Category Archives: Politics

Dear GOP: Seriously?

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Valarie

But the Grand Old Party (heavy on the “Old”) needs to wake up and smell the Chai! Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on 1 September 2011 by morningtower

So, apparently I’m not the only one who thinks that the global warming thing has reached ridiculous proportions.

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Gardasil, Revisited

Posted on 27 August 2011 by morningtower

With Governor Rick Perry of Texas tossing his hat in the ring for the upcoming presidential frenzy, er, I mean campaign, everyone seems to be talking about his salad days with making Gardasil a mandatory vaccine for young Texas girls. … Continue reading →

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One Nation. . .

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Valarie

So, according to NBC, we are no longer “under God” or “indivisible”.  And, to top it all off, they were trying to be patriotic??  If anybody thinks it was unintentional, I want the drugs they are taking!

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Bridging the Chasm

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Valarie

I have previously lamented the ever-deepening chasm that separates the Left from the Right in this country, and how the two opposing camps are quickly deteriorating into some really nasty name-calling and downright guerilla attack tactics, rather than trying to … Continue reading →

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A Word From Abby Johnson

Posted on 28 March 2011 by Valarie

I have had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Johnson speak on a couple of occasions since we moved to Austin, and have even met her.  She has a powerful story to tell, and this quick ad barely scratches the surface.

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Does It Really Matter Anymore?

Posted on 25 March 2011 by Valarie

I have noticed a very disturbing trend, and I am sure I am not the only one who has noticed, or who is disturbed by it.  It seems to me, that every time I turn around, someone, somewhere, is bashing … Continue reading →

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Dear Steve Jobs:

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Valarie

I have dear friends and family members who are gay.  Gay activists have fought HARD, and poured out millions of dollars to be recognized and accepted.  Now, maybe I’m naive, but if the GLBT Community is so “Tolerant”, then they … Continue reading →

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Quote For Today

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Valarie

Everyone knows that I love quotes! Well, here is one that I think is exceptional, and it is from Archibishop of New York, Timothy Dolan. When interviewed by 60 Minutes, and asked about the Catholic Church’s refusal to ordain women … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Over In Egypt

Posted on 17 March 2011 by Valarie

It’s not over in Egypt. The media would like us to think that it was such a peaceful sweet transistion, and that Obama made all the right moves (like he had any control at all!!) This interview from MSNBC with … Continue reading →

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Defund Planned Parenthood!

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Valarie

Millions of taxpayer dollars go to fund Planned Parenthood.  Now, why my tax dollars should go to anything outside of funding government operations is beyond me, but that’s another story altogether. Suffice it to say that our tax dollars should … Continue reading →

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Abortion is Not a “Second Chance”

Posted on 23 January 2011 by Valarie

I recently read an interview with Oprah Winfrey about how, when she was fourteen years old, she became pregnant, and while she did not have an abortion, she was so relieved when the baby died, because she was so terrified … Continue reading →

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Civil Disappointment

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Valarie

I think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an amazing man, and I admire him, his work, and his family so much. They were the real thing, you know? He fought for civil rights, but with love, respect, and dignity. … Continue reading →

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The Presence Is Real

Posted on 15 January 2011 by Valarie

I know that I’ve posted a lot of videos lately, but for various reasons, I have thought they expressed me well. I have debated whether or not to put this one on my blog, because I try to keep this … Continue reading →

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Stand for the Pledge

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Valarie

It is mandatory in my home that everyone stand and place their right hand over their heart during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Must be why BO has never visited us during a football game).   Yep, I’m a Patriotic American, … Continue reading →

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