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Two Quotes: What Do Republicans Think of Romney’s Tax Release Stance?
“There is no whining in politics. Stop demanding an apology, release your tax returns.” – GOP strategist John Weaver, calling on Mitt Romney to disclose his... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Cartoon(s) of the Week – Asking Questions
David Horsey in the L. A. Times: Do you ever question what has become of our culture? - and -Rick McKee in the Augusta Chronicle:Or the morality of our heroes? Read more
Posted on 15 July 2012 HUMOR, SOCIETY -
It’s Bastille Day!
.. and Elly and I are going to a Bastille Day picnic foe the Winners and Losers show (WSHC) participants, friends and family over at John Case’s. John has... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote of the Day – A Little Peek at Romney’s Finances…
Romney has said he will put out a big 2 years of his taxes – 2011 hen it is ready and 2010. No, he’s not going back far enough to show he had income from Bain... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Richard Zanuck, Famous Hollywood Producer, Dies at 77
Richard D. Zanuck was one of the most legendary and influential figures in the history of motion pictures. He died Friday morning at age 77. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT -
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 Cast O’ Characters” my favorite picture font, based on ornaments and... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 SOCIETY -
It’s Hard to Believe That Paul LePage is Governor of a State in America…
The other day, Gov. Paul LePage (R) of Maine said that the Internal Revenue Service was not far from the Gestapo, the Nazi secret police. Really said it. In... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 SOCIETY -
How Would You Like to Vote for a Felon?
It looks like Mitt Romney told the SEC and the American people one thing about leaving Bain Capital, but actually did another. This seems to be a big deal. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Now That They’ve Wasted Our Time Over Health Care Repeal, Will the Congress Get...
There are only about 40 days left in the Congressional season before these champions of non-accomplishment go out to lie and buy their votes. Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
5 Democrats Joined Republicans to Vote Against Obamacare Yesterday…
Perhaps you are wondering why. I know I am… but most of all I wonder why Democrats nominate or vote for these scumbags.Sahil Kapur has written a great... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Can You Afford to Run for Congress?
And if you want to run do you have any idea how much it will cost or where you will raise it?Look at this: At least this will give you a plan to follow. Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Robert Reich on Regressives Vs. Progressives…
Reich outlines what is really being fought for in 2012 and beyond.Listen up! Related articles Robert Reich: The Real Battle in 2012 and Beyond (Video)... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote of the Day – Good Question
If we were made in God’s image, why aren’t we invisible? – Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian I haven’t thought of this before… but it certainly has a... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Just Finished Watching the House Debate on the ACA Repeal…
…and I saw in the debate, especially with the opening speech of John Boehner, Speaker of the House, a view like the one put out by AFSCME: If this isn’t the... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Here’s a Good One, Florida Governor Scott Faces a TB Epidemic by Closing the...
This from the Palm Beach Post:“A tuberculosis outbreak in Jacksonville was one of the worst his group had investigated in 20 years. Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Today Continues the House Republicans’ Waste of Time…
Well, we need jobs legislation, and we need tax resolution, and we need many more necessary things from the House of Reps… but for the last couple of days,... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Will Monsanto Be Allowed to Poison Us?
Just when we thought there might be some federal control over the spread of genetically modified vegetables and grains, a so-called “Monsanto rider” has been... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 SOCIETY -
Quote by a Crazy Christian – His Solution? Vote for Jesus!
Televangelist Bill Keller (said by some to be the most popular televangelist in America), is adamant that a vote for either Obama or Romney is a vote for... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Some Humor This Morning as I Watch My Older Dog, Nestle…
Thanks to Lisa Casey at All Hat, No Cattle:Now I know why my big puppy is laid out flat all day… hee hee hee. 39.430100 Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 SOCIETY -
My Brief Reviews of the CATF Plays This Season
It is the 22nd season of the Contemporary American Theater Festival and I’ve been reviewing the five plays that go on throughout July for WSHC.Here are... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA