My one problem with the NY same sex law

It’s not what you think. So both halves of my friends can just smooth those feathers back down right now, OK? My problem? It’s with the law part of it. All this celebration over the government passing yet another law to dictate how we live our lives. Far better? For…

Writing your representative or senator

Yes, there are many times when I feel it’s an exercise in futility, but I continue to try to get the attention of my elected “representatives” in Washington. My last missives were a plea to vote against for corporate welfare for Boone Pickens (by forcing people to buy his products)…

Quick thoughts after the GOP Texas gubernatorial debate

Perry is a twit. But you knew that. Hutchison is a politician. But you likely knew that too. Medina is a surprise. And a sign with what’s wrong with only including the leading candidates in debates. While Perry and Hutchison spent most of their time attacking each other, Medina actually…

Secretary of the Arts? Oh stop them now, please!!

Seems there’s an online petition out there to try to get Obama to create a new cabinet position – Secretary of Arts. When I checked it out, there were more than 140K signatures on there, and given all the publicity the “issue” has gotten recently, I’d expect we’ll see a…

Declaring Independence

Facts:Date finished: Didn’tAuthor: Douglas SchoenCategory: Non-fiction, politicalPublished: 2008Pages: 272 Basic Plot:Non-fiction book about the rise of the independent voter and how it can change politics. My assessment:Didn’t even bother finishing this thing. I _thought_ it was going to be about the rise of a third party since the subtitle is…

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