Mean And Nasty Simply To Be Mean And Nasty
Gov. Scott Walker believes a new law that gives gay couples hospital visitation rights violates the state constitution and has asked a judge to allow the state to stop defending it.
We Hit The Debt Ceiling Today
In case anyone cares. In the meantime, the hostage strategy will continue to play out — Republicans are threatening to create a recession, on purpose, unless Democrats give them a…
Parental Notification Of Abortion Is Not Comparable To Ear Piercing
Let's deal with my title first. Just because a minor can't get their ears pierced without parental notification doesn't make it the bar we should set our standards. Perhaps making…
Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos!
A commenter sent me this email. Thanks for the heads up! Today is the happy celebration of the fifth of May. And while not a major celebration South of the…
I Almost Forgot… There’s A Republican Presidential Primary Debate Tonight
Here's the line-up: Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico Ron Paul, U.S. Representative from Texas Tim Pawlenty, former Governor of Minnesota Rick…
Guess I’ll Have To Listen To Jensen Today
Over at Kilroy's, Nancy Willing states that John Young and Lillian Lowery will be on the Rick Jensen show today. Warning: Nancy's info had better be correct! ;-) Consider this…
Technology Etiquette
Yeah, I'm on a pet peeve roll, but that's the way it goes sometimes. I love technology as much as the next person, and I shudder to think how much…
The Idea Of Seniors Shopping For Health Insurance Is Insane
If you have ever had to purchase individual health insurance you know exactly how insane Paul Ryan's senior health insurance vouchers are. If you haven't then you might want to…
Just Wondering…
This weekend phone books were dropped off at my door. Does anyone under 60 still use those big, bulky books? I hate the idea of just dumping them into the recycling bin... any other ideas?
Gentlemen, May I Have Your Attention
On Friday there was another debate over gender specific terms. I would like to take this opportunity to give you the female perspective on this issue, and, perhaps, engage in…
Obama’s Open Mic
At Jason330's request... Obama's Bring It moment. Perhaps not realizing his mic was on, Obama's private remarks were caught by CBS correspondent Mark Knoller, who was able to listen to…
Obama’s Speech
President Obama's speech is scheduled to begin at 1:35 today. I will try to live blog this in the comments - any commenter help would be greatly appreciated! Meanwhile, Greg…
It All Comes Down To Planned Parenthood
If the government shuts down it will be because Republicans refused to drop the rider concerning Planned Parenthood. GEIST: Are you willing to hold up this entire budget over defunding…