Thursday, May 31, 2007
A-Rod Sportsman of the week
When children are introduced to any sport, sportmanship is the highest honor for any athlete to earn. For A-Rod to pull the stunt that he did is just crappy.
A-Rod is a walking overpaid headcase who is a gifted athlete but all those qualities do not make him a MAN.
A-Rod is a walking overpaid headcase who is a gifted athlete but all those qualities do not make him a MAN.
George Wills continues to drink the Kool-Aid
George Will reminds me of the poor slob hanging on to the myth of a relationship that was only real in his head.
Gawande: Obama Health Plan
The one issue everyone can agree on it that the current health care system is broken. The key is to identify the Presidential candidate who has the courage to develop and implement a Health Plan that benefits the consumer.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Stop the funding....
To continue to underwrite a party that is not a representative voice is just silly.
NYPD the face of oppression, Bob Herbert
Of course they harassed the minorities AGAIN in New York. It never ceases to amaze me who end up being the face of oppression.
These kids aren't the ones committing the crimes. This isn't anything new. My ex-husband grew up in Philly during the Rizzo years. It was such a common occurrence for him and his buddies to be "stopped and frisked". They just anticipated it.
Finally, his parents shipped him off to a boarding school in New England. His best buddy's parents sent him to a private school in suburbia. This was done for their protection. They survived the Rizzo years of police brutality. Somehow, my ex and his best friend's anger did not prevent them from becoming successful humans.
How many parents have this choice? A long as Chris Matthews keeps reminding his viewers how safe he feels in New York, this behavior by the establishment will continue.
With Nutter as the assumed Mayor, will Philly turn back time? Remember Rizzo proudly prevented any riots after the King assassination.
Will Nutter where a nightstick with his tuxedo at his swearing in?
Funny how some folks are willing to relinquish minoritie civil liberties for their perceived safety.
These kids aren't the ones committing the crimes. This isn't anything new. My ex-husband grew up in Philly during the Rizzo years. It was such a common occurrence for him and his buddies to be "stopped and frisked". They just anticipated it.
Finally, his parents shipped him off to a boarding school in New England. His best buddy's parents sent him to a private school in suburbia. This was done for their protection. They survived the Rizzo years of police brutality. Somehow, my ex and his best friend's anger did not prevent them from becoming successful humans.
How many parents have this choice? A long as Chris Matthews keeps reminding his viewers how safe he feels in New York, this behavior by the establishment will continue.
With Nutter as the assumed Mayor, will Philly turn back time? Remember Rizzo proudly prevented any riots after the King assassination.
Will Nutter where a nightstick with his tuxedo at his swearing in?
Funny how some folks are willing to relinquish minoritie civil liberties for their perceived safety.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Its all about Barry...
The only way Barry should enter the Hall of Fame is by buying a ticket. He will go down in history as the meanest, nastiest selfish players that ever played the game.
Jerk.
Jerk.
The Lady represents her constituency
So this is what an person elected to REPRESENT the voters looks like...........
A lifestyle choice?
I get so bored with people pretending to be poor. Four congressmen are the latest well-heeled types to venture into the distressing world of the poor, sort of. Where did they sleep? In their comfortable homes no doubt? Did they have electricity? Gas for their car? Cashflow for car repairs or unexpected events? What about affordable day care for their kids or seniors?
Did they suspend their insurance benefits? Or the contributions to their fat pension?
It is not real until you really have to fret about where your next meal is going to come from. They did not have to suffer the slights or whispers that come from being poor. Or the inane suggestions or criticisms.
Most people are uncomfortable around poor people. Unless they are providing some menial caretaker service for them. Heaven forbid they actually have a meal with "those people."
It would be nice if the four horsemen, did something useful for the real poor people in our country instead of engaging in silly experiments. Why didn't they go to the local welfare office and actually talk to one of "those people."
Better yet, how about simply going to their own garden? Shouldn't be too far of a walk. GRRRRRR
Did they suspend their insurance benefits? Or the contributions to their fat pension?
It is not real until you really have to fret about where your next meal is going to come from. They did not have to suffer the slights or whispers that come from being poor. Or the inane suggestions or criticisms.
Most people are uncomfortable around poor people. Unless they are providing some menial caretaker service for them. Heaven forbid they actually have a meal with "those people."
It would be nice if the four horsemen, did something useful for the real poor people in our country instead of engaging in silly experiments. Why didn't they go to the local welfare office and actually talk to one of "those people."
Better yet, how about simply going to their own garden? Shouldn't be too far of a walk. GRRRRRR
A prayer for the Unknown Soldiers
When a war veteran finally returns to what used to be a normal life the re-entry is challenging for the soldiers and their families.
Daily living is a challenge. Returning from a war adds another layer to the complexities. Physical scars are obvious. The mental ones are not so evident.
Our society has conditioned us to be less tolerant of those who suffer from mental disorders. If you break a leg, going to a doctor to fix it would be expected. Getting treatment for a broken psyche somehow is viewed as odd or weak. It is not discussed openly. A hushed tone is more the norm.
Our illustrious Commander-in Chief calls on us to support our troops. It would be wonderful, if he would have prepared our brave soldiers for a safer return home. The outpatient care for our wounded is as broken as Shrubs policies.
What about the soldiers who joined the military because they had no place to go? For whatever reason, these soldiers do not have any friends or family. Who is waiting for them when they are discharged?
Some do not even have a home to return to. These warriors joined the military for a place to sleep and three squares. What happens to them? Who provides them a soft landing?
You rarely hear about these soldiers. Who mourns for them when they are killed in action? Who receives their silver stars? Who writes their tragic stories?
As Memorial Day weekend comes to a close, let's pray for the weary soldier who has no loving arms to greet them or fix them a burger.
Daily living is a challenge. Returning from a war adds another layer to the complexities. Physical scars are obvious. The mental ones are not so evident.
Our society has conditioned us to be less tolerant of those who suffer from mental disorders. If you break a leg, going to a doctor to fix it would be expected. Getting treatment for a broken psyche somehow is viewed as odd or weak. It is not discussed openly. A hushed tone is more the norm.
Our illustrious Commander-in Chief calls on us to support our troops. It would be wonderful, if he would have prepared our brave soldiers for a safer return home. The outpatient care for our wounded is as broken as Shrubs policies.
What about the soldiers who joined the military because they had no place to go? For whatever reason, these soldiers do not have any friends or family. Who is waiting for them when they are discharged?
Some do not even have a home to return to. These warriors joined the military for a place to sleep and three squares. What happens to them? Who provides them a soft landing?
You rarely hear about these soldiers. Who mourns for them when they are killed in action? Who receives their silver stars? Who writes their tragic stories?
As Memorial Day weekend comes to a close, let's pray for the weary soldier who has no loving arms to greet them or fix them a burger.
How dare he...........
It was disturbing but not shocking that Shrub used a solemn occasion to justify his war, again.
Betrayal: Krugman
Historically, when a war comes to a end, a white flag goes up, a sword is surrendered and or a treaty is written. Someone either seizes or is empowered to do one of the aforementioned acts by an authority figure.
Bush and company drug our country into Iraq. Our soldiers are right smack in the middle of a civil war. There are at least three sects who want control of the sand, people and oil.
Once we either no longer fund this mess or simply pull our troops out, to whom do we either accept or provide a sword?
Bush and company drug our country into Iraq. Our soldiers are right smack in the middle of a civil war. There are at least three sects who want control of the sand, people and oil.
Once we either no longer fund this mess or simply pull our troops out, to whom do we either accept or provide a sword?
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