Tank Gurl's Two CentsRandom commentary on political, social, and other issues. It 's cheaper than therapy.Sanctity of Life- May 30, 2005 "We should not use public money to support the further destruction of human life," Okay that's what our fearless leader said about stem cell research. But haven't we used public money to destroy lives of Americans and Iraqis, and quite a lot of money, nearly $200 billion and counting So it's okay to destroy some lives, but how does one determine which lives are expendable I'm not so sure about stem cell research, it all sounds really sci-fi to me. And I am a bit uneasy about the thought of...http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/30/sanctity-of-life/12... Guns and Money- May 26, 2005 Why are Americans so fascinated with guns and war I'm including myself in this mix, I don't mean that I'm fascinated by war, not real war anyways, I prefer the Hollywood variety, with fake guns, fake blood, the kind where no one gets hurt, and in the end, the good guys win. I like a good action flick, ( I especially like both of the Tomb Raider films, cause wow, does Angelina Jolie look hot in those action outfits) I much prefer action to those emotional chick flicks that my partner likes..http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/25/guns-and-money/1255 Nuclear Option- May 20, 2005 I was out in the back yard today, and I am happy to report that there is no mushroom cloud over the Capital. Apparently, reason has thus far prevailed, and we still have a Constitution. It is pretty safe to say that we're okay until tomorrow, I'm pretty sure all of our elected officials are off duty, and being wined and dined by the special interest group with the most money. So, safe for the moment, in the comfort of my office chair, I can still speak my mind about the appalling...http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/20/nuclear-option/1247 Further Foot Foibles- May 18, 2005 My partner, A, just came back from a writer's conference in New Orleans yesterday. When she leaves town on business, she usually brings me something back from where ever she has gone. It's almost always something to eat, which is the surest way to my heart. We spend the evening catching up, and when it comes time for gifts, she brings me two bags of my favorite coffee called "Wake The F UP!" It really does just what it advertises. Then she presents me with a jar of "Volcano" foot...http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/17/further-foot-foible... How many times do I have to tell you- May 14, 2005 You don't flush a holy book down the toilet. It should be common sense, but would these kids from Texas and Nebraska flush the Bible down the toilet NO! They'd be scared that they were going to be struck by lightning. How did they get the idea that it was okay The Pentagon is of course denying the allegations, but they have as much credibility with the rest of the world as Rush Limbaugh. If you can never admit a mistake, and isn't it common knowledge that everyone makes them, then who will...http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/13/how-many-times-do-i... Spring In The Capital- May 11, 2005 The first couple of weeks in May are the most beautiful in Washington. I know that we are most famous for Cherry Blossoms, but around May 1st, the azaleas begin to bloom, and the neighborhoods are filled with these amazing bright reds, pinks, and orange. The Dogwoods begin about the same time, so it's just breathtaking. So this afternoon, I had the day off, and I was out in my backyard building a fence to put around my compost heap. Wow. That sounds so crunchy. Really though, it's practical,...http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/11/spring-in-the-capit... Why John Bolton Is An Unfit Ambassador- May 11, 2005 It's not that he's temperamental. It's not his undiplomatic comments. It's Haiti.http://journals.aol.com/ghollahan/TankGurlsTwoCents/entries/2005/05/10/why-john-bolton-is-... |