I believe this video has problems that will probably prevent it from ever being the BIG media phenomena it might have been otherwise.

First, he's smoking in the video. Totally unacceptable for a "parenting" video.

Second, he cusses while complaining about her cussing.

Third, he's complaining about her posting the family dirty laundry, as he posts their family dirty laundry.

This video has the potential to provide an opening dialog for families. However, it also has the potential to completely implode on this guy.

The dad has some valid points, and then he comes across as just another "do as I say" kind of parent.

End the end, I suspect this family will grow from this adventure.

Both the dad and the daughter will come away with a renewed respect for each other.

Both will win. Both will lose.

I can't believe I'm writing this.

While the guy's behavior was erratic and scary, after you look past what he did and see who did it, it's not that bad.

The whole gun thing alarmed me, but at least he got the point across to his daughter.

This guy is either going to be the next Rick Santelli who gave birth to a political movement, or Joe Plumber who, whatever he birthed, ended up being flushed.

Depending on how this Tommy Jordan chooses to play it, in any case we're going to see a renewed desire to take parenting more seriously and go head on with the inappropritate sense of entitlement that has taken over young people these days.

Being easy on the eyes and your classic confident macho dude won't hurt him either.

I'd guess he's going to be around a little more than 15 minutes.

Hello...Mr. Jordan...this is the IRS.

We'd like to talk to you a little about this Linda.

What services does she provide and how do you pay her?

How long has this arrangement been going on?

We're not auditing either of you.

We'd just like to ask a couple of questions.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Prag,

I'm not saying he sounded like he had a speech impediment.

I meant the way he got stuck on the word "responsibility" at about 5:01, seemed to me this wasn't staged.

And watch his eyes at that time.

He looks for real to me.

His emotions escalated during the video which seems like something that would happen. Started out calm, and worked his way into a stammer.

Gracie,

"Looks staged for his 15 minutes of fame."

Personally, I don't think so.

Having a slight speech problem myself that is more noticable under stress, I think his speech indicated he was in a highly emotional state during the video.

I think it's for real.

Common,

"He works in IT and had to pay $130 for software?"

I suspect the girl probably exaggerated the story.

And I suspect the dad underestimated how much the girl does around the house or how much she waits on the dad, mom, and step-mom. And she has a "little brother", too.

I don't think he shot the laptop for disobeying him.

He shot the laptop for embarrassing him.

She definitely sounds rebellious and immature. (ummm...of course she's immature.... she's only 15... she's going to act like she's 15... you can't pour a bucket of water into a glass.... it's just not possible... even though we might forget it's only a glass, and expect it to be a bucket) And did you catch all the things he listed as doing at 15? Think it's all true?

Personally, I seriously doubt the girl is the only one at fault here.

Now that this family has taken their show on the road, they better be prepared for both applause and boos.

Last I noticed, his video is up to 11M hits.

"Have a good day, y'all"

Fucking nuts.

He's got problems that go way beyond a rebelious kid.

Whatever is wrong with that family, shooting your kids laptop sounds like a warning sign.

Can you say social services?

Mat,

"The thing that scares the heck out of me about this is the reach of the state now into the religious arena"

How about the reach of religion into the state?

My point is that no religions should be exempt from following the same laws. Laws shouldn't be written to accomidate religions. I am thinking that's what seperation of church and state is supposed to be about.

Obama is saying Catholic churches must follow the same laws. No special priviledges for their religion.

oops...I should written it different....end of day...tired.

I think people are getting it backwards saying Obama is treading on "separation of church and state".

Ironically, it is the Catholic hospitals that are drawing a line between their religion and federal law, not Obama.

Obama is saying that it doesn't matter if you are a Catholic health care facility.

You will NOT be separate.

Where does this end?

If Catholic hospitals can use their religion to avoid following one law, what other laws can they wiggle out of?

American,

Again...whether or not this is a reasonable statute isn't the question here.

The question is whether or not just because someone is Catholic, they are not protected by law or even have to follow the same laws as everyone else.

Besides, is this law about making doctors provide contraception, or just about making insurance companies cover it?

Does being Catholic exempt a person from the Bill of Rights?

Is someone exempt from following federal laws because of their religion?

Why should someone who happens to be Catholic not be covered by laws that are intended to protect all Americans?

We're not debating the validity of the law here.

We're debating whether or not Catholics are under the same set of laws as everyone else.

Mat,

"This is a huge error by Obama and an intrusion of government into the matters of religion"

If only I believed 100% this is merely a religous matter.

I suspect part of their outrage is from the added financial burden, instead of Catholic beliefs.

I mean...masturbation is in the same exact category as contraception in the world of Catholics, yet I don't hear Catholic leaders speaking out about that.

Could it be I am right that the financial aspect is REALLY what this is mostly about and they just happen to be able to use the "we are Catholic" and "the government is intruding" as a way to protest?

Considering I think the Catholic stand on contraception is ridiculous, it's hard for me to see this as a legitimate issue.

While Catholics are a sizable group in the US, statistically a lot of them practice contraception.

You know, whatever happened to masturbation? It was once a terrible sin. And I'm sure it still is in their world.

But I don't see the emphasis on it like I used to.

Why?

Because it is a hopeless waste of time.

Now if the catholic church would only come into the 21st century and realize they aren't going to stop that either.

Why can't the computers that are used by the general public, or viewed by minors or passerbyers, be filtered for adult content?

Then have computers in another area that is off limits to minors. Neither can the machines be viewed inadvertently. You must verify your age to enter the area.

Adults who are sensitive to such material can stay away. If you need to use those machines and you have kids with you, that's your problem.

The details of this ACLU case seem reasonable. The ACLU has a point.

However, if there is no available area to safely setup unfiltered computers, then I believe all computers should be filtered.

Most likely it would become a requirement to provide such as area.

You know, there is such as a thing as appropriate behavior, and it seems fewer and fewer people know the difference with each passing year these days.

I mean...people ain't got no class no more.

Certainly, liberals have been responsible for some terrific things. I've voted for and supported democrats for years.

Just because liberals have been responsible for crusading some great causes, that doesn't automatically mean everything they believe in and stand for is necessarily good for society.

He claims he wants to help middle America.

On one hand, he has a point.

For too long the emphasis has been on either the rich, or the poor.

The middle class has been overlooked for too long.

I'm eager to hear what he thinks he can do.

Clown,

"Don't give up hope on humanity."

Absolutely not. I am hopeful for the future of humanity and for the future of America.

I am hopeful mainstream America will never consider homosexual behavior just another alternative to straight sex. It is something that should not be taken lightly. If you think you may be gay, make sure this is what you want and who you are. It's not always clear cut figuring out your values and needs to make the best choices for your life and ultimate happiness that will last a lifetime.

I am hopeful that young men and women will be encouraged to not experiment with gay sex, as if it's just another choice to make. Should I wear a red or blue shirt? Should I date a girl or a guy?

I am hopeful that schools will not permit the liberal agenda to include teaching the idea that family arrangements other than 1 man and 1 woman are "just as good".

Clown, don't get me wrong. I am very hopeful.

I am very hopeful for the future of America. I am hopeful liberals will not get their way and utterly destroy the fabric of civilization.

The last time I voted republican was for Reagan.

You know, I'm not opposed to voting for Romney.

Obama better get his act together and convince everyone why they should vote for him.

Clown,

"With gays being more prevalent in society and on television they are being seen less as an aberration and more as real people."

Television IS an aberration.

I hope you don't actually think gays on TV mean anything. They're entertainment.

TV shows are fantasy.

What I see happening in society today isn't so much "acceptance" of gays, as it is "tolerance" of gays.

The fact that the majority of gay actors still won't come out of the closet should tell you something.

Nothing stifles a growing career like publically admitting you're a homosexual.

Gays who successfully make the transition are far and few between. And even still they end up playing a lot of gay roles.

Don't be living with any illusions that straights feels much different than they did decades ago.

They just keep it to themselves or discuss it among close friends.

I mean...how many people are really glad when they learn their child is gay?

Clown,

"ignorance and bigotry are the big hurdles to gay acceptance."

I am a gay man married to a woman for 30 years. I was "out" at one time and am very experienced sexually. Yes...honey...it is true. Really gay. I am in love with my wife and have learned to respond sexually to only her. Not women...just her.

I was discharged from the Navy for being gay, lost access to my father because of it. He never met my wife or my son. He's dead now.

I do not really pass for straight because I just look and sound gay. I used to not believe that but I've come to accept it as true. And that's ok.

I live in straight world in ways you don't. I live in a gay world in ways straights don't. I live in boths world and yet I live in neither.

If you think you're going to change other people in order to obtain what you are entitled, you'll be waiting a very, very, very long time. This is a straight world and always will be. Always. Gays will never be anything except a small minority regardless what you think. Straights are just not going to feel like homosexuality is "normal". They can't and won't.

And I've come to realize that gays can be bigoted and ignorant, too.

Mary,

I am sure most gay men use condoms now. You were writing what initially contributed to the spread of AIDS. It was a slow transition from a condomless world I lived in as a gay man, to the world today.

Why does someone always bring pedophilia into the gay discussion?

It's really stupid.

Sure...some gay men like younger guys. I mean...how many straight men prefer younger girls. But that doesn't mean underage. Just young.

Personally, I never went for that. I've always had a weakness for the mature look. Is that tmi?

And then there's the "I'm going to marry my dog" routine.

Again, that is really stupid.

Gay men just like kissing and making love to other males. Not children, not cats and dogs.

The way I see it there's two main big hurdles to gay acceptance.

First, there's the fact most religions and cultures discourage gay sex.

Secondly, a LOT of men are really grossed out by the idea of kissing another man, much less putting his dick in their mouth. It's just a personal thing.

The gay world needs to accept this and live with the fact they may eventually win their freedom and the rights they are entitled. But that doesn't mean people are going to feel any better about homosexuality.

Get over the idea that the straight world is going to embrace homosexuality with open arms and even should change how they feel.

Like most things, we'll all just agree to disagree, assuming we ever get to that point.

Mary,

Let's not forget.

4) Denial by sexually active gay males who refused to curtail dangerous sexual activities.

You seem to put all the blame on everyone else and only see gays as victims.

It is an unfortunate fact that the gay culture was negligent and contributory to the spreading of this disease.

There's plenty of complacency to go around.

afk,

"ITS ALWAYS about the money !!!!!"

Are you sure you're not projecting, just a little?

Surely you can accept the idea that some gay couples just want to get married.

Why are there so many trolls on this site?