Category Archive: Politics

Nov 07

Some Advice for My Republican Friends

So there you have it.  Obama’s in for a full 8 years. And rivers of tears are flowing in conservative households. Boo hoo. I feel for you guys. My heart was heavy when George W. won. Especially  the second time. So I totally get your pain. But here’s the thing: You can’t reasonably expect to …

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Oct 21

Is N/A an optional answer for Question 6?

I do not oppose gay marriage for one simple reason:  the state cannot have services it only affords to certain citizens.   If we are to say that our society is one of tolerance (different races, religions, political views, etc), then we cannot then use a religious argument for state policy. You cannot say that …

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Mar 21

We are in The Twilight Zone

All the things I think are too ridiculous to happen in America, are happening in America. I must be in the Twilight zone. Common sense and human decency have ceased to exist. And here’s why:   1. A 250lb grown man can chase down an unarmed 140lb teenager he deems to be suspicious for “walking …

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Sep 22

On Troy Davis & Reasonable Doubt

As flawed as I know our judicial system is, I was still shocked that the state of GA executed Troy Davis last night. The news was felt in the pit of my stomach. We really did this? As a society? Then I read Panama Jackson’s VSB blog on the subject and this part stuck  out to …

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Aug 16

The Glass Ceiling to End All Glass Ceilings

For the record, I cannot stand Michelle Bachmann or anything that she stands for. Honestly everything and everyone associated with the Tea Party angers me, but that’s a blog for another day. In last week’s GOP debate, that sexist question Bachmann got angered the hell out of me. Bachman was asked if, as President, she …

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