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	<title>Comments on: Gigantic family day on TLC.</title>
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		<title>by: College Grad</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-142110</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Jim Bob aka &quot;Bubba J&quot;,is real JACKASS!!He and Michelle get all the fun and perks of making babies,but none of the dirty work! The kids especially the daughters get that!The daughters are nothing more than cooks,bottle washers,diaper changers,and &quot;Baby Machines&quot; in training.They have nothing more than the equivalent of a fifth grade education.They are not prepared for the real world,in terms of taking any college assesment tests,or to make a living for that matter.
  The &quot;Little House On The Prarie&quot; attire and lifestyle is as people used to say:&quot;For the birds&quot;.Turning back the clock 120-130 years ago,is not the answer to a lot of today's issues.At least Laura Ingalls Wilder,whose book and other written works,for which that corny TV show was based upon,at least got o live to see the day when women got the right to vote.The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1920,and misogynistic,&quot;Right Wing Cooks&quot;,have been embittered ever since.A lot of &quot;Quiverfool&quot; men lok at a nine,ten,or eleven year old girl and say:&quot;She may not be able to read,but at least she can rear children!&quot; That is a very backwards way of thinking.Education of women is a solution to a lot of problems,not a problem in itself.Women who praise this family,and their lifestyle should realize that if they were members of that family,or that &quot;Cult&quot;,they would not be able to wear pants or slacks,get a Diploma or a college degree,or even be allowed to vote.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jim Bob aka &#8220;Bubba J&#8221;,is real JACKASS!!He and Michelle get all the fun and perks of making babies,but none of the dirty work! The kids especially the daughters get that!The daughters are nothing more than cooks,bottle washers,diaper changers,and &#8220;Baby Machines&#8221; in training.They have nothing more than the equivalent of a fifth grade education.They are not prepared for the real world,in terms of taking any college assesment tests,or to make a living for that matter.<br />
  The &#8220;Little House On The Prarie&#8221; attire and lifestyle is as people used to say:&#8221;For the birds&#8221;.Turning back the clock 120-130 years ago,is not the answer to a lot of today&#8217;s issues.At least Laura Ingalls Wilder,whose book and other written works,for which that corny TV show was based upon,at least got o live to see the day when women got the right to vote.The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1920,and misogynistic,&#8221;Right Wing Cooks&#8221;,have been embittered ever since.A lot of &#8220;Quiverfool&#8221; men lok at a nine,ten,or eleven year old girl and say:&#8221;She may not be able to read,but at least she can rear children!&#8221; That is a very backwards way of thinking.Education of women is a solution to a lot of problems,not a problem in itself.Women who praise this family,and their lifestyle should realize that if they were members of that family,or that &#8220;Cult&#8221;,they would not be able to wear pants or slacks,get a Diploma or a college degree,or even be allowed to vote.
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		<title>by: TMG</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141515</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I'm sorry but this is not &quot;funny&quot; or &quot;cute&quot; anymore.  Is this just for getting a tv show or in the news?  The wife is beginning to look haggered after all she's been thru, why wouldn't they think about giving some of the children who don't have parents or homes out there a place in the Duggar Brood?  The man is absolutely sick.........</description>
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		<title>by: Mary M</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141356</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141356</guid>
					<description>Wow, there are a LOT of differing opinions here.  Before I continue, I just want to say that I believe that everyone is entitled to their own lifestyles (i.e. the Duggars) and their own opinions (including those of individuals on this board), (that is why I am proud to be living in this country).  I also enjoy watching the Duggars' television shows.  HOWEVER!!!!  I find many many many things about the Duggars disturbing.  The fact that they can afford a huge house, buses, vacations, generally nice cars, etc., but they cannot spend money on [new] clothing?  (Sure, maybe they are saving money where they can, but...really?)  How about Josh and Anna's engagement?  No kissing until their wedding day, chaperones whenever and wherever they go together...(I'm hoping that John David breaks out of the creepy courtship deals and gets a girl knocked up ;)  [not really]).
Children watching -no, taking care of- children: I would have resented that beyond belief had I been made to take responsibility for my sibling. And not just that but basically all of the household chores (for the girls at least).   Homeschooling doesn't seem like a bad thing at first, and then i realize who we are talking about:  an ultra conservative family focused on ensuring that their children don't learn about science or play house with the other children on the playground at recess.  Good for Josh and John David for starting up a business at the ages of 19 and 18 respectively, but what about a higher education?  Josh wants to be a lawyer?  Good for him!  (Does he realize that he might have to represent rapists, murderers, robbers and drug dealers- &quot;sinners&quot;?)  Psh.  Good luck!  (And good luck affording 7 years of college/law school following after your father's &quot;no debt&quot; plans.)  I feel that their should be more of an emphasis in the family of getting a college degree so that those children have a legitimate CHANCE in the real world.  And like someone else said already, I don't even want to think of their environmental footprint.  I think that Jim Bob and Michelle ventured into the world of television to share their family with the world, but that somewhere down the line they turned into money hungry religious cult leaders, and that they have too much invested in the show to give it up (think Jon and Kate plus 8...they have clearly put all their eggs in one basket, and now, refuse to give up on the show-their main source of income-because they have no other way of supporting themselves/their habits/their children.)
I would like to say, that on the other side of the coin, I appreciate that they are a tight knit family, and that they spend time together (even if it involves being brainwashed by mommy and daddy and being tethered to the house).
Since I have no solid evidence of Josh being a [supposed] molester, I am going to have to say that I will give him the benefit of the doubt on that one...

I resent the fact that it was implied in an earlier post that today's youth are involved in gangs, prostitution, drugs, getting pregnant, and dropping out of school.  I would like to say that [while I am only 19] I have never touched any alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products, and that I am in fact a virgin, and am Pre-Vet with a major in Biology at a Big Ten university.  Maybe with a little more education, (like, oh, college!), 9 in 10 mothers wouldn't be relying on the welfare system, and that they could be contributing members of society.
BUT: we all have our opinions.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, there are a LOT of differing opinions here.  Before I continue, I just want to say that I believe that everyone is entitled to their own lifestyles (i.e. the Duggars) and their own opinions (including those of individuals on this board), (that is why I am proud to be living in this country).  I also enjoy watching the Duggars&#8217; television shows.  HOWEVER!!!!  I find many many many things about the Duggars disturbing.  The fact that they can afford a huge house, buses, vacations, generally nice cars, etc., but they cannot spend money on [new] clothing?  (Sure, maybe they are saving money where they can, but&#8230;really?)  How about Josh and Anna&#8217;s engagement?  No kissing until their wedding day, chaperones whenever and wherever they go together&#8230;(I&#8217;m hoping that John David breaks out of the creepy courtship deals and gets a girl knocked up ;)  [not really]).<br />
Children watching -no, taking care of- children: I would have resented that beyond belief had I been made to take responsibility for my sibling. And not just that but basically all of the household chores (for the girls at least).   Homeschooling doesn&#8217;t seem like a bad thing at first, and then i realize who we are talking about:  an ultra conservative family focused on ensuring that their children don&#8217;t learn about science or play house with the other children on the playground at recess.  Good for Josh and John David for starting up a business at the ages of 19 and 18 respectively, but what about a higher education?  Josh wants to be a lawyer?  Good for him!  (Does he realize that he might have to represent rapists, murderers, robbers and drug dealers- &#8220;sinners&#8221;?)  Psh.  Good luck!  (And good luck affording 7 years of college/law school following after your father&#8217;s &#8220;no debt&#8221; plans.)  I feel that their should be more of an emphasis in the family of getting a college degree so that those children have a legitimate CHANCE in the real world.  And like someone else said already, I don&#8217;t even want to think of their environmental footprint.  I think that Jim Bob and Michelle ventured into the world of television to share their family with the world, but that somewhere down the line they turned into money hungry religious cult leaders, and that they have too much invested in the show to give it up (think Jon and Kate plus 8&#8230;they have clearly put all their eggs in one basket, and now, refuse to give up on the show-their main source of income-because they have no other way of supporting themselves/their habits/their children.)<br />
I would like to say, that on the other side of the coin, I appreciate that they are a tight knit family, and that they spend time together (even if it involves being brainwashed by mommy and daddy and being tethered to the house).<br />
Since I have no solid evidence of Josh being a [supposed] molester, I am going to have to say that I will give him the benefit of the doubt on that one&#8230;</p>
<p>I resent the fact that it was implied in an earlier post that today&#8217;s youth are involved in gangs, prostitution, drugs, getting pregnant, and dropping out of school.  I would like to say that [while I am only 19] I have never touched any alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products, and that I am in fact a virgin, and am Pre-Vet with a major in Biology at a Big Ten university.  Maybe with a little more education, (like, oh, college!), 9 in 10 mothers wouldn&#8217;t be relying on the welfare system, and that they could be contributing members of society.<br />
BUT: we all have our opinions.
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		<title>by: PEACE</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141021</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!
and Let He Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone 

Matt. 7:1 &quot;Do not judge, or you too will be judged.

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and Let He Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone </p>
<p>Matt. 7:1 &#8220;Do not judge, or you too will be judged.</p>
<p>COMMENTS PLEASE
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		<title>by: BJ</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141005</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141005</guid>
					<description>PLEASE REPLY
: Luke 6:41-42 = Matt 7:3-5

6:41 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 6:42 Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye. 
= Matt 7:3-5
7:3 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 7:4 Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' while the log is in your own eye? 7:5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye

I can't believe you all spend so much time digging up dirt on this family or that
person.   If you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all.
Does anyone agree with me ....   Haven't you all got better things to do !!</description>
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: Luke 6:41-42 = Matt 7:3-5</p>
<p>6:41 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor&#8217;s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 6:42 Or how can you say to your neighbor, &#8216;Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,&#8217; when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor&#8217;s eye.<br />
= Matt 7:3-5<br />
7:3 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor&#8217;s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 7:4 Or how can you say to your neighbor, &#8216;Let me take the speck out of your eye,&#8217; while the log is in your own eye? 7:5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor&#8217;s eye</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t believe you all spend so much time digging up dirt on this family or that<br />
person.   If you can&#8217;t say anything nice then don&#8217;t say anything at all.<br />
Does anyone agree with me &#8230;.   Haven&#8217;t you all got better things to do !!
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		<title>by: BJ</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-141000</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>WHY DO PEOPLE TRY AND TAKE THE SPECK OUT OF SOMEONE ELSES EYE WHEN THEY HAVE A LOG
IN THERE OWN   ????????????????????</description>
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IN THERE OWN   ????????????????????
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		<title>by: A.Roddy</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-140885</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>If they are true Christian they follow God and not some whackjob. It is very easy to put on in front of cameras. I take the Gosselins At least you saw her cook. If you wont beleive how twisted the belief system is fine. THat is how cult leaders draw in members , from gullable people like on here.   People need to google Gothard and see what I mean some poster tried to do. This guy beleives cabbage patch dolls are sinful. You can raise good children without cutting them off from culture and dressing them like 18th century.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If they are true Christian they follow God and not some whackjob. It is very easy to put on in front of cameras. I take the Gosselins At least you saw her cook. If you wont beleive how twisted the belief system is fine. THat is how cult leaders draw in members , from gullable people like on here.   People need to google Gothard and see what I mean some poster tried to do. This guy beleives cabbage patch dolls are sinful. You can raise good children without cutting them off from culture and dressing them like 18th century.
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		<title>by: LILD</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-138514</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Why is that still up there? You said my mail would not be published. Have photo copied it. Get it off!</description>
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		<title>by: LILD</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-138513</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I watch the Duggers show for entertainment value. If everyone believes everything that goes on there, I feel sorry for you. The biggest kick I've got out of your blog siteowner, is the holier than thou so called &quot;ELDER SIBLINGS&quot;, crying about looking after younger ones. Well I am the youngest of 5. My elder sibs looked after me only when they wanted to.. But! When they had kids of their own, they always were ponded off on me to babysit for nothing while they ran the roads and even went on vacations. I was only 7 when my eldest nephew came along. I was expected to look after him everyday I had off school or after school. He could do anything he wanted to me (I'm just a short person, by time he was 7 he was nearly as big as me),anyway, I was not allowed to disapline him in anyway. The next bunch of nieces and nephews were worst then the 1st. If I even yelled at those kids not only would my sibs tune me, but so would my mother. &quot;Nannys Little Darlings&quot;, yuk!  I left home before I was 16 to get away from it. Those kids still don't like me any better then I do them. I think that it is all my brothers and sisters fault. The kids and I might have been friends if their parents who gave birth to them would have made them treat me as their aunt and not their whipping boy.  I'm married with grown children and a grandmother.  I love them all dearly and my husband of 34 years. My kids never and still don't have to, look after each others kids for each other unless they want to! Like or don't like the Duggers, who cares? If you don't like it, don't watch it. As for Alice says re: Josh Dugger, I saw something about that, but it was on TMZ tv. Now who in their right mind believes everything on that show from Star? I watch it sometimes too, but, FOR ENTERTAINMENT! Get Real!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watch the Duggers show for entertainment value. If everyone believes everything that goes on there, I feel sorry for you. The biggest kick I&#8217;ve got out of your blog siteowner, is the holier than thou so called &#8220;ELDER SIBLINGS&#8221;, crying about looking after younger ones. Well I am the youngest of 5. My elder sibs looked after me only when they wanted to.. But! When they had kids of their own, they always were ponded off on me to babysit for nothing while they ran the roads and even went on vacations. I was only 7 when my eldest nephew came along. I was expected to look after him everyday I had off school or after school. He could do anything he wanted to me (I&#8217;m just a short person, by time he was 7 he was nearly as big as me),anyway, I was not allowed to disapline him in anyway. The next bunch of nieces and nephews were worst then the 1st. If I even yelled at those kids not only would my sibs tune me, but so would my mother. &#8220;Nannys Little Darlings&#8221;, yuk!  I left home before I was 16 to get away from it. Those kids still don&#8217;t like me any better then I do them. I think that it is all my brothers and sisters fault. The kids and I might have been friends if their parents who gave birth to them would have made them treat me as their aunt and not their whipping boy.  I&#8217;m married with grown children and a grandmother.  I love them all dearly and my husband of 34 years. My kids never and still don&#8217;t have to, look after each others kids for each other unless they want to! Like or don&#8217;t like the Duggers, who cares? If you don&#8217;t like it, don&#8217;t watch it. As for Alice says re: Josh Dugger, I saw something about that, but it was on TMZ tv. Now who in their right mind believes everything on that show from Star? I watch it sometimes too, but, FOR ENTERTAINMENT! Get Real!
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		<title>by: mother of her sibs</title>
		<link>http://www.ibiblio.org/bascha/blog/2006/03/21/gigantic-family-day-on-tlc/#comment-136229</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Children should not be responsible for raising their siblings- I had to feed, bathe, and clothe my siblings when I was just a child myself-not only did I lose my childhood, I came to resent my sibs. It has comprimised our relationships even as adults.How nice for Michelle to be making chore charts while an 8 year old is feeding an 18 month old.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children should not be responsible for raising their siblings- I had to feed, bathe, and clothe my siblings when I was just a child myself-not only did I lose my childhood, I came to resent my sibs. It has comprimised our relationships even as adults.How nice for Michelle to be making chore charts while an 8 year old is feeding an 18 month old.
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