Posts under ‘Politics’

Blame The Schools, Not The Gardens

I just finished reading the Atlantic article, Cultivating Failure, and I’m torn between scathing disappointment and downright outrage at the comments and beliefs stated by the author. I’m going to attempt to offer my cynical, sarcastic remarks in a somewhat coherent, calm manner, but no promises.
The entire article is about how school gardens are cheating [...]

Man vs Fruit: When GMOs Go Bad

I just finished watching an underground exposé on GMO’s and the tomato industry. For those of you that have not been privy to this bit of information, please read and pass on. The most recent genetic modification of tomatoes has led to some rather serious incidents, including more than a few deaths.
These experiments to produce “healthier, [...]

Why should they?

I was discussing the price of gas (petrol to some of you) with Justin the other night. We were talking about businesses and profits and he remarked on a comment made to him by a co-worker about the greed associated with oil companies. The idea was that oil companies should stop worrying about their profits [...]

So Many Thoughts…No Where To Go.

I feel like I’ve been out of the news circuit – both politically and environmentally – for so long. In actuality, only a few months. After Ron Paul left the race, after I had fought long and hard and dedicated so much time and energy and money, I needed to duck out for awhile. I’ve [...]

Election Day

As my husband says, “It will all be over soon. No honey, I mean the world as we know it will all be over soon.” He’s obviously taking the disenchanted view about whomever may win. I am too, really. I kinda feel like the next four years are gonna be sh*t no matter which way this day goes. So, [...]