Category Archives: fighting Fascism

#116th Congress for the Record

Posted on 2019/01/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 4th 2018   When Gavin read this he said, “Wait! No. It’s actually 43 out of 45.”  I waited to be elucidated by his historical insight.   He explained, “The current president isn’t white, he’s orange.” Be that as … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the New Congress!

Posted on 2019/01/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 4th 2018   Yesterday marked the first day of the new U.S. Congress, wherein an historic number of women and progressives and minorities were sworn in!                         … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Running for POTUS 2020

Posted on 2018/12/31 by circuskitchen

December 31st 2018 Well here’s a bright spot for the end of the year! It’s no secret my heart belongs to Bernie, but I love her almost as much.  She is my OWN Senator no less, from my OWN town, … Continue reading →

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Carry the Future

Posted on 2018/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 17th 2018   Just in time for the holidays, Dear Hubsand and I have found ourselves on a streak of purging and organizing.  There are few things so gratifying as getting things OUT of your environment that are no … Continue reading →

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Rudolph to DJTJ: Mueller Christmas Dude

Posted on 2018/12/08 by circuskitchen

December 7th 2018 Rudolph And Friends Respond To Donald Trump Jr. [1:17]:    Mueller Christmas to all!  And to all a good indict (…ment) !    

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A Mueller Christmas

Posted on 2018/11/30 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 30th 2018 With all the incriminations and indictments reigning down this holiday season, let us take 53 seconds to enjoy this priceless little Trump Supporter enjoying their apple: Kid: Mom can I have an apple? Mom:  It’s an … Continue reading →

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Ode to Phubbing

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 20th 2018   I’m absolutely phed up and totally over goddamn phucking phubbing. And, I woke up composing this song today:          The Phubbing Phubber Song         The phubbing phubbers phub all day … Continue reading →

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Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body

Posted on 2018/11/12 by circuskitchen

November 2018 Another gem by the incomparable Stephen Colbert. 2018-11-10 Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body [1:10]:   We’ve come a long way, baby. So far yet to go. ♠ #WomanPower

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Gillum, Abrams, Beto

Posted on 2018/11/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 7th 2018 My son’s first question this morning, “Did the Democrats gain a majority?” Well… in half of Congress we did (the House).  So there is hope yet. And though I am seriously bummed about Beto O’Rourke losing … Continue reading →

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Voting Day 2018

Posted on 2018/11/06 by circuskitchen

Election Day – Tuesday, November 6th 2018 Voting Day itself was so enjoyable this year.  For a split second We-the-Constituents get to put our hands on the steering wheel.  It reminded me of July 2016 when I was filled with … Continue reading →

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