Letters from the Left
We can count on a smear campaign
For those of you who might not know, I am active in the Democratic Party of Buncombe County. I think it’s important for everyone to understand w...
The "Christian" Taliban
I don’t want to live like so-called “Christians” would have me live. I grew up among them in a fundamentalist Baptist church that go...
Where the hell is your compassion?
I’m feeling down today and oh, so frustrated with people who want to blame misfortune on the victim for making the wrong “choice,” o...
Marching into history
The Moral March on Raleigh was historic. Between 80,000 and 100,000 came from across the state and from across the nation to protest the radical age...
Godspeed, Henry and George
Two of my favorite members of the House of Representatives have announced they will retire at the end of this session — George Miller and Henry ...
Screw the platitudes! Let's be bold!
I was disappointed at last night’s State of the Union Address. I wanted bold, and what we got was tepid, with a few inspirational quotes thrown ...
Momma
"Are You Listening, Mr. President?" My Open Letter re: Today's Economic Speech
Greetings, my fellow Politicos! I am sharing my letter to President Obama with you today. While his speech was heartening, I found little to truly hel...
He Who Has No Sin: Self-Excommunication? You First, Holy Father!
Last week, Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit’s Archdiocese told millions of Catholics that they should self-excommunicate themselves from the...
From the 'another one bites the dust' department
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From the dumb statements department ...
[blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/Bridget_PJM/status/309110100738588675"] Because no one has EVER died of cancer in this country....
"If The 99% Vote, The 1% Won't Matter"...Or Will They? Voter Suppression & The GOP
Well, my fellow Politicos, it has been a long time in blog years-July of this year- since I have posted here at mommapolitico.com, and I extend my hea...
Still seething
The more I think about it, the madder I get. I know I said a piece about Mitt’s comments yesterday, but since then I’ve been thinking abou...
Nunzia
The odious ODS
Obama Derangement Syndrome is real. So is Clinton Derangement Syndrome. Or maybe it's just Democratic Derangement Syndrome. Or Anything That Scares Us...
Good-bye to a legend
Helen Thomas will always be a hero to me. None of that "shero" stuff. You're either a hero or you're not, no special designation if you're a woman. He...
Brad Paisley accidentally wore a Confederate flag into a Starbucks and wrote this song
So country singer Brad Paisley and Sam Hanna from NCIS LA have joined up to put out a song decrying the state of race relations these days, putting mo...
The enemy you know
If you wanna know where the most serious challenges lie for the Republican Party, don’t look to the White House or the offices of California sen...
Sorry, everybody
Remember when we elected George W. Bush for the second time and somebody started the Sorry Everybody web site so the half of us who didn’t vote ...
Uncommon sense
I must apologize to my inside-the-Beltway colleagues. Yes, I have maligned you unfairly. For years now I’ve been bemoaning your inability (unwil...
Indie Media
The show to see in NYC in March. The Band Called Fuse and friends Rise Together. 3/22/2014
If you live near NYC mark the date March 22nd as busy on your calendar and join an amazing line up of bands for one special night...
Musings along the Blue Sky Highway
Adventures in Sound and Music - Part I: Shoegaze, Shoegazing and Dream Pop Roger Allen Baut – Michael Ash Sharbaugh While t...
Michael Ash Sharbaugh’s debut hosting Blue Sky Highway is a beautiful mix of music and poetry.
Michael David Ash Sharbaugh’s debut hosting Blue Sky Highway is a beautiful mix of music and poetry. It’s an amazing experience so ...
Musings along the Blue Sky Highway 3
Through a Dimension of Sound and Vibration Part III: Sound, Music, and Healing The Word This garden universe vibrates complete So...
Vote for The DOP Inc Records and Macarone! Help get them a booth at Netroots Nation 2014
Hey Indie Media Friends! Please check out the info from the Netroots 2014 site and vote for mac! Grab a Booth Contest Entry – D...
Musings along the Blue Sky Highway 2
Through a Dimension of Sound and Vibration Part II: Sound, Music, and Healing In the previous article, I took a look at some of t...
Politics- The odious ODSObama Derangement Syndrome is real. So is Clinton Derangement Syndrome. Or maybe it's just Democratic Derangement Syndrome. Or Anything That Scares Us Derangement Syndrome. I don't know, but it's real. Witness one Geoffrey Zakarian, who is some kind of celebrity chef. I quit watching chef shows when they all started blurring together, so I don […]Nunzia Rider
- Good-bye to a legendHelen Thomas will always be a hero to me. None of that "shero" stuff. You're either a hero or you're not, no special designation if you're a woman. Helen was a reporter, not a reportrix or a reportress. A reporter, a journalist. A real journalist.Nunzia Rider
- Great Americans of the 19th CenturyHere’s a list of Great Americans who signed a letter to the Republican National Committee threatening to cut off funding if Republicans didn’t remain solidly entrenched in the 19th Century: Gary Bauer, President, American Values Paul Caprio, Director, Family-Pac Federal Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List Dr. James Dobson, President and F […]Nunzia Rider
- The odious ODS
- Media
- Good-bye to a legendHelen Thomas will always be a hero to me. None of that "shero" stuff. You're either a hero or you're not, no special designation if you're a woman. Helen was a reporter, not a reportrix or a reportress. A reporter, a journalist. A real journalist.Nunzia Rider
- Brad Paisley accidentally wore a Confederate flag into a Starbucks and wrote this songSo country singer Brad Paisley and Sam Hanna from NCIS LA have joined up to put out a song decrying the state of race relations these days, putting most of it down to a misbegotten clinging to the past and misunderstanding of white and black today. First, anybody besides me have the urge to laugh […]Nunzia Rider
- Sorry, everybodyRemember when we elected George W. Bush for the second time and somebody started the Sorry Everybody web site so the half of us who didn’t vote for him could apologize to the world? I put one on there, apologizing on behalf of both my colleagues and my Colleagues, some of whom, I was sorry […]Nunzia Rider
- Good-bye to a legend
- Religion
- Great Americans of the 19th CenturyHere’s a list of Great Americans who signed a letter to the Republican National Committee threatening to cut off funding if Republicans didn’t remain solidly entrenched in the 19th Century: Gary Bauer, President, American Values Paul Caprio, Director, Family-Pac Federal Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List Dr. James Dobson, President and F […]Nunzia Rider
- Stop thief!Want more proof the National Rifle Association is an extremist group? In Pennsylvania, they lobbied and successfully blocked a law that would have required gun owners to report to law enforcement if their weapons are lost or stolen. Can't have that, now can we? And that's not all. Can't have that now can we? And that's not all. […]Nunzia Rider
- Sneakin' Sally through the alleyAn out lesbian Sally Ride could never have accomplished what she accomplished because she would have been too busy dealing with both the idiots who think lesbians are women who hate men and those of us on our side who think famous lesbians should spend all their time in the spotlight talking about how great it is to be gay.Nunzia Rider
- Great Americans of the 19th Century