Friday Flyer

Posted on January 27, 2012 by OneMom

  • In yesterday’s “Thursday Three”, I asked my readers if they were capitalists or populists, but no one identified as either.
  • Capitalism (as defined by Merriam-Webster’s Learners Dictionary): a way of organizing an economy so that the things that are used to make and transport products (such as land, oil, factories, ships, etc.) are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government .
  • Populism: 1. the principles and doctrines of any political party asserting that it represents the rank and file of the people.
    2. the principles and doctrines of a late 19th-century American party, especially its support of agrarian (agriculture/rural) interests and a silver coinage.
  • We picked up a treadmill from Craig’s List recently, and every time I use it, LuLu sits behind it and tries to put her paws on it. Silly cat. 
  • I am ready for Spring. Even though we haven’t had huge amounts of snow so far this winter, it has been really cold and I’m ready to be warm.

Enjoy your Friday.

OneMom

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The Thursday Three

Posted on January 26, 2012 by OneMom

  • Do you think that banning toys in kids “happy meals” or increasing fruits and vegetables in school lunches will have any role in reducing child obesity?
  • Are you a capitalist or a populist? 
  • Which magazines do you subscribe to?
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Breaking: Mitt Romney is Rich

Posted on January 24, 2012 by OneMom

Newt Gingrich started nagging Mitt Romney last week to release his tax returns even though he’s not required to do so. Governor Romney will release his 2010 returns (not enough for Newt) and his 2011 estimates today. The big surprise will be that Mitt Romney is rich and that he follows the tax laws of our country and pays 13-15% in taxes. The other surprise is that he donates more than 15% to charity (the Mormon Church I assume).

Mitt Romney is rich – no surprise. Mitt Romney complies completely with the tax laws of our country – no surprise. Newt Gingrich is making Romney out to be the bad guy because he’s rich. The bad guy is our tax code – which of course the Fair Tax would take care of completely – but Newt wants everyone to think of him as the “regular guy” in the race, while Romney is the big bad rich guy. Here’s some news for Newt: I’m supporting Ron Paul, but I will take Governor Romney over the former Speaker of the House because I think Newt’s adultery, lying to the House ethics committee, and his need for power to be much more troubling. Newt is not a “regular guy” – he likes to talk about being from Georgia, but it’s been a long time since he was not in the heart of the ugliness of Washington DC. A vote for Newt is a vote for the worst of Washington insiders.

OneMom

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Joe Paterno 1926-2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by OneMom

Joe Paterno died this morning. Although dealing with Lung Cancer and a fractured pelvis, it appears to me that he died of a broken heart. Coach Paterno had told Brent Musburger that he didn’t want to retire from coaching because of what happened to Alabama coach Bear Bryant, who died just 37 days after coaching his final game. Unfortunately, Joe’s amazing career and life at Penn State were ended because of the heinous crimes of another person. Joe Paterno was a man of honor, demanded excellence on and off the field of his players, and placed his commitment to Penn State University and the community of Happy Valley above his own advancement and financial gain.

Good-bye coach.

OneMom

 

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Friday Flyer

Posted on January 20, 2012 by OneMom

  • “Frozen Flyer” would be more appropriate this morning, as it is -4 degrees with a windchill of -20! 
  • I have been amazed at the arrogance of Newt Gingrich. He seems to think that he is more entitled to be President than anyone else. 
  • A note to Newt – it does matter to me that you cheated on your wives, because why should I expect that you will treat the country any differently? Your hypocrisy of slamming Bill Clinton about Monica Lewinsky while you were having an affair with your own staff member speaks volumes about your character.
  • A proposed change in the definition of autism has people worried that it might reduce the numbers with autism and reduce access to services. Of course it could be looked at another way – a narrower definition could free up access to services for those who are truly in need.
  • I am very glad it’s Friday.

Stay warm everybody.

OneMom

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