the truth hurts...

recently, i posted a video clip from Fox's show Moment of Truth, where the wife said she'd rather be married to her ex-boyfriend. the NY Post reports that the ex-boyfriend is regretting his decision to go on the show and be a "home wrecker." a little late for that, but it was probably best that the husband knew how horrible his wife is.

the Obama cult...

WASHINGTON - There's no better path to success than getting people to buy afree commodity. Like the genius who figured out how to get peopleto pay forwater: bottle it (Aquafina was revealed to be nothing more thanreprocessed tap water) and charge more than they pay forgasoline. Or consider how Google found a way to sell dictionarynouns -- boat, shoe, clock -- by charging advertisers zillions tobe listed whenever the word is searched.

And now, in the most amazing trick of all, a silver-tonguedfreshman senator has found a way to sell hope. To get it, youneed only give him your vote. Barack Obama is getting millions.

This kind of sale is hardly new. Organized religion has beenoffering a similar commodity -- salvation -- for millennia. Whichis why the Obama campaign has the feel of a religious revivalwith, as writer James Wolcott observed, a "salvational fervor"and "idealistic zeal divorced from any particular policy or causeand chariot-driven by pure euphoria."

"We are the hope of the future," sayeth Obama. We can "remakethis world as it should be." Believe in me and I shall redeem notjust you but your country -- nay, we can become "a hymn that willheal this nation, repair this world, and make this time differentthan all the rest."

And believe they do. After eight straight victories, Obama isnear to rendering moot all the post-Super Tuesday fretting abouta deadlocked convention with unelected superdelegates decidingthe nominee. Unless Hillary Clinton can somehow do in Ohio andTexas on March 4 what Rudy Giuliani proved is almost impossibleto do -- maintain a big-state firewall after an unrelentingstring of smaller defeats -- the superdelegates will flock toObama. Hope will have carried the day.

Interestingly, Obama has been able to win these electoralvictories and dazzle crowds in one new jurisdiction afteranother, even as his mesmeric power has begun to arouseskepticism and misgivings among the mainstream media.

ABC's Jake Tapper notes the "Helter-Skelter cultish qualities" of"Obama worshipers," what Joel Stein of the Los Angeles Timescalls "the Cult of Obama." Obama's Super Tuesday victory speechwas a classic of the genre. Its effect was electric, eliciting arhythmic fervor in the audience -- to such rhetorical nonsense as"We are the ones we've been waiting for. (Cheers,applause.) We are the change that we seek."

That was too much for Time's Joe Klein.

"There was something just a wee bit creepy about the massmessianism," he wrote. "The message is becoming dangerouslyself-referential. The Obama campaign all too often is about howwonderful the Obama campaign is."

You might dismiss The New York Times' Paul Krugman's complaintthat "the Obama campaign seems dangerously close to becoming acult of personality" as hyperbole. Until you hear Chris Matthews,who no longer has the excuse of youth, react to Obama's Potomacprimary victory speech with "My, I felt this thrill going up myleg." When his MSNBC co-hosts tried to bail him out, he refusedto recant. Not surprising for an acolyte who said that Obama"comes along, and he seems to have the answers. This is the NewTestament."

I've seen only one similar national swoon. As a teenager growingup in Canada, I witnessed a charismatic law professor go fromobscurity to justice minister to prime minister, carried on awave of what was called Trudeaumania.But even there, the object of his countrymen's unrestrainedaffections was no blank slate. Pierre Trudeau was already aserious intellectual who had written and thought and lecturedlong about the nature and future of his country.

Obama has an astonishingly empty paper trail. He's going aroundissuing promissory notes on the future that he can't possiblyredeem. Promises to heal the world with negotiations with thelikes of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Promises totranscend the conundrums of entitlement reform that require realand painful trade-offs. Promises to fund his other promises by arapid withdrawal from an unpopular war -- with the hope, Isuppose, that the (presumed) resulting increase in Americanprestige would compensate for the chaos to follow.

Democrats are worried that the Obama spell will break between thetime of his nomination and the time of the election, and denythem the White House. My guess is that he can maintain the spell just past InaugurationDay. After which will come the awakening. It will be rude.

( Charles Krauthammer, Washington Post February 18, 2008)

some more on american idol...

the kid who i predicted over two weeks ago will be the next american idol...


3 things:

1. paula's comments - she's officially a lunatic and adds nothing to the judging


2. why is paula praising the kid for one of the "most beautiful songs ever written" - he didn't write it?


3. i know he's 16, but his goofy personality is starting to get on my nerves

Obama on Israel and Jews...

The following is an excerpt from Barack Obama's meeting with the Cleveland Jewish Community:

"Israel has to remain a Jewish state and what I believe that means is that any negotiated peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians is going to have to involve the Palestinians relinquishing the right of return as it has been understood in the past"

Unlike George Bush, who looooves Israel, who is willing to give up whatever it takes to the Palestinians. (CNN: "The U.S. president drew a picture of an independent Palestinian state as an alternative to Palestinians led by Hamas...")

Obama goes on to discuss issues, such as the Muslim email that went around and other accusations that have been spread by Hillary.

was it worth it?

last night on FOX's show Moment of Truth, this sad and horrible woman destroys her marriage on national TV for the chance at $100,000. the rules are that she has to answer a certain amount of questions honestly and she keeps getting more money the further she goes (she answered these questions previously - hooked to a lie detector - so she knew what was coming). the family and friends are allowed to use a button, just once, to avoid answering the question... but watch as the show just sneakily rewords the question. this may be the worst wife ever, but ironically she loses it all on a seemingly simple question, "do you think your a good person?"



she seems more upset about losing the money than destroying her marriage and humiliating her husband on television. why on earth does the husband hug her afterwards?

jimmy kimmel responds...

to sarah silverman and matt damon's video with an all star music video...

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super joe vs chuck, who's the ultimate tough guy?

some outlandish readers have suggested that Joe McEwing wouldn't stand a snowball's chance in hell against Chuck Norris in a manly man competition. these people are clearly wrong and we have the facts to prove it. the following are several known truths about both Chuck and Joe...

1. Chuck Norris drives an ice cream truck covered in human skulls.


2. The chief export of Chuck Norris is Pain.


3. Chuck Norris has counted to infiniti. twice.


4. Chuck Norris can win a game of connect four in just three moves.


5. The opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is loosely based on games of dodgeball Chuck Norris played in second grade.


6. Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris.


7. Chuck Norris once challenged Lance Armstrong in a "Who has more testicles?" contest. Chuck Norris won by 5.


8. When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.


9. Guns don't kill people. Chuck Norris kills people.


10. If you can see Chuck Norris, he can see you. If you can't see Chuck Norris you may be only seconds away from death.
    

Now these are some impressive facts, but do they stand up against Super Joe McEwing's toughness...

1. Super Joe is so tough, that Roger Clemens once had Brian McNamee inject some Super Joe into his gluteus.


2. Super Joe can play all 9 positions on the field. At the same time.


3. When Super Joe charges the mound, the opposing team clears the field and runs back into their dugout.


4. Super Joe is so tough he once jumped five rows into the stands head first to catch a foul ball. During batting practice.


5. Super Joe is so tough he once bunted for a home run.


6. Super Joe is so tough he once voted himself on to the All Star team all by himself. As a write-in.


7. Super Joe is so tough he doesn't need to wear a cup. But he does, just to set a good example for the kids.


8. Super Joe doesn't do steroids. Steroids do Super Joe.


9. Super Joe is so tough that when Bobby Valentine wore a fake mustache, Super Joe was still able to recognize him.
   
10. Super Joe is so tough that he once robbed a 7 year old girl of a home run ball. He literally wrestled it away from her.
    

so, who's the tougher guy? you decide. and for you Super Joe supporters, be sure to sign the Get Joe McEwing into the HOF petition.

Get to know your baseball legends. An exclusive interview with CJ Nitkowski.

This is the first in a series, that we will be starting, called Get to know your Baseball Legends...


Baseball great, CJ Nitkowski, formerly of the Mets, Yankees, Tigers, Astros, Braves, Nationals, Reds, and Pirates gives RDAAM an exclusive interview. The former 9th pick overall in the 1994 draft, CJ now plays for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in the Japanese Pacific League. CJ shares some insight on topics such as Baseball, Life in Japan, Steroids, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and, of course, Super Joe McEwing...


RDAAM: CJ, how is life in Japan? Our readers are curious as to how baseball differs in Japan than in the states? What are the fans like?

CJ: Baseball in Japan is very interesting. It is a lot of fun. The fans here are real fanatics. They (love) baseball and they love their teams. The stadium is always loud, regardless of score. They never give up. There is a real sense of pride with these fans. The players here generally don't have the power the guys in the States have. So you see less homeruns and not nearly as many power pitchers, although there are a few. Because of that you see more contact and more players that can run well.

RDAAM: Is the language barrier problematic for you? Have you picked up Japanese? How does this affect your communication with your Hawks teammates?

CJ: I have picked up some Japanese. We have 4 translators here so that makes life easier but at times it can be a little of a challenge.

RDAAM: What would you say was the highlight of your major league career?

CJ: I don't have one great moment to look back on and say that was the best game of my life. Getting drafted in the first round was pretty cool, my first win in 1995 was a cool experience, as was pitching the final night game and winning it at Old Tiger Stadium. Take the field as a Yankee which was a life long dream of mine was pretty unforgettable as well.

RDAAM: You've stated on SNY that, had it been available to you, you would have taken steroids. Knowing all the risks involved, how do you explain this?

CJ: It was available to me. What I said was ultimately I chose not to because I was concerned about the legal problems I could get into. The risks for the steroid I was considering were not high if not abused, it wasn't a big concern for me.

RDAAM: If found guilty, do you believe Roger Clemens deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? Do you believe Barry Bonds' HR records should stand?

CJ: Good questions. I believe that with anyone who has cheated, Pete Rose included, that they should go into the Hall of Fame because of their accomplishments but everything should be included. It should (be) next to Pete Rose's plaque that he bet on baseball, and for Roger and Bonds and anyone else that gets caught doing anything it should all be there.

RDAAM: You've played with and against some great players in your time, would you please share with us your feelings on them and if they deserve to be in the Hall of Fame in your opinion:
Mike Piazza - great player, fun guy.

Derek Jeter - amazing leader, a player's player.

Mark McGwire - only saw him as an opponent, power that intimidated.

John Franco - Good St. John's guy, fun to play with, great career.

Super Joe McEwing - tremendous teammate, loved to play, one of the most intense I ever shared a uniform with. (editor's note: we'll take that as another endorsement for Super Joe.)

Jeff Bagwell - great person, very generous and kind teammate. Has a lot to offer to younger players.

stay tuned for more baseball legends...

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top ten jews, part two...

in continuation of our quest to find the ultimate Jew, we move on from Jewish comedians to great Jewish Authors. below are just a few...

1. Saul Bellow


2. JD Salinger


3. Phillip Roth


4. Neil Simon


5. Shel Silverstein


6. Arthur Miller


7. Joseph Heller


8. Norman Mailer


9. David Mamet


10. Herman Wouk

discuss...

the 19-0 patriots

ever wonder what happens to all those tee shirts that are printed up for the Super Bowl losers?

are you gay for mike huckabee?

stephen colbert interviews gay lobbyist, Joe Solomnes...



why do gays deserve equal rights?
10 words or less.
make one of them appletini.

Kitchen-Floor Conflict Intensifies As Rival House Cats Claim Same Empty Bag

MAPLEWOOD, MO—Ongoing turmoil in the troubled kitchen-floor region of the Branson household reached a boiling point Tuesday, as relations between rival house cats Boswell and Johnson erupted into fresh violence. Observers said the arrival of a new brown paper-bag in the area ignited long-standing tensions and set off another round of territorial conflict between the two factions in the most serious aggression since the devastating stove-side siege of 2005.

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The disputed bag.

The afternoon was marred by sporadic fighting, according to reports, with opposing forces darting and then retreating in surprise attacks. Boswell held his position despite relentless onslaughts from Johnson, who repeatedly batted the controversial bag along the ancient linoleum surface. By the end of the day, neither side displayed any intention to halt reprisals without the other first relinquishing claims and pulling out permanently—an outcome those close to the fighting called "unlikely at best."

"What people unfamilar with the history here must understand is that this seemingly empty and barren paper bag has rapidly become the third most important site in the area after the scratching post in the living room and the breakfast-nook windowsill," former CIA analyst Brian Haddox said. "Not only is it seen by both Boswellist and Johnsonian interests as a crucial location for establishing territorial control in the kitchen-floor region, but it also makes a crumpling sound that both sides find irresistible."

Added Haddox, "Unfortunately, hostilities have destabilized this already tenuous peace at least until nap time."

The bag, a brown paper grocery bag from Stop & Shop with no prior claims of cat ownership attached to it, became the center of a wide-scale power play when Boswell seized control of its highly contested interior, and occupied the disputed area for approximately 30 seconds. Following immediate Johnsonian reprisals, Boswell unleashed a barrage of swats, but failed to secure a position in the bag.

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Boswell (above) and Johnson (below)

Reports from the ground indicated that Johnson, once in possession of the perimeter region up to the cat dish, was forced in the early afternoon to retreat to the green rug zone, where he licked his paws with apparent disinterest for an estimated 10 minutes. Without warning, Johnson then launched a full-frontal assault on Boswell's forces, pouncing from behind and eventually chasing his rival all the way to the bathroom sink. The heavy leaping and grappling was broken only by periods of intense mutual licking. At one point, the conflict escalated into full-fledged upside-down kicking of each other in the face before Boswell was distracted by an errant ball rolling across the floor, bringing the factions to an uneasy standstill.

Despite the intensity of the fighting, no serious injuries were reported.

"People in the middle of this have tried everything they can to quell the violence, including bringing in a second bag, but nothing has worked," said U.N. investigator Caroline Olivera, adding that many residents were furious at the combatants for knocking over and destroying a prized vase in November. "It is beginning to appear that any long-term solution may have to involve deployment of the disciplinary squirt bottle."

According to International Red Cross worker Etienne Zervudacki, there was a temporary lull in the violence when both factions shifted their attention to a nearby can of tuna, craning their necks and licking their lips in apparent unity before eventually returning to the battle. While the short-lived truce was hopeful, Zervudacki said, it was a fragile pact that ignored the true causes of dilemma.

"The biggest shame here is that these two sides are so entrenched in their differences that they don't realize they are brothers," said Zervudacki, noting that even though both parties were reportedly curled up together on the sofa at press time, violence would likely break out again tomorrow. "If it's not the paper bag, it will be something else, like aluminum foil, toy mice, or plastic rings from two-gallon milk jugs." (courtesy of The Onion)

the next american idol

no, im not ashamed to admit it.

i do watch american idol on occasion.
there's something about watching all that musical talent that just tugs at your shpielkes'. plus, it's always fun watching paula abdul trying to speak and simon's comments.
anyway, i predict this kid being the next american idol...



and what's up with this Josiah kid who sings with an English accent?

let's get Joe in... 2012 starts now!

due to the overwhelming response and feedback for the (Hall Of Fame) case for Joe McEwing article... rdaam has decided to start a grassroots campaign to get Super Joe into the 2012 HOF class.

in an era of steroid users and inflated statistics, Super Joe was more than just your ordinary utility player, he was the heart and soul of every team he played on, and was the ultimate teammate. it is our responsibility as Met fans, baseball fans, and just decent human beings to get this guy into the Hall (preferably on the first ballot) any way we can. some may say this is just a dream and that our efforts will be for for naught. some say forget it, it's over...

but i say what? Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain't over now! 'Cause when the going gets tough…the tough get going! Who's with me? Let's go!…

to get things started i encourage everyone to sign the "Get Joe McEwing into the HOF" petition.

send this along to your friends, your family, your congressman, etc. we would like to get some baseball players, celebrities, and any people of influence on board. i for one, would like to see some of Joe's former teammates (Mike Piazza, David Wright, Mark McGwire, etc.) sign this petition. eventually, we will mail this to the hall of fame, baseball writer's of america, and major league baseball.

in addition, we encourage Super Joe supporters to purchase Super Joe Hall of Fame gear for this worthy cause.

some quotes:

''I'll agree to one thing,'' said Tony La Russa, who managed McEwing in St. Louis. ''There aren't enough players like him. And that's not good for our game... he's unique because there's no doubt he's going to play and do whatever he can to win. Unfortunately, that's unique nowadays. It's a strong statement, but I'll stand behind it.''

''You're saying if everybody else earned their playing time, Joe would not have had it,'' Mets Manager Bobby Valentine said. ''That's true.''

"He's probably one of the top three, maybe four, best baseball players I've ever seen." - Grandma McEwing

McEwing, who is so humble that his quotations are blander than watery chicken broth, said: ''Winning is all I want to do. That's why I play the game.'' (NY Times)

the (hall of fame) case for joe mcewing

the stats: 25 HR, 33 SB, 158 RBIs... pretty solid numbers...

now granted, these numbers are over 9 seasons and 1,767 at bats, but can anyone deny the value and importance of the impact Joseph Earl McEwing (Super Joe) left on the game of baseball?

his career average of .251 is way higher than that of Hall of Famer Babe Ruth (1935 season .181 Avg). his 25 Home Runs... more than Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan and Cy Young combined (24 HRs), and they all happen to be in the Hall.

some other notable stats:

• played every position on the field (except pitcher) throughout his major league career.


• has the longest streak of errorless games at 227 (some naysayer may say that this is only due to the fact that he played 1 to 2 innings in most of those games... feh').


• 25-game hitting streak (fifth longest by a rookie).
  
• fun fact - although known as "Super Joe" by his fans, he actually did not wear a cape while playing, but was known to wear one in the locker room, durring press conferences and in the shower.

super joe highlights:

• executes perfect sacrifice bunt in 9-2 Mets win over the Expos (July of 2000).
• catches foul pop-up vs Pirates (August of 1998).
• almost runs out ground ball to the second baseman vs Braves (May of 2001).
• traded to Mets for (1983 & 84) All Star Jesse Orosco in March of 2000.

the following is a Joe McEwing tribute/highlight video. just try to hold back the tears as those magical McEwing memories are shown before your eyes (in technicolor)...

Hall of Famer? You decide.

top ten jews, part one...

we all know about the great Jewish contributions to society throughout history, but much like anything on VH1, it wouldn't be complete without a top ten list. so... over the next few weeks i'd like to put together a list of the top jews... ever! it would end up looking something like this bracket on the side where, much like the NCAA basketball tournament, eventually we will find the ultimate #1 Jew.

Jewish contributions will include politics, science, religion, sports, comedy, entertainment, business, literature, etc.

let's kick things off with jews in comedy (not in order):

1. Jerry Seinfeld
2. Woody Allen
3. David Cross
4. Larry David
5. Christopher Guest
6. Sascha Baron Cohen
7. John Stewart
8. Sarah Silverman
9. Lenny Bruce
10. Andy Kaufman

there are tons i'm forgetting. feel free to contribute...

Dangerous Minds: Chassidish style...

Chassidish Jew becomes principal of a dangerous Bronx school and turns things around.

(NY Times)

yael naim

this song from the new macbook air commercial keeps playing in my head...



the singer is Yael Naim, an Israeli who served in the IDF.
she sings with a thick Israeli accent.

(by the way, the macbook air looks awesome)

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CBS 880: Romney Suspending Campaign...

Woohoo! One less asswipe to contend with.

Hard Long Vegetables

my favorite chumra-of-the-week yet.

probably satire, but wouldn't put it past em.

Pet Peeves

Zvi said: Some of my pet peeves. Share yours...

People who ask you to send regards to someone and then follow up with
you to ask if you sent regards to the person
people who smoke cigarettes/weed and don't inhale
Hillary Clinton's existence (F her)
People who tell me to vote for Huckabee because "he's the best for
Israel". (A: How the F do you know that? B: Who's the best for
America???)
People who cause my taxes to go up
People who say F instead of Fuck
Hypocrites
The fact that people care what happens to Britney Spears

Avi: My only pet peeve is people who share their pet peeves with others. No one gives a shit.

Nathan A: Peeves:
People who are unnecessarily mean and tell Zvi that no one gives a shit. (Avi)
People that make general statements and then at the end cough into their hand to inform you that they are really talking about someone specific (Nathan).
People who say not to vote for Obama because he is a Muslim when it is completely false. There are many valid reasons for not voting for someone why be an asshole.

On that note here is what my grandmother had to say about Obama:
"I don't go for Obama because he's a Shvartza and not because I'm racist, because he's Muslim and you never know what he's thinking."

And here's what someone else i know's mom had to say:
"how can you even think of voting for an anti semetic muslim black man"

Where did the fact that he's black come into either of there points?

And my friend in Israel:
"Obama scares me. I heard that all the Muslims in America are voting for him."

Ok onward with peeves:
Mitt Romney. I would never vote for him because he's black and a damn nigger... and an asshole.

I obviously can't discuss anything but the primaries right now so a few more points:
Huckabee said that we are importing people to our workforce because we aborted all the people that would be working for us. He called it a holocuast. Read it here.
He also couldn't understand why people were so against changing the constitution but were so quick to change the word of god on things like marriage. Oh, and he also would like to change the constitution and introduce same sex marriage type legislation.

Mitt Romney is an asshole.

Zvi, it seems your options this election for taxes are pay taxes to fund a bullshit war or pay taxes to fund an expensive healthcare proposal but there is no real fiscal conservative that has half a chance at being president.

And the only person who gets away with using F for fuck and S for Shit was Nachi because he did it with elegance and style.

Steve, F'in write something already.

new age muslims

Came across this site, called Muslims Against Sharia, a blog that's motto is to "acknowledge mistakes, accept responsibilities, and move forward." They are pro-Jew and pro-Israel, but the problem is that it seems most of their readers are Jews (judging by the comments). It would be great to see the more moderate Muslims stand up against the violence being perpetuated by the radicals, so I guess this is a step in the right direction. Also have to give these guys credit for being gutsy and starting this - after what happened to previous people who spoke out against Islamic terrorists.

Vote... For Chris Bosh

So I haven't really followed the NBA since Larry Johnson and the Knicks lost in the NBA Finals to the Spurs way back when, but an article in a recent Sports Illustrated caught my attention. Apparently, Chris Bosh, a forward for the Toronto Raptors came up with this creative YouTube video promoting himself for this year's All Star game...

...while it's not hilarious or anything, it's interesting to see how a player is using the internet to interact with the fans. I don't know his stats or if he's any good, but he's got my vote.

While we're on this, I am starting a grassroots internet campaign to get Joe McEwing into the Hall Of Fame. I feel that Super Joe's carreer has been underappreciated. More details to come.

what would you do with a million dollars?

i think the answer tells you a little bit about yourself...

also a good question to ask on a date.

discuss...

tackling the serious issues

The NY Post reports that Hillary Clinton got all Farklempt for the second time at a recent event...

Clinton responded emotionally to Rhodeen's praise, at one point wiping her eyes with her hand. But unlike her teary-eyed moment in Portsmouth, N.H., her voice never broke and she tried make light of her emotion.
"I said I would not tear up. Already we're not on that path," Clinton replied to laughs.

So, the question has to be asked - can a woman do as good a job running the country as a man? Does their emotional nature affect their decision making? Would you feel safe if you knew a woman was flying your plane?

Ali G offers some insight on the matter (an oldy but goody).

In other news....about Me

Monsey - Excitement reigned as renowned and widely revered-as-a-god virtuoso singer and guitarist David Kiss was rudely awoken from his daily nap to find out that he had been hired to sing and play guitar to the under-priviliged denizens of Cancun, Mexico this coming Passover. Small, squat mexicans were seen dancing and giving out candied dog treats to the children. "Donde es pantalones?", they exclaimed with joyful idiocy when asked to clean this reporters apartment.

David Kiss or a fat happy mexican in an undated photo. Courtesy of AP

women + pants = evil?

Is there any credited rationale behind this pseudo-prohibition other than the silly and irrelevant "pants are more modest" crap? Because I think everyone can agree that the “Begged Ish” issue is moot.

If it’s because “no one else does it…”, then why do we ignore the many orthodox women living everywhere but Monsey/Brooklyn/Lakewood who already wear pants. Isn't this rule just a product of the same generation of wonderfully yeshivish and apparently deeply introspective Jews in the 60's and 70's who decided that we must continue to wear black hats well after all of America stopped wearing them just because it will help us keep our identity? if we can agree that the hat thing is crap (which i think most of us do), then why cant we say the same thing about women and pants?

for gad sakes, im in class now, and not one woman is wearing a skirt on this freezing cold day. i say women unite and be liberated.

- HDL

Any ideas?