http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/ Politics for The Rest of Us Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:45:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-625 mommapolitico Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:14:33 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-625 God, Girl, I hear ya. I was only down with a cold & fever for a week, but I am still recovering, 2 weeks later. I can only imagine what your body must be thinking: "What the hell is she doing dragging us out this early???" Hang in there, Lauren. Sending good thoughts your way! Thanks for coming by.

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-626 Lauren Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:03:51 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-626 To answer your question, first year and first month. I was out of work for close to a year. Started a job on Feb. 9th. I'm not used to getting out of the house everyday, driving somewhere, and staying there for 8 hours. My body is in crisis.

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-627 mommapolitico Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:55:02 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-627 Welcome, daniel john! And thanks for your kind words – much appreciated, and I hope you'll come back again!

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-628 mommapolitico Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:53:22 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-628 No worries, K. What's a typo among friends? Love to swing by your blog, too – you're a regular renaisance man!

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-629 daniel john Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:13:52 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-629 A great article indeed and a very detailed, realistic and superb analysis, of this issue, very nice write up, Thanks.Term Paper

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-630 K. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:23:20 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-630 Thanks; I always enjoy stopping by here. And I meant that that Dems task is nuanced, not not nuanced!

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-631 mommapolitico Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:55:25 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-631 True, K., true. Fair enough. It seems they have some semblance of order right now when it comes to message. I guess that's part of the challenge of a "big tent" party. The Rethugs are trying to activate the base of the brain with fear and irrationality, while the Dems appeal to the frontal lobes with intellect. The baser instincts are hard to overcome! Thanks for your great comments. Always love having your insight.

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-632 K. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:22:53 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-632 To be fair to the Democrats, they have a much more difficult message to get out. All the Rethugs want to do is regain power and they don't care how they go about doing it. What that amounts to is pushing buttons and encouraging irrationality. The D's actually want to fix problems and move the country forward. It's not a nuanced task and it doesn't lend itself to sound bites.

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-633 mommapolitico Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:09:49 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-633 I hear ya, Lauren, Rethugs back in office is my worst nightmare. Actually, my children ever becoming Republicans is my absolute worst nightmare. I'm afraid that when they decide to rebel as teens, they'll decide to go all Alex P. Keaton on me. Scaaaaary. You're right, of course, the Dems have rarely managed to organize themselves to stay on message and get the word out, over and over. It's something that I hate to say the GOP does well, but they do. We need that unity right now. Kaine sez they're mobilizing efforts right now. But you're right – the emotional button, the way Obama had folks voting with their hearts in such a grassroots swell in November of '08, that's the component we're somehow missing. I wonder why the argument of HCR being a moral imperative isn't brought out into the forefront. It resonates with me, so i know it would resonate with other like-minded progressives. You are dead-on with this point, Lauren. I hear you about work. Some days I would love to blog, but am so drained – is this just the first year, getting to know the job sorta thing for you, or is it just a mentally/emotionally draining type of work? Either way, spoil yourself a little and relax this weekend. God knows you deserve it, Girlfriend! Thanks for your great comments.

]]> http://mommapolitico.com/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-634 mommapolitico Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:59:53 +0000 http://aworldofprogress.com/mommapolitico/2010/02/17/while-i-was-out-hypocrisy-continues-virginia-discriminates-and-revenge-of-the-nerds/#comment-634 Okay, CM, a big "Duh" moment for me…I guess because I was sick and missed Ash Wednesday altogether, it slipped my mind. Still, after 12 years of Catholic education, I oughta know these things…(there goes the Catholic guilt!) Good eye, CM, good eye! I'm flattered that you consider my rants a good source – thanks! I always get a little panicked when I haven't blogged about the latest story…had a bit of a writer's block, then got sick. I was afraid no one would be left to read my tomes by the time I got back online! Thanks for your loyal readership, CM! I hear ya, CM, re: instant gratification. That's me, too – it's possible, so let's do it already! Makes The Hubby a little nutty sometimes. But if reconciliation is there, and it'll produce a better product, well, hell, let's get rolling! Good to know I am not the only impatient liberal on the block – I am in good company. Thanks for swinging by, and waiting for the technical difficulties to pass. You're a pal, CM!

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