Articles tagged with government
That Jury Commissioner Must Be Kidding
Unfortunately, The jury commissioner means business. The summons I have received has turned my life upside down. I live in San Luis Obispo County on the north end. I have been summoned to indicate my availability to serve a four-week ter
How Easy We American Women Have It Today
As I read my way through another free Kindle book, I’m reminded once again of how easy it is to live now, as compared to 150 years ago. The book I’m reading is An Untamed Land (Red River of the North #1) by Lauraine Snelling. It is a his
I chose this institution because of the teaching offer but...
I am a Librarian by profession. From my previous private institution last March 2014, I decided to be hired as a fulltime librarian last April 2014 as a promised to me by the College President to give me six teaching loads in addition to my salary as a Li
Selling Out One's Freedom: Is It Really Worth It?
In fellow PP community member &scheng1 's recent article, "I rather have financial freedom than political freedom," it is inferred that Westerners have it all wrong for being critical of Singapore and China's governments, claiming that w
Thoughts On Government 2
I certainly respect authority, but I don't respect abuses of power. To give a very potent example, had I been alive during the days of Hitler's Germany, I would NOT have supported his persecution of the Jews, I'd have vehemently done all I could to prot
Thoughts On Government
In times past I have critiqued #leadership in my country, I respect the fact that #government is necessary, what I OPPOSE is corrupt & self serving "leaders." I have stated before on Bubblews that I am no anarchist, but I do want #INTEGRITY in my leade
Don't Ignore Your Local Government
Few people I know think much about #politics at the local level. Many people vote blindly for judges, city counsel, county boards, and state house members, not even recognizing the names on the ballot or knowing anything at all about their agendas, beliefs
Tax Deduction Question
Help please! With tax season upon us I want to make sure everything I do is right. I have my own little side business that I've been running (pet sitting out of people's homes) and i have been keeping track of my earnings to report on my taxes so th
Short Science Fiction Review – Brian W Aldiss – Conviction
1955 – The Friday Project – Spoiler alerts Poor David Stevens is just an average kind of guy who is suddenly picked randomly to represent Earth before a tribunal of God-like overlords of the Universe. He has been given just months to p
The Dreaded Political Season Has Started Again
When I was growing up, I don't remember my parents talking much about either #politics or religion. That was the norm back in the fifties. It kept families together. I knew which party my parents belonged to, what they thought of the other party's #candida
