Saturday, September 18, 2010
September 18, 2010
Yesterday was Constitution Day. What an amazing day - it should be celebrated more widely. The Constitution is a living document, that transcended the time in which it was written and applies to our lives even today. I highly suggest reading up on the Constitution. You will be amazed. http://www.constitutionfacts.com/
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 10, 2010
Well never mind yesterday's post. Rationality does not exist. And why are they still giving this idiot in Florida who wants to burn the Quran any time in the media? He clearly is after attention. Stop.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September 9, 2010
Well, finally some rationality enters the picture. They will not be burning the Quran in Florida on Saturday. Courtesy of a work friend, I must ask this question. Why on earth would the media have given this "pastor" any time at all? It was, after all, clearly a publicity stunt, so he achieved his end. We must, as a nation, stop giving attention to crack pots who endanger the rest of us and are clearly on the lunatic fringe. And once again I must ask, why do those with the most hateful agendas always claim that God is on their side and their side only?
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010
Last night a friend of ours told my husband that he had been reading my blog. And during this reading, he found me to be lacking in tolerance. Well, he might be right. I am intolerant - of those who do not exercise tolerance themselves.
I will always stand by the right of a person to hold an opinion - however horrible that opinion might be. Just don't force that opinion upon me. If we have mutual respect and agree that thinking people may differ, that's tolerance. And that's all I ask of myself and all I ask of others. (To be perfectly honest, I may not always respect the other person but will still stand for their right to be wrong.)
I will always stand by the right of a person to hold an opinion - however horrible that opinion might be. Just don't force that opinion upon me. If we have mutual respect and agree that thinking people may differ, that's tolerance. And that's all I ask of myself and all I ask of others. (To be perfectly honest, I may not always respect the other person but will still stand for their right to be wrong.)
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010
What is it about bullies and why do they win, at least temporarily? They exist in all areas of life: personal, school, work, politics, religion. What makes the rest of us so easily give in?
My theory is that bullies win because of the silence of others. Most individuals are nice at heart- polite, not wanting to offend others around them. Bullies burst on the scene and most individuals are so taken aback by unacceptable behavior, behavior that they themselves would never display, that they watch in silence. The moment to confront the bully, to let the bully know that their behavior is unacceptable, passes. And therefore, the bully wins.
So what to do? Speak up. Bullies win because the rest of us are too nice; because we let them win. We must take back the world from bullies and let them know simply because they are loud does not assure them of a win. If we simply speak up, simply question things, we can start to turn things around.
My theory is that bullies win because of the silence of others. Most individuals are nice at heart- polite, not wanting to offend others around them. Bullies burst on the scene and most individuals are so taken aback by unacceptable behavior, behavior that they themselves would never display, that they watch in silence. The moment to confront the bully, to let the bully know that their behavior is unacceptable, passes. And therefore, the bully wins.
So what to do? Speak up. Bullies win because the rest of us are too nice; because we let them win. We must take back the world from bullies and let them know simply because they are loud does not assure them of a win. If we simply speak up, simply question things, we can start to turn things around.
Friday, August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010
Well, I did it. I changed my party registration today - left the Republican party and became "non-partisan", the term used here in Nebraska. I am mixed about that title: it is correct but not the most flattering - it seems wishy-washy. I would prefer educated independent thinker - probably too long for most forms.
With regard to Governor Heineman's expressed outrage at the federal government's new unfunded mandate in the form of Medicaid, I would perhaps be more sympathetic and he would be perhaps more credible if he had not already demonstrated that it's not all about the money. It's about what he feels is the best position to take to satisfy this followers on the rabid right.
When the federal government alerted the State of Nebraska that we were wrongly covering many women and babies under the particular Medicaid program we were using, he leapt on that issue to address it as an immigration issue. It was a financial issue but that wasn't as sexy and didn't feed the masses crying for their bigoted appetites to be satisfied. Had all the women been moved to the SCHIPS program, it would have saved the State of Nebraska millions of dollars in Medicaid expenses. Instead we simply eliminated the coverage altogether, therefore resulting in many more millions of dollars that will be spent taking care of the babies born prematurely, with disabilities, and requiring medical care and other special services for many years. Come on, Governor - don't cry about spending more dollars under Medicaid when you already showed that you are willing to spend more simply to satisfy a political agenda.
Thanks to the brave woman who filed suit today - you have many, many supporters who wish good health to you and your baby.
With regard to Governor Heineman's expressed outrage at the federal government's new unfunded mandate in the form of Medicaid, I would perhaps be more sympathetic and he would be perhaps more credible if he had not already demonstrated that it's not all about the money. It's about what he feels is the best position to take to satisfy this followers on the rabid right.
When the federal government alerted the State of Nebraska that we were wrongly covering many women and babies under the particular Medicaid program we were using, he leapt on that issue to address it as an immigration issue. It was a financial issue but that wasn't as sexy and didn't feed the masses crying for their bigoted appetites to be satisfied. Had all the women been moved to the SCHIPS program, it would have saved the State of Nebraska millions of dollars in Medicaid expenses. Instead we simply eliminated the coverage altogether, therefore resulting in many more millions of dollars that will be spent taking care of the babies born prematurely, with disabilities, and requiring medical care and other special services for many years. Come on, Governor - don't cry about spending more dollars under Medicaid when you already showed that you are willing to spend more simply to satisfy a political agenda.
Thanks to the brave woman who filed suit today - you have many, many supporters who wish good health to you and your baby.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
August 19, 2010
Professor Ernie Goss from Creighton released his monthly update today. The update states that the chance for a double dip recession is now between 50 and 75%. That's comforting.
At the same time, news was released today that Roger Clemens has been indicted by the feds for perjury involving his 2008 testimony in front of Congress as to whether or not he used performance enhancing steroids. Does anyone else see the link here?
Perhaps if Congress paid attention to the real business of the people and their job descriptions, we might not be in such a big mess today. Does anyone really care if athletes use performance enhancing steroids? I know I don't. It's stupid, it takes away their credibility, and makes them poor role models for our children. But I have never looked to the world of athletes for role models. That Congress wasted all the time, money and resources on such a ridiculous topic is abhorrent. Our Congressional members need to pay attention to the crises we have in front of us - and not, in my humble opinion, on such subjects as "White Nose Syndrome - What's Killing Bats in the Northeast?" or "Investigating the Nature of Matter, Energy, Space and Time". (These are the real topics of Congressional hearings.) These types of topics are better addressed by government agencies and private organizations.
How do these ridiculous issues rise to the level of requiring a Congressional hearing? Next thing you know, Congress will want to hear from all the self-admitted mistresses of Tiger. That should be worthwhile.
At the same time, news was released today that Roger Clemens has been indicted by the feds for perjury involving his 2008 testimony in front of Congress as to whether or not he used performance enhancing steroids. Does anyone else see the link here?
Perhaps if Congress paid attention to the real business of the people and their job descriptions, we might not be in such a big mess today. Does anyone really care if athletes use performance enhancing steroids? I know I don't. It's stupid, it takes away their credibility, and makes them poor role models for our children. But I have never looked to the world of athletes for role models. That Congress wasted all the time, money and resources on such a ridiculous topic is abhorrent. Our Congressional members need to pay attention to the crises we have in front of us - and not, in my humble opinion, on such subjects as "White Nose Syndrome - What's Killing Bats in the Northeast?" or "Investigating the Nature of Matter, Energy, Space and Time". (These are the real topics of Congressional hearings.) These types of topics are better addressed by government agencies and private organizations.
How do these ridiculous issues rise to the level of requiring a Congressional hearing? Next thing you know, Congress will want to hear from all the self-admitted mistresses of Tiger. That should be worthwhile.
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