November 2011
October 2011
Daily Kos: A Voice From The 1% →
darkjez:
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chriskelly:
This is a great read.
Wow. Awesome and interesting.
“[Y]ou can imagine my amazement this summer when I watched the Republicans in Congress push the United States to the brink of default - and the world to the brink of ruin - over whether to repeal a portion of the Bush tax cuts and raise my taxes by 3.5%. I know a lot of people with high incomes and...
“Fact: Cake is not evil. There is no such thing as a bad food, nor is there such...”
– Lesley Kinzel, writing for xoJane (via lenachen)
A friend of mine is apparently not physically capable of mentioning food without mentioning whether it’s good or bad. She also cannot talk about eating in general without labeling her eating habits as good or bad. As you can probably deduce,...
Girl Scouts of Colorado Released Statement... →
reelaroundthefountain:
xxboy:
I am so moved by this:
Yesterday, the Girl Scouts of Colorado spoke out in support of transgender children. Following the story of a child who was denied enrollment in a local Girl Scout troop despite identifying as a girl, the Girl Scouts of Colorado released a statement saying that the associate responsible for that troop was unaware of the organization’s...
Racist Arizona Immigration Law Earns It First... →
stfuconfederates:
humanizingimmigration:
“I think it was racism, for being Hispanic,” said the pastor, who is talking with lawyers to file a legal appeal after being deprived of his liberty. Hernández said that as soon the detective stopped him, he asked for his documentation, obviously doubting his legal status in the country. The pastor showed his Mexican passport and his Mexican Consular ID...
Why is being Politically Correct a Bad thing?
overlysensitivestudent:
To me, “politically correct” is statements that are not racist, misogynistic, or bigoted. I don’t see how that is a negative thing.
After a quick trip to google, I realize that I am not far off. Webster defines political correctness as : conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be...
"Rich People Create Jobs!" And five other myths... →
If you think YOUR opinion justifies taking away MY...
kaleyoutloud:
Please answer the following questions with a simple “yes” or “no.”
Are you willing and able to:
Adopt the child after it is born, regardless of race, even if it severely disabled (which is highly likely, considering I will have been on SSRI’s, an antipsychotic, an anticonvulsant, an amphetamine, and the birth control shot the entire time I didn’t know I was pregnant. I will also...
Religious Ragings: lol →
fortheloveofsagan:
qorbusier:
hisprophets:
goodreasonnews:
people-andplanes:
when atheists celebrate Christmas
lol, when Christians celebrate Christmas, an ancient pagan holiday originally called the Winter Solstice, co-opted by the Catholic Church to coax pagans into joining them despite a complete lack of evidence in the Bible or any of the gnostic writings that Jesus was even...
Senate Republicans, joined by three conservative... →
What the flying fuck is wrong with these assholes??
Unspoken Rules for Women in the United States →
iamnoahfierce:
Terrifying, but undeniably true:
“Welcome to the USA, little girl! We are so glad you have arrived. Here is a list of rules to live by, just to get you started:
1. Technically, you may wear whatever you choose, but we strongly suggest (mostly through market saturation) that you wear clothes that are: pink, ruffled, cheaply made, and promote messages such as “Princess Diva,”...
“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that...”
– Douglas Adams author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and a writer for Dr. Who (via nonplussedbyreligion)
“I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law that says that anytime...”
– Warren Buffet (via sceneryofme)
nonplussedbyreligion:
Religious Ragings: Frustration
religiousragings:
Everyday, I just kind of sit back in wonderment that something like this blog, and an atheist movement, is even necessary.
Let’s forget about the question of the existence of a god for a moment. I’m talking about those people who believe that the Bible is the literal truth. People who believe that unless you accept Jesus...
Equality for atheists in the ‘marketplace of...
nonplussedbyreligion:
A Philosophically Informed Perspective, by Justin Vacula
In recent months – and throughout American history – atheists have been facing discrimination because members of the majority religious view in America [Christians of various stripes] happen to disagree with atheists’ philosophical positions, seek to silence atheists, believe that dissenting points of view should not...
Right To Opinion: The Dishonest And Indefensible...
nonplussedbyreligion:
A Philosophically Informed Perspective, by Justin Vacula
A common phrase that people frequently insert into discussions is “I have the right to my own opinion.” Any atheist who has engaged in discussion with a substantial amount of religious persons – or perhaps even a small amount of religious persons – have probably heard this phrase that is quite the non-starter. What...
Only .2% of lay-offs are due to regulation →
jonathan-cunningham:
Labor Department data show that only a tiny percentage of companies that experience large layoffs cite government regulation as the reason. Since Barack Obama took office, just two-tenths of 1 percent of layoffs have been due to government regulation, the data show.
Businesses frequently complain about regulation, but there is little evidence that it is any worse now than in...
I keep seeing these posts about those naysayers...
abaldwin360:
mindbabies:
I normally try to ignore these types of things because they work like bullies, the more attention you give them the more it fuels their fire. But I will say this:
It’s not about blame anymore… the Occupiers are Americans who are finally taking responsibility for their country and this democracy. They are demanding justice, and want to actively participate in the...
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“[T]he believer in the inspiration of the Bible is compelled to declare that...”
– Robert G. Ingersoll - from The Christian Religion (via doubtingmarcus)
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Did not get the memo that Being "god free" is the...
thisgingersnapsback:
abaldwin360:
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religiousragings:
yosickedge:
Its does not make you: Cool,different, or even original. As for me i do believe god does exist. But i think ALL religion is a joke. All religion does is separate people, spread hate, and controls society.But for all you atheist. Thats just stupid. And if you say “big band theory” blahblah blah balh. That...
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So, the religious right wants...
abaldwin360:
State control of marriage
State control of religious and patriotic displays
State sponsorship and endorsement of specific churches
State control of media, strictly regulating what we can read or watch
State control of specific medical procedures
Sound much like freedom to you?
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