Category Archives: Politics

Superman is an Immigrant

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Gandalfe

Born on Krypton, he came to this country with the promise of Hope – the symbol he bears on his chest. Many of our families also have a history of immigration. We share Superman’s hope and we continue his fight … Continue reading →

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Make Love, not Hate. No, really…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy: “The question is whether or not the federal government, under our federalism scheme, has the authority to regulate marriage.” Chief Justice John Roberts (to Edith Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan): “You don’t doubt that the lobby supporting … Continue reading →

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Viral Video Shows the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gandalfe

Think you know where the money is distributed in the US? Think again. Mashable: The issue of wealth inequality across the United States is well known, but this video shows you the extent of that imbalance in dramatic and graphic … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Gandalfe

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~Elmer Davis In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best (and Worst) Educated States, and How They Voted.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Mr. Romney’s home town paper sez…

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Gandalfe

I couldn’t have said it better.

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A Binder full of Women?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A murder of crows. A clowder of cats. A richness of martens. A skulk of foxes. A business of ferrets. A binder of women.” ~ Casey Johnston In case you’ve been living under a rock for a week, the Internet … Continue reading →

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Blame Society

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Society has always seemed to demand a little more from human beings than it will get in practice.” ~ George Orwell

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The invisible citizen

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Gandalfe

Eastwooding: Taking advantage of a Celebrity moment in Social media to gratuitously promote your cause. Picture from Pinterest, Tumbler, and Facebook as part of the Eastwood meme. Mitt Romney probably hoped that surprise guest Clint Eastwood would make his day … Continue reading →

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Politics

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Gandalfe
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