Tag: government

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA’s Voter ID law stands, for now

In Pennsylvania, the GOP/TP “suddenly” became alarmed by all of the voter fraud.  They can’t show that it happens in any numbers above fractions of a percent, but oh, they did need to change the laws.  Funny how it wasn’t a problem for them UNTIL a Democrat who happened to not be “white” won the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – PA’s Voter ID law stands, for now →

What the Boss Likes – New Frontiers

Curiosity has landed!  And another step on the “new frontier” has been taken. WOOT! We’re also still taking steps on the new frontier that John Kennedy spoke of back in July 1960.  Why is this on my mind? I watched “Justice League: New Frontier” yesterday.  It starts with the paranoia of the 50s and ends … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – New Frontiers →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bombastic nonsense, Pennsylvania style

Seems that some Pennsylvania legislators can’t help themselves when it comes to being hateful idiots.  The latest in bombastic lying comes from US Representative Mike Kelly, representing all or parts of Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango and WarrenCounties (contact him here )   These are in the central western to northwestern part of the state.  This would … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bombastic nonsense, Pennsylvania style →

Not so Polite Dinner Conversation – Tell them when they are wrong because they vote

If they can vote then they need to know the facts. As many people do, I got a forwarded email from an older relative.  This wasn’t my “Uncle Jim” of recent internet meme, but from "Aunt Jane".  This particular email was promulgating various lies and half-truths about how horrible stamps mentioning the Muslim holiday of Eid … Continue reading Not so Polite Dinner Conversation – Tell them when they are wrong because they vote →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Critical thinking, the lack of it and the usual result on the theistic mind

I’ll admit it was nice when I still was sure that some magical being that is omnipotent and omniscient agrees with whatever you decide it does.  You can claim anything for this god and be sure that it has your back.  If something happens that wasn’t what you wanted, you just convince yourself that this … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Critical thinking, the lack of it and the usual result on the theistic mind →

What the Boss Likes – SCOTUS decision on health care

Oh my, what *will* the GOP/TP do when Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion and didn't obey their will?   He was joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan.   Thank you all for doing what's right for the country. Unsuprisingly, Justices Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas were … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – SCOTUS decision on health care →

Not so polite dinner conversation – When all you have are lies

If you tell a lie and tell it intentionally and repeatedly, what does that say about you?   Lies are generally held to be detrimental to society and the people who tell them; stories about this being part and parcel of our fables and myths.  We have “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” as being one of … Continue reading Not so polite dinner conversation – When all you have are lies →

Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Gov’t too big, unless we want it to be that way

Pennsylvania lawmakers are at it again.  Today, we have HB 2400, introduced by Rep. Marsico and unfortunately supported by both sides of the aisle:  MARSICO - R, CALTAGIRONE - D, STEPHENS - R, TURZAI -R, AUMENT -R, BAKER - R, BARBIN - D, BARRAR - R, BOBACK -R, BOYD -R, CLYMER - R, D. COSTA … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Gov’t too big, unless we want it to be that way →