So! You HR me? Because I spoke the truth about Chuy Garcia?

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Thursday February 26, 2015 · 11:49 AM PST

2015/02/26 · 11:49

Out of Chuy Garcias own mouth, he stated that there would be another strike by the teachers union if and when Rahm Emmanuel wins the mayoral election! Yes I used the word stooge, if you read that statement what would you call it?

Then on top of that, it seems that because this site obviously endorsed Chuy, any opinion divergent from that endorsement is attacked with vim and vigor. Censorship is not an appropriate way to make your point. Trying to pin labels on people also is not an appropriate way to make your point.

I was in Chicago public schools for about 75% of my so-called education. I wasn't going to do this but I felt it was appropriate considering the comments.

I was transferred to a school close to my grandmother's in the Ravenswood area. In third grade I could read at high school entry-level. That was because of my mother. She worked tirelessly on me because in those days as in today ethnicity makes a difference in your education.

The first day in that new school the teacher asked me to read. So I read the way I was taught, with emphasis and animated conviction. The teacher said that was an inappropriate way to read, she also told me I could not read that way anymore. Also because my mother taught me multiplication and division, which I could actually do in third grade, the teachers Asked me "who did I think I was?" and that I could not do work above my grade level. Also they told me they would have to reeducate me in mathematics because I was not proficient in "NEW MATH."

The teacher made me wear a baby rattle around my neck, she also had a big sheet that she fashioned into a large costume looking diaper which I had to pull on when I came in the class. Then I had to sit in the slop sink closet with the board across the sink to form a desk, at least they gave me a regular chair. I was so ashamed because I thought I was stupid, I was not aware that I looked different than the other kids in that class. Afterwards I was very aware of my differences.

After listening to Karen Lewis bloviate about Rahm right after his election, and her national smear tour, where she made extremely derogatory comments about him in public. Later on she claimed it was because he yelled at her in a private dinner meeting. Of course there was no proof this ever happened, but she made a big name for herself. He definitely has a reputation, but what better way to make your own reputation then to claim this confrontation happened in private with no witnesses.

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Wednesday February 25, 2015 · 10:38 AM PST

2015/02/25 · 10:38

Is POTUS Obama truly a lawless renegade? By using his executive powers he is turning the United States into a Fiefdom?

As of February 20, 2015, Barack Obama has issued 203 executive orders and 6.8 years,

George W. Bush had issued 291 executive orders in eight years,

Bill Clinton issued 364 executive orders in eight years,

Ronald Reagan issued 381 executive orders in eight years,

Jimmy Carter issued 320 executive orders in just four years,

George HW Bush issued 169 executive orders in four years,

Dwight D Eisenhower issued 484 executive orders in eight years,

JFK issued 214 executive orders and just 2.84 years,

Richard Nixon issued 346 executive orders in 5.55 years,

Then you get into Truman 907---- FDR 3,721----Woodrow Wilson 1,803--- Teddy Roosevelt 1,081-- Calvin Coolidge 1,203

So yes everyone has used the executive order, and many used the executive order for immigration.

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Is the dog whistle blowing? Are people that gullible?

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Is the dog whistle blowing? Are people that gullible?

Yes

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Yes and no

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No and yes

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Something to lighten the mood

jonnybullet

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Tuesday February 24, 2015 · 11:41 PM PST

2015/02/24 · 23:41

So what was the number one song when you were born?

http://playback.fm/...

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Too corny?

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Nah!

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petition to pardon 49,000 gay men in Britain

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Tuesday February 24, 2015 · 12:44 PM PST

2015/02/24 · 12:44

Interestingly in Britain they repealed the gross indecency and buggery law in 2003, which usually was applied to gay men. 49,000 men were convicted of being involved in same-sex relationships 15,000 which are still alive. World War II hero Alan Turing was chemically castrated and committed suicide under this law. Alan Turing with his team changed the course of the war by cracking the German enigma code. I saw this the other day and I believe it's a good cause, government should never be in the bedroom, your relationship is your own business.

Benedict Cumberbatch who played Turing, was/is one of those leading the charge for the British government to make it right as much as they can. Below is a link to a petition if you are so inclined.

http://www.nbcnews.com/...

http://www.newsworks.org.uk/...

https://www.change.org/...

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Does this_make it right_petition make a difference?

YES

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Better late than never!

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We still have a long way to go!

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Pedal power, a giant leap?

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Tuesday February 24, 2015 · 9:20 AM PST

2015/02/24 · 09:20

I found this article in gizmag, it's discussing something called the Raht Racer: pronounced RAT.

Carbon fiber shell, pedal power amplification, seatbelts, airbags, headlights and brake lights. Supposedly this pedal powered vehicle can attain highway speeds. Unfortunately it seems a little pricey, between 35 and $45,000! Possibly production could bring the cost down with enough interest? Anyway it seems like a feasible piece of equipment that could possibly revolutionize pedal powered commuting.

Of course I would imagine big oil would love to make it disappear if this is truly something that would catch on in an affordable fashion.

http://www.gizmag.com/...

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Republicans using sabotage and camouflage.

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Sunday September 21, 2014 · 2:33 PM PDT

2014/09/21 · 14:33

The Republicans feel they are taking the right tack in confusing voters. They've won over some Hispanic voters in Colorado, it seems they've won over quite a few female voters as well. Colorado Sen. Mark Udall is in an extremely close race with Cory Gardner. (3% Udall lead with female voters) It seems even though gardeners record is on the extremist side, he puts out a moderate tone in his ideals. When the printed record shows different, just keep denying it, and eventually people's extremely short memory will come over to his way of thinking. Why folks will vote against their own self interest is mind boggling to me, unfortunately, it seems during this next election cycle, that's exactly what is happening.

As far as the Hispanics go, if they feel the Republicans are going to give them a better shake, more power to them. Hopefully the Hispanics have been paying attention to what's actually being said and done by Republicans who have repeatedly expressed their opinions, and those opinions are definitely not favorable or flattering. It seems that contraception issues and the pay inequity issues and the sexual assault issues are not as much of a driving force as we thought with female voters. Obviously, the situation is much more complex, it seems the Democrats have flubbed things pretty bad this election cycle. The Republicans are aware they have the Democrats on the run, when they can't find a male candidate whose sleight-of-hand is deft then they trot out a woman. That's where the camouflage comes in, a wolf in sheep's clothing. It doesn't matter how many lies they spray out through their teeth, once they have control of the legislature they're in the drivers seat. The right wing rag Newsmax has an interesting article on the subject, the link is below.

http://www.newsmax.com/...

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Tennessee law prosecutes pregnant women

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Thursday September 04, 2014 · 6:25 AM PDT

2014/09/04 · 06:25

With the full support of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, he signed, sealed and delivered a law that would enable prosecutors to go after pregnant women undergoing addiction issues such as relapse.

Tennessee has 177 addiction treatment facilities, only 2 of these facilities allow for older children to accompany the mother, only 19 offer specific addiction care for pregnant women. Obviously, this law targets the poorest of the poor in our society, we know that individuals who have the wherewithal can pay for private facilities and keep the state out of their business.

Rather than the state of Tennessee, expanding treatment facilities for expectant mothers suffering from addiction issues, they chose to criminalize these pregnant women and new mothers. Now you have women with possible felony assault charges on their record, so their dependency on the state is virtually locked in, not to mention the possible loss of their children. The state has just ruined any opportunity these women could've possibly had to become independent and find a decent job or gain educational assistance to enhance their hireability. Is the next step forced sterilization?

http://www.salon.com/...

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Should Tennessee target expectant women or mothers for prosecution?

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Should Tennessee target expectant women or mothers for prosecution?

Yes. If they have addiction issues.

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No. They need to add specialized treatment facilities.

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No. They've condemned them to permanent poverty because of their record

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No. Even if they're taking legally prescribed medication they can still be prosecuted. No

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No. They'll end up taking existing children away from their mothers and into a flawed state system

2 votes

TMS has improved the memory of participants at a Northwestern University study

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Wednesday September 03, 2014 · 2:04 PM PDT

2014/09/03 · 14:04

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has shown promise for helping individuals recover memory from early onset Alzheimer's disease to traumatic brain injury to loss of oxygenation due to cardiac arrest or possible stroke. This therapy also seems to have an effect on treatment of migraines and enhance the learning ability of animal test subjects. Unlike deep brain stimulation, where electrodes are implanted in the brain itself, TMS is not invasive. To say the least it would cost much less and reduce the possibilities of complications from more invasive techniques. With all of us getting older and some of us having memory issues due to circumstances beyond our control, this offers some hope. Hope not just for ourselves, but for parents and children with brain issues such as memory and learning, or migraines and seizures.

http://www.gizmag.com/...

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Robotic birds of prey-(Robirds)

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Wednesday September 03, 2014 · 1:38 PM PDT

2014/09/03 · 13:38

A company called Clear Flight Solutions has developed a robotic bird of prey or raptor, that was designed to scare other birds away from flight paths at airports or to be used, kind of like a flying scarecrow over croplands. So far the flight of this robotic raptor is not completely autonomous but that will be coming soon. The possibilities for this type of flying robot are endless, it's something much different than your flying drone and I would imagine, if you saw it flying overhead, you wouldn't give it another thought.

http://www.gizmag.com/...

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Do you see these birds in a militaristic sense?

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Do you see these birds in a militaristic sense?

No, they are just flying scarecrows

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Yes, who would notice birds flying around

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No, I think it has tremendous transportation possibilities

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Yes, they militarize everything

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Scientists at the UCM have discovered link to reverse food allergies using gut bacteria!

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Monday September 01, 2014 · 8:33 PM PDT

2014/09/01 · 20:33

It seems the scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine have discovered a link between modern hygiene and food allergies! It seems that modern hygiene, diet and antibiotics along with anti-microbial agents disturb the bodies bacterial balance. Some of these bacteria that reside in our gut can prevent or insulate us from food allergy incidents. Tests done in mice are very positive, if this proves to be the case, it's a possibility that a simple reintroduction of this bacteria into our gut can give us tremendous relief regarding food allergies.

http://www.gizmag.com/...

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Modern hygiene can lead to food allergies

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Modern diet can lead to food allergies

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Antibiotics can lead to food allergies

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Antimicrobials can lead to food allergies

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All of the above

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It seems like drivel to me

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Is our universe real? Or is our universe, a holographic illusion!

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Monday September 01, 2014 · 10:41 AM PDT

2014/09/01 · 10:41

It seems that some scientists at the Fermi Lab accelerator in Illinois are trying to decide if we are living in a holographic illusion or not. Scientists will use high-powered lasers in an attempt to make a determination if time is a quantum system made up of tiny bits of information. Scientists have designed and built what they call the Halometer........( precursor to the Halodeck?) this holographic interferometer will have the ability to see if quantum jitter that is found in matter is also found in what we consider empty space. Could we really be a civilization of extremely advanced A I holograms? Maybe all of this stupidity we see every day is a result of some extremely advanced gamers. That's as good an excuse as any!!!!!

http://www.gizmag.com/...

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Did you ever question whether reality is an illusion?

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That would explain a lot

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San Francisco 49er player Ray McDonald arrested on a felony domestic violence charge today.

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Sunday August 31, 2014 · 4:15 PM PDT

2014/08/31 · 16:15

I suppose Ray didn't get the memo that the NFL was going to use the next domestic violence charge as an example! Commissioner Goodell already said that it would be a minimum of a six-game suspension for the 1st offense and lifetime ban for the 2nd offense.

http://abcnews.go.com/...

Supposedly the incident took place at 3 AM this Sunday morning. It seems the bail has been set at $25,000. Other San Francisco 49ers that were present were Vernon Davis, who is their starting tight end, and defensive end Demarcus Dobbs. For some reason, the 49ers have had a plethora of arrests (10) concerning their team. McDonald made a statement that the truth will come out, if he's convicted in court, he's going to be in a whole lot of trouble with the league. Why these young guys continue to put themselves in positions that are really indefensible is beyond me. There is not a single excuse why a man should slap around a woman. I suppose more information will be coming out in the next days and weeks, this guy is probably going to get it handed to him because of the Ray Rice fiasco, and deservedly so.

http://bleacherreport.com/...

http://blog.sfgate.com/...

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Is Ray McDonald............

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Is Ray McDonald............

In a little trouble

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In a whole heap of trouble

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In a career change event

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A bag of hammers

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Innocent until proven guilty

8 votes

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