I am seeing continued confusion around the Electoral College and the popular vote, so I'll do my best to explain how it works. We live in a REPRESENTATIVE democracy, not a direct one. So, representatives for each state fill our congressional hallways and, yes, the Electoral College. [...]
So there you have it. Obama's in for a full 8 years. And rivers of tears are flowing in conservative households. Boo hoo. I feel for you guys. My heart was heavy when George W. won. Especially the second time. So I totally get your pain. But [...]
They both got driver's licenses so why not a marriage license? I do not oppose gay marriage for one simple reason: the state cannot have services it only affords to certain citizens. If we are to say that our society is one of tolerance [...]
All the things I think are too ridiculous to happen in America, are happening in America. I must be in the Twilight zone. Common sense and human decency have ceased to exist. And here’s why: 1. A 250lb grown man can chase down an [...]
As flawed as I know our judicial system is, I was still shocked that the state of GA executed Troy Davis last night. The news was felt in the pit of my stomach. We really did this? As a society? Then I read Panama Jackson’s VSB blog on [...]
