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• Wed, 14:50: digging a bit deeper http://t.co/lGZ0FESpDc
• Wed, 14:50: Meme Sauce: Obama's ... - http://t.co/hCXDP2Do6B #BarackObama #GunControl #PresidentObama #SandyHook #UnitedStatesSecretService
• Thu, 08:55: Balance and Happiness during the Work Week - http://t.co/gxtpN4uJyi #SharedJoy
• Thu, 08:59: Pass it On: People Not ... - http://t.co/L5WojOnXfv #Christian #DemocraticParty #Disability #MittRomney #Republicans #SharedJoy
• Thu, 09:01: 'Being Poor' and the Margin of Error http://t.co/TLjs8DytQ4
• Thu, 09:02: A Guide to Facebooking Politics during Silly Season http://t.co/i6uFVdrdrb
• Thu, 09:07: Legitimately ... - http://t.co/pYLHWhCLGt #ClaireMcCaskill #Election2012 #GOP #PoliticalCandidates #Rape #RapeCulture
• Thu, 09:10: Thank You, Chief Justice Roberts - http://t.co/65KYEa3JEM #BarackObama #HealthCare #HealthLaw #Insurance #JohnRoberts #Obamacare
• Thu, 09:14: If You Are Against #Obamacare (the ... - http://t.co/FIBcKoA7wY #GeorgeStephanopoulos #HealthCare #Insurance #Medicaid #Medicare
• Thu, 09:21: Ignorance and Zombie Lies: Threats ... - http://t.co/yYLwIBkihb #AffordableCareAct #BarackObama #Government #MittRomney #Obamacare

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Balance and Happiness during the Work Week

Work on Balance and Happiness
As those of you know who have seen the noticeable dearth of posts in the last year, I love my job, which is an emotionally exhausting but fulfilling job. And yet, I’ve found myself at the beginning of burnout several times in the last year. So what is someone... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/balance-and-happiness-during-the-work-week/

Balance and Happiness during the Work Week

Work on Balance and Happiness
As those of you know who have seen the noticeable dearth of posts in the last year, I love my job, which is an emotionally exhausting but fulfilling job. And yet, I’ve found myself at the beginning of burnout several times in the last year. So what is someone... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/balance-and-happiness-during-the-work-week/

Pass it On: People Not Entitled to Food

Mitt Romney thinks people are not entitled to food. Got the germ of this from Shakeville, here.

Those who exist in the category of ‘people’ include:
English: Hungry Children from Vienna – Oil on canvas – 55 x 45 cm – Private owned, Oslo Deutsch: Hungrige Kinder... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/people-not-entitled-to-food/

Pass it On: People Not Entitled to Food

Mitt Romney thinks people are not entitled to food. Got the germ of this from Shakeville, here.

Those who exist in the category of ‘people’ include:
English: Hungry Children from Vienna – Oil on canvas – 55 x 45 cm – Private owned, Oslo Deutsch: Hungrige Kinder... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/people-not-entitled-to-food/

'Being Poor' and the Margin of Error

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina came, when a bunch of people who should have known better blamed the poor in New Orleans for not getting out of the city, John Scalzi wrote a post on his blog Whatever called ‘Being Poor’.
It is an amazing post, one I revisit regularly, and when I do... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/being-poor-and-the-margin-of-error/

'Being Poor' and the Margin of Error

Shortly after Hurricane Katrina came, when a bunch of people who should have known better blamed the poor in New Orleans for not getting out of the city, John Scalzi wrote a post on his blog Whatever called ‘Being Poor’.
It is an amazing post, one I revisit regularly, and when I do... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/being-poor-and-the-margin-of-error/

Legitimately 'Ill-Conceived' Akin

Todd Akin legitimately foaming at the mouth (Photo credit: DonkeyHotey)







Run as they might, Republicans can’t hide that (his appalling lack of knowledge of anatomy aside), Todd Akin is towing the party line.
And saying that his comments on pregnancy after ‘legitimate... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/ill-conceived-akin/

Legitimately 'Ill-Conceived' Akin

Todd Akin legitimately foaming at the mouth (Photo credit: DonkeyHotey)







Run as they might, Republicans can’t hide that (his appalling lack of knowledge of anatomy aside), Todd Akin is towing the party line.
And saying that his comments on pregnancy after ‘legitimate... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/ill-conceived-akin/

Thank You, Chief Justice Roberts

English: President Barack Obama’s signature on the health insurance reform bill at the White House, March 23, 2010. The President signed the bill with 22 different pens. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)







The fight is not over, but because Chief Justice Roberts, for whatever ob$cure... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/thank-you-chief-justice-roberts/

Thank You, Chief Justice Roberts

English: President Barack Obama’s signature on the health insurance reform bill at the White House, March 23, 2010. The President signed the bill with 22 different pens. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)







The fight is not over, but because Chief Justice Roberts, for whatever ob$cure... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/thank-you-chief-justice-roberts/

If You Are Against Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)...

Maximum Out-of-Pocket Premium Payments Under PPACA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)



Maximum Out-of-Pocket Premium Payments Under PPACA (Photo



You are against (among other things)

Parents having the option of paying for their young adult childrens’ health insurance to help them in... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/if-you-are-against-obamacare-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/

If You Are Against Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)...

Maximum Out-of-Pocket Premium Payments Under PPACA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)



Maximum Out-of-Pocket Premium Payments Under PPACA (Photo



You are against (among other things)

Parents having the option of paying for their young adult childrens’ health insurance to help them in... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/if-you-are-against-obamacare-the-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act/

Ignorance and Zombie Lies: Threats to Democracy

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Government of the people, by the people, for the people: That is the crux of democracy. And it is under attack in the United States, mostly by the right, but also by politicians on the left who, as the price for participation in lawmaking, become beholden to ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/ignorance-and-zombie-lies-threats-to-democracy/

Ignorance and Zombie Lies: Threats to Democracy

(Photo credit: wallyg)





Government of the people, by the people, for the people: That is the crux of democracy. And it is under attack in the United States, mostly by the right, but also by politicians on the left who, as the price for participation in lawmaking, become beholden to ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/ignorance-and-zombie-lies-threats-to-democracy/

World of Class Warfare: Jon Stewart Tells it Like it Is

Why should I spell it out when Jon Stewart does it so well?


The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook


Jon Stewart (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/world-of-class-warfare-jon-stewart-tells-it-like-it-is/

World of Class Warfare: Jon Stewart Tells it Like it Is

Why should I spell it out when Jon Stewart does it so well?


The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook


Jon Stewart (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

#post- .CPlase_panel display:none;

http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/world-of-class-warfare-jon-stewart-tells-it-like-it-is/

World of Class Warfare: Jon Stewart Tells it Like it Is

Why should I spell it out when Jon Stewart does it so well?


The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook


Jon Stewart (Photo credit: Wikipedia)





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'Stand Your Ground' Laws: The Racism in the Stew

Trayvon Martin Protest – Sanford (Photo credit: werthmedia)
My husband has decided he cannot talk to me about what happened to Trayvon Martin. He says I’m a troll. (He’s probably right).  We got caught up in the definition of institutional racism and the inevitability that ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/stand-your-ground-laws-the-racism-in-the-stew/

'Stand Your Ground' Laws: The Racism in the Stew

Trayvon Martin Protest – Sanford (Photo credit: werthmedia)
My husband has decided he cannot talk to me about what happened to Trayvon Martin. He says I’m a troll. (He’s probably right).  We got caught up in the definition of institutional racism and the inevitability that ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/stand-your-ground-laws-the-racism-in-the-stew/

Sexual Harassment: On Unwanted Advances and the Context of 'Compliments'

Tarquinius and Lucretia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)



Tarquinius and Lucretia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)




For Those Who Think I Rant About the Patriarchy and Misogyny Too Much Go read this. It isn’t about being ‘too attractive’Sexual harassment: It’s not about ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/on-unwanted-advances-and-the-context-of-compliments/

Sexual Harassment: On Unwanted Advances and the Context of 'Compliments'

Tarquinius and Lucretia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)



Tarquinius and Lucretia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)




For Those Who Think I Rant About the Patriarchy and Misogyny Too Much Go read this. It isn’t about being ‘too attractive’Sexual harassment: It’s not about ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/on-unwanted-advances-and-the-context-of-compliments/

'Stand Your Ground' Laws: The Racism in the Stew

Trayvon Martin Protest – Sanford (Photo credit: werthmedia)
My husband has decided he cannot talk to me about what happened to Trayvon Martin. He says I’m a troll. (He’s probably right).  We got caught up in the definition of institutional racism and the inevitability that ... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/stand-your-ground-laws-the-racism-in-the-stew/

The Path of Fashion from Cool to Reason to Kill

Ed Hardy Fashion Hoodies
1. Someone in an oppressed culture starts wearing clothes and hair a certain way (spats, Afros, bell bottoms, baggy pants, hoodies) that those in the dominant culture are not wearing it. (And that fashion is used as shorthand for ‘threatening’, and... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/the-path-of-fashion-from-cool-to-reason-to-kill/

The Path of Fashion from Cool to Reason to Kill

Ed Hardy Fashion Hoodies
1. Someone in an oppressed culture starts wearing clothes and hair a certain way (spats, Afros, bell bottoms, baggy pants, hoodies) that those in the dominant culture are not wearing it. (And that fashion is used as shorthand for ‘threatening’, and... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/the-path-of-fashion-from-cool-to-reason-to-kill/

Naked Republicanism and the Response of Republican Women

Image by Steve-h via Flickr



The latest spin from the GOPis that women are being ‘brainwashed’ into thinking that there is a Republican war on women, and that, by the way, it is ‘scary’ and ‘unfair’ for the President to remind the Supreme Court that... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/naked-republicanism-and-the-response-of-republican-women/

Naked Republicanism and the Response of Republican Women

Image by Steve-h via Flickr



The latest spin from the GOPis that women are being ‘brainwashed’ into thinking that there is a Republican war on women, and that, by the way, it is ‘scary’ and ‘unfair’ for the President to remind the Supreme Court that... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/naked-republicanism-and-the-response-of-republican-women/

The Rich Are Not Like You and Me (with visual)

I posted the below graphic from where I originally found it (at They Gave Us a Republic) on my personal Facebook page, and got one response, from someone near and dear to me who had made the leap from middle class to wealthy. In two short, emotionally laden responses, he challenged based on... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/the-rich-are-not-like-you-and-me-with-visual/

The Rich Are Not Like You and Me (with visual)

I posted the below graphic from where I originally found it (at They Gave Us a Republic) on my personal Facebook page, and got one response, from someone near and dear to me who had made the leap from middle class to wealthy. In two short, emotionally laden responses, he challenged based on... http://www.amnottheonlyone.com/the-rich-are-not-like-you-and-me-with-visual/