{"id":5425,"date":"2011-07-21T00:28:58","date_gmt":"2011-07-21T07:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=5425"},"modified":"2011-07-21T00:28:58","modified_gmt":"2011-07-21T07:28:58","slug":"open-thread7212011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/07\/21\/open-thread7212011\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–7\/21\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, as I was about to leave to the denturist\u2019s office, I discovered that my wallet was not in my pants pocket.  I cancelled my denturist appointment and searched for three hours.  It is lost, and I\u2019m jumping to replace my ID Card (license for one who does not drive), credit and debit card, etc.  ARGH!   I feel so frustrated I could scream.  I ran around all day yesterday and feel totally wiped out, but I am current on replies to comments to yesterday\u2019s article.  Today the running continues instead of volunteering at the prison.  Even though they know me well, without a photo ID, I cannot be admitted.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today it took me 4:05 (average 5:12).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From Washington Post<\/a>: <\/font>House Republicans sought to put their stamp on U.S. foreign policy Wednesday by advancing a bill that would slash federal payments to the United Nations and other international bodies and slap restrictions on aid to Pakistan, Egypt and others.<\/p>\n

Republicans hate the UN.  It interferes with wars for oil and conquest.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Right Wing Watch<\/a>: <\/font>On his radio program today, Bryan Fischer seized upon a story<\/a> out of Vermont regarding a couple that is suing an inn for refusing to host their wedding reception because they were lesbians to declare<\/a> that gay rights and religious liberty cannot coexist.<\/p>\n