I can’t believe my library had this book. Long live subversive librarians in republican counties.

∗ Posted by Monique on 10.19.2006
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Blatantly taken from With Sticks and Stones (a great political site, btw).

∗ Posted by Monique on 09.10.2006
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Is Bush an Idiot?
Somehow, the guy arguing that Bush is just inarticulate, not unintelligent, isn’t comforting. It’s a long clip, but interesting.

∗ Posted by Monique on 08.17.2006
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Ok, I’m a little slow on the update, but apparently Ann Coulter referred to Bill Clinton as a latent homosexual.
Uh-huh. The man’s, what, 60+ years old? You’d think he’d have gotten sick of the hoo-ha by now if it wasn’t what he was really after. See it here. I have heard that Hill likes the ladies, but Coulter didn’t touch that rumor …
For levity, here’s David Letterman’s response.

I think Ann Coulter is insane. Flat-out fucking crazy.

Updated Aug. 6 — So last night I was telling two of my friends about this, one Republican, one Democrat. The Democrat said, “Oh I love her! I have several of her books!” I said, “Are you fucking shitting me?” “No! She’s a great mystery writer!” Umm yeah, Ann Coulter, Catherine Coulter, no difference there!!!!

∗ Posted by Monique on 08.05.2006
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The president today used his veto for the first time — to knock down a bill about stem-cell research. Like there aren’t more important things to worry about.

My grandmother died from Parkinson’s. My other grandmother lived with dementia for years. My aunt has multiple sclerosis. I have friends with diabetes, friends with HIV, friends who have had cancer. But, apparently, protecting the “sanctity” of a few cells is more important than improving the quality of life of millions of people.

Compassionate conservative, my ass.

∗ Posted by Monique on 07.19.2006
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I usually don’t watch “Meet the Press,” because I never remember that it’s on. But today, perhaps to atone for staying out until 3 a.m., having an overnight guest and then skipping the first church service I had planned to attend in like a year, I’m doing something other than sitting on my ass reading a magazine. Well, I’m still sitting on my ass but at least I’m watching thinky TV.

Anyway, the topic started with Lebanon and the Middle East and went into North Korea. Joe Biden and Newt Gingrich were the guests for that segment. Newt,for whom my hatred has dissipated into a simmering distaste/dislike over the years, actuallly made a negative comment regarding the current administration’s policy — or lack thereof — regarding, well, any other county. Tim Russert interjected and said that was a condemnation of the Bush administration. Newt stuck to the word “current” when describing which administration, but still, it was enough to make me pause, mid-sip of coffee.

Damn. Watching this makes me feel smarter already. Which means I can read Cosmo, guilt-free, this afternoon. Sweet! ; )

∗ Posted by Monique on 07.16.2006
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Bill Clinton was in Indy today. Sadly, I didn’t have the $250-$2,100 necessary to get in the door.

Sigh.

I have heard him speak twice, once when I was in college and he was a candidate, and then again right at the end of his presidency. Very dynamic and charismatic.

If you don’t like Bill, fine — I’m just saying I’d vote for him again. And again. And again.

I do love me my Bill.

∗ Posted by Monique on 07.05.2006
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No matter your political leanings, this poll is interesting.

The first presidential election that I could vote in was in 1992. I was a freshman at Michigan State University. I was so excited, I could hardly stand it. My enthusiasm has been tempered over the past few years, but I still feel that voting — esp. in presidential elections — is of paramount importance. As Ryan can tell you, I have little patience for those who do not participate in the electoral process. We have many rights and few responsibilties. Voting is one of those responsibilities.

Thus ends the civics lecture for this evening.

P.S. Oh, fine, I’ve only had ONE glass of wine. You don’t even want to imagine the drunken political rants I’m capable of.

∗ Posted by Monique on 05.13.2006
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