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November 27, 2012

WHAA??? Pat Robertson sez Earth older than 6000 years!!

Never thought I'd see the day. But of course, this is politics, and the religion industry is retooling, as are the Greedy Old Perverts.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/27/robertson-tells-christians-radiocarbon-dating-proves-no-dinosaurs-on-noahs-ark/

November 21, 2012

Not much on Anonymous at Freepigs

But I did find this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2961000/posts

Only a couple of them expressed the real problem of the voting machines, but (of course) blamed the repig-owned-and-programmed machines on (who else) Obama.

Somewhat interesting, but not a must-see.

November 20, 2012

How can I help WalMart employees carry out their strike?

My resources are severely limited but one of their stores is nearby. Anything I can do to help out?

Only thing I can figure is to print out pro-employee strike messages on dollar-sized paper to give them at the register. But I refuse to shop there, so, no.

Any positive ideas appreciated. I don't go back to my threads unless alerted, so if you have an idea, please DUmail me.

Thanks!

November 16, 2012

We still need to get rid of voting machines.

For centuries, other countries, as well as the USA, relied on paper ballots and counters carefully monitored by all sides.

We need to get rid of the machines and their 'proprietary" code and untraceable results. GET THEM OUT. If we are to remain a democracy, or a republic, or whatever, the machines need to GO.

I don't care whether they show a win for repigs or dems, they need to GO. Their existence is toxic.

November 9, 2012

Anita Bryant is DEAD!

Metaphorically speaking, of course.

For some reason, I looked her up on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Bryant

Of course, she has her own "ministry" in the Religion Industry, the most profitable enterprise in the world.

I can't pretend I haven't fantasized about establishing my own franchise — is there an easier way to get rich than profiting off the poor/sick/old/hopeless/delusional/self-hating and being tax-free and untouchable, never having to make good on "guarantees"? NO.

I'm an odd one, though, I guess. I kind of value being able to sleep at night.

November 7, 2012

What do they teach at "Ole Miss"

other than racism? Let me guess: jack shit. Certainly not comparative religion.

http://www.salon.com/2012/11/07/ole_miss_students_start_racist_protest_after_election_result/

November 2, 2012

Just got back from early voting.

I chose to go to a minority-majority (lots of Chicanos/Latinos, Asians, Indians, African-Americans, Middle-Easterners) polling place in the county I live in, a red (neck) state somewhere in the South. Was thrilled to see a high turnout.

Considered making a protest vote but as the world is currently upside-down, I didn't want to risk it.

Several state & county positions were held by incumbent repigs, unopposed. I chose "write in," and put "any democrat" for my candidate. Of course it won't change anything, but it felt good to voice my opinion.

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