Monthly Archives: September 2009
The Unedited Writing of Sarah Palin…
I am not sure this is a gag. What do you guys think? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-wyskida/exclusive-the-first-excer_b_302442.html We are on track to set a new record in regard to the number of views in a day. Maybe Sarah will help us get there.
Filed under Sarah Palin
Supreme Court To Debate Local, State Handgun Laws
Well, well, this will give the gun nuts some more fuel for their fires! Should keep them busy with all kinds of conspiracy theories — the case won’t be argued until next year. The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide … Continue reading
Filed under Gun control, hate groups
Wednesday, 09/30/09, Public Square
Got allergies (sniff, sniffle)…? I tell you — what those weanies on the Senate Finance Committee did yesterday almost took my mind completely off my runny nose! fnord
Filed under The Public Square
First “Public Option” Amendment Defeated
From left to right, the U.S. Senators pictured are: Max Baucus (D-Montana), Blanche Lincoln (D-Arkansas), Kent Conrad (D- North Dakota), [Second row] Bill Nelson (D-Florida), and Tom Carper (D-Delaware). What these five democrats have in common is that they joined … Continue reading
Filed under Elections, Healthcare
Tuesday, 09/29/09, Public Square
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FAMILY DAY, 2009 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our family provides one of the strongest influences on our lives. … Continue reading
Filed under The Public Square
On Forgiveness. . .
See these thoughts on the health benefits of forgiveness at MayoClinic.com. I used to consider the benefits obtained by the “forgiven” outweighed those received by the “forgiver” – this articles suggests a much different view. Somewhere here down in my basement, … Continue reading
Filed under Healthcare
12 Principles to Use in Conducting Flame Wars
1. Accuse the other party of your worst faults. 2. Insist that you are an avator of the Truth and that the other person is Falsehood incarnate, or at least “misled.” 3. Dwell on errors. Correct them in others at … Continue reading
Filed under Humor
Monday, 09/28/09, Public Square
Was your weekend great? Are you revived and ready to start a new week? What would you like to discuss? This is your thread, make it interesting — OR FUN. fnord
Filed under The Public Square
Sunday, 09/27/09, Public Square
Hope today is free of lies, exaggerations, and all things troublesome. Enjoy a peaceful Sunday! fnord
Filed under The Public Square
A child shall lead
I am humbled. There aren’t words — this girl said them all better than I will ever be able to. “This is the famous speech by Severn Suzuki when she was 12 years old in 1992 to United Nations.” And … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, Political Reform, The Environment
Saturday, 09/26/09, Public Square
What makes a perfect autumn Saturday for you? It should be a crisp morning with daytime highs in the upper 70s in Kansas — PERFECT! We were a quiet bunch yesterday! Wonder what today will bring? fnord
Filed under The Public Square
Do the American People Shape the “American Culture”?
Harold Meyerson has a must read editoral here. Meyerson cites a CBS/New York Times poll which found that when asked about the adoption of a Medicare-like option for everyone, 65 percent of respondents indicated they favored such a plan, while … Continue reading
Filed under Healthcare
Friday, 09/25/09, Public Square
See the yellow button near the top that reads, “Republicans Are People Too”? Do you think that’s still a true statement. Friday has rolled around again! How does that happen so quickly? When are we all getting together to go … Continue reading
Filed under The Public Square
