Category Archives: politics

Adults in the Room

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Blithering Idiot

“I’ve seen the video. It looks to me like you don’t need to bother with that particular factor because they all appear to be of a single, you know, of a single origin, I should say, a continental origin might … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land. Deuteronomy 15:11 What am I doing here at 5:27 a.m. the Friday … Continue reading →

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New Blog! Same Crapola.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

Happy Summer friends! If you are a reader of old Blithering Idiot you may have noticed that I have not posted in a while. It’s not because I’ve run out of things to say, but because I am fooling around … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

“Alright. And, really: Politics aside, should we be surprised that the IRS takes special attention to the tax forms of the Tea Party? Judging from the terrible spelling on their protest signs, attention to detail isn’t really their thing. It’s … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Senator

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

*A few days ago, I called the offices of a few United States Senators, including Rand Paul, to express my views about the gun control debate and any pending common-sense regulations. However, my primary reason for calling Rand Paul’s office … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Hand of Mom and Sequestration

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

Mothers are all slightly insane-J.D. Salinger Oh yeah, J.D. Salinger? Well so are some people in Congress. I love my family. I really do. My husband is a wonderful guy. He works hard, does a lot around the house, and … Continue reading →

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The Benghazi Bullies Swing and Miss

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Blithering Idiot

It is only because I am trying to be dignified that I cannot write in print what I really, really, really, want to write in print about Rand Paul and Ron Johnson’s  condescending lecturing  questioning of Secretary of State Hillary … Continue reading →

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COMPROMISE OR BUST!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Blithering Idiot

My message to Congress about compromise is just to try it, you might like it. I also have what I think could be a real “fix” to the inability of the Congress to come together in the spirit of compromise. … Continue reading →

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Sandy Tears of Joy and Pain

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Blithering Idiot

I can’t stop crying. America died. -Victoria Jackson of SNL fame on the re-election of President Barack Obama The next sound you hear will be me, exhaling. Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. It’s over. It’s done. The longest and most annoying election cycle ever in … Continue reading →

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Tell Me Lies… Sweet, Little, Lies

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Blithering Idiot

“For 18 months, he’s been running on this tax plan. And now, 5 weeks before the election, his big bold plan is, ‘nevermind.’”- Mother Jones tweet after the first presidential debate Really? Mitt Rmoney “won” the debate against the President? … Continue reading →

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