Category Archives: Politics

Civil War

On April 12th, 150 years ago this week, the Civil War began when a bunch of dumb crackers lobbed a mortar at Fort Sumter in South Carolina.  Abe Lincoln wasn’t having that noise and he spent the next four years … Continue reading

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My E-Mail to South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen

This is a guy who introduced and pushed legislation to make it legal to murder physicians who provide abortion services.  In America. Here’s the story: http://wonkette.com/438217/south-dakota-legalizing-abortion-doctor-murder#more-438217 Here’s his homepage: http://legis.state.sd.us/email/LegislatorEmail.aspx?MemberID=146 Here’s what I wrote to him: Heading: “I don’t usually write to … Continue reading

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Bother Your Senators Tonight. It’s Their Turn.

Just e-mailed the following to both my Senators, Warner and Webb.  All our elected officials could do with a little shove in the proper direction on this tonight. “Dear Senator, On behalf of my wife, myself and our families I … Continue reading

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My First Letter to the White House Ever

I once composed a letter to Reagan but I was drunk at the time and threw it away. This is the first one I ever sent and I thought some human beings should actually read it. Please send me candy … Continue reading

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Virginia Ballot Recommendations

I used to do these in California.  I’m late to the game here and the Great Commonwealth gives me much less to work with but I thought I’d share the results of my research and see if it helps anyone. … Continue reading

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Stewart/Colbert Rally Thoughts (short-form)

I’m desperately behind on my sleep, chores, TV and probably some other stuff too. Oh, yeah!  Ballot research for the next election! In two days! For now, I’ll just say that if the people I encountered on the mall yesterday … Continue reading

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The Missionary Position

Right-wing fundie swine like Pastor “Johnny Stormfront” down in Florida are always whining about how they’re not allowed to build churches in Muslim countries and using this as an excuse for all kinds of bugfuckery here in First Amendment Land. … Continue reading

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Facebook Philosophy 101

Why do we do Facebook? To keep up with friends far away. To share a laugh or a concern. To screw with South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint. All these things are enriching and fun. Why do we not do Facebook? … Continue reading

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