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Paul Ryan Watch…
Did you know rape is just another method of conception? That’s what Ryan said in a live, television interview:And we thought Todd Akin was the brain dead sex... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote of the Day – Romney Knows How People Feel About Him…
This from a Politico interview with Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen:“I know there are some people who do a very good job acting and pretend they’re something they’r... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
This Appeared on the Web a Couple of Years Ago… but It is Worth Re-reading:
From Pause Before Agreeing: How Liberals and Progressives Lose The Debate By Understanding:By attempting to use understanding, or to solely use reason to explai... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
A Personal Note – I’m Living in Considerable Fear…
Yesterday I had another seizure like the dozen or so I’ve had in the past three years. As I mentioned at the time of the accident 4 weeks ago that left me with... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Something to Think About During This Week’s Republican Convention…
You will hear Romney and others accuse Barack Obama of accelerating federal spending ahead of all previous administrations. In reality, even with the stimulus... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Wow! Charlie Crist Endorses Obama!
Charlie Crist, former Republican Governor of Florida and now an Independent, has endorsed Barack Obama in an article in the Tampa Bay Times. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 SOCIETY -
A Great Loss to My Memories of Children’s Theatre in NYC – Remy Charlip Dies at...
Abraham Remy Charlip was an American artist, writer, choreographer, theatre director, designer and teacher.In the 1960s Charlip created a unique form of... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote of the Week – What Does the Business Community Really Think of Mitt?
Even the folks Romney claims to be a representative of, the Business Community, is unsure of his qualifications:“All politicians flip-flop from time to time; bu... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Cartoon(s) of the Week – The Republican Convention is Delayed a Day… Women Cheer!
Lee Judge in the Kansas City Star:Republican Convention is waiting for women…- and -Kevin Siers in the Charlotte Observer:Of course, the strategy is to attack... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Please Support Under The LobsterScope…
…and I will give you a free gift. If you make a donation of $5.00 or more you get “Bill’s Box Specials”, a picture font I haven’t offered in this promotion... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Neil Armstrong, First Person to Walk on Moon, Dies at 82
Neil Armstrong set foot on the lunar surface in 1969 - a monumental achievement in human history. Despite his fame, Armstrong shrank from fame and called himsel... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Muppeteer Jerry Nelson Dead at 78…
He was best known as the Count and other characters on Sesame Street.Nelson, who suffered from emphysema, died Thursday night in his Massachusetts home on Cape... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Boy Chased By Priest in Underwear Saved by Saintly Neighbors
This frightening piece from Cafe Mom. Why stories like this are popping up more frequently leads me to suspect religion even more…This story almost sounds like ... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote of the Day – What You Say is What You Believe, No?
“I can’t speak to Governor Romney’s motivations. What I can say is that he has signed up for positions, extreme positions, that are very consistent with... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Back on the Radio This Morning… I’m So Glad!
I’m over in the outer studio at WSHC 89.5 as Elliot Simon finishes up the last hour of his show. I’m setting up my music list for the two hours I’ll be on the... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCIETY -
An Important Message from John Case, Re: Racial Inequality and the Law…
I received this from my friend John Case this morning and I felt it was important to pass on to you. John Case <[email protected]> Aug 24 08:43PM ... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Enough of Todd Akin. How About a Bigger Player: Paul Ryan
We’ve spent so much time talking about Todd Akin lately and his extreme position on a woman’s right to choose an abortion in the case of incest or rape. But Aki... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Christian Groups Support Akin
His party says it’s time to leave,but Akin says he’ll just believethe Christian groups that say “stay in there”since they all see him upping their share.Obama... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 SOCIETY -
Hee Hee Hee… Mitt Romney’s Joking Quote of the Day…
Speaking in Michigan, Romney came out with this Birther joke:“No one has ever asked to see my birth certificate. They know that this is the place that we were... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 SOCIETY -
When Does Journalism on the Net Change a Disturbing Image into Very Poor Humor?
I’d like to thank Mashable for posting this article which defines communication symbolism on both the left and the right. What are we…Tasteless, stupid,... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 SOCIETY