Happy Juneteenth!

“The Senate unanimously passed a resolution yesterday apologizing for slavery, making way for a joint congressional resolution and the latest attempt by the federal government to take responsibility for 2 1/2 centuries of slavery.”
Apology accepted.
But wonders if this would have happened if Obama had not been elected…

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The Swine Flu

Oop I mean H1N1. Apparently we have to get polite now when referring to this epidemic. Up until about two or three weeks ago I was following the progression of this flu pretty much every day. I’ve slowed down since things looked to be winding up in Mexico.
My reason for this fascination goes way back. [...]

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Bo Obama Debut

Sasha and Malia finally have their promised pooch!
Bo is a six month old Portuguese water dog and watching him frolic with the First Family on CNN was a treat :)
 Awwwww ain’t he cute? Reminds of when we got Amanda the family dog and when I got my puppers. The Obamas have never had dog before [...]

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Black Woman in America

This is my post in response to and as a reaction to watching CNN’s Black In America. I missed part of the first night, but was able to see all of the second. I’m glad that CNN decided to show this again, as I aparently missed it when it was shown last year, I guess.
Anyway [...]

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What Obama Want, Obama Get

I’m just saying, like.
Whether you’re a disgruntled Democrat or a rebellious Republican…
You must understand that Barack Hussein Obama is not messing around.
What he envisions for America will come true.
If you do not understand what I’m talking about, take a gander at this guy’s life story. This human being did not get to where he is [...]

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Ze Bool Sheet

The Bank CEOs are getting grilled by Congress today. Good! And about dang time if you ask me. I’ve been listening in via CNN (mais bien sur!). And I’m again forced to struggle against my Pacifist upbringing and Buddhist training.
GAH!
Pardon ma franglais but what fricken world are these guys living in? And I quote in [...]

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Splain Me Dis Lucy

I’m totally confused. This Economic Stimulus Plan dealyo has got me all twisted. I’m sort of in the middle. On paper I’m a Democrat and have been since I first started voting. In my heart I’m more of a Green Partier or Independent. But after my father explained to me about our pretty much two-party [...]

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People Hate Paying Taxes

I’m  sure this is not news to anyone. Our human history on this planet is rife with incidents of people, societies, nations etc expressing issues with having to pay taxes, or protesting when taxation gets out of hand and so forth.
Now recently I saw some show on the History Channel that was all about the [...]

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Ignorance Is Bliss

I GUESS.
As we all know I’m now a certified CNN addict. Well  now I’m keeping an eye on the President’s economic stimulus package, and how its being recieved by both Dems and Reps.
Well I’m having issues! Some of these peeps are stretching both my Buddhist training and my Quaker upbringing. I have always told my [...]

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Spaceport America Update

Since I’m a certified Space Cadette I get the Virgin Galactic Newsletter sent to my email box. So I’ll share with you the latest news on what all is throwin down with Spaceport America.
SPACEPORT UPDATE
Planning and design of Spaceport America is well underway with the New Mexico Spaceport Authority and Virgin Galactic working in close [...]

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