In response to a facebook post, a foray into how our political process works: If the US had a multi-party system with runoffs (if no one gets 50%) I would agree with third party votes. The problem is that the winner is either going to be the right-wing of the Repub-Demos or the center wing of the Demo-Repubs. On the national level ...that is the choice. Like it or not. Libertarians and Liberals are not in control of either wing. Obama was one of the few recent presidents elected with over 5... [More]

Facebook? I swear... my new Bitch-blog is gonna be a beauty! Fuck the writing! Fuck my poetry! Fuck... well anything that doesn't know how to hide or run fast enough! I think I already know how to do my first entry. *Smile* Ooooooo Ooooooo scary-bitchy-me. A response to NoE, Da Queen-of-Fuck-You! Alas... I never did use this InYourFacebook blog. So... I need space. Changing it to my blog in Spanish. ... [More]

Streaking 2011, October 3rd There's still a controversy over nudity = lewdity in Montana. A streaker at the UM-Cal Poly game got a bit smashed and was caught on video. Well, he was a bit over-joyous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oRtTobgy9k&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PRuPTmRgiM&feature=related My problem? Those who were offended need to find a sense of humor. It is ludicrous to get upset over nudity even if it is crude and lewd. Thank-God there ... [More]

Thoughts on NaNoWriMo 2010, October 17 An edited response to encouragement (How to Write a Novel in 30 Days) from : Some additional thoughts/advice: 1. November is a difficult month for me. A. Choose another month. The down side? Not being part of a group. Solution: make a group! 2. I am not going to write on Thanksgiving, my best friend's wedding, my mother's birthday... I'm taking a trip. A. Subtract those days and divide into 50k. Me? Last year I tried 2k... [More]

What is proper proper language? Where and when? 2010 September 7 Shaziane Codrington has made me think once again about standard versus non-standard language. Standard language is thought of as educated speech or writing. The type that English school teachers love. Dialects are regional patterns; most do not carry as much prestige. Social dialects are indicative of a social class and can be looked down upon at the same time as being seen as important for group identity. Fo... [More]

On a clear day you can see Sarah 2010, March 18 Sarah Palin will be coming to Missoula, Montana in September to raise funds for a non-profit organization, Teen Challenge Montana: http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_4c8f113c-2bc0-11df-b00b-001cc4c002e0.html (Hint: skip the comments; they are as mean and meaningless as always...) Now... On a clear day you can see Sarah On a clear day you can see Sarah seated on an ice flow, tanning a moose hide, waving to Wh... [More]

2010, February 8th SAFE SCHOOL PROPOSAL: Two lawmakers want to exclude gay and lesbian students. Gay rights groups say the bill singles out gay students for harassment. Emily Carlson Reporter 11:13 PM CST, February 7, 2010 My response: Even as an adult I am hurt by the stories of youth being bashed because they are gay. It pulls the scabs off wounds I thought should be healed after over 40 years. I have done numerous quizzes to determine where I should move to in a couple ye... [More]

I am tired of the debate over marriage. Is it a right or a privilege? If it is a right then Prop H8 is unconstitutional. If it is a privilege then it can be denied for whatever reason... including bigotry. Is there any doubt that bigotry and hatred and fear are issues when debating about sex? Hmmm... So... 40 reasons why "Brokeback Mountain" isn't a good example of greater acceptance of gays: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGx4N6v7kQE And the Prop 8 representation... [More]

I am a son-of-a-bastard 2009 August 24th I spoke to the bastard today. 87 years old, but still the spawn of an un-Holy union. She wouldn't like me calling her that (she prefers mother). But... that's what she is. Her parents marriage was not recognized (tolerated, yes) by her mothers family and The Church. Yes, Teresa had sinned. She done went and married a Methodist. And her Catholic heritage from Alsace was sullied by that damned heretic. Her offspring bastards... [More]

Reassurance: a cure to fear, hope for peace 2009 August 24th In response to and how some folks are responding to the incivility of the health care debate (edited). It truly is difficult to explain how unsettling it is when the world around oneself has changed in subtle but discernible ways. My world was rocked when I not only lost my job and health benefits, but lost everything else as well when I moved to Oklahoma, a place I'd never been before. And then the 4 years o... [More]

Snake-in-the Grassley 2009, August 21st wrote a wonderful rant in her blog My response (edited): Snake-in-the-Grassley The problem is: 1. Obama is a gentleman and a negotiator interested in consensus coming through consultation. This is a good thing, an admirable thing. 2. However, the senate is not a body of gentleman. Their acquiescence to fear-mongering exposes them as not even having the decency to stand up for truth. 3. Insurance is merely a way of hedgin... [More]

I was shocked by the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Iowa to uphold the rights of individuals to marry any other consenting adult they choose. Their decision was clear, eloquent and emphatic. Summary of the Supreme court decision: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/assets/pdf/D213209143.PDF They did not pander to interpretations of morality or religious definitions of marriage; instead, they focused on equality, fairness, and justice and the interest of the State of Iowa t... [More]

I responded to a blog entry by : The proponents of the Christian Republic of America (you know them ... "we stole this land, dammit, it's ours") are scared. Truly! They may lose the culture wars if the younger misguided generation includes sexuality as a Human Right. The CRA's religious/military complexes are centered in two key locations: Springfield, Missouri (army) and Colorado Springs, Colorado (air force). They have close relations with the Papal States of Rhode I... [More]

believes that abortion is murder. Hope my response wasn't too harsh. I only realized after I left this comment in that she is only 17 (one of the real hassles of WDC; wish under 18 year old members had a different case color ... brown to orange, let's say.): No, can't say I agree with you. There is disagreement as to when life begins and the State has the responsibility to all its citizens not only those who believe it begins with the seed (Read Leviticus re Onanism). This is... [More]

Wal*Mass and the Almighty Market: Bah Humbug! 2008 December 26 If folks are overwhelmed by the commercialism and perversion of Christmas into Wal*Mass, then I have only one powerful word for all-y'all. Learn to say NO. Cut out or cut back on the insanity (and it is 'insane' as in 'unhealthy') and your children and family may be able to do so too. Quill O' the Owl has written how she has cleaned up after the day; but, I suspect some folks will be doing that ... [More]

Underclass: like underwear on a diarrhea day 2008 December 21 My response to Tor's blog entry: When I was in Kansas, $200/month would've covered utilities and I wouldn't have been homeless. GA was $217/month, but a person had to fill out forms, kiss-ass, fight for it and prove they deserved the entire amount. This in a town where the university out of greed moved the KU/MU game to Kansas City costing the local businesses over $2 million. Instead, the place I stay... [More]

In response to entry in the blog of : I volunteered time and money once. I did not keep track. One friend wanted me to. Another explained why I'd refuse. For me at that time keeping track = work and I didn't need more work. In the end, I did what I did for as long as I could and wanted to. I no longer do as I no longer live there and no longer know whether I am needed as they don't keep in touch. Guess we've all moved on; but I haven't changed much. In the future I'... [More]

Courtesy A response to a blog entry by which is part of : Yes, you open a Pandora's box with this one. I could disagree with feminism being the reason. I do think it is a factor along with multi-culturalism and globalization. I think materialism is the root. We have grown away from traditional cultures with traditional mores. Common-courtesy is expressed differently in different cultures (specifics are not common to all). Globalization wears away specific cultu... [More]