With my pets.

R. Byrd fell this morning. I'm always worried about him.

A. To American (citizen) parents on American soil B. To American (Citizen) parents on Non-American soil (Military base... Although supposedly American soil.... like McCain or people working traveling or studying overseas) C. To Non-Americans on American soil (thus the term anchor babies) Even IF the president was born in Kenya, his mom was a US Citizen, he is over 35 yrs old and has lived in the US for more than 14 years,.... so the whole point is moot! BUT he was born to a US citizen ON US s...

I just needed an excuse.

How are Rush's claims that he was a lefty to be countered? It would be great if it could be proven he was a limpballs nut.

And oh by the way..... kiss my white Wiccan ass!

He had a massive stroke.

In 1942 the SCOTUS ruled that hate speech is akin to fighting words. It is a category of expression that does not receive First Amendment protection. In its 1942 decision Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the Court wrote that fighting words are those that incite an immediate violent response. According to the Court, they “are no essential part of any exposition of ideas, and are of such slight social value as a step to the truth that any benefit that may be derived from them is clearly outweighed b...

Here's mine: I was going through some old clothes,... boy was the guy wearing them pissed.

My beau, The Commie, says it's because they are acting like they are still in charge and that the are still arrogant in thinking they are right. I think my emotions are much more base than that. Do any of you feel this? Even on occasion?

I think that the Rethuglicans are probably beating their breasts, tearing their clothes and lashing their scalps over this one. (Link)

While I am fortunate enough to have friends that adhere to almost faith imaginable (with whom I have discussed the Taliban and such), I am not fortunate enough to any Sikh friends to discuss this with. I have also read a good deal about what Hindus and others feel about it. As a Wiccan, I can tell you that "do what you will, harm none." just about sums up our position. Does anyone here have in sight into what the Sikhs are thinking about this,.... war on terror?

It seems here at school I have become a bit of a fag-hag (my gay students used this term, as do many of my gay friends). I teach in a place that must be hell for young gay black, latino or asian men,.... boys (?). A lot of teachers give them crap, but they give each other even more crap. My question: How does a straight white woman teach these kids the importance of building a supportive, unified, dignified gay community? Emilio who just left (had to go get his cardigan out of his locker so he ...

All of this effort at Bipartisanship in a set up on the part of Obama. I hope that he REALLY doesn't expect that they will willingly work with us. I'm hoping he's just putting his hand out in order for us (and those that formally voted for rethuglican) to see it get bitten so that after that we can just roll over them to fix this mess and accomplish our goals. What are your thoughts?

I am writing another horror story..... if you were going to pick one tarot card (or lay out of cards) to represent betrayal.... which one would it be?

he doesn't like the street sweeper.

Victor Davidson is a 16 year old history student of mine and Phoebus High School in Hampton, Va. He is in the hospital (CHKD. Norfolk) very ill. He has sickle cell and things do not look good for him right now. His mom and I would appreciate the positive vibes and love sent his way. YET another reason to hate bush...... Who knows what wonders stem cell research could hold for Victor and his family?

I just traded my 2003 mitsubushi galant (72,000 mi) in for a 2006 Nissan sentra.... (18,000 mi)... I really dig the new rod, but miss little bells and whistles that the galant had like keyless entry. Here's the dumb question: If a car doesn't have automatic door locks, it can never have keyless entry right?

This WAPO article supports it: SNIP: "...Giving birth is painful enough as it is. In war-torn Iraq, it's also becoming more dangerous. Spontaneous road closures, curfews and gun battles make even getting to the hospital a challenge for expectant mothers. Once they arrive, the women have no guarantee that they will receive adequate health care from a qualified physician. "It's spiraling downward. It's getting worse each day," said Annees Sadik, an anesthesiologist at al-Jarrah....." SNIP: "....

President meets with trailer driving, sycophantic sock puppet.... (Link) Endorses second one, Va. Sen.sycophantic sock puppet.... What gives? Does he have a sock puppet fixation? Is he afraid of sock puppets and will do their bidding to buy safety (actually, just peace of mind, as sock puppets are usually pretty harmless)? Pupaphobia.... it's real, look it up,.... is the fear of puppets after all. Is there a different name for it if it involves sock puppets? Does his predilection ONLY...

Assure me that you have taught your children to say "Please" and "Thank you" at the appropriate moments. Assure me that you have taught them that, while in public, they must respect those around them in terms of personal space and fairness "of the game." Do your children look where they are going? If your child does bump into other people do they say "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry."? I need to know that there are parents out there who still raise their children to do these things. This weekend The ...

This will NEVER make it into the local rag (Virginian-Pilot) so I'll post it here too! On Sunday morning (July 16,2006) when I read the editorial by Leland D. Peterson of Norfolk regarding the Old Testament and gay marriage I was stunned. He wrote that he will support an anti-gay marriage amendment to the Virginia State Constitution, but that is not what stunned me as the language of intolerance is our new national tongue. What stunned me is the way in which he twisted the words in the Bible t...

WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TODAY? ".....all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,..." That means that President God-boy doesn't hold some mandate of heaven. ".... deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — " The governed.....Hmmmm, that includes the gay couple in the other wing too, doesn...

How may of you have been to Colonial Williamsburg? Probably a ton. It is right up the 64 from where I live in Norfolk and a perfect place for a quick get away. The Commie (my SO) and I could not take a bunch of time off so we went there this week. We did the whole Busch Gardens thing and got a "Capital Citizen" pass and went touring the colonial area. The whole thing appeared very peaceful and well, rather conservative. By that I mean reserved, family oriented. But here is what else I noticed. ...

He forgot my two favorites.... Vapid and nefarious.... (Link) Can you think of any he forgot?

In March of 1917 the nation of Russia was embroiled in a hugely unpopular war. To fight World War One the Russian people were paying dearly in terms of lives and life's necessities. Due to an extremely harsh winter, a deepening famine added insult to injury. In spite of these conditions, the world seemed appalled when a revolution tore Russia apart. Russia's 300 year old ruling dynasty, The Romanovs, had more than enough time become insulated against the needs of the common people. As a result ...