Tag Archives: politics

Question of the Day

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Laura

Do you understand Obamacare?

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19% of New Jersey voters have tattoos

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Joy

Does this seem like an odd poll to you? It kind of made me laugh when I saw it on FB. Check it out. Do you have a tattoo? More than one? Would you get one? Did you just never … Continue reading →

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Do Voters Expect The President To Be Funny?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Joy

This was the Good Question the other night and I thought it was a good one. Do you think the president needs or should be “funny?” Do you think they should go on late night TV shows to get a … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Laura

This is an idea that I think has some merit. Nutshell: Texas State Rep Lyle Larson has written a letter to Mexican Presidente Filipe Calderon stating that the State of Texas spends between $6b and $8billion on support services, including … Continue reading →

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Voter ID

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Joy

I was talking about this with my mom the other day and she’s about as democrat as I’m republican and she brought it up but honestly, I don’t see this as a big deal and it has caused a lot … Continue reading →

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A Huge Disconnect

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Laura

Some of us spend a little time wallowing in the mud of a “mommy blog” entitled The Stir. Intended to evoke images of sitting around the table drinking coffee and chatting with a bunch of girlfriends (hence “the stir” – … Continue reading →

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A Better Way

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Laura

Apparently, I am officially an Iowan, based on the fact that I used the phrase “needs cleaned” this afternoon with Josh and his friend Collin. As in, “this room needs cleaned before Collin goes home.” Eh, it doesn’t surprise me. … Continue reading →

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What do you think?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Joy

Day after sentencing, ousted Illinois Gov, Rod Blagojevich counts last days until prison. What do you think? Do you think his punishment is fair? Do you feel it fits the crime?

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DOWN WITH EVIL CORPORATIONS!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Joy

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 →

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Should Hank Williams Jr. remain voice of ‘Monday Night Football’?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Joy

Did anyone notice anything different about the opening of Monday Night Football last night? Okay, no more Hank Williams Jr singing his Monday Night Football song. Here is what he did if you don’t know. So then, do we not have freedom … Continue reading →

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Would you use the word “Corrupt?”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Joy

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 →

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Do Great Mothers Make Great Leaders?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Joy

Raising a family can’t be much different from leading a nation, can it? What skills do you think are needed to be the President of the USA? Do you think a mother would make a better President than a non … Continue reading →

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Oh my goodness!!!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Joy

Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with this outfit? It’s sure causing all kinds of rapid fire Playboy talk. How come Sarah’s outfit is wrong but this one is okay and didn’t get any “posing for Playboy” comments? What’s wrong … Continue reading →

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BIG RANT!!!!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Joy

I’m so irritated RIGHT NOW that I’m pretty sure steam is coming out of my ears. I’m not even sure how to write this and/or what to say other than I need to vent. I’d like to ask you all … Continue reading →

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Gotta Pay to Play

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Laura

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 →

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Jesse Ventura. What do you think?

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Joy

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 →

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Let me see if I’ve got this right…

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Laura

If you cross the North Korean border illegally you get 12 years hard labor. If you cross the Iranian border illegally you are detained indefinitely. If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot. If you cross the Saudi … Continue reading →

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Retarded or Not?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Laura

(warning… this discussion, while treated in an adult fashion, contains reference to words we do not like to hear from our youngsters.  Please read it yourself before allowing them to read it, as well) There is a brouhaha brewing in … Continue reading →

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Anticlimax

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Laura

Well, it’s the Morning After, and I’m sitting here thinking, “THAT’S what we were arguing about?  THAT’S the big, nasty, controversial ‘Tebow-ProLife Ad’???  You have GOT to be kidding me.” To catch up, in the last two weeks, the internet … Continue reading →

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Lady’s got a point…

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Laura
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News Quiz

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Laura

This is a link to a news quiz, created by the Pew Network – they’re the guys who do a lot of the political polling. See how you do.  There are 12 questions.

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Obamopoly

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Laura

In an effort to keep with modern times, Parker Brothers has released it’s newest version of Monopoly:

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Racist?

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Laura

The big question today, and probably this week, is “Should Harry Reid step down?” The simple answer to that question is a resounding and deafening, “YES!!!”  But it should be a resounding and deafening “Yes, but…” Harry Reid is a … Continue reading →

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Obama To Be Briefed

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Laura

The Obama administration today released details of a sweeping plan to address the shorts coming in security as a result of this weekend’s attempt by a Nigerian man to drop a load by exploding his underwear. Administration officials indicated they … Continue reading →

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No treats from Barak Obama

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Joy

I can’t even believe how funny this is. The funny thing is that I know it’s possible to teach a dog almost anything.

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