Category Archives: Politics

UGA professor: Violence at Trump rallies shows dangers of ‘good guys’ with guns on campus — Get Schooled

Posted on March 28, 2016 by mostlymusing

With students and faculty waiting to see if Gov. Nathan Deal will veto the legalization of guns on public college campuses, University of Georgia professor Peter Smagorinsky explains why campus carry is a bad idea. He raises an issue brought … Continue reading →

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Hobby Lobby Questions

Posted on July 2, 2014 by mostlymusing

Here is what I want to know: 1.  How can 5 supposedly intelligent legal minds actually write a decision saying that it’s OK if the Hobby Lobby plaintiffs get the science wrong on contraception.  Why is it  enough that Hobby … Continue reading →

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Bully for you, Governor Christie!!!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by mostlymusing

Chris Christie was my favorite Republican  – he seemed genuinely interested in bipartisanship; and to be so popular in a traditionally Democrat state had to be a good thing, right?  Sure, I was troubled by his typically Republican bashing of … Continue reading →

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Healthcare.gov Woes!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by mostlymusing

I’m a big supporter of the ACA, even though it wasn’t my first choice.  I want single payer but I’m settling for the ACA as a first step in the right direction.  I’ve argued with friends on behalf of the … Continue reading →

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Fixing It for the Rest of Us

Posted on October 9, 2013 by mostlymusing

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for our country.  The partial shutdown of our government has been at various times annoying, frustrating, tiring and anger inducing.  I believe most Congressional Republicans know they are fighting a loosing battle but … Continue reading →

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When Politicians have Temper Tantrums….

Posted on October 2, 2013 by mostlymusing

Congress reached a new low this week, with the Tea Party Republicans stubbornly shutting down the government over the Affordable Care Act – Obamacare to the uninitiated.  Only 10% of Americans have a favorable impression of congress right now; and … Continue reading →

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What a great racket for Republicans!!!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by mostlymusing

What a great racket for Republicans!!! Defund the State Department so there is inadequate funding for security at embassies and when unrest hits, Benghazi happens.  Use it to attack President Obama and Hilary Clinton, accusing them of deliberately allowing Americans to … Continue reading →

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Way to Go, IRS!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by mostlymusing

Excellent job justifying the fears of the federal government-phobic right-wing!  Big Brother really is watching you……or at least targeting your favorite Tea Party groups’ 501(c)4 status.  Thank you for making it harder for me and other progressives to advocate for a … Continue reading →

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For Crying Out Loud, Nancy Pelosi!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mostlymusing

I was sorting laundry this morning when I heard Nancy Pelosi’s voice in the background, immediately followed by the nasal drone of Chris Wallace referring to her “liberal Hollywood friends”.  Oh, I thought – there goes FOX News, being “fair … Continue reading →

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What a Deal!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by mostlymusing

So……Congress finally did something – came up with a plan to avoid the “fiscal cliff” and no one is happy about it.  There are no spending cuts and not enough rich people got a tax increase.  And the can gets kicked … Continue reading →

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