Friday, May 16, 2008

Florida DESERVES Representation!

Go here, download and sign the petition. Then,sign up to go to the rally in DC.

...the Count Every Vote rally at the DNC’s Rules & Bylaws Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 31st at 7:00 a.m, at which we will call for the DNC to seat all Florida and Michigan delegates at the Democratic National Convention.

You will receive an e-mail in the coming days with information about buses traveling to D.C. from around the country. You are also encouraged to invite your friends and to make your own travel arrangements if it is not practical to travel by bus.

Invite your friends and networks to join us standing up for democracy. You make a huge difference.

If you can’t go to DC, go to one of the rallies in Florida.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Misogynist Shite

First, Tweety goes off half cocked on women over the age of 40... Oh, pardon me, that was his WHOLE cock....

MATTHEWS: If you talk to people, older women, and I don’t mean older than me --

McAULIFFE: Yeah.

MATTHEWS:—but maybe my age and older, and you talk to them, and they get really angry at me, of course. They get—we have nice arguments, and I try to be respectful and say, “Well, you know, that’s a point of view,” and I say, “If I ever get anything wrong on the air, let me know, on a fact.” And they usually have a hard time figuring out what the fact I was wrong on, but that’s OK. How do you get those older women—I think that’s the strongest constituency for Hillary, the “Scranton woman.”

McAULIFFE: Right.

MATTHEWS: The woman who maybe works hard, maybe was a hardworking woman, maybe her marriage wasn’t the greatest thing in the world, in terms of economics, in terms of—her life wasn’t that great. And they look at Hillary as their champion, that’s going to save them and pull them out of this rut they’ve been in for 30 or 50 years, or 60 years.

Then we have Obama calling a female reporter “Sweetie”....

This on the same day that NARAL decides to back Obama...

And it’s just SO convenient that Edwards endorsed Obama the day after Hillary blew Obama’s ass out of Appalachia… Can you say, Please Mr. Obama, give me a job??? 

Wasn’t it only a week ago Edwards said he wasn’t endorsing ANYBODY....???

Of course, we know where Elizabeth stands.  She wasn’t at the rally, either, when her husband came out for Obama. That’s sending a message.  Even more of a message would be for her to come out and endorse Hillary, if for no other reason than to show that Obama’s health care plan is NOT as good as Hillary’s.  But I guess if John wants a job, she can’t do that.

Same Shit.  Different Day.

Fuck Chris Matthews.

When will the women in this country learn???

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Hippo Birdies

Today my mom would have been........86..... shhhhhh

(She’s holding a beet....)

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

UnBeFreakingLievable…

I heard about this the other day, and meant to blog it....

“People have just one set of clothes; some are even wearing jute bags. There is not enough drinking water. There are no sanitation facilities whatsoever. Many people have wounds that are not being attended. The estimated number of people in these 26 camps is 100,000.”

Sheri Villarosa, the senior US diplomat in Burma, said she feared the death toll could reach 100,000.

But despite the obvious suffering, massive devastation and pressing need for urgent action, the Burmese authorities were continuing to insist yesterday that everything was under control. On the front page of the New Light of Myanmar – a state-run government publication – was a picture of the Prime Minister, Thein Sein, handing over 20 television sets and 10 DVD players as part of the “relief” operation. This, in a region where there has been no electricity since the 130mph storm struck.

Does it not sound like something Dumbya would do?

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mothers Day, League of Women Voters, and FU

I have been getting phone calls from this thing called the Share Group for the last 6 months.  Evidently the League of Fucking Assholes Women Voters gave them my cell phone number so they could call me and get me either to rejoin or send them money; I used my cell number when I joined them some years ago.  I guess I have to give fake numbers out now, even to legitimate groups.

Share Group fundraises via telemarketers.  It’s definitely fundraising, because let me tell you, they aren’t Sharing SHIT.  They are stealing money from both the companies they “work for” and the people they call.  These people call 2-3 times a day now.  Sometimes they show up as “restricted” - or sometimes I am in the car, or outside, and can’t read the phone number of who’s calling on my phone, so I just answer it.  They hang up on me.  Bastards.  Sometimes you hear them laughing in the background.

So yesterday I called and emailed Share to find out who they were calling for, and they emailed me that it was LWV.  They said they would take me off the lists, too.  But today I got three more calls. 

So I sent LWV the following email:

I have been getting phone calls from the “Share Group” for several months.  Yesterday I inquired as to who was behind their harassing calls, and they sent me an email saying it was the LWV.

I consider this harassment.  What they do is to call, and once I answer they hang up.  What is the REASON for this abominable treatment?  I have asked them to remove me from their lists several times, but they do not.

They call my cell phone number, which costs me minutes every time I answer.  They call from various 800 numbers, and I found out who they are by calling them back.  LWV probably owes me about two hours worth of cell phone minutes from calls I have answered and/or called back.

I did not renew my LWV membership this year because my husband is retired and we cannot afford another membership in this lousy economy.  This kind of harassing treatment does not inspire me to join again, let alone donate a dime to LWV. 

If Share Group is supposed to be fundraising for you, they are doing a LOUSY job.  They don’t talk to you - the minute you answer the phone, they hang up.  They make money off you, and they don’t talk to ANYone.

I do intend to make a formal complaint if something is not done.  I suggest that for your own reputation, you stop using these idiots.  And please make them take my cell phone number off their calling list. 

Share makes money every time a call “connects” - so they don’t even have to TALK to the people - which is why they just hang up on you!  Why work, you know?!

If any of you have suggestions as to who I can file a formal complaint with, I’d really appreciate it.  I actually want to complain about LWV the most.  This kind of shit should be beneath them.  Thanks!

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Video for College Professors….

I think regular high school teachers could use this, too...

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Thursday, May 08, 2008

If You are So Inclined….

Go forth and sign the petition.

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Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Democrats:  You’re Safe, but for How Long??

Thank the Obambies for that one....

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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

What Would You Do?

Many Hillary supporters are not going to vote for Obama should he win the nomination, and Obama supporters are not happy about it. Sucks to be them.  And it might suck to be You.

Here’s my take on it - and remember, I didn’t DIS-like Obama at first.  His supporters have been eroding any support I may have given him, however - and he never says Shite about it.  They have been rude and obnoxious to the Hillary supporters - the TPM link above is a prime example.  Why should any Hillary supporter want to be part of THAT bunch???  OK, it’s the Muck.  But it’s actually the same no matter where you go online.  All the Left sites have been taken over by Obama People....  (DAYUM, I want to sing that FZ song....)

It’s the same outside, too.  I am tired of being told I am not a Liberal because I didn’t vote for Obama.  Some attitude.  Maybe I SHOULD say the Hell with Party Politics.  While I am at it, let’s also say that I am sick of the Obama Camp’s whining.  It’s not our fault the dumbass took his name off the Florida ballot.  No one told him to do that.  Now the Florida voters don’t get to count?  Screw that.  Michigan is one thing; Florida is quite another.

On top of all of it, Flush Limbaugh and Al Sharpton have put Fear into the equation. Flush is “dreaming of riots in Denver.” How nice of him.  Sharpton says he wants “justice” if Obama isn’t the nominee.  How does that NOT bring race - let alone fear - into the equation?  If you consider Sharpton’s similar past activities, you consider it a threat - if you don’t vote for Obama, then black people will riot!!!  I am waiting for Obama to speak out on this; it’s important, especially if he wants to keep the Democratic vote of anyone (particularly females) over the age of 40, or anyone who doesn’t live in the city.  Whether or not he gets the nomination.

Don’t give me the “Democrat-needs-to-win” argument.  McBush/McCain’t be damned.  Howard Dean - someone I used to admire - has screwed us all.  He has allowed the media to hijack the entire election, he has allowed them to pick who THEY like for the candidate, they have hidden the truth about Obama, and you can BET that there will be an October surprise.  There is always SOMETHING.  And it will come out right at the Perfect Time. 

Obama is NOT going to be “allowed” to win the general election.  Come on, if TPTB didn’t “allow” Al Gore to win back in 2000, you think they will let A Black Guy???  Trust me on this.  The following is not MY opinion - I just know these people, they are my neighbors, my relatives, parents of people my kid goes to school with - and my head is NOT in the sand. The reason the Republicans have wanted Hillary to run against McCain is NOT because they think she can’t beat him, but because if a Democrat DOES win, they don’t want that Democrat to be A Black Guy.

I knew what was going to happen in PA, and I can smell it for the November election, too.NIMBY NIMBY NIMBY. I worked the polls, I called the people, and I heard them when they said, ‘I’m not voting for that black D^&)$’, or ‘I’m not voting for that Muslim’ - Yes Muslim, even after it’s been well established that his preacher was Not Muslim.... And here’s something else - I’m not the only one who is paying attention...

HOWEVER - The misogyny of the media, of Howard Dean, of Obama himself has all but been totally ignored.  Those of us who are either women or Hillary supporters have noticed it - I cannot tell you how many women I know who will NOT vote for Obama should he get the nomination.  It’s entirely big of Hillary not to even mention the blatant sexism that has gone on in this campaign, thanks to the media.  Think I sound bitter?  Read these comments. Where’s Obama when it comes to that?  Oh, that’s right - he’s running against “Annie Oakley.” No, he’s not misogynistic....(She says, beating head against wall....)

As of this date, I haven’t decided whether or not I would vote for Obama should he win the nomination.  Unfortunately for the party, I am not a Yellow Dog Dem.  I vote for the Person.  I voted for Ross Perot in 1992 (HEY - the little nutbag was RIGHT about NAFTA.....and you’d still have your job if he had won!).  I held my nose for Kerry.  But this guy is just....offensive.

Update: If this is true, it’s really....graceless....

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Monday, May 05, 2008

These Remind me of Someone….

Oh, that’s right.  Obamabots.... 

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Saturday, May 03, 2008

So So Sad…

I wish they’d stop this crap. It’s just animal cruelty....

Big Brown was pulling away from the field, accelerating with every powerful stride toward the finish line in the Kentucky Derby. The crowd of 157,770 was on its feet and cheering as the big, unbeaten, muscular bay crossed the line first, 4 3/4 lengths ahead of the filly Eight Belles.

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. was still celebrating, along with thousands of happy bettors, as Big Brown and the 19 other horses in Saturday’s race galloped out around the first turn at Churchill Downs.

It took a few minutes to sink in, but anyone watching those horses soon realized that one of them had fallen to the track.

“It’s the filly,” someone whispered. She went down about a quarter mile past the finish line.

In just a few minutes, the joy of the Derby and the promise of a new Triple Crown season were upended when Eight Belles was euthanized by injection on the track.

She had broken both front ankles and could not be saved.

“This horse showed you his heart,” winning jockey Kent Desormeaux said, “and Eight Belles showed you her life for our enjoyment today. I’m deeply sympathetic to that team for their loss.”

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Friday, May 02, 2008

Acronymania!

Think I’ll start a new category.......here’s a goodie I found today.

MSNBC = Mostly Shit ‘N Biased Coverage

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Oh PULLLEEEASE….

I can NOT believe this dickweed won Big Brother.

Adam Jasinski was voted as the winner of Big Brother season nine on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Early in season nine, Jasinski made the following controversial comment: “…so the retards can get it together and get their hair done.” This statement was made about a group of autistic children that Jasinski worked with at the United Autism Foundation (UNIAF).

The use of the word “retards” created an uproar in the autism community.

It wasn’t just US.

Lowe’s pulled their ads after his asshole statement. 

I still can’t believe he actually won.  Where is the freaking justice?

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Buddies

Bug belongs to something called the Buddy Club - it started out of a group we belong to called ASCEND. Basically, it was a bunch of boys, ages 9-14, who would get together once a month for bowling, mini golf, or what have you. 
It’s evolved into a regular bowling thing, and in addition, they go camping in the summer, and do other fun things such as...paint ball, laser tag, and go-karts.....

Yes, he’s in 1st place.  He won that race.  Hub says he’s a daredevil behind the wheel - he probably thinks of it like a video game..... 

The kid on the left decided to slam Bug into a wall in the first race, which stalled Bug’s kart.  They had to stop the race to get the kart restarted..... And the kid’s dad also ran into the other kids - makes ya wonder - these aren’t bumper cars, ya know what I’m sayin’???

I will say that we have noticed that MANY of the parents are very lenient with their kids.  Some of them are really PITAs because of it, too.  The kids in question pretty much run roughshod over everyone and everything, and no one gets on them.  Bug doesn’t do that.  That’s because he knows not to act that way.  If he did, we’d be on him like stink on doody. I’m one of those parents that when you try and jump the line, or run over someone, I pull your ass out of line and you WILL wait until it would have been your turn.  If that’s last, that’s last.  I don’t care what your issues, you don’t act mean, you don’t act rudely, don’t be overly rough, and you apologize when you hurt someone.  And you sure as hell don’t ram your go-kart into another person!  Asperger’s or impulsivity in your kid (OR yourself) is NO reason to be lacking in manners or discipline (self or child). 

Parents, take note: When these guys hit adolescence, you’d better be off the guilt trip.  Because they will run roughshod over YOU, too. 

On the whole, though, the group has been a great thing for these kids.  ASCEND doesn’t have Buddy Clubs in all of their chapters, but they should.  Bug has made a couple of very good friends because of it (his best friend wasn’t there for the go-karts this time).  Our group has aged with the kids, or I should say, the age range has widened.  Everyone really gets along well, the parents included.  Even if they do run each other over from time to time.  And the variety of Aspies there is SO huge, you could really educate people as to what Asperger’s is (or isn’t). 

Tip: Go-karts are a fabulous solution for a kid who wants to drive so badly he can taste it.  Bug is 15 now, will be 16 in the fall....and all his friends - including the Buddies - are talking about getting their licenses, etc.  Of course, we don’t know if Bug ever Will drive, even though I know plenty of Aspies who do.  That will depend on his progress.  Of course, money is a factor, too.... 

He’s kind of wary, which is good.  We’ve told him he can learn to mow the lawn this summer - our mower stops when you get off the seat.  So that works for all of us, for now, anyway.

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Hillary - Respite Care

Leave it to Hillary to come to the aid of caregivers. The woman rocks…

On March 13, 2008, the Senate passed an amendment by unanimous consent to the Senate Budget Resolution reserving $53 million for Lifespan Respite in the Budget. The amendment was offered by our Senate Lifespan Respite champions, Senator Clinton (D-NY) and Senator Warner (R-VA).

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Use of Funds:
The Act authorizes competitive grants to Aging and Disability Resource Centers in collaboration with a public or private non-profit state respite coalition or organization to make quality respite available and accessible to family caregivers regardless of age or disability. The law allows grantees to identify, coordinate and build on federal, state and local respite resources and funding streams, and would help support, expand and streamline planned and emergency respite, provider recruitment and training, and caregiver training. Grantees will have the option of using funds for training programs for family caregivers in making informed decisions about respite services; for other services essential to the provision of respite; and for training and education for new caregivers.  Timelines for Implementation

What is a Lifespan Respite Program?

A lifespan respite program provides a coordinated system of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children and adults with special needs. Lead Agency Eligibility

Funds would be provided on a competitive grant basis to Aging and Disability Resource Centers in collaboration with public or private nonprofit statewide respite coalitions or organizations (memorandum of agreement required in application). Priority would be given to applicants who show the greatest likelihood of implementing or enhancing lifespan respite care statewide.

Who Can Access Lifespan Respite Programs?
Caregivers who are family members, foster parents, or other adults providing unpaid (clarified in report language) care for an adult or child with a special need may access these programs. Adult with special need is defined broadly as a person 18 years of age or older who requires care or supervision to meet the person’s basic needs, to prevent physical self-injury or injury to others, or to avoid placement in an institutional facility. A child with a special need is a person less than 18 years of age who requires care or supervision beyond that required of children generally to meet the child’s basic needs or prevent physical self-injury or injury to others.

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