As I’m sure everyone knows, the Iowa Caucuses were held last night. That means that today our TV and radios here in Iowa are political ad free for the first time since last summer. Alas, the name calling and bad memes will continue on platforms like Facebook for the foreseeable future, but it’s considerable relief all Iowans nevertheless. So what… Read more »
I don’t know how we got here, but our country is now is such a toxic place that whenever President Obama comments on anything there are two immediate responses: #1 He is the best thing since sliced bread. Everything he says is just what I was thinking and I love him more than I love my own mother. #2 He’s… Read more »
I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but here in the US we have become a country where there are only 2 answers to any political or social issue. Whichever one you agree with you will defend with every ounce of vigor and more importantly you will point out 1000000 reasons why people who believe the OTHER answer is correct… Read more »
There has been a lot of talk about bullying lately. Schools, civic groups and parents can buy all kinds of programs designed to stop bullying. That’s all well and good, but it seems pretty clear that most of these kits and the ideas behind them were compiled by people who were never actually bullied themselves. How can I tell?… Read more »
Top 10 lists are just too long for me. Top 3 lists are more my speed- ha. Top 3 Ignorant Things to say about Obama #3 He’s Muslim. Michele’s official portrait features her in a sleeveless dress. That pretty well puts it to bed right there, but if you need more- He was sworn in on a Bible twice and… Read more »
I am well aware that it’s been over a month since I last posted. It’s not for lake of trying. I’ve just been annoyed with social media in general. All the hate from BOTH sides of any of the current political debate is enough to may me want to spend the rest of my phone contract playing Candy Crush. So… Read more »
As far as I can tell, one of two things is currently plaguing the GOP. Either they have the most inept polling and PR agencies in the history of the universe, or they have polling and PR agencies that are actively out to destroy them. These are the only explanations that make sense to me. As I’ve stated many… Read more »
It’s no secret that I am a supporter of marriage equality. I will freely admit I was on the fence when it first because legal here in Iowa in 2009. Then sometime a few months after the law was in affect I had my “light bulb” moment- the sun was continuing to come up in the east every day, my… Read more »
It’s time for another rapid fire round, so slap on a helmet and come along for the ride. I’m in a mood, so I expect I’ll offend/ irritate/ anger most everyone reading this by the time I get to the end. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Someone needs to explain to me in small words why President Obama wanting to pull… Read more »
Today I’m asking for help. Specifically I’m asking for help from my friends who are deeply religious. Most of you will be Christians, but I’m quoting from the Old Testament, a book also revered by Jews and Muslims, so please feel free to comment if you are of either of those beliefs as well. Yes, I know I’m leaving some… Read more »