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They is not singular!

by @ Friday, May 30th, 2008. Filed under Grammar, Politics/Current Events

For the sake of being politically correct, many writers have turned to being grammatically incorrect. “A child” does not do “their” homework. “A child” does “his” homework. Even if “he” turns out to be (unknown to the writer) a girl. See, we have singular neuter pronouns in English. They (plural!) […]

The Texas Situation (with the FLDS children) & Parental Rights

by @ Friday, April 25th, 2008. Filed under Biblical Family, Parenting, Politics/Current Events

Unless you have been hiding under a rock or cut off from technology (which isn’t likely if you’re reading this blog), chances are you’ve heard at least something about the FLDS situation in Texas.  If not, here’s the nutshell version: an anonymous telephone call was made to child protective services, purportedly from a young lady […]

Economic Stimulus Checks

by @ Saturday, April 12th, 2008. Filed under Frugality/Economics, Politics/Current Events

You know those economic stimulus checks the government is planning to issue?  We don’t get one.  Apparently, we are too poor.  Given the logic behind the issuance of this checks, this makes no sense to me.  See, the government wants us to spend this money, either on products (new washer and dryer, Cobra golf clubs, […]

Who Makes Up Our Minds?

by @ Friday, April 11th, 2008. Filed under Politics/Current Events

What is it with Americans’ apparent inability to think for themselves? It seems that nearly every celebrity has a talk show now (even Marie Osmond is starting her own show), and seemingly half the population lets these talk show hosts do their decision-making for them. Especially Oprah - if Oprah says it’s good, […]

Weird…

by @ Thursday, April 3rd, 2008. Filed under Health/Safety/etc., Politics/Current Events

Medicare’s own website says that it is almost exclusively for those over 65.  (There are a few exceptions for people with certain disabilities.)  But the new Medicare part D (prescription coverage) covers prenatal vitamins and other pregnancy-related costs.  (Too bad the Old Testament’s Sarah didn’t qualify! lol)  This is the kind of logic our government […]

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