Happy Birthday to Me and Ronnie

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Sunday February 06, 2011 · 9:35 AM PST

2011/02/06 · 09:35

When I woke up this morning, I read Noweasels' diary and I had to agree totally. 62 years ago today on a cold and grey Michigan morning I was born.
By the time I turned 21, the so-called "Dawning of the age of Aquarius" was in full bloom. We were full of hope and promise and we were sure the world was changing for the better. "Harmony and Understanding, Sympathy and Trust
Abounding........." The 70's were a time of sexual freedom and drug experimentation. I know they say the 60's were, but that was only in the coastal big cities. By the early to mid 70's kids younger than me were dropping acid and going to their high school classes. We were all dropping out of reality.

Cassandra77

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Friday January 15, 2010 · 6:08 AM PST

2010/01/15 · 06:08

September 1, 2009 was the day I lost my health insurance. BCBS had raised the premium once again and I could no longer afford to pay it.
My premiums had increased 300% since the orginal date of the policy in
2002.

In 2008, the premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses were 30% of my income. I was still paying on the deducible from 2008 in December of 2009.

I was a nervous wreck in antipication of the next premium increase.
My normally normal blood pressure was soaring.

When I got the letter, my fears were confirmed. My premiums were going
to increase another hundred a month.

I'm not even going to go into my frustration and disgust at the whole "Health Care Reform Debacle". I've railed, I've gnashed my
teeth, I've rented my garments, I've done all that and more here
many times......

Today, I just wanted to share some information with the DKos community.
Here are some things I discovered as a member of the uninsured -
Out here in Uninsured Land.

Cassandra77

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Wednesday June 03, 2009 · 7:41 AM PDT

2009/06/03 · 07:41

After reading Slinkerwink's diary today, I once again began the calls to the Senators on the Finance Committee. Most of the people answering the phones were polite.
A few of the numbers I called just never answered.
I was doing my duty as an American citizen, expressing my feelings on
the ridiculous "Trigger Option" and the guaranteed to doom health care reform "Taxing employee health care benefits" option, and saying I wanted
single-payer all the way.
When I got to Senator John Kerry's Washington number: 202 224-2742,
I got a rude awakening.
The young lady answering the phone asked me for my Massachusetts address
and when I said I didn't live in Mass., she said you need to call your Senator. I said, I'm a Citizen of the United States and he's on the finance committee deciding these issues, she hung up on me.
Now, I wasn't ranting. I was polite.
She hung up on me.

Cassandra77

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Sunday May 03, 2009 · 8:24 AM PDT

2009/05/03 · 08:24

Listening to Arlen Specter on Meet The Press - When Gregory asked him if he would support a Public Option for Health Reform, he said flatly, "No, I would not support a public option. I would support health insurance for all ."

I got to thinking about this, because he spoke about cancer research and how he probably wouldn't be here without it.

I got to thinking about how he would be another conservadem screwing with the agenda to help folks like me with our health insurance dilemmas.

Cassandra77

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Sunday February 01, 2009 · 10:58 AM PST

2009/02/01 · 10:58

After reading nyceve's diary today, I was inspired to sit down and write a letter. I will be sending this letter to President Barack Obama, Sen. Lamar Alexander, Sen. Bob Corker, Rep. Jim Cooper, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senator Harry Reid.

With all of the shit that's happened in past eight years, there has been
at least one very profound and positive thing.

We the people are more connected and willing to ingage our elected officials. We communicate through blogs and internet news organizations
and we organize.

We need to be heard. We need to make our presence a force that cannot be denied. I rarely write diaries, and it's even more rare for me to compose a letter.

But, I'm jazzed today and on a tear, so here it is.

Cassandra77

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Friday September 26, 2008 · 6:03 AM PDT

2008/09/26 · 06:03

Last election I was furious when I heard a local pastor from Cornerstone Ministries one Sunday morning before the election preaching to his
"constituents" to vote for Bush. This was on our local CBS affiliate station.

This kind of thing pisses me off no end.

Two days ago, I heard on NPR, that a group of pastors (Preachers for politics) planned to tell their "Constituents" who they should vote for in this election in a co-ordinated effort all over the country.

They plan to challenge the IRS on this, saying it is unconstitutional for the IRS to threaten to take away their tax-exempt status.

Cassandra77

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Saturday September 20, 2008 · 7:57 AM PDT

2008/09/20 · 07:57

Hey Guys, this is really crazy here. I tried very hard on Friday afternoon to find gas and encountered very, very, very, long lines at stations - usually on the opposite side of the road I was travelling.
I called the Kroger up the street (they ran out yesterday) The guy said they had gas, but it would probably be gone by the time I got there.
He said there were over 200 cars in line.
Anybody in the Nashville area who sees an open station, please let me know.
I'm a florist and my business is delivering flowers.

Cassandra77

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Saturday September 06, 2008 · 2:37 PM PDT

2008/09/06 · 14:37

I don't write a lot of diaries. I lurk about and make comments and, I give recs & tips. I've been listening to the media and catching bits and pieces of info from friends & family about that Palin Woman. Yeah, that's what I think I'm going to call her. "That Palin Woman."
Most women I talk to are very turned off by her, but, I digress.........

The point is no one has addressed the fact that - So what if she's a governor? George W. Bush was a governor and look how well he did for the ocuntry the last eight years! I think Obama & Biden should just keep repeating that fact,
whenever they're asked about experience. Just repeat it. Because it's another way to link Palin and McCain with Bush.

Cassandra77

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Tuesday August 26, 2008 · 8:22 PM PDT

2008/08/26 · 20:22

Well, I was all set to hate Hillary, but damn, she shore did make me proud! I'm just a little younger than Hill, and I've spent my whole life trying to be what I was supposed to be & having that interfered with, by what they wanted me to be.

This woman was brave as any of the 300 Spartins! She gave the greatest speech to date of her life on behalf of her biggest rival!

She outdoes any macho hero of recent movie history. She took the bullet and she did a hell of a death scene.

I am proud of her and I know she will go on to be our new Ted Kennedy.

Give her your props, please.

And, forgive me my ramblings.

Cassandra77

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Tuesday January 15, 2008 · 6:13 AM PST

2008/01/15 · 06:13

time, and aids to Clinton, Edwards, and Obama all say that they are pretty certain that their candidates poop occasionally.

I know, this is really sensational news. Who, among us could have imagined such a thing?

Given their records, and the fact that they've had multiple opportunities to divulge this information themselves, I think we will hear a huge public outcry. And, no doubt, this bombshell will dominate the news cycle and the media echo chamber until none of the candidates is left unscathed.

Poll

49 votes Show Results

Who's poop stinks more?

49 votes Vote Now!

Who's poop stinks more?

Hillary

18 votes

Edwards

0 votes

Obama

4 votes

The Republicans

27 votes

Obama can kiss my hippy ass

Cassandra77

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Friday November 09, 2007 · 5:23 AM PST

2007/11/09 · 05:23

Dear Barack,

I was really excited when you said you were running for president.
Incredible! A black man, and a woman in the running for president for the first time in our country's history.

And you, so articulate, so passionate. Your speach at the dem convention blew me away. I felt like there was hope for my high-jacked country's future.

I was willing to throw my support behind you, even though, as a woman, I'd like to have a woman as president, before I die.

Cassandra77

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Sunday May 20, 2007 · 8:42 AM PDT

2007/05/20 · 08:42

Kung Pao from China, how about some bird flu on the side?

O.K. so when the Washington Post has a front pager on how much tainted product comes from China, I believe the problem has escalated to the point of OMG shrieking.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/...
In light of the pet food poisonings, and the antifreeze tainted cough syrups, the FDA is actually considering allowing China to import chickens. Do you remember those photos of Chinese processing plants where bird flu had been detected? I do.
I rarely write diaries because it’s a chore for me, but this really needs attention.

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Hey Arlen, WTF? Why should we support you?

I am only one. But, I am one of many.....I wrote a letter today

Preaching politics from the pulpit this Sunday

Please help - still can't find gas in Nashville

On the experience issue - George W. Bush was a governor too.

Never been so proud of another woman

Breaking news: Obama puts his pants on one leg at a

Obama can kiss my hippy ass

Chickens from china? Bird flu on the side