| Welcome to the thread. As I'm sure you are all aware, on SI politics can often lead to unpleasantness. On this thread there are people from all over the political spectrum, and I'd like to make sure we can all remain here, and all remain calm...friendly, even. So, let's leave the political maifestos at the door. I know we're all attached to our politics, I know I am to mine- but it isn't the only thing I want to talk about. That doesn't mean we can't post an article about the politics of a director, or post a link to a political film- but it does mean there will be no arguing of politics on this thread, and especially, ESPECIALLY, no pejorative adjectives hurled at the left or the right, or people who are presumed to be left or right- in other words absolutely no name calling. It just doesn't make for a pleasant world. On this thread, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Trolls coming here just to stir up trouble, or those who come here to entertain their compatriots on other threads, will be banned. There are threads for fighting- this will not be one of them. 
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 **** If you cannot PM me because I have you on ignore, or you have me on ignore, do NOT post here. That's a perfect clue that we are not suited to converse the way I want to converse on this thread. PM me if you have any doubts about whether you are welcome.  I will appreciate that.  I'd MUCH rather tell you not to post, and have you listen, than have to ban you.  PLEASE ASK.
 
 Freedom of association- it's important. It gives us the right to associate with folks we find congenial. If you are nasty to me, here or elsewhere on SI, you won't be talking to me here. Let it go boys (and girls)- and leave me alone. So for those of you who are COMPLETELY clueless and keep wondering about why you get banned here- think about it like this- Does this moderator like me? Have I been friendly and nice to her? If the answer to either of those questions is no, then you will be banned here. If you are incapable of figuring either of those questions out don't take a chance- don't post here.
 
 READ the ABOVE. If you have insulted me (or even in your opinion "told the truth about me" to a gaggle of folks who were being nasty) DON'T post here. Unless you want to get banned. I would prefer you just stayed away and I didn't have to ban you, but this is my thread, and if people I don't like show up I will ban you. If we've never met, take a look at the conversations. I expect people to be courteous to each other- that's about it (aside from the above mentioned exception for people who like to talk crap about me. I can't eat crap and still be friendly. It's a foible; I admit it)
 
 "Nothing is worth more than this day. "
 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
 
 Links to my lists of movies:
 
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 Holiday Recipes- SO far:
 
 From Karen:
 
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 Sinful mashed potatoes
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 From Euterpe:
 pumpkin soup
 
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 From me:
 blueberry jello mold
 
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 From Jo Ellen:
 corn pudding
 
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 Festive Jello Salad
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 From Ron:
 
 grape pie
 
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 corn bread
 
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