Once upon a time I was intent on becoming an archaeologist. I grew up watching The Secrets of Isis (Oh Mighty Isis!) where the archaeologist found a magical necklace and became a superhero. And of course, I watched the various Indiana Jones movies. My parents supported many of my odd desires, so they took me around to … Continue reading From the Bar – Armchair archaeology, beer style
Author: clubschadenfreude
intelligent, female, atheist, science fiction fan, great cook, excellent alewife, cat lover
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billy Graham, political shill
Blog posts about this are a dime a dozen, but I wanted to document that the Harrisburg paper has hopefully the last screed by a scared old man who wants to play pretend that he and only he knows what his imaginary friend wants. Billy Graham, anti-semite and self-annointed prophet (he was sure that by … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billy Graham, political shill
From the kitchen – random recipes from a week cooking
I've spent the last week at home, using up some vacation days before the end of the year. It was planned to be a "staycation", and Superstorm Sandy certainly guaranteed that. I planned on cooking a lot and I certainly have. Here's what I've been up to..... Beef Stew Beef stew is one of the … Continue reading From the kitchen – random recipes from a week cooking
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Corbett still desperately looking for voter fraud, recruiting citizens to report on their neighbors
And when you don't think that politicians in Pennsylvania could get any worse, they suprise you again. Now, we have a website, courtsey of Governor Corbett and Secretary Aichele, that encourages you to report your neighbors if you think that they are committing voter fraud. Yes, since Corbett has been shown wrong repeatedly in his support of … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Corbett still desperately looking for voter fraud, recruiting citizens to report on their neighbors
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “Mistakes” about which day to vote
Recently, there's been a rash of the wrong information being put on voter documents that tell people when to vote. The date "mistakenly" put on would *always* make people too late to vote. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/18/us/arizona-spanish-election-ballot/index.html http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/10/democrats_blast_ottawa_county.html Why is there never a time where the wrong date is days ahead of the actually voting day? If these … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “Mistakes” about which day to vote
What the Boss Likes – Obama’s comments on Ayn Rand, Rolling Stone interview
To preface this: I really despise Ayn Rand. My first roommate in college, Oy. I swear she only read Ayn Rand and listened to Jethro Tull and Yes. She gave me Atlas Shrugged to read. I shrugged back. Wheee, teen-age level selfishness, how "impressive". My husband had a copy of The Fountainhead, so I tried reading that … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Obama’s comments on Ayn Rand, Rolling Stone interview
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “Think of the children!” only when convenient
The supporters of "family values" strike again! The latest hypocrisy here in Pennsylvania is perpetrated by Representatives of *both* parties, sadly enough. Rep. RoseMarie Swanger(R), Rep. Thomas Caltagirone (D), Rep. Mark Gillen(R), Rep. Keith Gillespie(R), Rep. Adam Harris(R), Rep.Mike Tobash(R), have all decided that women won't get more help from welfare for an additional baby over a certain number *unless* she can prove … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – “Think of the children!” only when convenient
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s about the social issues and it’s about theocracy
This time it’s about social issues. Many people say that the election is about the economy. In my opinion it isn’t. Not this time. This time it’s about the social issues and about losing not only 50+ years of progress but a thousand years if radical conservatives get into power. The radical conservatives, the theocrats … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s about the social issues and it’s about theocracy
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Halloween or when the TrueChristians™ come out of the woodwork
When I was growing up, my favorite holiday was Halloween. I liked Thanksgiving for the ability to eat as much starch (can you say stuffing, potatoes and homemade noodles all at once?) as I wanted without being scolded and I liked Christmas because I got prezzies, but both were generally miserable otherwise since I don’t … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Halloween or when the TrueChristians™ come out of the woodwork
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA Rep. Babette Josephs and the Pledge of Allegiance
Not sure how I missed this story. State Representative Babette Josephs (D-Philadelphia) was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance in the state house. She refused, saying ""Based on my First Amendment rights and based on the fact that I really think it's a prayer, I don't pray in public." Well, if she's Christian, she has … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA Rep. Babette Josephs and the Pledge of Allegiance
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