Speaking as a blogging dog, I must agree with Mr. Zell despite the hideous cross-species implications that presents.

He's talking about going after gun ads and casino ads, along with ads for LiveNudeGirls. I sense that it's going to be a different LA Times!

Looks like you have a chance, Amy!!!

Lots of good stuff in that article.

Heh. I may have to start reading it. He's dead right. It's 10:30 in the morning and if I wanted to I can go play a few hands of blackjack, watch some LiveNudeGirls, and buy a gun by noon. What's more American than that?

Pussy is as American as apple pie or an apple tart, depending on your political leanings.

Amy, I forgot to ask: does your column run in the Dallas Morning News?

It used to. They now run Dear Matronly Amy, I believe (aka Amy Dickinson). If you miss my column in that paper, or would like to read it there (or anywhere else), write to the features editors, or if it's an alt weekly, write to the editor. You might mention how my column is based on actual data and is fair to men.

I got this last night from a Chicago reader (about Amy Dickinson and Cheryl Lavin, another advice columnist):

(Dickinson) gets several comments a week complaining about her advice and her column in general. She's so changeable in her advice to people who write in with the same kinds of problems, usually giving different advice for each gender, that many commenters find her annoying. (e.g. A man will write in saying he cheated on his wife, and Dickinson will say to get tested for STD's and to tell his wife about his cheating because she has a right to know. If a woman writes in, she'll simply tell her that if the affair is over, she should keep it to herself--no mention of the STD's or anything else.)

And oftentimes, she's so afraid of offending someone that she'll change her stance on an issue, depending on what the letter writer's opinion is. I can't imagine that any thinking person wouldn't be offended by her being so wishy-washy. I wish the editors would read the comments section to see what many of the readers think of her advice. Cheryl Lavin gets even more complaints. It seems the majority of people wonder how she even has a column. I've mentioned your column in the comments sections once before as an alternative to both Lavin's and Dickinson's columns. The next time someone complains about their columns, I'll mention your column again and say that if they enjoy it, they should write to the editor to ask that your column be added to the paper.

Well, actually, you can't "buy a gun by noon" - in California. What could be more American than a 15-day waiting period, after you identify yourself to the FBI and get permission?

I should see if he can talk to my wife...

Get a Utah CCW Permit and then buy your gun in UT and fly it back to CA with you.

Because you want to go to "gentleman's clubs" or have a threesome, fft5305? (Are you related to R2D2?)

If you need advice, feel free to write me at adviceamy at a o l dot com.

If you miss my column in that paper, or would like to read it there (or anywhere else), write to the features editors, or if it's an alt weekly, write to the editor. You might mention how my column is based on actual data and is fair to men (Amy).

Consider it done.

Hey, thanks - truly appreciate that.

No relation. No interest in a threesome, either, except strictly in the realm of fantasy. I do miss the occasional visit to the gentlemen's club, though.

Totally true, unless you're of the "canned ham" persuasion.

austin,

I hope you are not serious. There are at least 3 felony charges waiting for someone who follows your "advice."

You can't get a Utah CCW Permit unless you're a Utah resident.

You can't legally buy the gun in Utah unless you're a resident.

Flying with a gun? Not unless it is declared, checked baggage... I don't think you want to skip that one these days. TSA may be awake.

I'm pretty sure there are some California laws that would apply to posessing even if some "friend" "gave" you the gun in Utah. I'm sure there is some sort of interstate commerce angle that they would hit you with as well.

Einmal was Anderes. Nur weiter so.