Sunday, July 1, 2012
Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?
It was just a couple of days ago that the Supreme Court finally sided with the people in their ruling on the "Affordable Care Act." I was fairly sure that the outcome would be positive and just as sure of the republican response. I was even prepared for the blatant disrespect that republican politicians have shown the President and his entire administration. I have been astounded at the levels of treasonous comments by politicians and private citizens alike. Rick Scott the wrongly elected governor of Florida takes the prize for disrespect and now has added blatant law breaking to his crimes against the people. Yes I said it, "Rick Scott is a lying, cheating, law breaking elitist who believes himself to be above the law. He has stated publicly that he will not allow implementation of the medicaid portion of the ACA. Why are you trying so hard to run the poor people out of Florida Mr. Scott? Who will mow your lawns, clean your home, stock your store shelves, or any other of the thousands of menial tasks that the working poor perform for the rich and privileged every single day. Ours is not a welfare family, we work and pay our taxes. We are to prideful for our own good, some people say because we don't ask for help from government agencies if we can help it. Medicaid is important to us however. My granddaughter was born with a brain disorder. 'De Mosier's Syndrome' AKA Septo Optic Dysplasia. Yes it is as serious as it sounds. Without help from the Medicaid program it is totally possible that 'Belle' would not have access to medical care at all. Some of her medications are very expensive, most importantly the seizure prevention meds. she takes twice daily. We are the working poor and as such could never afford these medications that literally keep her alive without help. Apparently Mr. Scott would just as soon she die. Lucky for us there are other states and much as we love our home state we will leave and go where ever we have to go to get her care. Before we take those drastic measures though we will fight for the care that Belle needs right here. Scott can't and will not win easily, we will not go quietly. In fact, we will only go kicking and screaming at the top of our voices. There are many things that the rich can buy, our silence in the face of injustice is not one of them. The Supreme Court may have better things to do than cite Scott for contempt. I have nothing more important than seeing my granddaughter taken care of properly. So, get ready Tallahassee I will be there from here every day until Scott does as the court has decreed. If need be I will walk there and stand on the steps of the statehouse. I am totally committed to this cause. I have had enough of you Rick Scott, so let me put it to you the way most bosses would say it to their workers, "Get the job done or go the hell home!" You work for me rich man.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tell Rick Scott: Stop the Florida Voter Purge
Tell Rick Scott: Stop the Florida Voter Purge: Help us reach 100,000 signatures on our petition standing with the Justice Department against Republicans’ attempts to deny Americans the right to vote. https://www.dccc.org/florida-voter-purge The Governor of Florida and a couple of other states want to make sure Romney wins the electoral votes for their state. Rick Scott is using his usual 'under the table, bottom of the deck dealing tactics.' He needs to be stopped. He is destroying Florida selling the very water from it's aquifers. Now he intends to help Romney defeat Our President through false and illegal means.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Thirty Seven Years
I am not ranting or raging today. Thirty seven years ago today I married a boy. Today I wait to welcome home the man he is today. A better person can not be found in this world. Oh, he has his faults of that be assured.
He has to have proof, he never takes your word. He is messy, never putting things away. Some say he drinks to much, but I guess that depends on whose measure you use.
I know he is kind and tender of heart. When our pets get sick it rips at him apart. He only wants the best for everyone. No matter how mean or bad a person appears, he will find the good. Or say that they are that way because of fear.
I know that he has never let me down. He has helped me through some messes and he is always kind. He is not the boy I married and that is just fine. I am not that girl from long ago. They faded as we grew they were not meant to stay. They were the lust for flesh, for freedom, life. We are now two people who are really in love. We know that now because we are old enough to know what it really is. That boy and girl were young and eager. Groping and grabbing never feeling the feeling. They had fun, but then the end would come and they frustrated as they were were itchy and glum. The man and the woman that we have become are content to go slowly, to savor the best. Then when life is harder we remember those times and embrace that easy feeling and hold on tight. Tight to each other through thick and through thin. That's us, that is me and him we are together forever or at least until THE END.
He has to have proof, he never takes your word. He is messy, never putting things away. Some say he drinks to much, but I guess that depends on whose measure you use.
I know he is kind and tender of heart. When our pets get sick it rips at him apart. He only wants the best for everyone. No matter how mean or bad a person appears, he will find the good. Or say that they are that way because of fear.
I know that he has never let me down. He has helped me through some messes and he is always kind. He is not the boy I married and that is just fine. I am not that girl from long ago. They faded as we grew they were not meant to stay. They were the lust for flesh, for freedom, life. We are now two people who are really in love. We know that now because we are old enough to know what it really is. That boy and girl were young and eager. Groping and grabbing never feeling the feeling. They had fun, but then the end would come and they frustrated as they were were itchy and glum. The man and the woman that we have become are content to go slowly, to savor the best. Then when life is harder we remember those times and embrace that easy feeling and hold on tight. Tight to each other through thick and through thin. That's us, that is me and him we are together forever or at least until THE END.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Raging at Stupidity and the Futile Efforts to Understand
How many times have you ever just been blown away by something someone has done or said? Your thinking why? Why are you doing that? Can't you see how bad, fruitless, rude, and just plain stupid you are? Some really intense arguments with myself have resulted from the things people say. They're talking away totally unaware that I am not for a minute believing, buying, or being entertained even by their silly ramblings.
Wait, your thinking isn't that just what your doing? Rambling on about the stupid things people say and do. Well yeah in a way I am. The difference is I am not talking to someone and telling them how If they would just up my pain meds. I would be better off. All the while (and it can be a long minute depending on the level of lucidity) wondering off on other topics, making vulgar comments to other people. I would never, ever, presume that someone, anyone, even the big corporations owed me anything. If you use a service and the company providing the service sends you a bill, you pay it. You don't bitch about how they are a terrible company. Pay the damn bill and if you can't pay it all talk to them they will usually try to work with you.
People should do their best to be the best person they can. I am by no means a genius, not even close. But I try to live and let live truly. I accept even the stupid people for what they are. I may limit the contact I have with . them. There are some I have no contact with at all. I don't try to change the person, just set the example. Behave respectfully with everyone and if occasionally I am pushed to the edge and have to have my say. I try to do it without vulgarity and name calling. Simply make the point that they are behavior is objectionable and walk away. That or I write it all down and let the poison out through the pen.
Do only those things you would like for others to do. Say only those things you would want said to you. Set the example for those who may not have one. If those things don't work just walk away. They are right you know all those people of one liner fame You can lead a horse to the stream, put the child in the classroom, or put the instructions on the bottom, and sometimes they just refuse.
Wait, your thinking isn't that just what your doing? Rambling on about the stupid things people say and do. Well yeah in a way I am. The difference is I am not talking to someone and telling them how If they would just up my pain meds. I would be better off. All the while (and it can be a long minute depending on the level of lucidity) wondering off on other topics, making vulgar comments to other people. I would never, ever, presume that someone, anyone, even the big corporations owed me anything. If you use a service and the company providing the service sends you a bill, you pay it. You don't bitch about how they are a terrible company. Pay the damn bill and if you can't pay it all talk to them they will usually try to work with you.
People should do their best to be the best person they can. I am by no means a genius, not even close. But I try to live and let live truly. I accept even the stupid people for what they are. I may limit the contact I have with . them. There are some I have no contact with at all. I don't try to change the person, just set the example. Behave respectfully with everyone and if occasionally I am pushed to the edge and have to have my say. I try to do it without vulgarity and name calling. Simply make the point that they are behavior is objectionable and walk away. That or I write it all down and let the poison out through the pen.
Do only those things you would like for others to do. Say only those things you would want said to you. Set the example for those who may not have one. If those things don't work just walk away. They are right you know all those people of one liner fame You can lead a horse to the stream, put the child in the classroom, or put the instructions on the bottom, and sometimes they just refuse.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Why IS common sense so UNcommon?
On writing we are told to not use I very often.
It makes the writing seem self involved and they are right.
This however is an I moment. I don't understand why people are so adverse to using simple knowledge.
I can not get my mind around the fact that people will actually make a task harder rather than employee a little common reasoning.
Here is an example that comes to mind. You live in Florida.
A state with no real change in seasons.
The only change that takes place yearly is the temperatures go from hot to hotter.
Knowing all of these weather traits people still insist on leaving their pets and their children in vehicles in the Florida heat.
Now there are those who will argue that there are many reasons to avoid this error in good sense, but let us stick to this one for now.
It is just to hard to imagine that people do not, will not, and do not, get it.
It is only common sense.
It makes the writing seem self involved and they are right.
This however is an I moment. I don't understand why people are so adverse to using simple knowledge.
I can not get my mind around the fact that people will actually make a task harder rather than employee a little common reasoning.
Here is an example that comes to mind. You live in Florida.
A state with no real change in seasons.
The only change that takes place yearly is the temperatures go from hot to hotter.
Knowing all of these weather traits people still insist on leaving their pets and their children in vehicles in the Florida heat.
Now there are those who will argue that there are many reasons to avoid this error in good sense, but let us stick to this one for now.
It is just to hard to imagine that people do not, will not, and do not, get it.
It is only common sense.
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