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I wrote this letter to the president
I have no idea if it'll help anything, but I can't be silent about it. I've signed many a petition, too, for what they're worth. Tomorrow and/or Monday I shall make some phone calls. Maybe you would like to make some, too ( Read more... ) -
bwaaaaaaa
I felt a great disturbance in #TheForce, as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
https://t.co/IBUkDRS16G
- Adam Savage (@donttrythis) September 9, 2015
THIS IS THE BEST.
His reaction really makes the whole video. :) I tried to embed it, but it wasn't working as planned. Click that link to see it, trust me. -
thought for Veterans' Day
I've noted before that members of my family have served, and of course some of my friends as well. I appreciate their service, and also wish that it weren't needed. Likewise, I wish that this nation didn't seem intent upon screwing over its active military and its veterans ( Read more... ) -
Mitt Romney on climate change, natural disasters, and the role of government
You know, I watched him say during his nomination acceptance speech at the RNC, "President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet. My promise ... is to help you and your family." I noted the smirk and the eye-rolling as he said it. And at the time, I ranted at the television about how working on these things ( Read more... ) -
Mitt shows his true colors
By now I'm sure you've all read or heard Mitt's casual dismissal of the 47% of people who don't pay federal income tax. If you haven't, here you go:
As kathrynt noted elsenet, what we should be protesting is that 47% of our fellow citizens are this poor. Not that they are freeloaders, but that they need the help. Most of us who can afford to pay federal ( Read more... ) -
*squee*
Love this so much:
Yes, I know many people think public proposals are tacky/pressuring/etc. In general, I don't disagree. In this case, though, I think it's pretty clear that he anticipated her reaction correctly and that she was really into it.
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