Tales of a Modern-Day Cassandra with a Philosophy Fetish
It’s remarkable, you know. I see patterns other people don’t and there are people who know me and think I’m too full of hyperbole to pay attention. Even when I’m right. Continue reading “Aftermath (Part 10): Are we really so blind we can’t see?”
This post has been brewing since the end of May, but I didn’t have the words until last night. Not until I sat through BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee’s new Joint. Continue reading “Racisim: It’s baKkKed in…”
I keep seeing variations on a theme on my FB wall and elsewhere regarding protesters being late to the party and that we should stop blaming the people who voted third party and heal ourselves through compassion. This is the response I wrote to the direct question on my wall, to answer a question from a friend. Continue reading “Asking for a friend…”
If you’re not following me on FB, you don’t know about this because I’ve forgotten to include the info here, until now.
http://millionmuppetmarch.com/
No, this isn’t just an online event. Reuters has the latest article on the movement. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/12/usa-campaign-muppets-idUSL1E8LCCU120121012
There’s a growing list of folks who are meeting at the Greenbelt Metro at 8am for a joint trip down to the Mall. If you’re interested in joining us, but you’re not on FB, comment here and I’ll add you to my list of folks to watch for on the 3rd.
The FB Event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/467864996591388/. The FB community page has already reached over 16k since they launched the page October 4th.
If you’re not friends with me, you probably won’t be able to see the event, since it’s Friends Only, but there are cures for that sort of thing.
SEPTEMBER 15 Mass March in Washington DC!
11am – ish…Arrive either by foot or bus down at McPherson Square and camp out until I see the other folks from my UU congregation. I may also see NW and his crowd, and if they want to join us and swell our ranks, they’re certainly welcome! We’re a “Welcoming Congregation” after all… 😎
Thanks, Liam!!!
Ok, so someone please tell me: Does “executive privilege” extend to former employees as well? Please say “No.” Please?
By the way, in case you haven’t heard, September 15 is the next march on Washington.
September 15
Mass March in Washington DC!
Come to Washington DC on September 15 for a large antiwar protest timed to coincide with the report by General Petraeus on the “Surge” in Iraq.
(If you want to do this, you’re welcome to crash here.)
It’s theoretically possible that a group from my congregation will go. I still have the signs I made last time, waiting downstairs.
Just thought I’d share. Happy Monday!
Comment from Joan:
Sorry, but despite what you think executive privilege is not about protecting Rove or any other employee or former employee. By it’s very nature, executive privilege is about protecting the EXECUTIVE and since Bush is still in office he can still use it to block anyone talking about something he said or ordered or had anything to do with at all.
Further bummer – I imagine he’s just freeing his time up to hand pick and polish our NEXT executive. He’s evil, pure and simple from the 8th dimension.
Another piece of my childhood just left the planet for good.
Charles Nelson Reilly dead at 76
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony Award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on the “Tonight Show” and various game shows, has died. He was 76.
Reilly died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications from pneumonia, his partner, Patrick Hughes, told the New York Times.
And then, there’s this:
Anti-war mom Cindy Sheehan gives up her protest
Cindy Sheehan, the mother who became an anti-war leader after her soldier son was killed in Iraq, says she is walking away from the peace movement. Sheehan says her son died “for nothing.” And she says her activism has cost her health, her husband and her savings.
Sigh…
This is your semi-annual reminder that more than 90% of my original blog posts fall into the Friends category, and are thus not viewable unless you have your own account AND I’ve friended you.
I leave you with this image:
Last Sunday, after the service was over, the Minister Emeritus stopped me while I was loading the car, and he asked me about the bumper stickers on the back of our new car. Of particular interest: Our WTF sticker. (Oval, looks a lot like the W04 stickers, but with subtle – and not so subtle – differences. This one’s close: http://i3.cpcache.com/product/15326680/wtf_04_rectangle_sticker.jpg
) He and his wife wanted to know what the WTF stood for. And I told them. Without a lot of blushing. Much. Um…
Interesting life, that’s the case! Don’t miss a minute of it!
Hint.
I’ve been poking around a web site looking for stuff to stick to my new car. I already have a folder full of stickers, including the one I got from MS, but I haven’t gotten the round ‘tuits yet, and I thought I’d see what else I could find. And boy, howdy, there’s plenty here: http://www.evolvefish.com/.
My favorite, and the one least likely to pass muster with DH (who may occasionally drive the car to work), was: “Would Somebody Please Give Bush a Blowjob So We Can Impeach Him?” Then there’s explaining to my kid what the term “blowjob” means…
I’ve got a bunch of stuff racked up in the shopping cart. I just need to know which item(s) DH might want for his car.
All I still need are big bright “flower power” daisies, and I’ll be all set. (Okay, so it isn’t a VW Bug. Sue me.)
Last night I sat down before bed and read all the way through our Bill of Rights. You know, the things which govern how we are supposed to operate as a country?
Too bad the current administration hasn’t bothered to do the same recently.
I have a whole lot to say but I’m thinking about how I want to say it. I’m also contemplating writing it in essay form and posting it on my Writing blog page.
So much to say. So long to wait until the next election.
And so very much disappointment.
Aside from all that, there is apparently a protest being organized for February 13 to support same sex marriage in Annapolis. I am giving serious consideration to attending the event. Anyone who wishes to come join me is welcome to come to my home afterwards for some hot cocoa and like-minded support.
It is time to take our rights back and to hold those responsible for their restriction accountable.