Florida Man = Jeb or Rubio

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Saturday May 30, 2015 · 10:21 AM PDT

2015/05/30 · 10:21

Yes, we all know about "Florida Man" and the blog dedicated to him. And I'm not going to rant about that here.

I also don't like Google Chrome. But, I learned about a really cool Google Chrome extension that will turn any mention of Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio into "Florida man."

(Example: Florida man consulting his brother's former advisors on foreign policy during presidential campaign.)

Better yet, it also does the reverse, turning "Florida man" into either Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio. You can see some of the hilarious results here.

Do Evil Twins Have a Right to Life?

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Thursday April 23, 2015 · 7:59 PM PDT

2015/04/23 · 19:59

The story of the "evil twin" removed from a woman's brain was mentioned in the Night Owl thread, and in the comments one reader made a (seemingly) humorous remark comparing this to abortion.

However, I would suggest that this is not really a joke. Depending on the exact wording, the removal of a teratoma actually could violate any future laws or amendments banning abortion. The teratoma removed in this case had developed bones, teeth, and hair -- just the sort of characteristics that abortion foes like to cite as evidence that a fetus is a person.

Worse yet, while bans on abortion sometimes include provisions allowing the procedure if the "life of the mother is endangered," such exemptions would technically not apply in the case of a teratoma, since the person endangered is actually a sibling.

It's not hard to imagine doctors refusing to remove an "evil twin" because they fear being charged with murder. I'm sure it's nice to live in Far Right World, where everything is simple and in black and white. Unfortunately, it's not the real world in which most of us live.

Reminder: Do Not Fall Prey to Phony IRS Agents

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Monday April 20, 2015 · 11:01 AM PDT

2015/04/20 · 11:01

Since I appear to have been targeted, I am taking this opportunity to remind everyone here to beware of scammers pretending to be with Internal Revenue Service and threatening to take action if you do not pay immediately. Down below, I will share my story and ways to spot scammers...

MarkFL

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Sunday April 05, 2015 · 11:56 AM PDT

2015/04/05 · 11:56

A lesbian couple in Michigan who had gone through a selection process to choose a pediatrician before their daughter was born apparently asked one question too few. (Yes, the baby is in the video and she is adorable.) When they brought their six-day-old to the doctor, another physician at the practice told them that she would be seeing the family, because after "praying on it," the first doctor felt that she couldn't care for the little girl.

Well, at least little Bay didn't need emergency treatment. My dad is a physician, so I wrote to him to ask if this might be considered a violation of the Hippocratic Oath. While I'm waiting to hear back from him, maybe some doctors here could share their opinions.

MLB Pitcher and Girlfriend Supporting Oakland A's LGBT Night

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Wednesday April 01, 2015 · 9:27 PM PDT

2015/04/01 · 21:27

So meanwhile, over 2000 miles away from Indiana and Arkansas, just across the bay from San Francisco, the Oakland A's have scheduled LGBT night on June 17. Apparently some season ticket holders are planning to skip the event, but A's pitcher Sean Doolittle and his girlfriend are hoping to fill as many seats as possible.

The girlfriend, Eireann Dolan, took to Twitter offering to buy as many tickets as she can get her hands on -- no questions asked, so anyone who just can't get to the stadium that night doesn't have to feel they are being judged. Doolittle will match any tickets she purchases. And the tickets will be given to an LGBT youth organization, which means free admission for a lot of kids who otherwise might not be able to go to a game.

What is Eireann's motivation? Her two moms. Yes, she has two moms and she likes guys, so there's another myth we should put to rest.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers' Facebook Page: A Way to Turn the Corner?

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Friday March 27, 2015 · 3:03 PM PDT

2015/03/27 · 15:03

OK, I will admit this upfront: I'm not optimistic about this. However, I have been thinking about this whole episode regarding Rep. Rodgers and her solicitation of Obamacare Horror Stories gone awry.

I also admit that I posted a few comments poking fun at the 99.9% failed attempt.

But during the past 24 hours, I have also asked myself if there some way to turn this into a sort of reality mirror and make something good come from it? And is there really anything to lose in trying?

Open the envelope and you will see why a guy who has lived in Florida for 44 years wrote to a congressman from Washington state...

MarkFL

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Monday February 23, 2015 · 4:32 PM PST

2015/02/23 · 16:32

Here's a story about Jeb Bush that we can all have a chuckle with...plus you get to see what the future Governor of Florida looked like 41 years ago. And, unsurprisingly, Marvin Bush is the goat of the story.

What does "States Rights" Really Mean?

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Saturday February 07, 2015 · 5:28 PM PST

2015/02/07 · 17:28

Whenever there is a Democratic president, Republicans like to oppose him by citing "states' rights." (Funny how that doesn't seem to apply when there is a Republican in the White House.) Some of them go so far as to promote the concept of nullification. We fought a Civil War over that notion, and apparently winning that war wasn't enough to settle that matter.

Well, I just happened to stumble upon a very interesting quote on that subject, and it suggests that, yes, the United States of American is, in fact, a sovereign nation and not a collection of fifty independent fiefdoms loosely joined together by a common currency, much like the Articles of Confederation or the EU.

But here is the remarkable part: The quote is from Southern governor in the 1950s, who initially condemned Brown v. Board of Education. Even better, it is a superlative example of a politician stating his beliefs, standing by them, and ~~asking~~ demanding that he be held accountable for them.

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Wednesday February 04, 2015 · 7:37 PM PST

2015/02/04 · 19:37

This past weekend, I attended a memorial service for my friend Bill. I had the privilege of working with him for five years and got to know him as an upstanding human being, but I still found out more about him at the service. Bill was never rich, but he was one of the most successful people I know. I hope you will indulge me while I tell you why.

MarkFL

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Thursday January 22, 2015 · 7:02 PM PST

2015/01/22 · 19:02

Islam has taken over NY's university system!

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Wednesday January 21, 2015 · 10:13 AM PST

2015/01/21 · 10:13

I wasn't really planning on starting a diary, but I was inspired.

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Florida Man = Jeb or Rubio

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MLB Pitcher and Girlfriend Supporting Oakland A's LGBT Night

Cathy McMorris Rodgers' Facebook Page: A Way to Turn the Corner?

Jeb, Columba, and...Frank Zappa?

What does "States Rights" Really Mean?

Why My Friend Bill Was a Success

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Random Thoughts from the Swamp