Happy Flag Day–June 14.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
Climate Change Is NOT Real!!!!
Despite what you read or hear climate change is just a communist pinko hoax started by the Democrats to make people afraid. Global warming simply cannot be.
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Should the government be promoting acceptance of LGBT youths???
From CNN.com:
Positive forces such as TV role models and support groups such as The Trevor Project have brought acceptance issues to the forefront for youth in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The federal government is paying more attention as well: The first-ever Federal LGBT Youth Summit took place in Washington this month, emphasizing the gravity of bullying and the many forms it may take.
Should our government be investing in the mental health of LGBT youth? Most definitely. The suicide rate amongst kids who are LGBT is extremely high when compared to straight kids. Additionally, even the slightest perception that a person is ‘gay’ brings out the hounds of Hell in the bullying department. Youth that are LGBTnot only have to protect themselves at school or in sports, they also have to ward off problems within their nuclear family where siblings and even parents can make life a living hell. Most parents simply don’t have the skills to deal best with a child who doesn’t fit into what society deems ‘normal.’
Too Vanilla?????
Last Friday, commentator Bill O’Reilly declared Tim Pawlenty was ‘too vanilla.’ He meant that Pawlenty was not an entertainer and lacked charisma. The former Minnesota governor says he isn’t running to be “comedian-in-chief.”
According to FoxNews.com:
Tim Pawlenty may be nice, but he’s not willing to be anybody’s fool. So says the former Minnesota governor and 2012 presidential candidate, who blasted claims by Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly that he is too “vanilla” to be president.
“Is he playing the race card on me?” Pawlenty jokingly asked on “Fox News Sunday” before getting serious.
“I’m not running for comedian- in-chief, or entertainer-in-chief. If people want that, they should go to the ball park or Broadway play or a Las Vegas show. … Being strong is not the same as being loud. … So, if you want the clown-in-chief, vote for somebody else. That’s not me.”
Interesting comments from both O’Reilly and Pawlenty. Is it really necessary to have great charisma? Remember Al Gore being compared to a wooden Indian? It was seen to be his downfall at the time. What does a candidate need? Is Pawlenty lacking personality or entertainment factor and is it really necessary to light up crowds? Do ideas even count any more?
The guy seems to be thoughtful and have some solid plans and policy platforms–some that just won’t fit on the head of a sound byte. Some of us find that very refreshing. 7 candidates will put in an appearance at the New Hampshire debates tonight. How will vanilla stack up against the flavor of the month? Odd choice of words after 2 weeks of Weinergate. I think O’Reilly did Pawlenty a big favor, considering the timing.
Those who want to sample the flavors can turn in to CNN tonight at 8 pm.
