The statement itself wasn’t necessarily a big deal, but a couple of days ago I logged out of Facebook on my laptop and shut off the app on my phone. The reason: politics in this country has become a hate fest and not only on my newsfeed, but also on the comments on the posts … Continue reading Check Your Hatred at the Door
Politics
CNN poll means trouble for HRC
Disclosure: I can't stand either candidate. This ain't an endorsement. Prediction: Unless Trump has a major screw up of historic proportions, he will be the next president of the United States. He's got a lousy campaign apparatus - which is another thing that could do him in - but it also seems he has unshakable … Continue reading CNN poll means trouble for HRC
Gingrich, janitors, the 1%, and you and me
First of all, do yourself a favor and watch this movie: http://www.philosopherkingsmovie.com/ The defining moment during this Republican presidential primary season came for me when Newt Gingrich suggested that school systems get rid of most of their janitors in order to hire students. It wasn't just what he said, it was the subsequent response and lack … Continue reading Gingrich, janitors, the 1%, and you and me
Race and morons
I didn't intend this new blog to be an angry platform, but we're in the last week of the election and I have to get this off my chest. This post may have been more appropriate a few weeks ago. Maybe a month ago. Now it appears that we may be on the verge of … Continue reading Race and morons
Obscene email about Obama pisses me off
I just got this via email. It's late in the election cycle and dirty shit is hitting the fan. I doubt - no I fully believe that this was not created by nor sanctioned by the McCain campaign. And I'll add that there are plenty on the left that would readily use this type of … Continue reading Obscene email about Obama pisses me off
Thoughts From Vinton Ave 