Category Archives: politics

That Time When

Posted on 2018/08/26 by circuskitchen

August 26th 2018   “Believe me,” I have a LOT to say about individuals rights to peacefully protest injustice (like NFL players’ highlighting unbridled violence against blacks). That is a post for another day. BUT: You’d THINK that the monkey … Continue reading →

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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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Raindrops on Roses

Posted on 2018/08/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,August 22nd 2018 A little celebrating of the best news day since the apocalyptic beginning of this shameful sham of a so-called “presidency.” (We also happened to get our hair did.) 2018-08-22 Mamma and Gavin Sing About the News [48 … Continue reading →

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OMG This Guy: Ohio’s Green Party Candidate

Posted on 2018/08/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 19th 2018 Out of curiosity I took a peek at the 3rd party candidate in this Ohio (12th District) race, Joe Manchik, ready to snicker because he claims to be descended from outer space. Yet boy he knocks … Continue reading →

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Danny O’Connor – The Fight Continues

Posted on 2018/08/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 19th 2018 It has now been over 12 days since an election for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 12th (traditionally very RED) District, came out with a margin too close to call.  It is now a tale of uncounted … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Ten Wushes by ClaraJane

Posted on 2018/08/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th  2018 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are on the way to the annual Sisters Weekend pilgrimage by the sea in Hull, Massachusetts. ClaraJane:  If I could have ten wushes, wanna know what I’d wush!? Mom:  [Idly] What … Continue reading →

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Blank Checks vs. Empty Pockets

Posted on 2018/08/09 by circuskitchen

August 9th 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Why Do We ‘Write Blank Checks for War’ But ‘Our Pockets Are Empty’ When It Comes to Medicare for All? Cortez: ‘Every other developed nation in the world does this. Why can’t America?’ [2:29]: “We … Continue reading →

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Posted on 2018/08/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading →

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My New Crush: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Posted on 2018/07/02 by circuskitchen

July 1st 2017   What a way to start off the 2nd half of this horrific year, with a win by this spunky young self-styled Democratic-Socialist from the Bronx, upsetting an old moldy Democrat in Congress.  Booyah! ‘This is the … Continue reading →

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