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Category Archives: government
Newborn DNA Storage
Have any of you been following this whole “newborn DNA storage” stuff? On Wed we got the news that the “Court Backs Families In Handling Of Newborn Blood.” First of all, I’m another person who didn’t know this was happening. I … Continue reading
Posted in babies, dna, dna storage, government, Uncategorized
Tagged babies, dna, dna storage, government, news, parent's, people, things, wcco
4 Comments
DOWN WITH EVIL CORPORATIONS!
You know, I’m not even sure I understand what all these people are protesting. In general, I don’t go for protesting. I think there are better ways to get your point across and tend to think peoples feeling get the … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, choices, conservatives, differences, emotions, feelings, fighting, government, opinions, people, politicians, politics, protesting, things, Uncategorized
Tagged behavior, choices, conservatives, corporations, differences, emotions, feelings, fighting, government, liberals, opinions, people, politicians, politics, protesting, things
11 Comments
Would you use the word “Corrupt?”
Almost half of US voters think Congress is corrupt, and 85% believe Congressmen are more interested in helping their own careers, than other people. Would you use the loaded word ‘corrupt,’ to describe the majority of politicians, or could it … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, choices, congress, differences, emotions, feelings, government, opinions, people, politics, things
Tagged behavior, choices, congress, differences, emotions, feelings, government, opinions, people, politics, things
11 Comments
So, how do you feel about this?
To contend with the Medicaid costs, AZ Gov. Brewer is proposing a “penalty and incentive strategy,” that would impose a $50 fee on smokers, and a similar fine on obese people. Do you think this will encourage people to “take … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, choices, differences, emotions, government, people, things
Tagged behavior, choices, differences, emotions, government, opinions, people, things
12 Comments
Don’t Have Sex, Here’s a Condom
Am I really that naïve? Is it really so unreasonable to expect kids to hold off sex until they’re at least 16? Philadelphia thinks that I am. And so do a lot of commenters. Here’s my issue. The City of … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, age, children, government, parenting, sex
Tagged advertising, awareness, condoms, government, parenting, sex, sex education
14 Comments
Trouble in Wisconsin…how do you weigh in?
I don’t want to get all “political” on anyone or start a big war. Let’s even leave politics out of it. How do you feel about what’s going on in Wisconsin with the rioting and the senators all leaving the state to avoid voting … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, choices, democrats, fighting, government, kids, laws, loyalty, opinions, people, republicans, responsibility, school, teachers, things, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse of power, behavior, children, choices, democrats, fighting, government, kids, laws, loyalty, opinions, people, republicans, responsibility, schools, senators, teachers, things, unions, Wisconsin governor
9 Comments
What do you think?
Good Question. What do you think guys?
Posted in good question, government, health care, insurance, laws, people, questions, things, Uncategorized
Tagged good question, government, health care, insurance, laws, people, questions, things
6 Comments
More than just a Question of the day
I’ve been hearing all this talk just like I’m sure you have about the why’s of the Arizona shootings. I’ve been hearing about the “blame” many feel towards Jared Loughner’s parent’s and I’ve been hearing once again “let’s blame the guns” … Continue reading
Posted in accidents, afraid, behavior, childhood, children, differences, family, fears, government, guns, laws, mental illness, parent's, people, questions, rules, things
Tagged accidents, afraid, az shootings, behavior, childhood, children, differences, family, fears, government, gun laws, guns, Jared Loughner, kids, laws, mental illness, parent's, people, questions, rules, things
12 Comments
Do Benefits Keep People From Working?
This Good Question could cause debate and really, there’s not a whole lot I’m going to say about it personally because I’ve know people who’ve gotten laid off and really taken advantage of it and I’m not willing to take the risk … Continue reading
Posted in differences, government, jobs, people, things, unemployment
Tagged differences, government, jobs, people, things, unemployment, work
6 Comments
A Cheesy Dilemma
Here are some truths: 1. Domino’s Pizza is bad pizza. It’s the pizza that you get when you’re in college and all you can afford is cardboard with some cheese sprinkled on top. I say this with all the authority … Continue reading
Would it stop you?
I know that we have at least one ex-smoker on this blog, and one person who has never, ever tried a cigarette. And likely, everyone else falls somewhere on that scale, since statistics tell us that 1 in 5 adults … Continue reading
Posted in addictions, adulthood, adults, arguments, behavior, choices, cigarettes, dangers, gimmicks, government, health, lifestyles, opinions, overbearing, problems, questions, scare, Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, opinion, smoking
32 Comments
Showing ID to vote
I may be a day late and a dollar short but that this is a hot button is sure news to me. I don’t mean to start any political arguments but I just want to ask one question. How many … Continue reading
Posted in government, Id's, laws, people, things, voting
Tagged government, ID's, laws, people, things, voting
11 Comments
Law curbs McDonald’s Happy Meal toys
When I heard about this I knew I wanted to talk about it and when I read the article I knew I couldn’t improve it so I’m going to just put it here. “LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – San Francisco has … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, children, eat, eating, eating habits, eating out, fast food, food, government, kids, laws, mcdonald's, parent's, people, things, toys
Tagged behavior, children, eat, eating, eating habits, eating out, fast food, food, government, happy meals, junk food, kids, laws, mcdonald's, parent's, people, things, toys
37 Comments
Gotta Pay to Play
This story is sad and appalling. Gene Cranick lives in rural Tennessee, where there is no fire protection district, like many of us are accustomed to. His taxes do not go to support the closest fire department, but that department … Continue reading
Posted in accidents, America, blame, emergency, government, life lessons, outrage, politics, responsibility, taxes
Tagged government, life, life lessons, outrage, politics
24 Comments
It’s about being neighborly
There are so many issues surrounding the proposed Community Center/Mosque, called “Cordoba House” near Ground Zero that I don’t know where to start. A list seems like a good idea, as the issues pop to mind: It’s very close to … Continue reading
Posted in America, arguments, beliefs, choices, cultures, differences, discrimination, disrespect, government, laws, life, lifestyles, memories, neighbors, news, opinions, Political Correctness, politics, private property, questions, relationships, religion, respect, responsibility, rights, traditions
Tagged adults, behavior, choices, differences, life, lifestyles, people, problems, relationships
22 Comments
It’s for the Children
This just blows my mind. I cannot wrap my head around this. My first reaction to this woman (after making fun of her pronunciation of “cheeuldrun”) was to yell, “GO TO THE LIBRARY, YOU MORON!!!” At that point, Steve left … Continue reading
Posted in adults, behavior, government, internet, lazy, politics, problems, sad
Tagged adults, behavior, children, choices, lifestyles, people
11 Comments
Jesse Ventura. What do you think?
Ah, Jesse Ventura. Former Governor of uh, um…….my state of Minnesota! Is this guy a kook or what? I mean really. Have any of you heard him talk about his new book? “American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies and More Dirty Lies the Government Tells Us.” He was … Continue reading
Posted in America, authors, behavior, beliefs, books, character, choices, differences, government, jesse ventura, people, politics, things
Tagged America, author, behavior, beliefs, books, character, choices, differences, government, jesse ventura, people, politics, things
17 Comments
No Mail On Saturdays?
This was on “Inside The Box” one night last week. What do you think? “Getting mail delivered to your home on Saturday may soon be a thing of the past, as the U.S. Postal Service looks for ways to cut … Continue reading
Posted in changes, economy, government, jobs, mail, people, post office, things, us mail, work
Tagged changes, economy, government, jobs, people, post office, things, us mail
24 Comments
1907 PHOTO
The year is 1907, one hundred-two years ago. READ PRINT UNDER PICTURE! Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907. ‘In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith … Continue reading
Posted in America, american, government, people, things, thoughts
Tagged America, american, government, people, things, thoughts
3 Comments
Lucy VanPelt Gets Her Wish
Oh, for the love of all that is holy. This is preposterous. For those of you who don’t want to link over… A town in England – Poole, Dorset, to be exact – has erected a giant concrete cone covered … Continue reading
Posted in adults, christmas, dangers, government, stupid people
Tagged adults, christmas, people, safety
10 Comments
White House and Fox News in fisticuffs….
I haven’t really been paying a whole lot of attention to the “feud” between the White House and Fox News. I don’t watch this news channel unless my brother is here. I did watch Glen Beck now and then during … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, choices, differences, fears, feelings, fighting, fox news, glen beck, government, life, obama, opinions, people, politics, presidents, problems, things, today's times, tv
Tagged behavior, choices, differences, fears, feelings, fighting, fox news, glen beck, government, life, obama, opinions, people, politics, presidents, problems, things, today's times, tv
15 Comments