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A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit of That

Observations sillylittleme - October 9, 2015 7

Money is a figment of our collective imagination. Its value is what we say it is, it is its utility that is being undermined by hoarders.

History, Is It Being Taught Anymore?

Observations Nirek - November 9, 2014 51

It is not only the college students who don't know history but many of our Congressmen/women and Governors (former half term comes to mind, you know she could see Russia from her back porch.).

The People’s Voice?

Observations Marion - March 6, 2010 9

In his latest editorial at the end of Friday's Real Time, Bill Maher put out a poignant plea for the public's understanding and sympathy...

Hidden Democrats

Observations Marion - October 1, 2011 13

Toby Keith, Democrat, says:- I don’t know, but I expect the wealthy to write a check ’cause it’s as bad as it’s ever been. It would be...

Am I anti-gay?

Observations Antonio 1 - July 3, 2019 5

I had a gay cousin who was murdered back in the mid-90’s, I loved my cousin despite his sexual preference. I’ve been asked by...

“War and Peace”, sans Tolstoy

Observations whatsthatsound - January 6, 2011 54

"My own suspicion is that the Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose." -J.B.S. Haldane, geneticist and...

The Trump Survival Guide – Tips for Surviving the Next Two Years

Observations funksands - January 3, 2017 29

For liberals, moderates and some conservatives, the next two years are going to be difficult to stomach politically. How should we deal with this new landscape?

The Case of the Abandoned Shopping Carts

Observations Candide - August 27, 2009 22

I've been invited to blah, blah, blah ... blog. I don't know where to begin but I do know I don't have much time...

The Heart of Lisa Ling

Observations jkkFL - February 15, 2011 32

I will be honest- I am an OWN Network junkie :) I also closely follow the Ling sisters, I think their style of documentary journalism...

The China Man Cometh

Observations Bauart - June 30, 2010 9

So I'm out on my driveway washing my car last weekend, when my neighbor walks by. He is an old Chinese guy in his...

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Observations

A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit of That

History, Is It Being Taught Anymore?

The People’s Voice?

Hidden Democrats

Am I anti-gay?

“War and Peace”, sans Tolstoy

The Trump Survival Guide – Tips for Surviving the Next Two Years

The Case of the Abandoned Shopping Carts

The Heart of Lisa Ling

The China Man Cometh

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