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
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What the Boss Likes – Hard Magic by Larry Correia, and some political caveats about the writer
First off, I’ve just finished “Hard Magic” by Larry Correia. It’s very good, excellent dieselpunk with magic. I kinda wish it wasn’t. (BTW, I've tried to make sure that there are no spoilers about the book in this post. But as always, read at your own risk.) Why does it seem that so many people who … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Hard Magic by Larry Correia, and some political caveats about the writer
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ann, Ann, why do you think other women are idiots?
Ann Romney is doing her best to help her husband with his problem with women voters. It’s nice that she’s trying to help him but it’s not nice when she evidently thinks women are idiots and that she can lie to them with every intention of trying to take their right to a informed decision … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ann, Ann, why do you think other women are idiots?
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
While watching the rather breathlessly done “Dark Matters: Twisted but True” (link to the episode if you’d like to watch) on the Science Channel, I got a reminder on just how stupid people can be when clinging to false beliefs that support their feelings of self-worth and I started ruminating on how this still happens … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Parade Magazine’s Romney Interview
Parade Magazine, that little insert that often comes in the Sunday paper that I’ve been reading probably since I could read, had an interview with the Romneys on August 26, 2012. The mag has always struck me as rather conservative and simplistic which can explain the questions asked and the lack of any follow up … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Parade Magazine’s Romney Interview
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 – 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
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Veterans, Romney and a little background
I had the amusement and bemusement of being on a Romney campaign phone “town hall” the evening of July 3rd, around 7 PM about veterans’ affairs. I guess since my husband is a veteran, we were on the robocall list. Knowing how badly another call went for the Romney campaign, I couldn’t resist participating. Two … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Veterans, Romney and a little background
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
What the Boss Likes – Rally against the War On Women, April 28, 2012
In cities and capitols all over the US, women and men will rally against the war against women, the pernicious attempt to return women to second class citizens. Really didn't know about this at all until now aka April 27th, but it's a much bigger thing than I thought. A new group Unite Women has been … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Rally against the War On Women, April 28, 2012
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