No Nightcap in The Hood! November 28, 2008
Posted by changenickel in General Bitching, Observations.Tags: family, holiday, Thanksgiving
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There should be a law against bars being closed on holidays. How is that even possible? Of all the days of the year for the bars in my neighborhood to be closed they pick Thanksgiving! I think that is insanity!! After running errands, cooking all day and dealing with family drama, a nightcap at your local pub is a requirement!! But no, nothing was open in my neighborhood. I qualify by saying ‘my neighborhood’ because I know for a fact that the gay bars in boystown were DEFINITELY open! As a matter of fact, the last time I went to boystown after spending all that joyous time with the family the bars were practically bursting at the seems!! But I was quite tired last night and didn’t want to venture that far. Now you can not tell me that straight folks are more adjusted when visiting their family than the gays! Nope, in my family everyone is fair game. The gay bars definitely have it right. Stay open on the big holiday. If the bars need to be closed they should pick something like Pulaski Day or President’s Day.
Pride Revitalized! November 10, 2008
Posted by changenickel in Country, Election, marines, pride.3 comments
This nation has done a remarkable thing by electing its first African-American President. I have gone though so many emotions regarding this monumental event sometimes I’m not sure if I should jump for joy or cry for joy. It is a testament to the very foundation of our nation and its ability to remake itself. So I can say without a doubt that I am proud of my country again. It has been a long time since I have been able to say that.
Today marks the 233rd birthday of the US Marine Corps. As a former Marine I distinctly remember that time of my life and how I felt about the Corps and my country. I was brimming with pride for being part of an elite fighting force in the most powerful country in the world. Regardless of how you feel about the military it is much more than just fighting. The Marine Corps gave me more than I could ever imagine and skills I use to this day. So today I look back at that time in my life with great nostalgia and remember what was instilled in me. Duty, honor and dedication to Country and Corps. I believe my dedication to country continues when I march with Veteran’s For Peace and protest the actions of my country when I contact my representatives and tell them I agree or do not agree with positions they have taken on a particular bill, when I volunteer my time to charity and also when I vote. I believe that this election will instill
that same sense of pride in so many people who felt they did not have a voice. I foresee a new awakening of ownership, service and duty in this great country of ours.
Revenge – I Like Mine Served Cold! November 4, 2008
Posted by changenickel in Election, Lieberman, Obama, senate.add a comment
I’ve been watching these damn polls way too much! Though I am a bit nervous about the Presidential election I do believe that it is highly unlikely that Obama will lose (unlikely, not impossible). The races I have been watching with a little more attention are the Senate races. That’s where the bread and butter are for Obama. I have been praying for Dems to get those sixty seats but the numbers just aren’t panning out that way. Looks like they may get 58 at best and most likely 56. But that fat lady has not sang (or is it sung?) yet and it’s not over until it is over. Passing all that legislation that Obama has been promising with a solid filibuster proof majority would be great but what I really want is plain and simple revenge on that turncoat Lieberman! I want him out! He is a kiss ass and the turdball of the Senate who should NOT have a committee chair. I’m not sure what he has on the Dems and all the politics
involved but it would be nice if spineless Ried would take away that chair from Lieberman. If/when Obama wins watch how fast this turdball starts speaking nice-nice about Obama. Mock my words!
