miriam's blog

Uranium

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:45:58 -0700

Is there any way to stop Bush's most recent directives concerning loosening environmental regulations...including uranium mines in Utah?

If I understand it correctly, they have been put forward in enough time to pass before January 20th...

I just can't believe that with his incredibly low approval ratings, he's doing this right at the end of his presidency. I guess he really doesn't care ab

Today's LTE

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:28:11 -0700

"I hope, if nothing else, that electing Senator Obama, and other Democrats, will teach us that lies, smears and fear-mongering is not the way to win office. And, that America will no longer be held hostage by fanatical, "our way is the only way" groups. Maybe America is finally growing up. Long live democracy!"

I sent this to quite a few papers; who knows, maybe it will get published.

Celebrating!!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:07:28 -0700

I'm in bed, my left leg embalmed in foam and straps. I wish I were celebrating with everyone! I wish I had fireworks!

This is the greatest day in American history in a long, long time!

GOBAMA!

Extreme Pro-abortion Group?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:05:30 -0600

WHAT??!! I didn't know such a thing existed! Is it the alternate universe explanation for extreme right-wing anti-choice?

I was forced to have an abortion many years ago - for my and the baby's health. I DID NOT WANT TO HAVE IT. Generally, I do not think it's the best answer. Most people don't think it's the best answer. But to put health in finger quotes, to make fun of health concerns of women and babies - to take away the chance for a woman, hopefully with guidance from anyone else involved, to make that decision, That is what is criminal. In my case, it would have mean major defects for the baby (which would have likely made it unadoptable) and possible life-long hospitalization for me.

McCain actually keeps his promise!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:56:36 -0600

"Every attack going forward will be easy to characterize for what it is — an attempt to distract from the Bush-McCain economic record."

He's doin' that, for sure...ya' betcha!!

Another LTE

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:11:30 -0600

Sadly, I am not able to attend many events or donate much money toward Democratic campaigns. So I do little things that I can: talk, talk, talk (I've "converted 3 Republicans, and have ongoing conversations with many others), make phone calls, and I've gotten pretty good at LTE's. I sent this one to a number of Utah papers, plus the NY Timees, Washington Post, and commented on several online sites:

(gag) Forced to watch Fox News

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:24:31 -0600

Got my nails done yesterday; Fox news was on the TV...A few things I remember.....

Barak should be strongly questioned about his lack of foreign and military experience. Hey Pubs, neither did Bush!

One of the commentators actually said the nation needs to carefully scrutinize Barak's attitudes about America; even tho he left Wright's church, he may still have similar feelings.

They also mentioned about Spitzer's new "vulture fund" He is despicable. First he fought the lobbyists and developers and now he wants to buy all the developments that are sinking (pennies on the dollar) then turn around and sell them. Normailly, I don't care who has consenting sex with who, but in his case, I do. I am rankled that Spitzer, who fought for laws against prostitution, noy only indulged and was OK when they got arrested, is not being arrested himself for being the John. He should be censured, disbarred, other licences revoked, and not be allowed to do lot's of other things. The commentators also added that Spitzer is encouraged by all his supporters who have said that sex doesn't matter. The female's eyebrows twitched, and she said to her male counterpart, "So they think sex doesn't matter, hunh".