Alarming News: I like Morgan Freeberg. A lot.
American Digest: And I like this from "The Blog That Nobody Reads", because it is -- mostly -- about me. What can I say? I'm on an ego trip today. It won't last.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: We were following a trackback and thinking "hmmm... this is a bloody excellent post!", and then we realized that it was just part III of, well, three...Damn. I wish I'd written those.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: ...I just remembered that I found a new blog a short while ago, House of Eratosthenes, that I really like. I like his common sense approach and his curiosity when it comes to why people believe what they believe rather than just what they believe.
Brutally Honest: Morgan Freeberg is brilliant.
Dr. Melissa Clouthier: Morgan Freeberg at House of Eratosthenes (pftthats a mouthful) honors big boned women in skimpy clothing. The picture there is priceless--keep scrolling down.
Exile in Portales: Via Gerard: Morgan Freeberg, a guy with a lot to say. And he speaks The Truth...and it's fascinating stuff. Worth a read, or three. Or six.
Just Muttering: Two nice pieces at House of Eratosthenes, one about a perhaps unintended effect of the Enron mess, and one on the Gore-y environ-movie.
Mein Blogovault: Make "the Blog that No One Reads" one of your daily reads.
The Virginian: I know this post will offend some people, but the author makes some good points.
Poetic Justice: Cletus! Ah gots a laiv one fer yew...
A day of thanks for blessings, worrying about the future, and wishes for gifts.
For the thanks, new sidebar addition and fellow Cassy Fiano guest-poster Jim Fister speaks for me.
I can’t help but think how lucky I am to be in a country like this, especially on Independenc day. The flag is already flying. I can look back on the brave men who signed their death warrant in signing the Declaration, and I can look back at all the people who fought for independence and in the wars of aggression since.
Today, I think of the men and women who are still fighting for my independence, and that of all the people who agree and disagree with them in this nation. They don’t fight just for the people who like them, or who say thanks. They fight for the nation as a whole, and the principles for which it stands. And they don’t just fight, some stay home and support their family members, always wondering about the safety of the husband, the wife, the son, the mother…
It’s a debt that’s difficult to even know how to repay. But in a small way, at least I can provide a rest for two people who need some time together, and that little favor will repay in a small part the huge debt I owe to all our troops who are busy keeping us safe.
For the worrying about the nation’s problems, if you’re into dwelling on that kind of thing (and you should be at least some of the time), the best compilation is over here (hat tip to Linkiest):
For the first time in U.S. history, more than 40 million Americans are on food stamps, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that number will go up to 43 million Americans in 2011.
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During the first quarter of 2010, the total number of loans that are at least three months past due in the United States increased for the 16th consecutive quarter.
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Barack Obama is calling for a “civilian expeditionary force” to be sent to Afghanistan and Iraq to help overburdened military troops build infrastructure.
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43 percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement.
And as far as the gift wishing, I would fall back on my 42 definitions of a strong society.
My own birthday is coming up and people are wanting to know about my gift wish list. I’d give it all up if my country could secure an everlasting lock on only one of those 42 things.
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