Author Archives: CowboyinBRLA

The myth of the “Job Creators”

Posted on October 25, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

If I hear one more sanctimonious Republican talk about how we can’t tax the “Job Creators” any more or the economy will tank even worse, I’m going to vomit on his shoes. Underlying this reverence for the rich is the … Continue reading →

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Voting

Posted on September 6, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

Friends of mine (and other people, I assume often make the assumption that I’m a Democrat, that I never support anyone but Democrats, and that I’ve always voted for Democrats. Since I’ve been rather vocal this year about the assortment … Continue reading →

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Restoration

Posted on August 31, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

Power came back on here Friday morning – it’s nice not to hear the low rumble of the generator running all day. (Low rumble for us inside, far louder for those outside.) Clean-up now commences.

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Safe

Posted on August 30, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

Well, the bulk of the storm has passed, and Jonathan and I are safe. We had no reason to expect not to be – our house is far above sea level, we’re not near any significant bodies of water that … Continue reading →

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Isaac

Posted on August 28, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

As I write this, everyone is still trying to figure out exactly where and when Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac is going to come ashore. As a Louisiana native hurricanes have been part of my life forever. I wasn’t quite two when … Continue reading →

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Violence

Posted on August 16, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

I condemn violence. There – now that that’s out of the way, can we please have a rational discussion about it? Anti-gay groups are howling that someone shot a security guard at the Family Research Council, which is one of … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on August 2, 2012 by CowboyinBRLA

It’s been months since I posted here, mostly because I’ve been spending a lot more time on Facebook (LOTS more time). It’s great for fast interaction, but I don’t think people read my longer posts there. So I’m thinking I’ll … Continue reading →

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Religion is like a Penis

Posted on September 23, 2011 by CowboyinBRLA

Religion is like a penis. It’s fine to have one. It’s fine to be proud of it. But please don’t whip it out in public and start waving it around. And please don’t try to shove it down my children’s … Continue reading →

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30+Day Challenge, Day 24:

Posted on August 28, 2011 by CowboyinBRLA

Day 24 — Your favorite song I hate questions like this, because they suggest one answer and one answer only, as though you can’t like several songs more or less equally. What is this, monogamy for music? Plus, whatever genre … Continue reading →

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30+Day Challenge, Day 23:

Posted on August 19, 2011 by CowboyinBRLA

Day 23 — 5 good things that happened since you started the challenge 1. I attended my 30-year high school reunion and it was not a complete disaster. 2. I took my first pelagic birding trip and did not get … Continue reading →

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