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Happymom
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01-20-2003

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
As much as I love tv, I think tv has really contributed negatively to society and it's downfall.

I think the Duggar's have some positive msgs. that they are hoping will have a positive effect on people who watch their show.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 10:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
The slippery slope started way back in the 50's and has just gotten steeper and steeper. Very scary the way people have gotten coarser and coarser...anything goes. Dignity has gone the way of the dodo bird. On ET I saw a clip of Brittiny Spears 'Circus' show. All I remember was her in a cage squatting and spreading her legs wide open for the camera. I'm sick at heart the way women have allowed themselves to be portrayed. It seems to be, 'How low can I go and get away with it'. Sad! Sad! Sad!

So, I say 'GO' Duggers with your message of decency.

Nan
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09-25-2000

Monday, March 09, 2009 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nan a private message Print Post    
I absolutely agree. They seem very genuine. i very much like that they speak up for their beliefs. Their love for each other and their children is very obvious . The older children when "talking to the camera" seem very sincere and caring. They must be doing something right!It seems like a very refreshing and honest show.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I am really growing to like this family and show a lot! I am very glad to see they don't have that very boring narrator from their special(s). He reminded me off Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom that I used to watch as a kid. Michelle Duggar is good at narrating their show.

I think it's funny that Jim Bob is afraid/doesn't like public speaking. He was either in politics or ran for an office.

In a recent ep., Michelle says she thinks her child bearing years may be coming to a close and that maybe baby 18 will be the last. I really doubt that. She is only 42. I think she will have babies and grandchildren the same age.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I recently saw somewhat older eps (before baby 18 was born). The kids really seem like average American kids. Sure, they don't go to public school and have lots of siblings, but other than that, they do not seem like they did in the specials they did. Maybe that was just me assuming things since the girls all wear skirts etc.

I saw one little boy hunting all over the house for his school workbook as if maybe he had hid it. It was delightful and funny!

I saw one of the teen girls wearing make up. I was surprised at that. The others might too, but I didn't see them in close video. (and it wasn't Amy, the cousin)

The kids make faces, almost like eye rolls, when their parents do dorky (in the kids' opinions) things.

Nice family!

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I just watched the ice storm episode. What a nightmare with no power for over a week and baby Jordan getting so sick she needed hospitalization. That was the first time we got to see the kids bouncing off the walls...very normal when ever a bunch of kids get together with nothing to do.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
They're going to make a big announcement coming up on the Today show. I wonder if #19 is on the way?

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
I bet Josh and Anna are preggers. Then Michelle and Jim-Bob would be grandparents.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
If it's a BIG announcement it could be that both are expecting.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
OG the thought of that sickens me for some reason.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Sher, I agree. I saw previews of Anna saying they had taken several preg. tests and they show her with one in her hand.

They've been together for such a short time, they are so young. They are leaving it up to God though, so she probably is pregnant.

I wish them well.

Shel
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07-27-2005

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shel a private message Print Post    
Josh and Anna are officially "and counting" now... She's pregnant.

I tried to hyper text the link but People puts extra commas in and messes it up. It's not even posting right, but it's an article at www.people.com

Naja
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06-28-2003

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Here's the video of Josh making the announcement.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30156915/

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 8:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I wish them all well.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Wonder what letter they will pick to start all their kids' names?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
They are a fertile bunch.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
<<They are a fertile bunch>>

I guess if you don't watch TV at home, what else is there to do?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
You have a point there. LOL

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
Alisons...this is a quote from Josh.

“We’re pretty sure we’re not going to go with J,” Josh laughed, adding that they’re thinking about using the letter M, in honor of his mother, as a theme letter. As for how many children they’ll have, he said. “We’re leaving that up to God.”

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I think they should name their kids alphabetically, starting with A. Make it easier to remember the order of kids.

Oh and I think they should end no later than J. And let that one be named Jim Bob. Or Jimsetta Bobeena.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 2:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Jimogene Boberta.

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
It will probably be M. M is for Mary.

J is for Jesus.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
“We’re pretty sure we’re not going to go with J,” Josh laughed, adding that they’re thinking about using the letter M, in honor of his mother, as a theme letter.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    


Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
What line of work are the parents in to support such a large family? I guess I need to watch the show?