Tag: freedom

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania’s anti-equal marriage rights law struck down; let the whining commence

Finally, a break from work and a chance to kibbitz on the interwebs. Here in the US, we are celebrating Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have fallen in combat during our various wars. It’s also a time for celebrating the summer, even though it isn’t officially summer yet. Everyone wants to grill … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania’s anti-equal marriage rights law struck down; let the whining commence →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – we’ve always done it so that makes it always okay

I thought I'd also add to the commentary about the recent US Supreme Court decision about allowing prayer at town meetings.  The excuse that the conservative judges used to allow this nonsense is no more than "we've always done it so that makes it always okay".  If each state wants to have its own rules that … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – we’ve always done it so that makes it always okay →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Religion and guns, and the concordant stupidity

Good to know that people in Georgia are so scared of everything, or need a replacement phallus 🙂 , that they need to have their guns on them at all times, even in church. Hmmm, if one is to believe in the Christians claim that their god protects them, then carrying a gun is nonsense … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Religion and guns, and the concordant stupidity →

Not So Polite Conversation – when thievery is a “right” and a Republican/Teaocrat is horrified that he’s asked to show ID

Here in the US, we have a system where there are public lands held in trust for the American people by our government. It keeps some of our environment relatively untouched so we won’t lose everything to the greedy and ignorant, who will trash one piece of land and simply move onto another one. Some … Continue reading Not So Polite Conversation – when thievery is a “right” and a Republican/Teaocrat is horrified that he’s asked to show ID →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania legislator at it again – Arizona redux

First, I’m happy that Arizona got rid of the legislation that would have legalized discrimination. Of course, that doesn’t prevent more people from trying the same thing.  If you’ve been reading this blog, we often have our state legislators doing something ridiculous when trying to get their versions of their religions into the law.  Gordon … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania legislator at it again – Arizona redux →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania politicians desperate to force Christianity on everyone now hiding behind claims of “history”

Unsurprisingly, we have more theocratic hijinks from some of our Pennsylvania legislators.  Interested only in forcing one religion on everyone in the state, these wannabe theocrats are claiming that it’s just “history” that they want to educate people on.   We did have one Democrat go with the theocrats and one Republican that did not when … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Pennsylvania politicians desperate to force Christianity on everyone now hiding behind claims of “history” →

What the Boss Likes – Colonial Williamsburg electronic field trips

A quick note about a series that I think everyone should watch. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has started a new series about American history and law for middle school and high school students.  These are being broadcast on local PBS stations and you can see the list here.   You can see a short commercial for … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Colonial Williamsburg electronic field trips →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a return from the past, and more TrueChristian nonsense about women, slavery, and predestination plus an announcement

I'm back from vacation. And what do I find?  A great comment to do a blog post on. One of the TrueChristians from the past has decided to return to the blog.  Ostensibly to see if I was behaving myself.  You know, us women can’t be trusted.  🙂   Of course Woody was around in February … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a return from the past, and more TrueChristian nonsense about women, slavery, and predestination plus an announcement →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Do something about it

Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation has an excellent article on "uncivil" civil rights activism:  No Pleasure Ride on a Unicorn: The case for "uncivil" civil rights activism". As repeat readers will know, I advocate for being the "rough men" that do their best to stand up and defend everyone's rights.  The pertinent … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Do something about it →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 2, The lie of “think of the children” Pennsylvania style

Part 1 here.   A rather pathetic example of one of those Christians who want to pretend their personal beliefs should be made law is a recent op-ed “Defend marriage, for the kids' sake” (yep, he went there) It was written by Brian McGinley of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, another one of those organizations that … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Part 2, The lie of “think of the children” Pennsylvania style →