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Confession: The real reason I voted for Obama

09 Friday Nov 2012

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Americana, Politics, Quiet time, Snarky, Social Media, Things I will NEVER do

All the credit for this goes to a FB acquaintance… which basically means Fox News.

In addition to “Beer For Bums”, and “Cellphones for Bums”….

I agree with keeping people on welfare FOREVER!

I want my parents and their friends to work two jobs while young able-bodied people live on handouts and get FOOD STAMPS!!! Seriously, who in the hell wants to learn how to fish?

I want the guys in the military (including the 4 in my family) to go off to war ill prepared and underfunded.

I believe in death squads… the more the merrier!

I want Obamacare to drain the system and leave everyone living on the streets…maybe the Baby Boomers will have to work THREE jobs!

All the ultra conservatives are exactly right, my vote had nothing to do with supporting a political party that sees women as equals and believes they are capable of making thoughtful and conscientious decisions for themselves and their families. And I certainly didn’t consider the idea that maybe the less fortunate should continue to get some support until we as a nation are back on our feet… and of course I see no difference between those who have real needs and those who are milking the system. Yes, I didn’t consider the ramifications of losing our credit rating and selling our country to China. I seriously have no clue about the dangers of the debt that’s been created and gave no thought to whose plan made more sense to me and my community.  On top of that, the notion that the US needs to work with the international community instead of telling them what to do never crossed my mind. I can’t imagine why we need to tread lightly as we move into an energy future that will hopefully offer alternative sources to the insanity that continues to take place with our suppliers in the Middle East.  And lastly, I never considered the views of family and friends who agree with the Republican agenda. I’m glad their candidate lost and and I’m especially glad that they’re worried about the future because of the decision I helped to make.

Whew! Feels good to clear that up! It bothered me that people assumed I put some thought into my decision and might have actually voted according to what I felt was best for my friends, my family and my community.

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Today in Boulder = Rodents For Romney

31 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by Spice Jones in Americana, Makes me chuckle, Today In Boulder

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Boulder Prairie Dogs rock the vote!

A bold statement from a family that relies so heavily on government support…they must have seen the photos of Ryan pumping iron. (Photo by Jeremy Papasso /Daily Camera)

Kudos to the nut who made tiny campaign signs and then placed them at the burrows of Boulder’s Prairie Dogs. This is absolutely hysterical and you are my fun hero for the day! At the same time I offer heartfelt sympathy to the poor enforcement officer who now has to go, in full uniform, from burrow to burrow collecting the signs as the indignant little rodents pop out of their holes and chirp in your face… even worse is the possibility that removing the signs will be breaking some sort of campaign law and you are going to find yourself on a forced leave of absence due to free speech violations. I’m laughing but I promise you have my full support. Hang in there.

Let the Carl Spackler jokes begin!

Link to the article in The Daily Camera

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My Letter To The Editor, May 25, 2012

25 Friday May 2012

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Photo found on First People

A few months ago, media tycoon Ted Turner offered the City Of Boulder a herd of Buffalo to majestically graze on the edge of town and expose our visitors to Boulder’s wonderful Western History right from the county line. No brainer right? Not only would a herd of American Buffalo be a fabulous feather in our “Boulder’s the most thoughtful town in America” cap, it’s a perfect match for all the values we tout when it comes to endangered species, Native Americans, returning the Western Plains to their natural habitat and spending tons and tons of taxpayer dollars on the pet projects of an elite few… excuse the “pet” pun.

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In Honor Of International Women’s Day

08 Thursday Mar 2012

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Americana, Great Ladies, Politics, Social Media, Things I love

Seldom do I let the language of idiots get to me (a change in recent years) but Rush’s latest comments followed by the GOP’s “That’s not how I would have said it” response has me flabbergasted by my fellowman. I’ve been trying to sum up my thoughts with regards to this happening a week prior to International Women’s Day but Jon Stewart beat me to the punch.

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Jon Stewart Slams Rush Limbaugh’s Sandra Fluke …, posted with vodpod

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My gut vs “Stop Kony 2012”

08 Thursday Mar 2012

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Is Invisible Children’s “Stop Kony” video the best philanthropically branded scam since TOMS shoes?

Invisible Children Founders pose with guns

First, organizations like Invisible Children not only take up resources that could be used to fund more intelligent advocacy, they take up rhetorical space that could be used to develop more intelligent advocacy.... And while we’re on the subject of what does and doesn’t help, maybe don’t get photographed fondling big (former) rebel guns. Just saying. - Wronging Rights

As you can guess, the whole “Stop Kony” viral wave pushed some of my buttons. I wish I could say my hesitance with the bandwagon was because of the education I’ve gained while supporting non-profits that are working in Uganda but I’m afraid the bulk of my skepticism was more likely motivated by how little credit I give to the specific friends who first FB’d the video. Sorry guys, but telling me you’ve been moved to tears because your teen (the same teen you’ve described as a slug for the last 4 years) has been inspired to change the world and now the two of you are retweeting a video like mofos, kinda suggests that you can’t find Africa on a map.

Anywho, I opted not to retweet / share / poke or call the Boulder City Council to take action, until I did a little research on my own, and now I’m ready to dive into the social media chatter.

Just for the record, I’m talking about FB friends you don’t know…I swear I’m not talking about you or your fabulous kid.

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