Comments on: Overheard

By: Bert Shaposka

Bert Shaposka — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:06:10 +0000

Today, Sunday, July 29, 2007, I learned for the first time that I had been personally attacked by commentators who hide behind the cloak of anonymity. My single-minded purpose was to inspire a civilized and legitimate discourse regarding Dr. Gallaudet’s legacy and what it portends for the future. However, the present generation of cyberbullies had other ideas. In my response, I would not resort to personal invective or moral indignation, but rather cite the wisdom of the Roman satiric poet, Juvenal (55-127 A.D.). When commenting on the follies of mankind, Juvenal wrote: “Revenge is the weak pleasure of a narrow mind.”

By: The One and Only Ridor

The One and Only Ridor — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:04:15 +0000

Scott Van Nice, that does NOT faze me with your comments. That reflects the internalized problem you have with Deaf people in general.

R-

By: The One and Only Ridor

The One and Only Ridor — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:03:13 +0000

Thank you, Sara Stallard! I always wondered what is in these fools’ minds from day one.

This has been very, very and very enlightening for me as well!

Cheers,

R-

By: joseph rainmound

joseph rainmound — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:33:32 +0000

I like to get the kids involved. Theyre kids, you know? They might not be making fun of anything, just being kids and imitating like the little monkeys they are…

By: Michele Ketcham

Michele Ketcham — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:43:42 +0000

Actually, the idea that Deaf women are “more enthusiastic” aren’t just limited to Deaf women…it also has been said of Deaf men.

Apparently, some hearing people have noticed that Deaf people are “more enthusiastic” in bed…in other words, Deaf people make excellent lovers, because they FOCUS more on their partners when they’re in bed instead of wasting time listening to stuff or getting distracted by other things.

The “more enthusiastic” thing has also been said of Deaf gay people, because I have a Deaf male gay friend who told me that hearing gay males used to hit on him, thinking that they were in for a great time in bed because my friend was Deaf.

By: Julie Hochgesang

Julie Hochgesang — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:14:53 +0000

I heard about it! I wasn’t able to pick up a copy for myself so thanks for the link!

By: Julie Hochgesang

Julie Hochgesang — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:13:52 +0000

Yuck, sorry that happened. The sadder thing, it won’t be the last time. *shaking head*

By: Sara Stallard

Sara Stallard — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:29:36 +0000

Here’s the lead-in for the story about Late Night Shots: “Late Night Shots is herding the next generation of ******** through Georgetown bars. And you’re not invited.”

URL: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.....hp?id=2008 (I hope the article shows up on the page… if not, it’s somewhere in the website)

I can’t say “enjoy the article!” but it’s quite enlightening…

By: Sara Stallard

Sara Stallard — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:25:30 +0000

Did you all read the cover story in CITY PAPER last week? The one about Late Night Shots, a social website run by young Republican upstarts? Now that is some truly unclassy stuff, what some men are capable of…not to forget what they said about the Adams Morgan neighborhood and shooting ppl…

Julie, good post, simple and to the point!

By: Virginia L. Beach

Virginia L. Beach — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:14:24 +0000

Probably thought I wouldn’t tell HIM about it.

(considering that I have been told my voice does tend to get a bit “loud” when I’m angry, I’m sure several others in the place OVERHEARD (to quote the title of this post…***wink***) what I had to say!)