Tag Archives: US Politics

What Do a Home Soapmaker and Unilever Have in Common?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Charity

A: Nothing.  Well, except that they both make a product commonly referred to as soap, but the similarities stop there. About four years ago, I started making my own soap.  We switched all of our household products for cleaning and … Continue reading →

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Penn Jillette on the Tea Party, Bush and Obama

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Charity

Penn Jillette, of the famous magic/comedy duo Penn & Teller, was interviewed by Vanity Fair recently. I have been meaning to post about it since the day I read it, but life has been hectic lately.  It takes some time … Continue reading →

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Politicians Are Not Doctors

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Charity

Last night, as I sat in the Emergency Room at a quarter past midnight waiting for the nurse to come back with the discharge papers for my 6-year-old son who had a severe asthma attack, I couldn’t help but think … Continue reading →

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The GOP Purity Test

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Charity

A group of Republicans came up with an RNC resolution outlining 10 principles – many of which are technically platform planks, not principles – for support of candidates.  A candidate must agree with 8 out of the 10 to receive … Continue reading →

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