I created a bumper sticker on cafe press!

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Wednesday November 09, 2016 · 4:08 PM PST

2016/11/09 · 16:08

As I was trying to explain to my husband why this election had me so depressed, he doesn’t get it. And that makes it even worse. So I felt the need to do one small thing that would express how I feel. My sticker can’t encapsulate all the reasons I mourn for this country. But it’s one action that may make someone think. Maybe not. But I needed to DO something. I think it would be great if we all made some stickers that would make people think a little.

If you want a copy of this sticker it’s item number 2018857341.

Peace to you all.

They frickin' stole my yard sign!!!

Hholly

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Sunday July 10, 2016 · 9:34 AM PDT

2016/07/10 · 09:34

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Well, it happened sooner than I expected. I live in Indiana. A very “red” state. I see Trump campaign signs everywhere when I drive around. So I felt I needed to show my support for Hillary by putting one of her signs in my yard. I’m not rich, but I spent the $33 and put it in my yard. It took less than one week for some redneck to steal it, and leave an empty Lite beer bottle in it’s place.

So now, I’m going to make my own sign. I need ideas for what to say. I live in a very small town, full of mostly lovely people. My sign must be family-friendly. But I’m hoping to make the thief feel some shame at the same time. I would like to ask you all for ideas.

The new sign must not be too wordy, so it can be easily read. I’m wanting to take the high road, so no profanity. If it makes people think a little, that would be a plus. So, if any of you brilliant Kossaks have any ideas, please post them.

Thanks in advance!

UPDATE:

Just wanted to thank you all for your wise and funny responses. I plan to use several of your suggestions. I will update you on how it goes from here. I am so happy to have some like minded people to share things with in this crazy world. It gives me hope.

Hack Investigative Reporter at NBC Tries to Discredit Hillary

Hholly

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Thursday May 05, 2016 · 5:39 PM PDT

2016/05/05 · 17:39

Get this… NBC News just aired this investigative report that tries to frame Hillary as a big fat liar, and some hacker dude in prison gets some much needed fanfare and attention. Pay no attention to the final disclaimer that there is absolutely NO EVIDENCE that her email server was hacked.

Video and transcript can be found here:

www.nbcnews.com/…

Here’s the email I sent to NBC News:

RE: The Hackjob investigative report you just aired concerning the hacker

to contact.nbcnews

The story covering the hacker who claims to have breached Hillary Clinton's email server was a totally manipulative and irresponsible piece of pseudo-journalism. I am outraged that NBC would air something like that. It attempt to discredit the former Secretary of State, and to fuel the fire of conspiracy theorists. There IS NO EVIDENCE that this hacker guy ever hacked her server. Yet you aired him calling the former Secretary a liar. Your reporter downplayed this lack of evidence after portraying Mrs. Clinton as a liar. This was obviously a politically motivated attempt to discredit Mrs. Clinton. You should retract it and seriously think about restoring the image of NBC News as a fact-based, fair and balanced news outlet.

Sincerely, Heather Holly

If anyone else wants to write them an email, here’s the contact info: contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com

Update:

Some commenters have missed my point. This story was presented in a fashion to discredit and smear the reputation of a presidential candidate, based on innuendo and unsubstantiated claims. It’s tabloid journalism. And it can influence people. This kind of “journalism” has become very popular because it’s easier than presenting substantiated facts. It also gets ratings, presumably. I feel it’s time for these irresponsible “journalists” to face some consequences for their actions.

There is probably no political figure in history who has been scrutinized and accused, more than HRC. Many of the attacks on her have their origins in conspiracy theories generated by the extreme, Right Wing media. My own parents still believe she murdered Vince Foster with her own hands, thanks to Rush Limbaugh. And now this stuff is appearing in the mainstream media. It is insidious. And if it’s allowed to go unchallenged, things will only get worse. It’s time that the consumers of media demand a higher standard.

Thanks to Catskill Julie for providing the phone number for NBC: (212) 664-4444.

ACA... ACA... whofor art thou???

Hholly

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Tuesday January 13, 2015 · 11:45 AM PST

2015/01/13 · 11:45

I live in Indiana. One of the states that proudly said "No!" to setting up its own exchange and to Medicaid expansion. I am a single, self-employed, 46 year old woman. I have supported the Affordable Care Act, from the beginning, despite its many shortcomings. At least it was a start toward reforming our system. But now, I have changed my mind. Nothing has been reformed. And we are all prisoners.

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