tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post5881586883387575664..comments2024-02-10T00:09:14.970-05:00Comments on Sister Wives Blog: My Three Wives - Joe Darger and Family TLC Special.Mister Sisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026116196375975580noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-30876446839035960892013-03-05T01:19:05.550-05:002013-03-05T01:19:05.550-05:00Wow, he was in a 3rd documentary? I just saw him o...Wow, he was in a 3rd documentary? I just saw him on "Our America" with Lisa Ling on the OWN network. It was called Modern Polygamy. It was driving me crazy where I'd seen him before so I kept googling until it all came together. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-43230197085780158072013-01-12T16:40:40.105-05:002013-01-12T16:40:40.105-05:00I enjoy the show very interesting thow I couldnt s...I enjoy the show very interesting thow I couldnt share my husband but the women seen to love each other and there husband. Is there going to be more showes? I enjoy Watching My three wifes,Sister Wifes and 19 kids and counting. I have eight childern and it is interesting how family struture works in big family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-32280490079521698632013-01-02T22:09:32.841-05:002013-01-02T22:09:32.841-05:00It just aired again tonight. For some reason my dv...It just aired again tonight. For some reason my dvr recorded it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-22477791898818127522013-01-02T22:08:07.819-05:002013-01-02T22:08:07.819-05:00Yogagirl: My whole family makes fun of me for watc...Yogagirl: My whole family makes fun of me for watching these plyg shows too! I am so fascinated by it but I find it disgusting!Adriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278962985798205387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-82697997054428623192012-12-31T00:16:48.845-05:002012-12-31T00:16:48.845-05:00I enjoyed learning about the Darger family. They s...I enjoyed learning about the Darger family. They seem like such very loving and committed people. I was left with many questions though. (1) Marrying two women on the same day- how did you organize the honeymoon/s? (2) How did you decide which of the two to marry first? (3) What do Valerie's children call Joe? I heard the mention of Papa Joe. But, being their Uncle first, I was wondering how that worked. <br /><br />God bless your family...<br /><br />Love my boy Cotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652275331122941845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-60484978015980672662012-12-30T22:31:15.574-05:002012-12-30T22:31:15.574-05:00There was something about the fiance that bothered...There was something about the fiance that bothered me too. He was just so arrogant and full of himself. But then again, the one thing I find in common with these polyg guys is they are sooooo full of themselves. <br /><br />Ok, being arrogant is one thing........but this guy has nothing to back it up. IMO, he comes across as a wimp who was picked on his whole childhood and now he's trying to be the *big man*. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-86656996222523053362012-12-26T03:03:09.247-05:002012-12-26T03:03:09.247-05:00The Dargers definitely seem a lot more organized t...The Dargers definitely seem a lot more organized than the Browns. However, I got a Stepford Wives vibe from the Dargers. Joe comes across as very controlling. It seems to be a very patriarchal setup (Utah culture, in general). But maybe the 3 Darger wives don't mind being bossed around, I don't know. Some people prefer that. Not me, but I've known plenty who do.KMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010584663169315833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-9241547481018491932012-12-25T19:36:07.025-05:002012-12-25T19:36:07.025-05:00I'm late, but there's a sidenote that I wa...I'm late, but there's a sidenote that I wanted to add: <br />"The one that moved out" from here http://sisterwivesblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-america-with-lisa-ling-modern_616.html is the sister of the young groom in this (Robert's sister) who marries Amanda Darger. Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-41494917737618777012012-12-23T09:08:26.253-05:002012-12-23T09:08:26.253-05:00PJ says he expects their kids to start paying thei...PJ says he expects their kids to start paying their share of rent by the age of 14. that's pretty damn young. and why are they supposed to pay for themselves as dependent minors anyway when it was their parents choice to bring them into the world?? <br /><br />If you want to get some more insight into this family, go read the 1 and 2 star reviews on amazon (as well as the comments to those) about their book. Troy Bowles has weighed in heavily over there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-29656198562090237062012-12-23T08:34:18.150-05:002012-12-23T08:34:18.150-05:00first time poster :)
Didnt know where to post as t...first time poster :)<br />Didnt know where to post as the "Houses: part deux" comment area was full, but has anyone else that has figured out where the new homes are find the real estate listing for one of them and see that it shows a picture of the WET BAR?? LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-51081659569089018822012-12-22T19:46:33.977-05:002012-12-22T19:46:33.977-05:00sadly, we all have our lessons. but yeah, i don&...sadly, we all have our lessons. but yeah, i don't know how any mother would be ok with what she's marrying into plus SO YOUNG! but she gets to make her own choices - with or without PJ's and Mom's blessing. Neither one of them were really seeking PJ's approval anyway. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-25004632600416433312012-12-22T19:10:37.234-05:002012-12-22T19:10:37.234-05:00i think the older kids so far are breaking away fr...i think the older kids so far are breaking away from the Darger family unit as they once knew it. Two girls have already gotten married very young. The first one (with a baby) doesn't live near them and the second one - Amanda is marrying into a plyg sect they're not happy about. One of the older sons (Caleb) lives in Provo (BYU and Mormon Central) and has joined the mainstream mormon church. The oldest son (Joe's stepson) has been living on his own for quite awhile (i imagine once he turned 18) and doesn't work for Joe. <br /><br />It will be interesting to see where they're all at 10 years from now. At least Joe's already seen that out of his plyg parents own 19 children - he's the only one who chose polygamy like them. albeit he's gone independent. so, a different plyg sect than he was raised in. <br /><br />I wish a couple of these plyg kids from Dargers as well as Browns could write a tell-all book from their perspectives but I imagine the fallout (if not 100% positive) could potentially be detrimental to their continued relationship w/their parents. so, i won't hold my breath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-61288666966055970752012-12-22T18:41:15.536-05:002012-12-22T18:41:15.536-05:00I feel like there should be a "save Amanda&qu...I feel like there should be a "save Amanda" websiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-30566637610948376542012-12-22T18:37:27.092-05:002012-12-22T18:37:27.092-05:00yes, i thought it was very telling that Amanda did...yes, i thought it was very telling that Amanda didn't share her engagement w/Joe nor even her own mother. She put it on facebook first and then was summoned. I'm sure if the kids were really allowed to talk and felt safe to do so, we would hear some great stories and complaints about growing up in the lifestyle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-71131004257233969002012-12-22T18:32:01.749-05:002012-12-22T18:32:01.749-05:00yep - and Joe let his future father-in-laws know t...yep - and Joe let his future father-in-laws know that he was plunging straight into polygamy by marrying their daughter PLUS her cousin in the same wedding ceremony! lol So, Joe gets just a small taste now of his own arrogance and smugness from this kid. <br /><br />It didn't set well with me that Joe said he's sure that Alina's dad thought, "oh , you just think you can get by on your good looks . . ." ugh. what an arrogant statement to put into someone's mouth. especially when you weren't even good looking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-9627316301296392012-12-22T16:58:26.162-05:002012-12-22T16:58:26.162-05:00My heart broke as well. As a mom of a teenage gir...My heart broke as well. As a mom of a teenage girl I would do everything in my power to stop her from marrying a creep like that guy. I would put my foot down! She is still their daughter but obviously she nor the creepy guy had any respect for parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-35946143380550636702012-12-22T13:22:52.760-05:002012-12-22T13:22:52.760-05:00Just remember that you haven't seen the Darger...Just remember that you haven't seen the Dargers over a long period of time. Lots of people bought into the "happy happy happy" image of the Browns at the beginning of their TV run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-74807373532149427142012-12-22T13:14:10.481-05:002012-12-22T13:14:10.481-05:00Why would Joe be upset about his daughter's fi...Why would Joe be upset about his daughter's fiance being up front about intending to shack up with other women in the future - isn't that exactly what Joe is doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-61705626129217477692012-12-22T02:51:50.958-05:002012-12-22T02:51:50.958-05:00BRAVO, well said, I am in total agreement !!!!BRAVO, well said, I am in total agreement !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-51071734312638525352012-12-22T02:24:30.359-05:002012-12-22T02:24:30.359-05:00There can only be one LEGAL wife "Obey the la...There can only be one LEGAL wife "Obey the law of the land" the other 3 are only shack ups. I see where there is to be a new program about the Dargers, wonder if that means that the Browns, Kody and Meri, along with the 3 mistresses will be out the door????? I feel so sorry for those poor children, I sure hope they do some serious thinking before following in their parents footsteps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-42133170227276841052012-12-21T22:31:05.101-05:002012-12-21T22:31:05.101-05:00For whatever reason, my REPLY button isnt working ...For whatever reason, my REPLY button isnt working so I'm responding here to the above discusssion about other women and children giving anything to be in the Darger or Brown family. I'm a social worker. I've been in this profession for MANY, MANY years in three different states. I can attest to the truth of that statement. There ARE many women and children that would give ANYTHING to have been raised in either one of those homes. I'm NOT saying those are ideal or even right. I personally believe that one mom and one dad in a long-term monogamous faithful relationship is the best for kids. But neither the Brown nor the Darger kids know what true abuse--in all its form is. And lucky for them. There is all kind of crazy out there---and I've seen alot of it and let me tell you the D and B kids are fortunate in many ways. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-77891173927310656202012-12-21T20:32:18.151-05:002012-12-21T20:32:18.151-05:00I agree that all the Dargers constant kissing and ...I agree that all the Dargers constant kissing and touchy/feely was obnoxious and came across as trying to hard to convince us everything's smoochy/poochy in plyg paradise. It seemed obviously manipulative to persuade the viewers. "ok, Browns don't do it at all publicly. We're going to CONSTANTLY be doing it then! I need one or two wives fawning over me at all times in front of the camera. That's it." <br /><br />I'm more comfortable picturing that's the way it went down rather than think they REALLY do that constantly with each other every day! very obnoxious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-19603051186795018732012-12-21T20:23:15.041-05:002012-12-21T20:23:15.041-05:00at least those women aren't watching two other...at least those women aren't watching two other thin women fawning, kissing, hugging all over their husband in front of them PLUS later going to bed with them tho while they're wondering!! lol BIG difference there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-31526373854201192782012-12-21T16:44:38.097-05:002012-12-21T16:44:38.097-05:00I agree with you about Joe and the Browns dog. So...I agree with you about Joe and the Browns dog. Something just gives me the creep factor about Joe...and I'm sorry that dog was wagging his tail and looked happy. Even if something was wrong with the dog obviously he was still enjoying life enough to give him the extra care he needed. NewMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780020443030019469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083130180732134503.post-59939753534680800132012-12-21T16:10:57.868-05:002012-12-21T16:10:57.868-05:00I don't really see anyone NOT saying the Darge...I don't really see anyone NOT saying the Dargers are better than the Browns. That's a no-brainer really. I just see a lot that beg to differ re:the Dargers are THE way to go. It's still polygamy even w/the Dargers. Still breaking the law and they admitted to having taught their kids to lie about it at one time. I don't agree w/picking and choosing what law you'll live based on your religion. They're out now cause they really know they have nothing to fear unless they're committing abuse or tax/welfare fraud. Also, they own their own businesses which apparently aren't affected by the fact that they're out of the closet w/their plyghood. <br /><br />Every time they want to whine about their forefathers going to jail for polygamy - i think "yeah, so?? it's STILL against the law yet you know you WON'T be going to jail for it! So how about showing a little gratitude for that well-known fact now!" i just hate the continuous "we're so persecuted" b.s. garbage from them and the Browns. *eyeball roll* iirc, 3rd wife comes from being on the welfare rolls before she got into her sister's family. it's been awhile since i read all their backgrounds. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com