tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post7782146701513982991..comments2023-11-03T09:06:28.919-04:00Comments on Coaster Punchman's World: Tammy Faye 1942-2007Coaster Punchmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587366749348273040noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-1816626037055193022007-07-29T22:04:00.000-04:002007-07-29T22:04:00.000-04:00Oh, and Beth, I was reading about Tammy Faye's son...Oh, and Beth, I was reading about Tammy Faye's son's church the other day and thought <I>that's</I> the kind of church I want to go to.GrizzBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229663134377237230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-10445677678610527242007-07-29T22:01:00.000-04:002007-07-29T22:01:00.000-04:00Well said. Very well said. You're right. More Chri...Well said. Very well said. You're right. More Christians should have Tammy Faye's compassion and tolerance. I'm off to add "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" to my Netflix list.GrizzBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229663134377237230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-20740346791382345392007-07-28T18:06:00.000-04:002007-07-28T18:06:00.000-04:00My roommate owns "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," and Mel...My roommate owns "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," and Melinda June is right...it rocks. She certainly seemed like quite a lady. It was very sad to see her in such a state on Larry King. I could only watch about 15 seconds of it.BeckEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-41436977622532360632007-07-27T02:01:00.000-04:002007-07-27T02:01:00.000-04:00I have a spiritual connection with Tammy. She was ...I have a spiritual connection with Tammy. She was simple, needy, and full of love. She was like my sister, and I loved her. In the early 80's when I was a stock broker I sold bonds for Heritage Village, Jim and Tammy's big Christian Disney World.Thymm Symmzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694555032323497391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-72825321385411683882007-07-26T23:30:00.000-04:002007-07-26T23:30:00.000-04:00The interview was shocking (how sick she looked) a...The interview was shocking (how sick she looked) and saddening. I would have felt bad for just about anyone in her condition.Creepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01063081348358828902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-43500228847583413492007-07-26T12:37:00.000-04:002007-07-26T12:37:00.000-04:00Nicely stated. I too felt empathy for her-- I resp...Nicely stated. I too felt empathy for her-- I respected and appreciated the way she turned away from the hate-filled Kristian minions.<BR/><BR/>Of course, the ten points I got for her in the Dead Pool vaulted me to second place, so I appreciated her even more.Johnny Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-58885627329419959082007-07-26T02:54:00.000-04:002007-07-26T02:54:00.000-04:00Touching tribute to a memorable lady.Touching tribute to a memorable lady.Tumulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409878654733660811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-9975764992216720032007-07-25T16:34:00.000-04:002007-07-25T16:34:00.000-04:00She also was friends with Ron Jeremy although clue...She also was friends with Ron Jeremy although clueless to his profession.Moderatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318879290010704973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-81497433399169356432007-07-25T00:43:00.000-04:002007-07-25T00:43:00.000-04:00Nicely said.Nicely said.luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468418041443316689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-13792847258464308072007-07-24T21:44:00.000-04:002007-07-24T21:44:00.000-04:00Didn't care much for the package but I always appr...Didn't care much for the package but I always appreciated her words, especially since she not only spouted them she demonstrated them and living by the words is more proof than mere words alone. It would be good if everyone could live and DO by the "Golden Rules"...what a good fantasy!<BR/>Well written CP.Jake's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484020906044672676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-80674041259621595652007-07-24T18:44:00.000-04:002007-07-24T18:44:00.000-04:00I admired that fact, as sick as she was, she got u...I admired that fact, as sick as she was, she got up, made herself look good and faced the day.Old Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333172930957879928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-54302600499265820302007-07-24T10:37:00.000-04:002007-07-24T10:37:00.000-04:00"I think Tammy Faye stood for what Christianity sh..."I think Tammy Faye stood for what Christianity should stand for: love and acceptance and joy. I think it came through."<BR/><BR/>Well said both Coaster and Beth.Writeprocrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930301518671850256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-5259744272023212882007-07-24T10:11:00.000-04:002007-07-24T10:11:00.000-04:00Lovely tribute. Rest in peace, indeed, Tammy Fae; ...Lovely tribute. Rest in peace, indeed, Tammy Fae; you were a peach.Jenny Jenny Flanneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621715431584059448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-9608964875229332012007-07-24T08:59:00.000-04:002007-07-24T08:59:00.000-04:00I saw parts of the Larry King interview they reran...I saw parts of the Larry King interview they reran after she died and she looked pitiful. I don't know anything about here because she was in the spotlight before I came over hereDinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618419758674326005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-73039081744178166842007-07-23T22:55:00.000-04:002007-07-23T22:55:00.000-04:00I have heard that their son is also pretty cool. I...I have heard that their son is also pretty cool. I have to say this, but, I really did run into Tammy at the mall. Really. I did.In North Carolina in a T. Edwards store. That's all I've got.Tenacious Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133857720793708520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-67166619989208130472007-07-23T22:37:00.000-04:002007-07-23T22:37:00.000-04:00Nice touch CP. You know me well enough to know th...Nice touch CP. You know me well enough to know the rest.<BR/><BR/>I would like to emphasize that great works like what her son does don't make the news or get on TV. Flashy, bright, and extreme is what is on TV - hardly a definitive statement on the rest.Eebiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318197747955046452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-64807365803312058002007-07-23T22:33:00.000-04:002007-07-23T22:33:00.000-04:00Nice post, CP. I didn't know much about her until...Nice post, CP. I didn't know much about her until I saw her on the Surreal Life a few years. She was a very sweet person. A little prudish but she was in a house with Ron Jeremy so I can't really blame her there.chelenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812441185735815443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-31067498288986943332007-07-23T20:57:00.000-04:002007-07-23T20:57:00.000-04:00A very nice tribute C.P. I just heard an older in...A very nice tribute C.P. I just heard an older interview on "Fresh Air" earlier today, and was very impressed with her. It's good to believe that there can always be redemption, isn't it?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747874295331152779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-51366319528995337422007-07-23T20:31:00.000-04:002007-07-23T20:31:00.000-04:00CP:Are you really gay? If so, why are you trying t...CP:<BR/><BR/>Are you really gay? If so, why are you trying to impose your "lifestyle" and "agenda" on us normal Amer...wait a second, I live in Panama where gay marriage is legal and there's no bullshit about "lifestyle" this or "agenda" that at all!<BR/><BR/>I think you're more of a brawler than a counter-puncher, though.KELSO'S NUTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14636889771989672795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-76440029683606909602007-07-23T19:53:00.000-04:002007-07-23T19:53:00.000-04:00I was saddened about her death, too. Didn't the L...I was saddened about her death, too. Didn't the Larry King interview break your heart? I wouldn't have recognized her had I not YouTubed it. <BR/><BR/>I think Tammy Faye stood for what Christianity <I>should</I> stand for: love and acceptance and joy. I think it came through.<BR/><BR/>Her son lived here for years, running a ministry for the homeless and the forgotten, and we saw Tammy Faye with him once in a restaurant. Everyone was flitting around her, and she was a doll to everyone who spoke. I'm thrilled to say I got to see that makeup from three feet away.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful post, CP.Cuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306848986781193911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-62280866880215910282007-07-23T18:30:00.000-04:002007-07-23T18:30:00.000-04:00Oh for God's sake MJ, you're talking to a gay man ...Oh for God's sake MJ, you're talking to a gay man here.Coaster Punchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12587366749348273040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-69217090547940000822007-07-23T18:21:00.000-04:002007-07-23T18:21:00.000-04:00There's a great documentary about her called The E...There's a great documentary about her called The Eyes of Tammy Faye. If you have not seen it your really must. Tammy Faye rocked.Melinda Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293979989939787353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-32759089543853071342007-07-23T17:46:00.000-04:002007-07-23T17:46:00.000-04:00They'd all be in a lot more makeup but busy being ...They'd all be in a lot more makeup but busy being better people. I admired Tammy for all the reasons you mentioned. Great post. How much to get you into the makeup?Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769930056412752986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141127.post-45913292681302885432007-07-23T17:35:00.000-04:002007-07-23T17:35:00.000-04:00Right on, Coaster Punchman. Agree with you on bot...Right on, Coaster Punchman. Agree with you on both Kristians (KKKristians?) and Tammy Faye.<BR/><BR/>With regard to former, although I am a Humanist Jew [Now, that I live outside the US, I don't feel the need to be so AGGRESSIVELY atheist--I'm somewhat atheist!], I have no problem with any of the teachings of Jesus. <BR/><BR/>I part company, however, on the Council of Nicaea decision. While Jesus's words are beautful, I don't believe in ANYTHING supernatural.<BR/><BR/>You hit all the high notes on Tammy Faye.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking my thoughts on Obama seriously, by the way. I have some links on my blog, but I'm not the most professional blogger in the world.KELSO'S NUTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14636889771989672795noreply@blogger.com