Support Criminal Justice Reform

By sarajean on 7/30/10 4:49pm
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One of the issues that really makes me sick to my stomach is the death penalty. Though so many other developed countries—and lesser developed nations, as well!—have abolished it, we continue the grisly practice, and have conducted the fifth highest numbers of executions in the world as of 2009—beaten only by China, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Given how so many of our country’s citizens feel about the governments in these countries and their noted human rights abuses—particularly in cases where women are stoned for adultery and people are hanged for speaking out against the government or being gay—you’d think we wouldn’t want to be grouped with them in this violent category.

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Bad Cop Watch: Protester Booked for Blowing Bubbles

By mous on 7/23/10 1:40pm
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One way to get yourself arrested at a protest is by blowing bubbles. That's right-- blowing bubbles!

The protester below was peacefully blowing bubbles when Mr. Tough-Cop decides that she's being a threat. Didn't you know? The soap in the bubbles can get into his precious cop-eyes and cause a distraction. Wacth as this interaction goes from absurd to infuriating in no time.

 

Violence Should Not Be Our First Impulse

By sarajean on 5/15/10 3:30pm
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Why are we such a violent culture? Lately I’ve been complaining about so many violent Facebook groups and pages starting. There are actual groups that support the beating of women and other heinous acts. They’re called “satire” by those who create them, “violent misogyny” by those of us with brains. I’ve had loads of relatives and friends join a recent group called, “Why test on animals when there are sex offenders in prison?” (I never get why sex offenders are hated more than murderers; to me both crimes are heinous and offensive.) Everywhere I look, I’m seeing so much hatred and violence.

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White Cop Shot Himself, Said Black Man Did It

By dfunzy on 5/12/10 4:25pm
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Sgt. Robert Ralston: bad cop, confessed liarSgt. Robert Ralston: bad cop, confessed liarItem from the Associated Press, yesterday -- In Philadelphia,  the city's police commissioner said, a white Philadelphia police sergeant made up a story about being shot by a black man while on patrol last month, and actually intentionally shot himself for unknown reasons. Really? Is he suicidal, or was he trying to retire early, go out on disability?

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The Largest Street Gang in America

By Betty Blue on 4/16/10 9:50am
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The Latest in Police Brutality News

By sarajean on 3/7/10 2:57pm
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I’ve never listed cops along with teachers, firefighters, and other people I consider heroes because I don’t consider them heroes. Sure, there are a few out there who are working for good, protecting people and maybe even saving lives; but nearly every encounter I’ve had with a police officer has had a negative context. The two times I’ve called the police myself to help women who were obviously being beaten were utterly disappointing; officers arrived more than an hour later on both accounts after the men had already fled the scene, the woman, of course, mumbling, “I’m fine.”

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Governors' Scandalous Appointments

By mous on 2/5/09 1:23am
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Thursday, February 5th
8:00pm

Dear Diary,

I’ve been a little annoyed at the focus on the scandalous Senate appointments by Governor Rod Blagojevich and Governor David Paterson. Yes, it’s true that those ended terribly and cost the Democratic party as well as Kirsten Gillibrand and Roland Burris a portion of their reputations by association. But the public is completely overlooking the fact that Governor Minner of Delaware was commended on her successful and very smooth appointment of Ted Kaufman, my closest advisor and longest-serving aide from when I was a senator. But, of course, people only remember the negative.

I understand why Democratic Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin has introduced the amendment to end appointments to the Senate by governors, and I think that a “special election” is certainly the most democratic way to conduct these matters. But it’s of great annoyance that the successful appointments are so often overlooked.

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Karl Rove Finally Subpeoned

By mous on 2/4/09 9:44pm
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Wednesday, February 4th
9:30pm

Dear Diary,

Well, I am just loving watching Karl Rove have to squirm with this subpoena. It’s quite hilarious that he’s declaring “Executive Privilege” for members of the Executive Branch against the current executive branch. And now their saying he might get indicted because of all this! It’s wonderful to see that guy finally have pay for all of his crimes. I can’t believe it’s taken this long, but better late than never.  I would absolutely love to see Dick Cheney and George Bush have to pay for their crimes, but who knows if that will actually happen.

In other news,  I can’t believe I messed up the swearing-in ceremony for Hillary Clinton. I suppose I had it coming, what with my remark about Chief Justice John Robert’s memory.

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We Can See the Veep's House Again!

By mous on 1/27/09 12:37am
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Tuesday, January 27th
9:35am

Dear Diary,

Just watched a couple clips from various television shows to start my morning on a good note. And I could hardly believe it – the Vice President’s house in Washington D.C. was on almost every news program! When google maps started taking satellite pictures of everybody’s homes from the Naval Observatory, Dick Cheney refused to allow his house to appear on the internet. So it was pixilated. Even the White House has remained un-pixelated throughout this time. but that’s Dick Cheney for you.

At any rate, when asked if I wanted to continue this veil of secrecy by pixelating my own home, I of course said no! After all, this administration is all about reversing the policies of those in the Bush Administration. And for me, it started with google maps. I’m just glad that people can finally see this home.

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Get Over It!

By mous on 1/26/09 12:28am
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Monday, January 26th
9:55pm

Dear Diary,

People (well, mostly bloggers) are saying I’m being “gloomy” when it comes my predictions about Afghanistan. Well, look folks, I’m being honest. If anything, people should be happy to finally have a government who isn’t filled with selfish crooks and liars. They should be glad to know about what’s really going on. I’m sure the public is still in a state of shock over the economy. After all, like Afghanistan, it looks like it’s going to get a lot worse before it gets any better.

Still, I’m looking forward to the day when people don’t completely balk at everything I say. Man, you know, that John McCain really did a number on me during the campaign season. But who’s in the White House now? People will get back on track soon, I’m sure… realizing who’s actually fighting for their best interests. I have faith in the resilience and good sense of the American people. They’ve already given Barack and me the jobs, now hopefully they’ll stop freaking out over the little details and focus on the bigger picture.

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