I am depressed about Bachmann.

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Sunday June 02, 2013 · 7:31 AM PDT

2013/06/02 · 07:31

no image description available — Crazy Eyes Bachmann.

I want to throw things at the computer. I won't because I like my old Mac. But I need to express my anger, frustration, and sadness about Michele Bachmann not running in 2014. For the DFL party in Minnesota, 2014 was our best possible chance to beat Michele Bachmann. This sucks.

Crazy Eyes Bachmann.

Boppy

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Saturday January 05, 2013 · 6:52 AM PST

2013/01/05 · 06:52

I do not receive Social Security yet. I am 44. My husband is 48. I'll admit that we do not have a lot saved for retirement. We plan to be working for many years to come. However, I am also counting on Social Security and Medicare. I really hope cuts are not made to these programs.

Boppy

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Friday December 17, 2010 · 6:07 AM PST

2010/12/17 · 06:07

Lawrence O'Donnell shares how he became involved in an effort to make a difference for young students in the impoverished African nation.

This is so in credibly moving. Please watch. Please share on Facebook and anywhere else.

Boppy

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Saturday December 04, 2010 · 10:28 AM PST

2010/12/04 · 10:28

This may sound very obvious. However, I would like to remind people to click on ads on progressive blogs like the Daily Kos. Huffington Post. Firedog Lake. I even click on ads a lot for the New York Times. It is one of my ways of supporting the liberal cause. I feel like the people of money have such a head start getting out their message on Fox. If you have a progressive blog that you know I should be reading and clicking on ads, please let me know. Thanks.

Are you calling your Senators?

Boppy

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Wednesday December 16, 2009 · 8:47 AM PST

2009/12/16 · 08:47

I just called Senator Klobuchar and Senator Al Franken and expressed my frustration at the lack of the public option and the lack of the medicare buy-in for people 55-65. I saw Amy Klobuchar on television yesterday and heard her spinning in favor of the health care bill even though the Democrats have caved on everything. It was just so incredibly disappointing. I desperately want Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken to fight for the public option or the medicare buy-in or something that create a more competitive environment to bring down health care costs. The ultimate goal needs to be everyone receiving the health care they deserve.

So if we could all just put more pressure on our Senators, I would really appreciate it.

Is it crazy if I start calling them daily??

Creating Visibility. Wear your Obama shirts.

Boppy

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Sunday June 15, 2008 · 6:13 AM PDT

2008/06/15 · 06:13

I went door knocking for Obama and other people in the DFL party yesterday. It was an absolutely beautiful day here yesterday in Minneapolis, Minnesota and we cherish those days here. So it was a great day to go door knocking but most people weren't home. I can't blame them. We have to soak up the sunshine when we can.

My husband, Jim, and I were wearing our Obama t-shirts. People honked and shouted out the window "Woo Hoo Obama" as we walked by. I shouted back with a huge smile. Jim just kept studying the house numbers to see where we go next. Another lady rolled down her car window and asked for an Obama bumber sticker. We didn't have one but I am glad she asked. I thought about running out into the middle of the street to get her name and address to mail her a bumper sticker but she was driving off before my feet were moving. I missed an opportunity. I had to write this diary because now there is a person without an Obama bumber sticker on their car.

Boppy

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Saturday August 12, 2006 · 6:40 PM PDT

2006/08/12 · 18:40

As much as I like hearing about Bush's falling poll numbers, I LOVE hearing about polls that show Democrats winning in November.

I remember that awful feeling of November 2004. I really, really thought John Kerry was going to win. I had attended rallys listening to him speak. I waved my sign wildly cheering. Same thing with John Edwards. I felt like I was surrounded by people who knew we were going to win.

And then George Bush won. It seemed impossible. But it happened. Read More

A white man, an ex-con and a black man

Boppy

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Sunday December 04, 2005 · 1:37 PM PST

2005/12/04 · 13:37

apply for a job. What happens? This has been haunting me for days. It was on the local news in Minneapolis. I can't say many television news reports stick with me for days but this one has.

"Being a black man in America today is essentially like having a felony conviction," said Professor Devah Pager, who specializes in sociology at Princeton University.

Pager's research on the entry-level job market shows that when it comes to getting a job, a black man has the same limited chances as a white ex-con.

http://wcco.com/...

(I did the tags search but could not find any diary on this. But you can let me know . . .) Read More

I don't like Amy Klobuchar's ad.

Boppy

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Monday November 14, 2005 · 6:19 PM PST

2005/11/14 · 18:19

I know a lot of people were offended by the pie fights. But I am offended by Amy Klobuchar's ad about price gouging. There are a ton of issues out there and she picks an easy target like Exxon. Wow. Way to take a risk.

It is really bothering me because I want to completely support her campaign. I want a Democratic female to represent me. She seems smart, articulate, and genuinely caring. I heard as an inroductory speaker to a John Edwards rally last fall. She was quite inspiring. She speaks from the heart.

Boppy

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Sunday October 16, 2005 · 11:55 AM PDT

2005/10/16 · 11:55

Mine does not. Well, it shouldn't. I don't have a fuel flexible vehicle. However, i have been putting in 40% E85 into my car with 60% gasoline when I fill up for a while now. It works fine. I admit that I don't care a lot about the long-term value my car. It is an 1998 beat-up red neon. It gets me where I need to be and I feel better putting E85 in it.

In Minnesota, there are a lot of stations selling E85. hey, we grow a lot of corn. It makes sense. My husband put some in his P.T. Cruiser today at a price of $1.71. He was so pleased. And since he has a strong desire to live in accordance to his liberal values, he was very happy with himself. He was babbling about how the power seemed the same. The engine seemed to make less noise. He shouldn't be using E85 in his car either so he is talking about putting a conversion kit in his car. He handles his own car maintenance so he most likely will do this sometime soon. Read More

My Dad and E85.

Boppy

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Sunday October 02, 2005 · 6:30 PM PDT

2005/10/02 · 18:30

I wrote a diary about E85 last week. I like the fact there is an alternative at the pump for people right now. I am not saying E85 is any way going to lead to the complete end of our oil dependency because I do not believe it is. However, if one does not own a hybrid car, buying E85 is an alternative for a lot people out there.

I do not own a flexible fuel vehicle. However, my sister, parents, and only cousin do! None of them are using E85. It frustrates me.

Let me preface this by saying that my Dad has Stage 4 Kidney cancer. I don't confront him about anyting except for possibly pursing further treatments for himself. If he were to say the sky is green, I would give him a hug and agree with him. I am going to have the most happy moments I can with him while he is still alive. Read More

E85 fuel.

Boppy

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Thursday September 29, 2005 · 6:41 PM PDT

2005/09/29 · 18:41

The price of gasoline is annoying me. I realize that many of you out there are doing cartwheels of joy about the higher gas prices but I still don't like it. However, I certainly want alternative fuel options and I am excited about E85.

Wendy Wilde is a dj on Air America Minnesota. She was talking about E85 and flexible fuel vehicles recently. She doesn't own one. However, she fills her car up with 40% E85 and 60% gasoline. Good idea, I thought. This was an easy decision for me because I have a crappy 1998 Dodge neon. I don't love it all that much so it thought I could risk trying this mix. Well, I tried it last night and drove it today. It works fine. If anything, I think the engine actually sounds better! Read More

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My Dad and E85.

E85 fuel.