Archive for the ‘politics’ Category

Participation Counts

All through life your participation is key to doing something and it counting. What do I mean? Of course there is the adult example, you don’t come to work you usually don’t get paid for those days. And if you miss too many you will get put on disability (if it is medical) or get [...]

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Tightening Race!

It looks like Barbara Boxer is losing her lead in the California Senate race! The Rasmussen numbers that just came out leaves Boxer and Carly Fiorina basically tied at 44% for Boxer and Fiorina at 43%. Things do getting dicey with the 8% undecided because when pressed another 5% say they are leaning towards Boxer. [...]

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The Christian Right isn’t Alone

Just a note for all those who want to tar and feather the Christian Right for standing against gay marriage…. Start with President Obama. The Christian Right isn’t trying to outlaw homosexuality or repeal civil unions, just define marriage.

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WTA Mosque

****I have since found out the location of the proposed center/mosque is 2 blocks away in the old Burlington Coat Factory. And they purchased the building. Oh, there is so much to say… The question is, should it be allowed that a mosque be built where the Twin Towers used to stand? Well, first I [...]

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Advertising Genius!

Brilliant, just brilliant! I am not brand loyal when it comes to shoes and sports stuff but I think I might become. Nike came out with an awesome real woman campaign that I just love. A real and healthy woman isn’t necessarily stick thin. She will have muscle and curves, if she does it right! [...]

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California Prop 8 Overturned

The ruling is in on Prop 8! It has been overturned. It has been ruled unconstitutional. I have just read the conclusion page so far on the ruling and basically tradition can not be the basis for legislation. You can check out the whole ruling but it is 138 pages so you can use the [...]

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Could Iran Have It Right?

Iran has banned the mullet. Yup, the mullet. In a funny way, I could get behind that. No one needs a mullet and in fact, many need to not have a mullet;). In all seriousness I am not really supporting Iran. As hideous as I may think it is, it is still your right to [...]

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Public Servants Doing Public Jobs Privately

So a guy is riding his motorcycle, speeding and popping a wheelie. He gets cut off by an off duty State Police officer in a grey sedan who exits his car with his gun drawn. The off duty officer identified himself as “State Police” then the cyclist complied and totally accepted his ticket. Now the [...]

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A Shot Out of the Dark

I was just sitting here. I was just sitting here, chilling in the morning before my kids got up. I was cleaning my email box and watching a Dr. Phil. I was listening to Ed Begley Jr. talking about the environment, a couple fighting over about how much money they spend on lunch and Starbucks. [...]

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Rant of the Day

After so much encouragement to do more vlogging… here is my rant for the day;). This may become a semi-regular feature. Oh, and I misspoke. It was Australia not Austria! So what did you think? To much of a lunatic?

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