Archive | August, 2010

Why so much anger from New Hampshire?  Another state representative, Timothy Horrigan, resigned

Why so much anger from New Hampshire?  Another state representative, Timothy Horrigan, resigned after saying “a live Sarah Palin is more dangerous than a dead one.” Check it out:  http://bit.ly/aZoEdo

CELL PHONES: ADULT BINKIES

A few weeks ago, our grand nephews, ages 10 and 8, and grand niece, age 4, visited us from New York.  During the weekend, 10-year old Tyler, saw our old Bakelite rotary phone on the counter and asked, “Is that a phone?”  When my husband said, “Yes,” Ryan, the 8-year old, asked, “Does it work?”  […]

New Hampshire state Democrat Representative Keith Halloran wished Sarah Palin and her daughter&#8

New Hampshire state Democrat Representative Keith Halloran wished Sarah Palin and her daughter’s ex-fiance, Levi Johnston, were aboard the flight that crashed and killed former AK Senator Ted Stevens on August 10, 2010.  He should be ashamed of himself and the people of New Hampshire should be outraged. Could you imagine the fallout if someone […]

Every Bill Should State Its Constitutional Authority, Republican Congressman Says

Link: Every Bill Should State Its Constitutional Authority, Republican Congressman Says With all the pending and anticipated lawsuits surrounding Obamacare and its constitutionality, I’d love to see every bill include its constitutional authority.  Sounds like an excellent idea from Congressman Shadegg but I doubt the Democrats will vote in favor of it.  What do you […]

IN THE REAL WORLD, THESE GUYS WOULD BE FIRED!

Like any government agency, I’m sure there are layers and layers of bureaucrats at the White House, but, guys, please, get your act together?  Who’s handling the protocol?  Who’s giving advice over there?  Someone or something is definitely missing at the White House.  The latest fiasco with Leslie Macko is enough already.  Just the other […]

WHY NOT TEACH PEOPLE TO FISH?

I recently read a wonderful article by Patrice Lewis called “The right to nothing.”  You can read the article here.  In it, she raises the question, “Why give a person a fish instead of teaching him/her how to fish?”  The question identifies the issue perfectly which leads me to my answer. I believe Ms. Lewis […]