December 5, 2012

We've had a lot of threads about men and women lately. This one is NOT about rape.

It's about violence against women. Many of us know the author, Goldie Taylor, as a guest on various MSNBC shows. She writes about her own harrowing experience at the hands of her abuser.,as well as other women she has known who were abused or killed. Among the shocking statistics she includes is that the number one cause of death of pregnant women is homicide.

Many people wrote, as one poster said, without much emphaty for victims. Perhaps reading Goldie's story will help all understand better what it means to be a woman in a culture which can be very violent. (yes, I am a woman.)

http://tv.msnbc.com/2012/12/03/i-ran-out-half-naked-and-bleeding-i-tell-my-story-because-kasi-cannot-tell-hers/

November 11, 2012

I tried to find an up to date accounting of ALL the money spent on the 2 presidential campaigns.

Any one have a good link. NYT had a good summary, but it's way out of date. Thanks!

October 28, 2012

Heading home to VA on Ohio turnpike.

Just passed 7 utility trucks heading E to help with Sandy destruction. Those folks won't get much sleep for the next week. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

October 19, 2012

Prez O is defining Romnesia! nt

September 27, 2012

Well, I just made American Future Fund unhappy.

Got a robocall on my landline. I don't think they will like my answers. 2nd robocall this week.

September 24, 2012

Just got a robopoll.

It was on my land line. Not a push poll, but was specific as to Virginia congressional district.
Asked about gender, race, age, D, R, or I. Then asked about President Obama vs Rmoney, Kaine vs Allen, and Murphy vs Moran. In each case undecided was an option, but in the presidential there was no option of Goode (constitutional party) or Stein (green), both of whom are on the ballot.

Called themselves independent research. Anyone know who that is?

Hope I helped Prez continue rise in VA numbers!

July 12, 2012

I've been standingin line for 2.5 hours to get a ticket to see Prez Obama.

I'm here with a zillion other people most waiting very patiently.

Can you imagine the VIPs (or anyone else) doing this to hear Rmoney?

June 15, 2012

Complete video of Prez Obama's Cleveland speech

Ithought this was a very good speech, and so did the audience.

http://www.shallownation.com/2012/06/14/president-obama-cleveland-ohio-campaign-speech-video-june-14-2012-cuyahoga-community-college/

May 21, 2012

Walker Recall Challenge x-post

I don't live in WI, but today I wrote a check for $200 to Tom Barrett and another for $100 to the Recall Scott Walker campaign.

Who will join me with whatever you can donate today? Juns 6th is coming up fast, and apparently Walker is spending is 2 to 1 for Barrett.

Solidarity!!

http://www.barrettforwisconsin.com/splash

http://www.unitedwisconsin.com/recall-walker-reclaim-wisconsin

http://www.wisdems.org/splash2

http://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/tombarrett-thankyou?refcode=0520tbe1

I hope these are right: other people have posted links. I got these by googling and they seemed right.

May 21, 2012

Walker Recall Challenge

I don't live in WI, but today I wrote a check for $200 to Tom Barrett and another for $100 to the Recall Scott Walker campaign.

Who will join me with whatever you can donate today? Juns 6th is coming up fast, and apparently Walker is spending is 2 to 1 for Barrett.

Solidarity!!