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I just realised why Cowboys don't dance with their wives!
Kd5000:
I wonder if the leash would have gotten longer as Bobbie got older, 16, 17, able to take care of himself. A primary responsiblity of Jack seems to takin care of the kid as Lureen is the "pants," a self absorbed business person. He could have been gone all during July to be with Ennis or Randall or whoever if he had lived past 39. Just take the cellphone with you in case I need to reach you. I don't know how popular cell phones were in say 1990. :)
starboardlight:
--- Quote from: Kd5000 on May 17, 2006, 04:29:35 pm ---I wonder if the leash would have gotten longer as Bobbie got older, 16, 17, able to take care of himself. A primary responsiblity of Jack seems to takin care of the kid as Lureen is the "pants," a self absorbed business person. He could have been gone all during July to be with Ennis or Randall or whoever if he had lived past 39. Just take the cellphone with you in case I need to reach you. I don't know how popular cell phones were in say 1990. :)
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as a well off business man, Jack would have had a cell phone. His propensity for showing off would have made sure he got one. They'd have been huge to match his ring and his pornstache. ;D
Front-Ranger:
As far as I can remember only the military and rescue workers used cell phones back in those days and they were big and heavy. Also no relay towers or ground networks, only satellites. Coverage in rural areas was sparse.
As far as Lureen being a villain, I say no...and yes. To me, she represented the millions of women who use gay men for whatever they need. My mother-in-law always had her hair done by a gay man but she never had a kind word for them. Then, when these men are in trouble and need, where are these women? Silent and far away. Self-absorbed. Punching zeros into an adding machine. Lureen represents the vast uncaring society of men and women who look the other way when their needs have been met. So, I guess I am not feeling charitable about Lureen (ducks, runs for cover) :-\
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 17, 2006, 06:20:32 pm --- Then, when these men are in trouble and need, where are these women? Silent and far away. Self-absorbed.
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So wait. You're saying Jack was in trouble and needed Lureen, but SHE was too involved in other things to pay attention to HIM?!
Front-Ranger:
Yes, that's what I'm saying. Sorry it took me 120 days to get back to you on this, Katherine. I've been, uh, preoccupied.
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