Author Archives: stevieslaw

StevieslawScold: What part of the program didn’t you understand?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by stevieslaw

For decades, the new Republicans have been telling us that running up huge deficits is in their interest, as someday it will allow them to cut the heart out of domestic spending.  They have been telling us that they would … Continue reading →

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StevieslawBrief: Corbett Declares Pennsylvanians Are Smart Enough

Posted on March 10, 2011 by stevieslaw

Republicans declare an end to public education is on the horizon. Tommy Corbett, republican governor of Pennsylvania and man of the people, announced in his new budget yesterday a one billion dollar cut in public education spending and a huge … Continue reading →

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Stevieslawslant: The Ferocious Race to the Bottom

Posted on March 7, 2011 by stevieslaw

Killing the Middle Class is Serious Work in Florida Step back Wisconsin.  Governor Rick Scott, man of the people, and the Florida legislature have thrown down the gauntlet in the tightening race to see which state can be most effective … Continue reading →

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A Stevieslawslant: Former Nazi Youth Member Decries Guilt by Association

Posted on March 4, 2011 by stevieslaw

Pope Benedict says Jews Not Guilty. No Harm Done. Gingrich to Convert. News services around the world have reported that Pope Benedict XVI has personally exonerated Jews for the 2000 year old murder of Jesus Christ, a popular prophet.   … Continue reading →

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My entry Half Broke Schwinns won for best parody

Posted on March 3, 2011 by stevieslaw

Dear Entrant, We were thrilled to receive a great number of entries to the CALS/CCR “Family” Writing Contest. The judges and I appreciate very much your interest in the contest and the opportunity to read your work. Final decisions were extremely difficult … Continue reading →

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Not So Fast, Not So Fast

Posted on February 28, 2011 by stevieslaw

Not So Fast, Not So Fast Today, a grim wintry gray has overtaken the brightness, that had us dreaming of spring. It is often that way, here in the shadow of the great lakes. At the edge of my small … Continue reading →

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StevieslawNeoBard Department: To Fract or Not to Fract.

Posted on February 28, 2011 by stevieslaw

StevieslawNeoBard Department: To Fract or not to Fract. Hydrofracting uses huge amounts of water laced with sand and chemicals under high pressure to break up rock formations and release natural gas.  It leaves the wastewater both polluted with some chemicals … Continue reading →

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Stevieslaw: Shortly, Spring.

Posted on February 27, 2011 by stevieslaw

Shortly, Spring Today, a brightness has overtaken the grim wintry gray we suffer here, in the shadow of the great lakes. Our walkways are still patched with the grease of black ice, that makes walking a test of uprightness. But, … Continue reading →

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StevieslawFeature: Smokey’s Song of the Month

Posted on February 26, 2011 by stevieslaw

February 2011: A month for watching the smoke rise from the chimney of a house you once lived in. American Tune–Paul Simon A (words by Paul Simon music by JS Bach) Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken, And many times … Continue reading →

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Newsbriefs You May Have Missed: U.S. to Opt Out.

Posted on February 26, 2011 by stevieslaw

16. Tragic Misspelling in Pakghanistan is Costly Chivers, Rubin and Morgan, reporting for the NY Times on Friday in an article almost as confusing as the war itself, broke the news that the U.S. military was pulling its forces from … Continue reading →

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