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Caturday Pootie Diary
Those of you who already either know me or know of me know that I am a massive pootie person. We have just moved into an apartment and do not have a pootie yet; however I grew up with both cats &...
View ArticleUrgent! They Need Our Help in Michigan!
The new Michigan law passed by Michigan's Republican-controlled Congress and signed into law by Republican Dictator/Governor Rick Snyder which allows the governor to appoint Emergency Financial...
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It'll get better in another Friedman Unit
A headline from April 13 2011: Record number of Americans get government help NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- One in six Americans is receiving help from the government, just as fiscal austerity threatens to...
View ArticleHomogenized everything: of dairy and economies.
There are many kinds of yogurt, but by far the most enjoyable and satisfying are those made from non-homogenized, whole milk. Homogenized milk has an unnaturally even consistency that prevents the...
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Community Quilt for DavidW - Round 2
Goldie helps Ann tie Nurse Kelley's quilt DavidW has suffered from AIDS for years. Recently, he has had other serious and troubling health challenges -- and there was a real fear that he might be...
View ArticleAnswers to "A Friday Night Literary Diary"
Not many people came to play. But for those who tried, and I thank you, here are the answers, along with an explanation of some of the clues that were hidden in the questions.
View ArticleThe Order Of Things
Sometimes we get our priorities wrong. I know I do. I've been sick. That's a fucking priority! For the last three weeks, I've had some wierd flu that I can't seem to shake. This morning was the...
View ArticleReflections on Culloden: Cultural Genocide and New Nationalism
Today is the 265th anniversary of Blàr Chùil Lodair, the Battle of Culloden. The conflict and its aftermath are forever burned into minds of Scottish Highlanders and their descendants around the...
View ArticleMore on money
Is this the elephant in the room? Money in politics. As an unemployed worker whose count of days unemployed far exceed dollars in the bank…I am more troubled by the day with dozens of emails asking...
View ArticleA Happy Story: Cool Teachers
I just felt like a happy story or two might work right about now. A positive Diary. It will focus on three "cool" teachers I've had. I know you've had a wonderful teacher. Please share below the fold...
View ArticleAn Eye Opener
This diary is the reflection of a Saturday early afternoon that started with a laptop, the internet, a spreadsheet and ended with a bottle of beer and two peole who suddenly understood. Today I sat...
View ArticleRyan, Democrats & the Budget
The present debate between Representative Ryan and the Democrats over the budget deserves our attention. The Republicans continue to ignore the need for tax on the wealthiest Americans who have...
View ArticleI'm SEETHING with anger.
I'm covering this tornado, as well as others, in my other diary right now. I'm putting out the call for help -- I can't do this by myself. If anybody can help, please do so. Thanks. A tornado...
View ArticleDiscriminatory Abortion
Originally posted on Source4Politics Arizona recently passed an interesting law. It would ban performing (but not receiving an abortion) without first signing an affidavit certifying that the medical...
View ArticleOnline Poker? Seriously?
I am an Obama fan at heart. I really am. Been disappointed about a lot, but he did make a great speech the other day which I'm hoping he'll follow through on - though like Krugman I am happy if this...
View ArticleThe Catholic League IS Officially Sanctioned by the Church
There was an excellent posting earlier today, "Catholic League Sets About Redefining Rape, Too" by Clarknt67. There were a few comments based on a common misconception that the Catholic League and...
View ArticleRepublicans Yank Themselves Back from Jaws of Victory on Ultra-Conservative...
This is simply my take on the Republican Keystone Cops antics that transpired in the House Friday. I am faxing the text below to my Indiana Rep and Senators, all Republicans, but they need to hear it;...
View ArticleBREITBART TELLS CROWD TO "GO TO HELL" FOUR TIMES (UPDATED W/VIDEO)
There weren't that many people there and there's not much reporting on this but I thought it was pretty damn funny. Andrew Breitbart was speaking before Sarah Palin came on at the capitol today, and...
View ArticleNational Security State vs. Free Speech - Rounds 1 and 2
I’m no fan of the Patriot Act, but there is one small section of it that even I assumed would be non-controversial; the prohibition of material support for terrorism. Of course this does raise the...
View ArticleDemocrats Caught on Video: Some kick ass speeches
Last week was the annual dinner of the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats. CBID is one of the most progressive, most reform-minded clubs in NYC, or anywhere, for that matter. Their annual dinner...
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