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don't give you the time of day

Quite literally, in this case.

True, but according to the story, he was a guy who would give lectures on safety in BDSM. Someone like that should be a little more cautious.

Also, while the silence thing can be good occasionally, these types of relationships require lots of communication. Just like regular ones, only more so. I suppose had she been able to express herself to her master on a regular basis, things might have been different with what she was told to do. Hell, she might have stayed there longer.

It should be required for all national offices.

I find it quite disturbing that an election for higher office such as Representative can go without there being at least one debate.

Not to take away from our friend above me, but have a second anyway, if it suits you. For one of the great joys that I find in this life is raising a glass filled with tasty alcohol with those that I consider friends, and having them raise their glass to me. Good booze, good food, and good friends. It doesn't get much better than that.