http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:25:33 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:25:33 This survey is precisely what has gone so terribly wrong with our leadership--note the frankluntzesque phrasing ("reform") and the fact that my own opinion on these matters is not important--just which issue should carry the most weight.

Below, copied directly from the survey, is what twisted my... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/17 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:07:48 ... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/16 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:50:57 My family just returned from a semi-working vacation in Malaysia and Singapore and I'll report more fully in the Lounge with pics (we took over 2000!) when I'm less fatigued but I will say this:

My husband's professional co-workers, their spouses, local business owners luxury and common, taxi dri... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/15 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:56:54 I propose that we do away with the term "politically correct" entirely. Let's use the term "civil" instead. One of the reasons I was taught about civil discourse is that I was raised to be a good citizen; something I see sorely lacking in today's social environment.

IMHO, refraining from telling... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/12 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:01:59 Republican incumbents are shying away--if not outright RUNNING--from ties to the corrupt, lying, vile Bush administration and rightfully so.

But they haven't always and we know it all too well.

And they haven't counted on us--some of the savviest Googlers on the internets.

Let's start digg... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/10 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:02:31 I've often wondered as I drive to and from work, seeing several cars with the ubiquitous "W" oval stickers, still others with Bush/Cheney stickers, if those who still PROUDLY have them displayed are out of touch, ignorant, stupid, or arrogant.

If a president I helped elect was polling in the mid-... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/11 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:06:24 Let's get rid of the same old cliches and platitudes--I won't mention my Irish ancestors, etc. if you won't bring up the obvious fact that it is an illegal act, etc.

It's one huge problem that touches on so very many issues. A concerted effort to solve it may have far-reaching positive effects o... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/8 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:37:07 Stern but streamlined corporate regulation.

Fair labor practices.

Financial incentives for business to hire American workers.

Universal, single-payer health insurance to level the playing field for small businesses.

... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/7 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:49:03 Regardless of whether YOU were around then or not!

A few that came to my mind:

*The original "Psycho" came out.

*Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan show.

*The break-in occurred at the DNC's Watergate office building HQ.... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/6 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:56:09 My camera failed (of course) but a very nice freelance photographer offered to snap a few shots. He had already snapped a few of my husband making a small speech.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1131934/certificate.JPG
Right after receiving his certificate

http://img.villagephotos.com/p... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/5 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:59:42 I just returned. Congrats to lionesspriyanka, too.

First off, thanks for the congratulations! Believe me, they are appreciated.

It wasn't all smarmy patriotism by any means. The judge spoke about the responsibilities of a citizen; something everyone in the room seemed to take very seriously.... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/4 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:35:17 involved with the agency that allegedly removed her to confirm or deny.

Note the use of "Bush administration" rather than the agency that would have been involved--in other words, the e-mail from the Heritage foundation's Press Room.

... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/3 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:45:45 political stripe would have the decorum to stay away without the threat of authority, but we clearly know that isn't the case.

However, if strengthening/adapting existing law would cover it, I'm on Senator Lourey's side. She certainly has the credentials (sadly) to speak wisdom on the issue.... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/2 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:03:15 Employ people in the inner cities to beautify their own surroundings by building parks, planting trees, salvaging abandoned buildings, the list goes on.

Property values go up and pride in the neighborhood helps crime rates go down.

Some citizens could be sworn in as peace officers, assisting t... http://journals.democraticunderground.com/blondeatlast/1 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:27:06