habitual distortion

“A Day in the Life of a Middle-Class Republican”

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:03:21 -0230

I borrowed this little tid bit from www.thingsyoungerthanmccain.com (deffinately worth checking out), and thought i would pass it along. This is US based but still basically true for all us Canucks, the only thing i would clarify is that his references to liberal are lower-case "liberal", meaning liberal minded not upper-case "LIberal", meaning Libaral Party of Canada. I only mention this because every time i mention to my mother something about being liberal, she gets all worried that i've become a fence sitting, middle of the road, US butt kissing upper-case Liberal.

Hope you enjoy (and please forward!):

Tom gets up at 6:00 AM to prepare his morning coffee. He fills his pot with good, clean drinking water because some liberal fought for minimum water quality standards. He takes his daily medication with his first swallow of coffee. His medications are safe to take because some liberal fought to insure their safety and that they work as advertised.

All but $10.00 of his medications are paid for by his employer’s medical plan. Because some liberal union workers fought their employers for paid medical insurance, now Tom gets it too. He prepares his morning breakfast — bacon and eggs this day. Tom’s bacon is safe to eat because some liberal fought for laws to regulate the meat packing industry. Tom takes his morning shower, reaching for his shampoo. His bottle is properly labeled with every ingredient and the amount that is contains because some liberal fought for his right to know what he was putting on his body and the breakdown of its contents. Tom dresses, walks outside and takes a deep breath. The air he breathes is clean because some tree-hugging liberal fought for laws to stop industries from polluting our air. He walks to the subway station for his government-subsidized ride to work; it saves him considerable money in parking and transportation fees. You see, some liberal fought for affordable public transportation, which gives everyone the opportunity to be a contributor.

Tom begins his work day; he has a good job with excellent pay, medical benefits, retirement, paid holidays and vacation because some liberal union members fought and died for these working standards. Tom’s employer meets these standards because Tom’s employer doesn’t want his employees to call the union. If Tom is hurt on the job or becomes unemployed he’ll get worker’s compensation or an unemployment check because some liberal didn’t think he should lose his home to temporary misfortune.

It’s noon time. Tom needs to make a bank deposit so he can pay some bills. Tom’s deposit is federally insured by the FDIC because some liberal wanted to protect Tom’s money from unscrupulous bankers who ruined the banking system before the depression.

Tom has to pay his Fannie Mae underwritten mortgage and his below market federal student loan because some stupid liberal decided that Tom and the government would be better off if he was educated and earned more money over his lifetime.

Tom is home from work. He plans to visit his father this evening at his farm home in the country. He gets in his car for the drive to dads; his car is among the safest in the world because some liberal fought for car safety standards. He arrives at his boyhood home. He was the third generation to live in the house financed by Farmers Home Administration because bankers didn’t want to make rural loans. The house didn’t have electric until some big government liberal stuck his nose where it didn’t belong and demanded rural electrification (those rural Republican’s would still be sitting in the dark).

Tom is happy to see his dad, who is now retired. Tom’s dad lives on Social Security and his union pension because some liberal made sure he could take care of himself so Tom wouldn’t have to. After his visit with dad, Tom gets back in his car for the ride home. He turns on a radio talk show. The host keeps saying that liberals are bad and conservatives are good. He doesn’t tell Tom that his beloved Republicans have fought against every protection and benefit Tom enjoys throughout his day. Tom agrees, “We don’t need those big government liberals ruining our lives.
After all, I’m a self-made man who believes everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have.”

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The King

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:01:09 -0330

Your Score: Robert Baratheon

You scored 200 Adaptability, 280 Humor, 250 Integrity and 150 Activity!

I sit on the damn iron seat when I must. Does that mean I don't have the hungers as other men?

Your are Robert Baratheon.

While you are not afraid to take on serious responsibilites, the fact remains that you'd rather not. Who wants to worry his or her life away when there's food to be eaten, alcohol to drink, and people to have fun with (and in so many ways, too)? You like to have as much fun as possible, regardless of the consequences. Though you're generally high-spirited, you are prone to react to bad situations with anger. You are lazy, confident, and jovial.

You are also similar to Theon Greyjoy and Edd Tollett. Your polar opposite is Daenerys Targaryen.

Link: The Song of Ice and Fire Personality Test written by freedomdegrees on OkCupid

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QotD: I Backed Out

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:09:28 -0330

Have you ever backed out on doing something you promised you'd do? Did you have a good reason for going back on your word?
Submitted by enSue.
WOW! Have i ever - i can't even count the times. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not like i go around deceiving people. Or promising things without the intent to deliver. But here's a list of outstanding things i have told someone i would do.

Write to my father
Mail my father's mail to him
Trim the rose bush
Take old clothes to Sally Anne
Bring the soft plastic recycling and batteries to work.
Send flattened faeries book to German friend (about 8 years old, but still on my mind)
etc etc etc
I wish i could be one of those people who does everything they say the will. But i can rest assured knowing that i do the important things. Although, i think my dad would argue that his mail is important.

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yes, i have changed my theme

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:39:29 -0230

And no, i haven't posted, i guess this makes me a blog tease

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Feminine, Sexy and can kick your ass

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:34:42 -0230

Your results: You are Supergirl

Supergirl		82%
Wonder Woman		77%
Green Lantern		75%
Spider-Man		75%
The Flash		70%
Hulk		55%
Superman		50%
Iron Man		50%
Robin		47%
Batman		45%
Catwoman		40%

Lean, muscular and feminine.
Honest and a defender of the innocent.

Click here to take the "Which Superhero are you?" quiz...

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Vox Hunt: Writing - I Wish I'd Written This

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:48:16 -0230

Show us a book you wish you had written.
This one is easy, i think i have mentioned it before here:

Crow Lake (Today Show Book Club #7)

Mary Lawson

This book hit me so close to home, i've read it twice and loved it as much the second time.

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Back from the high seas and not the least bit happy about it.

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:05:57 -0230

Derek and I got back from Turkey late Saturday night and have been recovering with videos and our kitty ever since. I'll get to a more descriptive post a little later, but f or now here is a pic that says it all

Cruisin' the Mediterranean

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Helvetica

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:58:31 -0230

Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit

When i first heard someone was doing a movie about Helvetica i got SO excited. Even though it was my typography teacher and Mentor's least favorite font, it has been one of my favs for years. It's just all round useful and readable and not too anything.

I love it - to say the least

To say the most - Now I think i love it even more.

The movie was great. And like any great documentary, not just interesting to those already interested in the subject. Not just a movie for design geeks who drool over the smell of new paper and creme at the thought of getting a letterpress job. This is a movie about a font, a young font in the grand scheme of things, a font that is the subject of great debate amongst designers. See this Movie. It is Fun.

When it comes to your city, be sure to try and see it. if nothing else, you'll know a little more about what makes us weird designers tic.

www.helveticafilm.com

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Vox Hunt: This Album Is All Good

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:37:33 -0230

Audio: Share an album in your collection that's a classic from the first to the last cut (no need to use the skip button). Submitted by Cortadito.
Even though i'm not so much a beatles fan as i once was - this album still tops the list

The Beatles (The White Album)

The Beatles

Interestingly, the next on my list is also next alphabetically

Licensed to Ill

Beastie Boys

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Vox Hunt: This Makes Me Cross!

nobody@vox.com(silvergirl) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:06:32 -0230

Show us something that makes you cross.
Submitted by Rev Stan.
Of all the ways we disregard the earth, this is the one makes me the most angry.

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