Tag Archives: politics

Don’t go there…

Posted on November 4th, 2011 by Sarah

I think everyone is familiar with this concept: I can bag on my mom and you can bag on your mom. But under no circumstances can YOU bag on MY mom. Lately I’m feeling that way about the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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“We are a country of God.”

Posted on August 28th, 2010 by cliff1976

Glenn Beck’s rally unfolding on anniversary of King’s speech – CNN.com. We most certainly are not.  We are a country of individuals, who are guaranteed the freedom to decide for ourselves how, when, and whether to worship. Beck, a hero … Continue reading →

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freshmeat: End the Ban

Posted on February 10th, 2010 by cliff1976

freshmeat: End the Ban. Saw this via the blog of a friend of friend.  It’s great.  Read it if you think people should be treated fairly.  Read it even if you don’t — it might change your mind.

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Q. What’s in a name?

Posted on January 10th, 2010 by cliff1976

A. More than I’d have thought. Or maybe I should not be surprised, given the caning episode. (How did that go down, by the way?) In Malaysia, four Christian churches in three days have been firebombed as protest against a … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Open your minds, America – CNN.com

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 by cliff1976

Commentary: Open your minds, America – CNN.com. Just read some thoughts about the debate about health care at the link above, and I have to say, I don’t think the scope is limited to the health care debate.  I am … Continue reading →

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Economic Insight from Bill Watterson?

Posted on December 21st, 2008 by cliff1976

Got this in an email from my pal Steve in California. Discuss amongst yourselves while I enjoy my obligatory holiday break.

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it’s not just Detroit

Posted on November 25th, 2008 by cliff1976

Got a link to this opinion column from my dad via email today: http://www.freep.com/article/20081123/COL01/811230371 It’s by Mitch Albom, whom you probably know of as a sports reporter in the Detroit area who looks like what I thought Fred Savage was … Continue reading →

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a refreshing observation

Posted on November 7th, 2008 by cliff1976

So we were just watching the first press conference. Sarah, astounded: I understood everything he just said! I, equally impressed: So did he! Ba-dump-bump.

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astute observation

Posted on September 13th, 2008 by cliff1976

A friend of ours was getting her political discourse on and watched this interview in preparation. Her reaction to it: She was reminding me of {name removed to protect the nice-but-stupid}. The reason I say that is that she seems … Continue reading →

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Senator Jim Inhofe — what a slimeball

Posted on September 8th, 2008 by cliff1976

Attention Oklahomans: Please vote this guy out of office. He is insulting you. Here’s a quote from a Tulsa newspaper from him about the decision voters will have to make: “Do you really want to have a guy as commander … Continue reading →

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