Tag Archives: Politics

Year In Review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Marion

We’re firmly into 2022 now, a good time to take a look back at 2021. Do I expect 2022 to be better? In one sense, yes. I have two books coming out in the first half of this year! Other … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Arrow: the Mayoral Campaigns

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Marion

I started binge-watching Arrow a few weeks back, thinking it would be escapist relief from election season. Surely benighted, beleaguered Starling City (later Star City) would make my world look better in comparison? Sadly, it did not. In spite of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Television Tuesday | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Iceland; Fun Facts

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Marion

Our Gray Line tour guide asked us to call him G, because his full name was difficult for tourists to pronounce. On our ride back to Reykjavik, he shared a few fun facts about this northern island nation. –Historically, Iceland … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Road | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Efren Question

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Marion

The Fifth District County Supervisor is named Efren Carrillo. Efren turned 31 this year. His parents came here from Mexico before he was born; he grew up in Santa Rosa. The Fifth is my district and I have voted for … Continue reading →

Posted in View from the Road | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

BP Could Do This Tomorrow

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Marion

Here’s a little something BP could do right now, a tiny gesture to make us feel better about the devastation they are wreaking in the Gulf of Mexico.  Without squabbling, without quibbling, without calling in the lawyers, they could show … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bank Reform Bingo Update!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Marion

If you are playing Bank Reform Bingo, we can already mark  the “Exempt some institutions” square!  Thanks to Thinkprogress.org.

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Bank Reform Bingo

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Marion

Here’s a new game we can all play!  Whitehouse.gov has a blog posting with the 10 changes to Wall Street Reform that the lobbyists want.  Let’s take them, and their key phrases, and create bingo cards.  Then as we’re watching … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Medicare and Health Insurance Reform

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Marion

This link has good information about the changes the new health insurance reform bill.  If you’re sixty-five or you know someone who is and is worried or has questions, this is a good starting point. Linda Bergthold.

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Facebook’s New Senator Angers Citizens

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Marion

Facebook, USA —The state of Facebook reacted angrily this week when its newly elected senator GOP Senator Scott Brown voted against party lines and supported a Dem-sponsored tiny little jobs bill.  Facebook’s other senator, a pickle that has more fans … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Brian the Mudflats Mascot

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Marion

Say hello to Brian, the Mudflats mascot moose. The Mudflats is the first blog I ever read, really went to and read. AK Muckraker, the creator of The Mudflats, is a good writer and a tireless researcher, with a strong … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment