Tag Archives: Republicans
Vote, or else!
Back in July I spent some time in my home town, Philadelphia, with David, one of my two brothers. David lives in a house in the middle of a park in South Philly. He works for the city, and helps … Continue reading
Vote with your uterus
If Todd Akin wins the election, my uterus is going to get on a plane, fly to Missouri, and stage a sit-in at his home. Then she’s going to take the campaign nationwide. She’ll galvanize other uteruses all over the … Continue reading
Stop Bitching and Start a Revolution
Back in 2005, on a trip to Washington DC, I bought a sweet little tank top from a smiling young man. Emblazoned on the front were the words: Stop Bitching and Start a Revolution. I’m not a revolutionary, but neither … Continue reading
Don’t Hurt Me!
“Republicans are talking about class warfare,” said Jack, yesterday. “They’re right,” I said. “Isn’t it obvious? The middle class has been under attack since Reagan.” “No,” he said. “The Republicans think the middle class is attacking the wealthy.” In my … Continue reading
Bloodsuckers
The Republicans vow never to give anything away, except, of course, to the already wealthy. They demand an ever-shrinking government. How will they diminish the varmint? Eliminate taxes on the rich and on corporations, for a start, and protect the … Continue reading
