Why did HCR "fail" and what's next? w/ POLL
I am very worried about the tactics being put forward by Jane Hamsher and now Cenk. My concerns are far from personal; I know neither of these people in the least. And, if you choose to read and...
View ArticleACTION: Move Your Money!
Huffpo is highlighting a practical way to vote with bucks against the Too Big To Fail banksters. It is a simple, consumer action plan. Move Your Money to regional banks. Now, I'm far from being a...
View ArticleRepublican Strategy to Divide Dems (Poll)
It is ironic that we are experiencing a season of divisiveness amongst ourselves, during the administration of our first African American, given what was just released on Monday from the National...
View Article$12.00 for Coakley w/ $2 from my kid - Can You Match Us?
There are are some moments as a parent that really make you smile. I'd just gotten done making some calls and was reading this on Politico: GOP money, troops pour into MassachusettsSome campaigns are...
View ArticleReposted: Link to specific HCR impact in YOUR Congressional District
I'm reposting a link to a diary by Michael Morrill entitled How does the Healthcare Bill Affect Your District? It contains a link to an amazing site where you can get specific, well done, pithy pages...
View ArticleUPDATED: Yeah, Dreihaus Waivering - Cincy Rally Planned for Friday!
Last night, on the 11 o'clock Cincinnati News, the reporter said he'd just gotten done talking with Rep. Driehaus and that he was willing to vote YES if he could be more comfortable about the language...
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Orphaned Wild "Easter" Bunnies
"Come, quick!" A rabbit had darted under my friend's car as she was backing out, this morning. After quieting her 3 crying children, she went to round up the dog who was going crazy, barking at...
View ArticleVIDEO: Paul & McConnell hold "Unity" Rally in Broom Closet
The Republicans had their Unity Rally on Saturday where McConnell and Grayson had the opportunity to hug Rand Paul. As covered by the Courier-Journal:Speaking before U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch...
View ArticleKY Libertarians dis Paul - May run against him.
It seems that the KY Libertarians find Paul offensive too. Party Vice Chairman Joshua Koch said Wednesday that Paul has been a black eye for Libertarians because of stands he's taken on issues,...
View ArticleWhy do you like the Tea Party Movement?
A neighbor stopped by to admire the red, white, and blue pinwheels we'd put up across our front yard. The 7 of them do look rather festive, turning and sparkling in the sun. But they aren't there to...
View ArticleMom, would you mind if I was gay?
This week, the documentary "Anyone and Everyone" aired on our PBS station. It was on very early in the morning, but I was delighted to see that this incredibly important film was even being shown, at...
View ArticleACTION: Feed our brothers and sisters
Okay, I think we all get the political reality that the Republicans and Nelson are heartless bastards.My progressivism goes beyond the political ups and downs and the meta stuff -- just like I bet it...
View ArticleOur son was bullied, this week. Updated: re National Anti-bullying Day Oct. 20
It seems like such a nothing statement, unless you or someone you love has been through it. Our happy son became a basket case in less than 36 hours, and I'm not sure as an adult if I would have gotten...
View ArticleI got a double digit salary raise from HCR!
Like millions of other Americans who have health insurance through their employers, I just performed the annual Fall ritual -- choosing a health care plan for next year.As usual, I put it off to the...
View ArticleUS Refining Companies help Drug Cartels blow up Mexico
You know, just when you think you have a handle on how rotten these creeps can be, they get even sleazier.Now on MSNBC.com - 27 Dead and 55 injured with rivers of fire running down streets in San...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Liberal HATE Groups
Being a strong believer in keeping an eye on your opposition, I subscribe to the Tea Party Nation's emails. They are usually pretty predictable, but today's missive was rather amusing and revealing....
View ArticleThe dead man leaves a wife and two children.
I took my mother her medication, today. She's 87, so I fill up her plastic, daily medication boxes. We almost lost her a year ago, due to getting just one pill wrong on a prescription it turned out...
View ArticleAre Public Service Employees Too Expensive?
In a recent diary, I ran into a kossack who seemed to believe 4 assumptions: Employing public employees = a bad/ expensive choice. Breaking jobs down into parts and outsourcing some parts leads to...
View ArticleKY Dem Gov. Wins! No Cuts to Ed
Need a good news story? This is what you get when a Democratic Governor plays hard ball to win ... and Governor Beshear -D did it with bipartisan support for education in the KY House against the...
View ArticleTransocean CEO Gets Safety Bonus
Update: This is NOT snark. Transocean Ltd. gave its top executives bonuses for achieving the "best year in safety performance in our company's history"— despite the explosion of its oil rig that...
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