Weekend Open Thread
Here’s a thread to talk politics or whatever, and hang out with friends.
Here’s a thread to talk politics or whatever, and hang out with friends.
“Yay! It’s easier to kill more babies!” GAG. Yesterday I was forwarded a letter from Texas Congressman Pete Olson regarding the new “loosened” FDA regulations on the drug mifepristone–better known as the abortion pill or RU 486. Dear Friend, As … Continue reading
Elections. Elections. And more elections. Trump. Cruz. Clinton. Sanders. I need a break from the lies, the bloviating, and the manipulative and deceptive phrases and punchlines. So I started thinking about past first ladies and what I remember and know … Continue reading
Connecticut: 28 delegates, closed primary, proportional with a 20% threshold. If a candidate wins 50% of the vote, he will receive all of the delegates. Delaware: 16 delegates, closed primary, winner take all. Maryland: 38 delegates, closed primary, winner take … Continue reading
Thank you Stephen L. Hall for writing this post even though you were ill. It is greatly appreciated. *** “What do you read, my lord?” “Words, words, words.” “What is the matter, my lord?” “Between who?” “I mean, the matter … Continue reading
Well, I was planning to write about some current events this weekend, but the news is all Agent Whiny Orange (h/t mrspinky) and lots of other people whining. We’ve had nearly eight years with the Whiner in Chief and I’m … Continue reading
Rey Gonzalez graciously contributed today’s post. *** It is frequently reported, practically in every daily news cycle; a terrorist attack, a crime rampage, a tragic event that affects many the world over. But I will focus on critical incidents here … Continue reading
95 delegates up for grabs in New York today. It is assumed that Trump will win this state.
Today is the 21st “anniversary” of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City. Anniversary–that makes it sound like a celebration. It isn’t. 168 people, including 19 children, were murdered by a terrorist there on April 19th, 1995. … Continue reading
Thanks to Stephen L. Hall for today’s post! *** “The business of America is business.” – President Calvin Coolidge. My favorite parsimonious president succinctly summarized the foundational principles and history of our nation in these six simple words. The Virginia … Continue reading