So as of the day I'm writing this, September 11th, I am "legal" to buy medical marijuana. I celebrated by finishing off the last of my "illegal" dope. But as I was leaning out the window, overlooking Hyde, and blowing smoke out, an older man across the street, middle-Eastern (irony alert!), stopped from walking up Hyde towards Sutter to look across the street where it seemed he looked right at my window/me.
So I just stood there, looking around, and of course assuming he's a terrorist because Rush says he fits the profile, and blah blah blah, before he slowly starts to walk off, but he keeps pausing to look across the street, and of course I could just be paranoid, but it did seem like he was looking at me/my window.
But I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. :)
He turned east up Sutter, and went (skulked!) around the building on that corner, but I waited to see if he would pop back around to try and "catch" me or whomever he was gawking at. I decided, if he did that, I'd have to call the FBI on him.
But seriously, what's sad is, if I were someone like, say, Peter Krause in Civic Duty, I could probably make a big deal out of it. Which is just gross. Awful movie, BTW--and not just because of the stereotyping; I was actually embarrassed for Peter Krause. Anyway, as the movie does show very well, tho, this country is still very, very ill--despite Obama's optimistic speech.
Like with medical marijuana. I know for a fact that it helps me with my glaucoma--as well as the band that's still around my eye. And, also, lately, it has helped me from sliding into too deep of a depression worrying about Kyle.
But somehow, it's preferable to "medicate" those symptons with either chemicals in my eyes on a daily basis, and then Xanax or Paxil or Zoloft, blah blah blah--rather than something that grows naturally. I mean, I don't get it.
And, luckily, for all of its other problems, I'm fortunate enough to live in a state that allows for it. It's ludicrous that the Republicans can't get behind this coz then they can help control how it's taxed. And of course it'd bring in a buttload of money, and seriously curtail violence here and in Mexico over the trade. I mean, honestly, what century are we living in?
Why are we letting, why did we ever let, a slack-jawed, dimwitted, electorate outmanuever "us?" (i.e., the 70% of the country that's NOT crazy--although I think Bill Maher might be generous using that percentage figure; see link at end).
Yeah, Obama won, and maybe he'll get something done on health care, but where's the big symbolic gesture that could be made, that would cost nothing but a "stamp of approval" from him or an executive order? I'm not even suggesting it had to be in support of legalizing marijuana or gay marriage; I'm just saying that moments like this in history don't come around that often.
And the moment never proves to be more important than the follow-through. I mean, how could it? If he wanted to embrace the idea that he came in facing as great a challenge as FDR, then he should have been better prepared to move like FDR did when he took office--to immediately put the Republicans on the defensive reacting to policy change announcements, drafts of legislation, executive orders, bully puplit speaking, etc.
And I'm only angry because of how badly--how very badly--Bush responded/took all the universal goodwill felt toward the United States after 9/11 and not only squandered it, but beat it to a pulp and fed it to jackals and crows. Word.
Freaky coincidence. The day after I wrote the above, a friend forwarded me the following video--Maher said it almost as well as I did! :) Click here.
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9/9/09
Obama's Health Care Speech
I wanna know what he just said to Hillary, coming in, coz she busted out laughing. Did anyone hear?
You know, seeing Biden up there, I actually like him more now than in the past when he was a boring old Senator. His supposed “gaffe problem” at least means he’s more genuine than most of the liars in office these days.
Can’t decide if I like that brooch thing at Michelle’s neck or not, but I know I don’t like Obama’s striped tie.
I have to say, it is still weird/cool to see him up there as President of the United States, to see the sycophantic ovations over his very basic opening remarks, etc.
Okay, I do like the line, “I’m not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last.” Good luck with that, Barack!
Cool fact about John Dingell (D-MI) and his dad (google them if you missed it; although you;ll also disover an unpleasant fact about the dad if/when you do).
Oh, crap - getting insurance on your own costs 3X what employers pay for your coverage?? I have to get my own coverage for my new job; gotta change that! J
The stories are appalling! And people have the gall to trash the British, Canadian, French, etc. systems as something to fear? Gawd!
Haha--Pelosi smiled when Obama said “no one disputes these facts.”
Gotta admit, he just made a compelling argument for “a middle way.” Dammit!
Nice little bit of scolding on the bickering. Boehner looks unhappy over that; of course, he still looks orange, too - I wonder what health issue HE has? Oh yeah, George Hamiltonism!
Ah, the pre-existing condition thing; THAT is a biggy. Oooh, dropping you when you’re sick; that’s another one. It’s ludicrous we have to even fight for things like this.
Nice graphic showing the link to the details of what he wants: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/health_care/plan/
Snap! Give Americans the same oppt’y Congress gives itself!
Awww, he threw a bone to McCain. Cute.
Oooh, called out that….that….oooh, I’m trying to keep this PG….that Palin woman on her stupid “death panels” thing.
Key point: it’s outrageous beyond belief that health care should be a profit-driven enterprise. Disgusting!
Good comparison re: the public option with public vs. private colleges.
Oooh, called out the Repubs to quit making up shit and to work together to address “legitimate” concerns.
Choice. Keep working that word, Mister Man! :)
Snap again on “making sure no insurance company bureaucrat or government bureaucrat gets between you and the health care you need.”
Wow, some loser congressman sitting next to Boehner is texting! Showed him again and he‘s still doing it! Gawd!
Talk about a miracle - for the first time probably ever Feinstein is one of the few women in the audience not wearing a red “power” outfit.
Interesting that the repubs in the house can’t even bring themselves to applaud protecting Medicare. They make me sick. But then so do the Democrats, in general. Ha.
You know, I do have to say that even tho it’s a “conservative” issue, I’m down with reforming our medical malpractice “problem.” Gasp! He said something the Bush administration proposed on this issue that he thinks is a good idea!
EXCELLENT point about those who feel “it’s better to kill this plan than improve it.”
“We will call you out.” He’s so hip! :)
Biden and Pelosi are tearing up over Teddy. I am too, a bit.
Ha! CNN doesn’t know who Chuck Grassley is!
Excellent finish. He needs to do this, be like this, more often. I’m back on board!
Hmm, dare I listen to CNN’s “analysis”??? I think not.
Wait, wow, I didn’t hear the inappropriate Congressman saying, “You lie” Jeez, how do these freaks get into office? Way to harsh my buzz, CNN.
Click.
You know, seeing Biden up there, I actually like him more now than in the past when he was a boring old Senator. His supposed “gaffe problem” at least means he’s more genuine than most of the liars in office these days.
Can’t decide if I like that brooch thing at Michelle’s neck or not, but I know I don’t like Obama’s striped tie.
I have to say, it is still weird/cool to see him up there as President of the United States, to see the sycophantic ovations over his very basic opening remarks, etc.
Okay, I do like the line, “I’m not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last.” Good luck with that, Barack!
Cool fact about John Dingell (D-MI) and his dad (google them if you missed it; although you;ll also disover an unpleasant fact about the dad if/when you do).
Oh, crap - getting insurance on your own costs 3X what employers pay for your coverage?? I have to get my own coverage for my new job; gotta change that! J
The stories are appalling! And people have the gall to trash the British, Canadian, French, etc. systems as something to fear? Gawd!
Haha--Pelosi smiled when Obama said “no one disputes these facts.”
Gotta admit, he just made a compelling argument for “a middle way.” Dammit!
Nice little bit of scolding on the bickering. Boehner looks unhappy over that; of course, he still looks orange, too - I wonder what health issue HE has? Oh yeah, George Hamiltonism!
Ah, the pre-existing condition thing; THAT is a biggy. Oooh, dropping you when you’re sick; that’s another one. It’s ludicrous we have to even fight for things like this.
Nice graphic showing the link to the details of what he wants: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/health_care/plan/
Snap! Give Americans the same oppt’y Congress gives itself!
Awww, he threw a bone to McCain. Cute.
Oooh, called out that….that….oooh, I’m trying to keep this PG….that Palin woman on her stupid “death panels” thing.
Key point: it’s outrageous beyond belief that health care should be a profit-driven enterprise. Disgusting!
Good comparison re: the public option with public vs. private colleges.
Oooh, called out the Repubs to quit making up shit and to work together to address “legitimate” concerns.
Choice. Keep working that word, Mister Man! :)
Snap again on “making sure no insurance company bureaucrat or government bureaucrat gets between you and the health care you need.”
Wow, some loser congressman sitting next to Boehner is texting! Showed him again and he‘s still doing it! Gawd!
Talk about a miracle - for the first time probably ever Feinstein is one of the few women in the audience not wearing a red “power” outfit.
Interesting that the repubs in the house can’t even bring themselves to applaud protecting Medicare. They make me sick. But then so do the Democrats, in general. Ha.
You know, I do have to say that even tho it’s a “conservative” issue, I’m down with reforming our medical malpractice “problem.” Gasp! He said something the Bush administration proposed on this issue that he thinks is a good idea!
EXCELLENT point about those who feel “it’s better to kill this plan than improve it.”
“We will call you out.” He’s so hip! :)
Biden and Pelosi are tearing up over Teddy. I am too, a bit.
Ha! CNN doesn’t know who Chuck Grassley is!
Excellent finish. He needs to do this, be like this, more often. I’m back on board!
Hmm, dare I listen to CNN’s “analysis”??? I think not.
Wait, wow, I didn’t hear the inappropriate Congressman saying, “You lie” Jeez, how do these freaks get into office? Way to harsh my buzz, CNN.
Click.
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