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The Meaning of Acceptance

If you ask a minority, “What does acceptance mean to you?”, you might get a few varying responses. To a religious minority, say, a Wiccan in a predominantly Christian culture, acceptance might mean no proselytizing, as her family and friends … Continue reading

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A Few Thoughts

Politics are always vitriolic. But herein lies a problem. Do we not want Statesmen as leaders? A Statesman is someone who is refined in his dealings with others, particularly his foes. A Statesman doesn’t lower himself to mudslinging and character … Continue reading

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Government Shutdown Party Cancelled

Apparently, the Republicans and the Democrats came to some sort of agreement to keep the government running. On a side note, this is decent news. I’m glad we will have a functioning government. (Or what passes for one, anyway). On … Continue reading

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Big God, Small Government

Jim DeMint (R-SC) has a few words about how America should be in relation to the size of its government. 1st Amendment, United States Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise … Continue reading

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View from the Bottom

I’m redefining the poverty line. My wife and I are on a fixed income and its damn hard to make ends meet when the ends keep getting farther and farther away. I see these corporate CEO’s getting millions of dollars … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to God

Note: The following may offend some of you. I recommend grow a thicker skin. Dear God, I hope this letter finds you well. May name is WonderGoon, as I am sure you already know, since, you know, I am told … Continue reading

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The Republican War on Reproductive Rights

The Republicans, mainly the social conservative branch of the GOP, are waging a war against reproductive rights in this country. Here’s their latest salvo: They are in a full court press against Planned Parenthood twisting the facts to suit their … Continue reading

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An Email Response

I got the following email earlier today from a family member and I don’t want to call that person out in public. Still, it’s worth pointing out how sending out false information (or forwarding it, in this case) in emails … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin Song! (Hilarious Tea Party ‘Battle Hymn’)

I really don’t know what to make of this. It’s too absurd to be taken seriously. Here. Just watch. Too absurd for words.

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Thoughts

Opening Thoughts About DADT I’m a bit behind on the news and my thoughts about same. Today’s post will deal with the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” I’ve expressed my opinion on this discriminatory law elsewhere on this blog, … Continue reading

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