Blasphemies and other Forms of Artistic Expression

So far, this article ( Arlen Grossman: Obama's Special Olympics remark not hurtful ) has been the 'vibe' I get when people explain why what Obama said during his Tonight Show appearance 'wasn't so bad.' I ws so insensed after reading it that I had t say something then and there! After I posted, I thought that maybe I was baited for a comment (Limbaugh style.) After a bit of retrospect, I'm sure it was the autor's real feelings on the matter. This was my response to the article. I thought it bore repeating: "1. Developmentally disabled people were not offended by the joke. Hardly any of them would understand why they should be offended." Wow! I heard that animals don't feel pain - guess it's okay to torture 'em! "2. Let's consider who said it and what his intent was. " The President of the United States of America should have known better than that; more so than anyone else. "3. The truth is: Most Special Oly

I was deeply disppointed by this. Having read some of his campaign fodder on ASD , I was hoping to see more of an inclusionary attitude come from Washington this time around. I found this video on YouTube of Obama, preaching the good word and wanting to get the message out on a united populace: When president Obama made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: It was as quick as it was insensitive. And it passed through with very little acknowledgement from the press or the public. So I decided to take a bit of stock in myself, did some research, and took the R-Word Pledge . I hope the president decides to do the same.

BBC NEWS Americas Obama renews US sanctions on Iran Just met the new boss, Same as the old boss . . . How does that decision coincide with the fact that Iran doesn't have any weapons-grade uranium ?

I'm not thrilled with the world today. I wish I could bake some cookies and hide in a dark rom under an electric blanket. Sometimes you feel like nothing you do is going the right way. But you always cheer up a little when you realize that the feeling is only temporary. I feel a little better already! Now - where are those cookies?

"Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There's a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning." Bill Gates

BBC NEWS | Americas | US 'cell assault' video released This more than made me sick; this really broke my heart. Having read some people defend the actions of the officer, I can only say this; what will you say when it's your turn?