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Category Archives: Politics
Just Fucking Get It Done.
So I know I’ve been kinda quiet lately. But this is not where I tell you ‘Oh I’ve been busy’ (I have) or ‘I just haven’t had much to say lately’ (I haven’t). See, everyone’s talking about this health care … Continue reading
Of patriotism and pride
I really love this country I live in. I always have, and I always will. But like parents with a difficult child, I have to admit that liking this country has been a real challenge for the past decade or … Continue reading
I jaywalk because I’m jewish.
I’ve been driving around in downtown Portland a couple times in recent weeks. Did you know they totally revamped the whole bus mall area? Yeah. Now when you make right turns you have to turn into the FAR lane. Because … Continue reading
Old Model Army, or Why I’m Not Emo Anymore
I was an angry, disillusioned, totally emo chick in college. I’m not exactly sure how it happened. (Translation: it would take far longer than this blog post to explain, and I’m not sure we’re at the stage in our interwebs … Continue reading
Posted in Music is My Life, Personal, Politics
Tagged emo, existentialism, national pride, new model army, nihilist, president obama, the ghost of cain
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Of politicos and prose
What a week this has been. I mean seriously, people. Half the country will remember where they were yesterday for the rest of their lives, for starters. For me, this week has been…Momentous. Thrilling. Moving. Confusing. Thought provoking. Surprising. So how many … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Geeky stuff, Personal, Politics
Tagged fernando pessoa, hard conversations, I love portuguese, left field rants, poetry, president obama, sam adams, work stuff
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Remember, remember, the 4th of November
On November 4th, America decided to give one of the hardest jobs in the world to this guy. There were parties. And speeches. Lots of warm fuzzies to be had. I partied pretty hard along with everyone. (not as hard … Continue reading
Posted in Creating Connections, Personal, Politics
Tagged november 5th, president obama, remember
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Lying is good. So says the Pentagon.
Yep. Lie to me, because I just DON’T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH. I like my head in the sand. It’s nice and warm on my …sinuses. In other words, “Don’t ask, don’t tell”. A Military Times poll recently released … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged don't ask don't tell, gays in the military, iraq war, left field rants
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Don’t shoot your whole wad, Barry!
Ok I know, in my last post, I was talking about how I was doing housecleaning and all, and there were a couple thoughts I had that just didn’t warrant a whole blog post. This one, short as it is, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged president obama, sex and politics, shoot the whole wad, viagra, zogby polls
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Five Years Later
Five years later, the Senate finds no link between Iraq and al Qaeda Five years later, we are no safer, just more aware. Five years later, there’s a both a big-screen and a made for TV movie. In my mind, … Continue reading
Elephants vs Donkeys
From what I remember of my US History class in high school, the major difference between Republicans and Democrats was how much power the federal government was granted. Republicans favor less power, with more power going to the states; Democrats … Continue reading