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Cornel West [View all] wilt the stilt Jan 2016 OP
I like turtles. Coventina Jan 2016 #1
I like turtles also. Autumn Jan 2016 #3
They're so mellow and laid-back. Coventina Jan 2016 #6
They are awesome critters and they also have the best Autumn Jan 2016 #7
I know what you mean! I used to turtle-sit for a friend and they would fascinate me. Coventina Jan 2016 #9
I went to a pet store to get some nectar for my Granddaughters sugar glider and there was Autumn Jan 2016 #10
Yes, they can move surprisingly fast sometimes. Coventina Jan 2016 #13
turtles like strawberries 840high Jan 2016 #20
As does any advanced creature FrodosPet Jan 2016 #23
Here is a pic of my strawberries DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #30
Sweet! FrodosPet Jan 2016 #38
my cousin & i caught a rather large snapping turtle on the lakes road when we were kids. pansypoo53219 Jan 2016 #44
I love turtles, they make me happy. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #25
That is not a turtle. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #27
Raaaarrr! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #33
Fucking awesome. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #34
It is, it's an Alligator Snapping Turtle, watch those fingers! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #36
I love those pics. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #40
No they live in rivers, lakes and swamps. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #41
So cool! ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #43
Tennessee, Reelfoot Lake. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #45
Seems like a fun memory. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #47
I've also encountered a Hellbender. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #51
That's cool too. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #66
I will! beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #67
I use a similar method to lure people in. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #69
I collect turtles. Not live ones, of course. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #37
mmmmmm, chocolate turtles... beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #46
Tasty! We've got turtles from all over the world, made from all kinds of stuff. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #70
i've felt for years he is one of the best! juxtaposed Jan 2016 #2
Do you like turtles? Turtles are cool. Autumn Jan 2016 #4
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Jan 2016 #5
The art of communicating wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #8
A litigator's language is similar to that of any sales closer, the objective is to guide and even Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #52
by using his diction and slang wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #54
Ah, you don't like his black accent, then? EvolveOrConvolve Jan 2016 #60
The art of communicating also involves posting threads that don't spin off to turtle distractions. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #61
Context is everything. H2O Man Jan 2016 #63
He talks like that all the time wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #64
Pie, I want pie. haikugal Jan 2016 #11
I imagine turtles would like pie. Autumn Jan 2016 #12
Judging by the turtles I've known, they'd especially like banana cream pie! Coventina Jan 2016 #14
If I had a turtle I would bake it a pie, a banana cream pie. Autumn Jan 2016 #15
I haven't had one myself, but several different friends of mine do, and they all love them!! Coventina Jan 2016 #16
I bet they would be great to have. Just roaming around in a garden. Autumn Jan 2016 #17
If I was a turtle DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #32
Well I was thinking my next pet was going to be a parakeet Kalidurga Jan 2016 #48
I have birds, little diamond doves I like them but they make a mess with Autumn Jan 2016 #57
I had one as a kid. a la izquierda Jan 2016 #49
Mostly, I find his MurrayDelph Jan 2016 #18
Turtles do like pie. JEB Jan 2016 #19
Not a fan n/t hibbing Jan 2016 #21
Sea Turtles are pretty kick ass too Paulie Jan 2016 #22
Do they dance with them first? FrodosPet Jan 2016 #24
If you think that shtick is pathetic this turtle thinks he's a shark: beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #26
That is not a turtle. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #28
Wiki disagrees: beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #29
Look at the feet of the "sharks" in the wiki pictures, ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #31
If you insist then I like tortoises too. And terrapins. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #35
As someone who has headstarted several Eastern Box Turtles, Curmudgeoness Jan 2016 #65
I am reading up on box turtles, because for some reason, ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #68
I got a little more curious myself. Curmudgeoness Jan 2016 #71
I tried to box a turtle but I got shellacked! Warren Stupidity Jan 2016 #72
Is he not turtley enough? FrodosPet Jan 2016 #39
That was goofy. ZombieHorde Jan 2016 #42
Damn it. I have got to get me one of those. And a fricking laser for it's head Autumn Jan 2016 #62
TURTLE PIE!!! underpants Jan 2016 #50
The people whom he inspires don't really care what your meaningless thoughts are. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2016 #53
It is a very small group of people in the long run wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #55
Cornel West makes some liberal white folks feel really good about themselves Empowerer Jan 2016 #56
I'm sorry, but what does this have to do with turtles? truebrit71 Jan 2016 #58
I think it's ironic that you're complaining about his communication EvolveOrConvolve Jan 2016 #59
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