Friday, 11/20/09, Public Square

Transgender Day of Remembrance is an occasion in the LGBT community set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice (transphobia). The event is held on November 20.  It was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco, California, candlelight vigil in 1999. Since then, the event has grown to encompass memorials in hundreds of cities around the world.

As always, this is the thread you decide the topics, so what would you like to discuss today?

fnord

Palin-Media Relationship: Co-dependent? Surely not!

Sarah Palin’s battle with the “Elite-Media” has always been  her odyssey, regardless of whatever else she might say.  She needs them; they, to a lesser degree, need her…

Politico nails the relationship here.

Sad, but true…

Thursday, 11/19/09, Public Square

INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
19 NOVEMBER 2009

Men and women across the world will be celebrating International Men’s Day on Thursday, 19 November 2009.

Message for everyone on International Men’s Day

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.

The above is a quote of Henry David Thoreau, who observed that most men are enslaved to their work and to those for whom they work. True to his words, everyday:

• Men protect and provide for families
• Men render many services that make the society comfortable for everyone
• Men make many contributions to science, technology and health of all
• Men perform the most dangerous and difficult jobs in the world

Every day and everywhere, as we are busy idolizing movie stars, athletes and other celebrities as role models, the common men around us –  the academic achievers, social leaders,  champions of the environment, artists, comedians, soldiers, farmers, fishermen, fire fighters,  and those more humble males who, on a daily basis, clean our streets, build our houses, fix our vehicles, police our streets, deliver newspapers and milk, and care for children — dedicate themselves to their work and continue to serve everyone.

On International Men’s Day, here is our message to all men:

CELEBRATE BEING MALE!  Tell your story and sing your song!  We will listen, cheer, remember and support you.

On International Men’s Day, we call upon all men and women to recognize and honor men for the numerous services they render and the innumerable sacrifices they make for the health and well-being of our families and society.

We call upon everyone to celebrate the men in our lives — our fathers, brothers, partners, sons, male friends, neighbors and colleagues.

SAY “NO” TO MALE BASHING!
SAY “NO” TO STEREOTYPING OF MEN!
REALIZE MAN IS NOT AN ATM!
STOP TREATING MEN AS UNPAID BODYGUARDS!
STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN!
UNDERSTAND MEN TOO NEED LOVE AND CARE!
UNDERSTAND MEN TOO NEED PROTECTION!
DEMAND TRUE GENDER EQUALITY!
DEMAND GENDER-NEUTRAL LAWS!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY!!!

fnord

Palin-Beck 2012?

The end of the world as we know it? In an interview with Newsmax, Palin says that she’d consider Glenn Beck as a running mate if she ran for president in 2012. “I can envision a couple of different combinations, if ever I were to be in a position to really even seriously consider running for anything in the future, and I’m not there yet,” Palin says. “But Glenn Beck I have great respect for. He’s a hoot. He gets his message across in such a clever way. And he’s so bold—I have to respect that. He calls it like he sees it, and he’s very, very, very effective.”

She has no brains!  She sets back the goal of women being respected as equal.  She embarrasses women with critical thinking skills.

fnord

Wednesday, 11/18/09, Public Square

What makes a friend worthy of the name?

Not asking you to place the friendship before your principles.  A true friend won’t ask you to compromise your principles in the name of your friendship or anything else.  Ever.

A good influence.  A true friend inspires you to live up to your best potential, not to indulge your basest drives.

What do you bloggers think makes a friend?  History?  Common values?  Common interests?  Is it true you need to be the friend you want to have?  How important is friendship?

fnord

Woe is me…*

Please, God, forgive me [us] for making fun of these “people “.  I [we] know it is wrong.  But then again, their silliness can be gist for some reasonable thought – as hard as that is to believe…

As noted below, yesterday we hit a daily view record.  This happened with the likely help of a conservative blog sewer at which some of us used to post.  This blog is the frequent subject of comments there.  The “people” there contend that we don’t post there because we are “close-minded”.  This accusation comes from “thinking humans” who contend the planet earth is 8,000 years old,  that global climate change is some liberal ploy to deny them their SUV’s, and that the government exists to attempt to deny them access to their firearms.  Don’t these “thoughts” sound like material one could naturally be drawn to?

In regard to one blogger there [oko], I used to contend that if she had a half-way responsible family, they’d do an intervention and take her keyboard away.  But, I think it is likely they would rather hear her keyboard clicking up in that locked attic room over hearing her incoherent yelling and slobbering.  Another open-minded confederacy apologizing fool, abandoned a friendship of his because the offending party had the gall to post on this blog – doesn’t he sound like a “friend” one would hate to lose.  The list of idiotic ravings and rantings could go on and on… But hopefully, these examples provide a window into what I am talking about.

I am recalling the words of a supervisor who once told me, “When those folks disagree with me, I know I am on the right track.”  I believe today, that I know what he was talking about…

* This occurs in the Bible, Job 10:15 (King James Version) in the form ‘woe unto me’.

Job is one of the oldest books in the Old Testament, early versions of which date from about 1200BC, making the phrase in the original language 3,200 years old. The first occurrence of it in English would have been Wycliffe’s Bible translation in 1382.

Tuesday, 11/17/09, Public Square

The Public Square on this blog is where you bring anything that interests you, any question, all things you want to ‘talk’ about.  Those things you want to talk about can be topics of importance or more like visiting over the back fence.    I’m wondering what each of you wants this blog to be.  Are we doing OK?  Do you have suggestions?

According to wiki, “a blog is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.” When PPPs was introduced, the intent was everyone who wanted to would introduce topics, make thread headers, and it wouldn’t be maintained by an individual but by our community.  That intent hasn’t changed and the invitation is still open; however, no one should feel obligated!  If something is on your mind, or there is a subject you would like to see a thread dedicated to, you may start it yourself or request it be posted.  Your input is valuable and always appreciated!

There are a bazillion blogs and we all are surfers and seekers.  So bring back the info you find interesting, we’ll all learn and grow from the travels of each of our fellow bloggers!

fnord

New Daily View Record!

I’m not sure why, but we have hit a record for daily views today!  Many of the views were of our old, and very old posts. 

If it was due to our WE Blog viewers, we thank you.  Some day you may even contribute to the coffers of our socialist causes.  Thank you very much. And, I might also add, f*ck you very much…

IggyDonnelly

What Would Levi Say at the Thanksgiving Dinner?

In an effort to reduce “the drama” that has been part of her family’s conflicts with Levi Johnston, Sarah Palin supposedly invited him to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. 

I am sure this was done with a sincere interest in resolving the problems, but if he showed up, can anyone imagine what Johnston would say to the future First Family members? Talk about awkward family gatherings…

Post Your Favorite Acoustic Guitar Video

If you don’t have such a favorite, please explain why not?  My nomination follows in the first post.  I used to own a Fender Stratocaster (a decent electric guitar).  I gave it to my my oldest nephew and he started a respectable Christian band that played throughout Kansas and into Colorado.  I am pretty sure he still has the Strat.  He teaches English in a small college in Pennsylvania.

While electric guitars are okay, I have always had a preference for acoustic guitars.  They are harder on my fingers and I make more mistakes — but that is what makes them interesting to me…

iggydonnelly

Monday, 11/16/09, Public Square

The House passed a health-care reform bill, but there doesn’t seem to be much in it to be proud of.  Will the Senate make it better?  Will the Senate pass a bill at all?  If it finally makes it out of both houses will it be improved in committee before it comes for a final vote?

So many questions.  Not enough indication anything positive is going to come from our high hopes.  It’s easier to feel discouraged and increasingly difficult to remain positive.

fnord

Sunday, 11/15/09, Public Square

America Recycles Day (ARD) is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. ARD is celebrated November 15. Hundreds of events are held across the U.S. to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to encourage Americans to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy recycled products.

On November 15 each year, millions of people become better informed about the importance of daily recycling and buying recycled products. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to continue to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and encourage more people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment.

It really does all come back to us!

fnord

Saturday, 11/14/09, Public Square

It’s Saturday!  There are college football games, maybe a nap, and a little blogging.  We might get the world’s problems solved if we put our heads together. 

fnord

Friday, 11/13/09, Public Square

I’ve heard some weather forecasts that use that four letter “s” word, and say this picture may be what Kansas has in store for the weekend!  I was really liking our Indian Summer and don’t relish ole man winter making an appearance.

What’s on tap for the weekend that is so close we can smell it?

fnord

10 Years in 7 Minutes – The Daily Beast

10 Years in 7 Minutes – The Daily Beast

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