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sgt. jmk de la résistance's avatar

Before that one, I'm guessing that he'll tell American women in general that it's a whole lot easier for American men to listen to us talk about equality when the kitchen is clean, their tummies are full of delicious sammiches, and the children aren't whining.

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Jukesgrrl's avatar

Wait, wait, you mean they're not the same person? I thought it was one guy just playin wit us.

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Jeffery Campbell's avatar

The washtub planter is a really nice touch.

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Jeffery Campbell's avatar

Where Bobo Brooks writes: his column:

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Jeffery Campbell's avatar

He was trying to demonstrate his own best example of "counterproductive."

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Cat Cafe's avatar

That is marvelous. Thank you so much for posting it.

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Cat Cafe's avatar

Confession: still have land line for that very reason.

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zanzibar_buckbuck_mcfate's avatar

Aren't all Americans what?

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Mehmeisterjr's avatar

"Angry Jeremiads?" Is that as opposed to cheerful, happy-go-lucky Jeremiads?

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deering24's avatar

Guess Brooks is not entertained. :P

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Uncle Phil Hug's avatar

Has anyone actually asked David Brooks what he thinks about anything?He seems like that uncle that just says things and everybody pretends they didn't hear it.

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Uncle Phil Hug's avatar

I thought it was a fair point when BLM was stopping traffic, but this kneeling business is the least controversial protest I've ever seen. I have no idea why anyone would be mad about this. I'm surprised anyone even noticed.

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phoenix00's avatar

and that makes David Brooks equally versed in The Black Experience?

FFS please.

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phoenix00's avatar

Why not protest the flag?

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cynmac sez Whar Boxes's avatar

Or makes David Brooks an expert on patriotism?

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Uncle Phil Hug's avatar

taking off your make american great again hat during a songtreating everyone who's ever been in the military like they have gummi-worm flavored dongs

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