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When Michelle Malkin is Right, She's Right

Ok readers, you can get up off the floor now. I haven't suddenly lost my mind. But you know that I have to call them like I see them, even when it gets me into big trouble. So here goes. In a recent interview with FoxNews on the topic of the tragedy at Ft. Hood, Ms Malkin stated:

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Added by Pamela Lyn on November 11, 2009 at 2:22pm — 1 Comment

This Is Our Brain on Fear

If you were raised in the United States, you can probably recall the PSA with the image of an egg frying and the saying, "This is your brain on drugs". Well the current political climate in America indicates that our collective brain is well on its way to being just as fried. In an article for Alternet, Tammy Ganeva outlined the, "… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on September 9, 2009 at 10:43pm — No Comments

Health Care Reform - How Bad Do We Want It?

Many of my friends who live outside of the United States simply can't understand why it is so hard for our government to come up with a plan to provide quality health care for all of its citizens. They ask why there is so much resistance to something that would certainly benefit all Americans, I have tell them it's because we don't really want it. It's easy to lay the blame for the lack of progre… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on August 21, 2009 at 7:58pm — 7 Comments

I Wonder If Any of Those Children Asked, "Why?"

Dear friends,

It's a sad irony that while the President and First Lady are taking their two young daughters on the trip of a lifetime, other African-American parents had to explain to their children why a group of White parents didn't want them to swim with their children.

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Added by Pamela Lyn on July 10, 2009 at 8:52pm — No Comments

Ramblings from Rehab

a blog post that was started on 5/6/09 Sorry, this is not going to be one of those glamorous public confessions about drug addiction. I just knew that the post title would grab attention. People just love a public fall from grace, don't they? Rather this is a post about why I've turned off, or rather tuned out, C-SPAN and much of corp… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on May 29, 2009 at 11:34pm — No Comments

The Santelli Tea Party Movement - A Call for Fiscal Conservatism or Something Else

"The right will take some time to absorb this but Bush was Carter II - with two full terms. All that rage at what has actually happened - bottled up by rank partisanship for years - has come bounding out. Hence the bizarre spectacle of a president just two months on the job being treated on the right as if he's already Robert Mugabe. Throw in a little racial and cultural panic, add a world of genuine economic pai

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Added by Pamela Lyn on March 23, 2009 at 2:14pm — 1 Comment

Why the Political Blogosphere Reminds Me of High School

I know that many people look back at their high school years as their glory days but there's not enough money in anyone's bank to pay me to repeat mine. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't the target of abuse by the "mean girls". Thank goodness. In my case there were just too many cliques to count and my best friends and I didn't fit into any of them. The camps were clearly established and if you were a member of one… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on February 27, 2009 at 2:05pm — 1 Comment

Political Voices of Women Have Their Say About President's Address to Congress

At 9pm EST, Tuesday, February 24th, US President Barack Obama will be delivering what political observers are referring to as his first State of the Union Address. As Jeff Zeleny of the New York Times wrote:

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Added by Pamela Lyn on February 23, 2009 at 7:20pm — 2 Comments

What's New in the Political Voices of Women Community

Hi Everyone, On her behalf of Founder Catherine Morgan, I want to thank you for your continued support and participation in The Political Voices of Women Community. I am happy to announce that in spite of a pre-election day Denial-of-service (DOS) attack on the main site, The Political Voices of Women Blog is now functional again. Over the past few weeks, I've tested the site and have found it readily accessible and safe for posting. In the weeks ahead the site may be down intermittently for r… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on February 12, 2009 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Be A Part of the Women Who Tech TeleSummit

Mark your calendars for the Women Who Tech TeleSummit being held on May 12th, 2009. This event will feature thought provoking panels on topics ranging from running your own start up to dealing with sexism, ageism, and the lack of diversity in the tech sector. … Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on February 12, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

24 Hours of Stimulus - Caffeine Not Required.

Since I couldn't host a stimulus party this past weekend, I decided to do the next best thing. I'm joining with the bloggers of Political Voices of Women in hosting a party online and you're invited. Join us on Twitter for "24 Hours of Stimulus:… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on February 9, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Congresswoman Advises Homeowners Facing Foreclosure to Demand the Note

A Congresswoman, who reminds you of a beloved high school teacher, is giving hope to Ohio residents fighting off homelessness. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) urged residents facing foreclosure to demand the loan note and if necessary exercise squatter's rights… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on January 30, 2009 at 11:16am — 1 Comment

Conspicuously Conspicuous Consumption, Fraud and Partisan Politics

"So much of the prosperity we took for granted was based on consumption that was conspicuously conspicuous." -- Matt Frei, BBC News

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Added by Pamela Lyn on January 28, 2009 at 4:41pm — No Comments

As The Dream Unfolds

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Added by Pamela Lyn on January 19, 2009 at 4:38am — No Comments

She's BACK ... Thanks to NBC

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Added by Pamela Lyn on January 2, 2009 at 2:29pm — 4 Comments

Holiday Open Thread

I wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and a Blessed and Joyous New Year. Please feel free to share your thought or holiday greetings. Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on December 24, 2008 at 12:12am — No Comments

Ten Good Reasons Not to Dismiss Caroline Kennedy So Quickly

It seems that quite a few political pundits are dismissing the idea Caroline Kennedy's appointment to the Hillary Clinton's vacant New York Senate seat as nothing more than a form of Camelot nostalgia. In a recent article for Time, columnist Joe Klein wrote: … Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on December 17, 2008 at 6:29pm — 1 Comment

Bush, Blagojevich and Two Tales of Impeachment

Ironically, while the US media is fascinated by the scandal and possible impeachment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, the man whom many people believe should have been impeached is adding the finishing touches to his legacy. … Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on December 16, 2008 at 12:40pm — 1 Comment

Change.gov is Open for Questions

Today, the Obama Administration launched a new feature on its Change.gov website. The feature titles Open for Questions invites you to ask the Transition team questions about their plans to address issues that are important to you.

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Added by Pamela Lyn on December 10, 2008 at 6:12pm — No Comments

PA Legislature's "Let Them Eat Cake Syndrome"

While every major utility in Pennsylvania is hiking their rates, corporations are freezing wages, mortgages are adjusting upwards, and the average citizen is struggling to make ends meet, the Pennsylvania State Legislature is giving themselves a pay raise. Political activist Gene Stilp refers to this as the "let them eat cake syndrome". I call it the "screw you, as long as I get mine" approach to governance.… Continue

Added by Pamela Lyn on November 21, 2008 at 2:44pm — No Comments