 Views: 142 Replies: 0

Topic: Why no one cares about Carolyn
Last response by eeros on January 2, 2009
Re: Israel Killed, Not Assassinated, Hamas Terrorist Leader

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on January 1, 2009 Views: 178 Replies: 2

Topic: Israel Killed, Not Assassinated, Hamas Terrorist Leader Rating: -5
Last response by PaulB on January 1, 2009
Re: Why Comment On Palin's Looks and Not Kennedy's?

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 31, 2008 Views: 187 Replies: 1

Topic: Why Comment On Palin's Looks and Not Kennedy's?
Last response by Camille Claudel on January 1, 2009
Re: The real question is...

Posted to Foreigners by octobia on December 30, 2008 Views: 141 Replies: 1

Topic: Forever War
Last response by Thoughtful Ted on December 31, 2008
Re: Another disproportionality not often mentioned

Posted to Foreigners by octobia on December 30, 2008 Views: 154 Replies: 1

Topic: Another disproportionality not often mentioned
Last response by jburd1 on December 31, 2008
Re: what if....

Posted to Today's Papers by octobia on December 30, 2008 Views: 159 Replies: 0

Topic: Are better off today than 8 years ago? LOL!
Last response by octobia on December 30, 2008
Re: I Guess it Will Only Be A Matter Of Time...

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 30, 2008 Views: 148 Replies: 0

Topic: I Guess it Will Only Be A Matter Of Time...
Last response by RealConservative on December 30, 2008
Re: Maybe Ms. Graff should have read the entire HuffPo article

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 24, 2008 Views: 148 Replies: 0

Topic: Maybe Ms. Graff should have read the entire HuffPo article
Last response by SUPERHEATED on December 30, 2008
Re: Accurate portrayal of fine dining

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 24, 2008 Views: 150 Replies: 2

Topic: Accurate portrayal of fine dining
Last response by degsme on December 29, 2008
Re: Waitress loses job because she was sexually assaulted.

Posted to XX Factor by octobia on December 23, 2008 Views: 126 Replies: 1

Topic: Waitress loses job because she was sexually assaulted.
Last response by richardlee on December 26, 2008

User: octobia Recent Posts

User: octobia
Recent Posts