Don't Worry, Be Happy

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Sunday July 31, 2011 · 3:44 PM PDT

2011/07/31 · 15:44

Needed some lighter side today.

The daughter of my heart blogged today from Chile and her 5th grade class enjoys this song enough to be able to sing along - at least, as she says, during the chorus.

I loved the Marx Brothers references and seeing a young Robin Williams (I didn't remember that he had done this!). I thought, while watching, this could have been written last week. My partner pointed out that the previous administration had tried to use this and that Bobby had refused to play it since that time. Maybe Bobby wouldn't mind if we reclaimed it for the moment at this time.

I think we could use a smile - so while I remain worried, I'll do so with a bit of smile and give thanks to Bobby, Robbin, and Bill for putting it there.

Masochism, Freepers, & Criminal Minds (poll)

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Wednesday July 27, 2011 · 4:37 PM PDT

2011/07/27 · 16:37

My partner, whom I do and will love always and forever, might be considered a masochist. While watching or reading Murdoch media to get a peek inside the republican peanut shell can occasionally be intriguing or even amusing - trolling into the world of the freeper seems like ... well... masochism. My partner is drawn to Free Republic like a moth is drawn to a flame: incessant visits to that site even though the result is always dismay or fear. It kind of falls into the same realm as watching the television drama 'Criminal Minds' only without the resolution at the end.

Criminal Minds takes the extreme edge of sick-minded people, profiles them, and then captures or kills them. I hate the first part, sick-minded people, and love the rest. The problem with the freepers, as I see it, is that they qualify for the first part of the TV show but no one is profiling, capturing, or rendering them helpless by the end of the trolling episode. Visiting the freeper site tends to leave my partner with sweaty palms and the question, "Is it just me or does this terrify you too?" (partner won't even watch Criminal Minds)

Help me and my partner out please.

Below the fold is the article from the freepathon (they are trying to raise money for their site - voluntary taxation? - ). Please let me know how you would answer my partner's question and take the chance to respond to the freeper post here because you certainly wouldn't be allowed to respond there -not a very inclusive site.

Thanks.

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23 votes Show Results

Freepers are ...

23 votes Vote Now!

Freepers are ...

Just folks blowing off steam

0 votes

FooFoo dogs- all bark no bite

3 votes

Irritating

0 votes

Scary

0 votes

Be afraid

0 votes

Be VERY afraid

4 votes

On the FBI watch list

5 votes

Terrifying

1 vote

All the above

8 votes

Nothing to worry about

2 votes

PIE

0 votes

OFA Vs RNC U Decide

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Monday September 13, 2010 · 9:37 PM PDT

2010/09/13 · 21:37

Today many voters received an email from either OFA or the RNC -- Lucky me I got one from each.

The similarities between the two are that they each show the direction their particular party has chosen as November approaches. They each ask for money.

The differences jump out and slap you silly. The amount of money asked for: You can help ... with a contribution of $25, $50, $100, $500 or more. - vs -Please donate $5 or more.

One email describes a country which needs its strength to be restored at home and abroad. The other asks for commitment.

One wants the contributors to fill a bus with gas, paid for with contributions, to travel the country spreading the party's message.The other will fund efforts in 50 states (no bus, no gas)

More below the fold

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16 votes Show Results

I Donated ....

16 votes Vote Now!

I Donated ....

$25, $50, $100, $500 or more to OAF & Presto - it doubled

3 votes

to OAF and my $s count twice

10 votes

REALLY!

2 votes

@ the office

0 votes

To Kos ... and got myself a really good book

1 vote

To fill the gas bags of the RNC

0 votes

Health Care: A Call For Action

zooecium

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Wednesday July 29, 2009 · 10:10 AM PDT

2009/07/29 · 10:10

Ladies and gentlemen there is, and can only be, one issue on your mind today and for the next 8 days and that issue is Health Care Reform.

The action that I am calling for is a show of national responsibility. I want everyone in the country at 12pm local time Monday, August 3rd to: If in a work place - stand up, if in a car - stick your head out the window, if on the street stop where you are, if at home - go outside or stick your head out the window, and say/shout 6 words:

"I want Health Care reform. NOW!"

217+ Thousand people are members of the DKos community. 69+ Million people voted Obama. 86 million people to whom this issue makes a difference. If there was a 6 part wave (time zones) of humanity 86+ million strong saying/shouting those 6 words I believe that members of both houses of Congress might just realize just how important reform NOW is to all of us.

How to get this done and talking points below the fold.

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7 votes Show Results

12pm Monday August 3rd I will.....

7 votes Vote Now!

12pm Monday August 3rd I will.....

Stand up and say/shout: "I want Health Care Reform. NOW!"

4 votes

Stick my head out my window and say/shout: "I want Health Care Reform. NOW!"

0 votes

Stop where I am and say/shout: "I want Health Care Reform. NOW!"

1 vote

Be cought picking my nose while all arround me are saying: "I want Health Care Reform. NOW!"

0 votes

Eating PIE!

0 votes

None of your business GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

2 votes

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