Category Archives: politics

In which I am a politics geek

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

I feel that I need to immediately confess that I did not vote in yesterday’s UK election. Voting is something that I love and feel priveliged to do, not just in memory of the brave women who fought to get … Continue reading →

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Weighing in on the healthcare debate

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

I’ve been trying to stay quiet on the American health care reforms/NHS debate because it’s a subject that makes my blood boil so quickly. Instead, calapine said it for me: http://calapine.livejournal.com/569192.html And in the same language that I’m tempting to … Continue reading →

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Bit of a babble

Posted on November 6, 2008 by

I’m starting to get a handle on the software that I’m using for my new job, although I still have to ask silly questions a couple of times day. The good thing is that one teeny tiny change I’ve made … Continue reading →

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Election follow-up

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

I should have thoughts about last night, but mostly I’m just stuck at “He actually did it?” Even yesterday morning, there was a part of me expecting to be disappointed because it still seemed impossible for a black guy with … Continue reading →

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Looking good!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by

Dear BBC, I love you. I love that you’re streaming the election program live via the Internet so that I can have fairly rational analysis as the votes come in. You are an amazing news source. Love, Me Also, Obama … Continue reading →

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Interesting debate (plus socks and kitties because I am ‘well-rounded’)

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

I was out at a party for one of the girls that I’ve met through Ravelry on Friday night. I fully intended to get home to see the first presidential debate but it was suddenly quarter to midnight and…well…that wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Bartlet on Obama

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Ever wanted to know what advice Jed Bartlet might give to Obama? Well, now you can find out. *That* is why I love the West Wing and think Aaron Sorkin is brilliant. Also, who wants Bartlet out there as a … Continue reading →

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