Family Discussion Debater Mugs

"Daddy, which group of economists did you support during the recession?"

"What's that mark on your arm, Mama?"

"Trust me Jesus, if you want to make a bigger impact work on being seeker friendly."

"Stand up, honey. The president's on. You're committing treason."

'She knew we'd try to talk her-out of it.'

"How do I know God is not real? For the same reason I know people on TV can't see me."

"This'll show the Theology Department."

"When I grow up, I want to impeach a president."

"Who had pink eyes, long ears, a cute little cotton tail and brings baskets of eggs on Easter morning?"

'No, you can't turn your vegetables into bio-fuel.'

"So which bit do you think was 'nature' and which 'nurture'?"

"We do not discuss religion or politics in this office. I feel compelled to add to the list 'American Idol'."

"Would you like me to get one our experts to tell you what you think of it."

"The nomenclature of 'political correctness' is devisive and opens the profession to ridicule!"

'I'm running away from home.'

"You know, if lima beans, cauliflower and broccoli tasted like candy and ice cream, we wouldn't have to go through this every night!"

Marry one wife, get another one free - 'It's our new incentive for marriage.'

"I love the way you make me rethink my commitment to family values."

World Economic Forum in Davos 2020

"Jack and Nina's concern grew when their son, James, confided in them that his imaginary friend was, in fact, a short-tempered snapping turtle."

Contest time. Mort and Sadie, our ornery octogenarians, have decided to rename Rudy's generation. Mort favors Generation I - for impatient. Sadie prefers Generation V - for virtual. Or vapid! What do you think? Please send your own ideas to asksadieshow@gmail.com. C'mon people, get thinkin'!

You Must Be This Tall - To Have An Opinion

Most Millennial want a third major party to challenge the Republicans and Democrats. The last time a third party rose up and toppled a big-two party was when the Republicans supplanted the Whigs. What do you think that generation was called? Google says they were the "Progressives," but that doesn't sound old-timey enough to be right. I'm not sure what they should be named, but I'm pretty sure it should include the word "falutin." You should have your own political show.

It's time again for my 'State-of-the-family' address.

'As an atheist, are you not even a little worried about suffering God's wrath?'

'What proof do we have there is a DOG?'

I agree with you Sadie. It's a total waste. What is? Facebook. It just sucks up your time, with the chatting and the updates and the Scrabble playing. Scrabble? People play on Facebook, or their iPhones, or casual game sites. Total waste. I love Scrabble! Hook baited. Internal conflict!

The Miracle of the Tornado

"The willful suspension of logic and reason...that's the problem with the world today!"

As you know by now know, we received dozens of replies to our request for suggestions to rename Rudy Park's generation. Today, we announce the third-place runners-up. That selection goes to a handful of readers who deemed Rudy's peer group Generation E for entitlement or entitled. Thoughts? I thought he E referred to easy to saddle with the deficit, you cheapskate curmudgeons! What do you think of that?! Solid retort. But we though enough to give it third place. Tomorrow: Our runners-up are anno

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"Your bible says disobedient children should be stoned to death. Won't you agree that capital punishment is an improper parenting technique?"

"I don't care if he is one of the few dissenting voices around. Make him stop whispering in my ear!"

'My parents had the decency to die at the right age!'

"Must you tell us what our daily share of the national debt is every time we sit down to dinner?"