My favorite piece from the show
Jesse Drew
Davis, CA
Title: Human Punchcard
I was reminded of this exhibit yesterday that I was a part of. I guess it was the first kind in the World. People from all over the world contributed.
Apparently, the term “choice” may only refer to abortions. It seems some right-wing pro-lifers (aka anti-choicers) are all up in arms over the news that some Krispy Kreme Doughnut shops have released the following statement, celebrating Barry’s inauguration this Tuesday.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American’s sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an oath to tasty goodies — just another reminder of how oh-so-sweet ‘free’ can be.
The folks over at the American Life League didn’t care for Krispy Kreme’s liberal use of the word choice.
Since when was choice limited to abortions? Can’t I choose a box of doughnut holes over a classic glazed without being sucked into the abortion debate? I always thought it was a nice thing that we got so many choices in this fine country of ours.
An old high school classmate posted this blog on Facebook the other day. Basically, a friend is trying to set up her sister on a date.
From the blog Date My Sis:
I am the protective sister (I’ve been known to shoot a gun, but only at non-living targets {wink}).In all honesty, I only want what is best for my sister. Read below, and if you’re cool with it all, we can arrange a fab date between you and the most adorable girl on the planet.Whatcha got to lose?Suitor MUST believe in Jesus. That is non-negotiable. Suitor must live in the Greater Columbus area (Ohio). My sister works four ten-hour days a week, and she spends her off-days catching up with friends and family. It just wouldn’t make sense for her to travel an hour each way to meet up with someone during her downtime. Now, if you have a private jet and prefer that mode of transportation – that’s a different story. Men only. Enough said. Technically, there isn’t an age limit or range, but my sister has never dated anyone considerably older or younger. Dating someone 10 years older would be quite a stretch, and let’s be real, she isn’t looking to date anyone whose lifestyle mirrors the average frat boy. She’s been financially independent and career-driven for several years, thus she deserves someone who is equally stable (not to say she doesn’t enjoy a fun night out on the town every now and then. My sister is way more fun than I ever will be). My sister has the right to say NO to anyone whom she does not deem appropriate. If she ain’t feeling it, oh well. Assuming you do go out with her, you will meet up at the arranged location (no carpooling), and you will leave the arranged location separately. Face it, anytime the Internet is involved, there is a risk. My sister’s safety WILL NOT be jeopardized. I (along with my gun-happy husband and the rest of his hunting buddies) will be VERY aware of her exact location. She will have her cell phone with her at all times. Heck, I might even be waiting for her outside in the car {wink}. The results of your date will be blogged about. Neither your name nor any telling information will be published, but the highs and lows of the date will be. Think about it, this is a win-win situation. If you are wondering how things went, all you have to do is check the blog. Full disclosure. Most importantly, this should be fun. As long as you go into this with a hey-why-not attitude and an honest disposition, I promise you will be impressed. Only God knows what will come of this Date My Sis idea, in the meantime, have some fun!
So, if you’re interested or know someone who might be interested, go to Date My Sis and leave a comment. I left a suggestion, but I don’t know that they’ll jump on it. Let’s help this fine Christian honey find a man.
It’s about time Mayor Munson gets a clue about the economy
One has to wonder after watching events this week.
First the week started off, all fine and dandy, with our esteemed Mayor telling us that Sioux Falls will weather the storm, even though people are getting canned left and right. Then towards the end of the week, Rounds came out to tell us the budget had to be trimmed by $50 million and our shortfall could be $85 million next year in revenue.
So what spreadsheet is Munson reading from? Or better yet, what is our city finance director Eugene ‘Montgomery Burns’ Rowenhorst providing him?
It’s no secret that Pierre has a hissy fit everytime Sioux Falls wants to limit revenue sources. They threatened us with a lawsuit when we wanted to limit Video Lottery telephone booth casinos.
Why is that? Because a monster chunk of money comes from Sioux Falls to fund state government, and ironically from Iowa, Minnesota and probably even Nebraska.
So what isn’t Munson telling us? I think Rounds’ estimate of an $85 million dollar shortfall is conservative and fluff at best, I think it’s gonna be a lot more. And since most of that kitty comes from Sioux Falls, wouldn’t that mean Sioux Falls is gonna be short on revenue also in 2009? Well logically one would come to the conclusion that yes, professor Ehrisman, it was the candlestick in the billard room.
So when is Munson gonna drop this bombshell on us? I suggest he does it, ASAP, I also suggest the council goes into emergency session and amends the 2009 budget to clean out all the extras, like arterial roads we don’t need, $750,000 suspension bridges, million dollar historical windows for the Pavilion, fancy-smancy trim on the new library, new parks, and the list goes on an on.
I may have been hard on Northside Davey over the last few years, but this is no time to play politics with the city’s budget, this is serious shit, and needs to be treated as such.
Amend now Dave, or the only legacy you will have is a failed one.
What is the deal with this guy and airplanes anyhoo?
PIERRE – When state Sen. Gene Abdallah wanted to know how many aircraft the state owns, he figured it would be easy to get the information.
Ha, Ha, Ha. Really Gene? You thought it would be easy to get this information from the Red Baron himself who guards his fleet of personal, ah, I mean, state owned aircrafts like they were the Holy Grail? Please, if there is one thing legislators need to learn from the Rounds administration, stop being so naive, he uses to his advantage.
Officials in the executive branch will not release information about state programs or spending unless they know the names of lawmakers requesting information . . .
Um, can you say Germany, 1930’s . . .
The situation has created a subplot at the Capitol – another example where legislators complain the executive branch isn’t respecting their role. And for some, it’s a reason why South Dakota needs to follow the other 49 states by adopting a law that opens government records to pubic inspection.
Yup, kiddies, we are the last little dictatorship on the Prairie. “Pa, can I go with Mary fishin’?” “Did you finish sewing those armbands yet, half-pint?”
In an internal e-mail explaining the policy, a top official in the Rounds administration said the executive branch wants the identities of lawmakers so it can “better taylor (sic) the information towards the legislator’s knowledge and understanding of the issue.”
It also helps to figure out how they are gonna spin it, and who they are gonna rough up behind The Longbranch at the end of the legislative day.
“Information is knowledge – it’s power,” said Rep. Bernie Hunhoff, the minority leader for House Democrats. “When you don’t have it, you can’t make the decisions the public expects you to make.”
And that is part of the problem in Pierre, well, the major problem. Our legislators continue to fail us, because the info they need to make educated decisions is controlled by a select few. Your not King, Mike, so stop acting like it.
While Knudson said he does not request anonymity when he seeks information from the executive branch, he said some lawmakers do want anonymity.
“Different legislators have different feelings and might have good reasons for not wanting their names disclosed,” he said. “I’m not in the position to question why.”
Yeah, Dave, it’s kinda hard to be anonymous when your Mike’s buddy.
“If I can’t find out, how can the public know?” Abdallah asks.
Hunhoff, who is back in the Legislature after a 10-year hiatus, said there’s more interest in government transparency now than he’s seen. Last year, a bill that would have presumed that all government records are public made it through the Senate but died in a House committee. Officials in both parties expect another effort this year.
Hunhoff said all residents should have access to government information – including lawmakers.
“The idea that nonelected bureaucrats and state officials have more access to information than elected officials is wrongheaded,” he said.
AMEN.
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