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FWDAJ 4-21-09
Apr 22nd
Father Peter substituted for Dick again this week and we had a fascinating laid back conversation. We started with a recap of the Worcester Tea party, which we both enjoyed immensely. We then got into intense interrogation, and differed on whether or not water boarding is torture. Despite calling water boarding ‘torture” Fr Peter agreed that he would take just about any action if he was faced with saving the lives of his congregation, including water boarding. Then we had a conversation about rising to the occasion, and we both hoped we would be able to do that.
We talked about President Obama’s odd move on stem cells – first getting rid of President Bush’s ban on using federal funding for embryonic stem cells, and then a couple of days later, reinstituting it.
We then talked a bit about the change in society over the years. Fr Peter specifically mentioned increased teen pregnancy, and blamed the ongoing degradation of society on the end of school prayer, which I admit is a cause and effect I have never considered.
At that point Dick returned and co-opted the mike.
Enjoy!
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FWDAJ 4-14-09
Apr 15th
How time flies! Father Peter subtituted for Dick today, and we had a great time. We started by talking about the Somali pirates, and Richard Phillips the heroic captain of the Maersk Alabama who was rescued by our incredible navy seals
We noted that the President performed well in his first Overseas Contingency Operation, and wondered about his yet unannounced plan for combatting the escalating piracy problem.
We then celebrated Tax Freedom Day on April 13th and wondered whether next year, the day when we finish paying the government, will fall some time in December.
Next we talked about the Tea Parties. Father Peter and I are attending the Worcester Tea Party on April 15th. For some reason Peter spent a long time wondering if we will end up in jail. Having visited most of the jails in the Commonwealth, I hope not.
We talked about MA congressman Ed Markey and Henry Waxman’s proposed legislation with would allow all of us to sue the government if we think we have been harmed by global warming. I wondered if the suit provision could be extended to people who have been harmed by global warming legislation.
Next up was corrupt prosecution of Ted Stevens, China’s growing reluctance to purchase our bonds, and the first lady’s new full time make-up artist.
It was a really fun hour so enjoy. If you are attending the Worcester Tea Party come up and say hello. (Fr Peter will be the guy in the priest outfit)
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Getting Ready for the Tea Party
Apr 5th
On April 15th people all over the country are gathering for Tea Parties to show their distaste for the out of control spending by this administration.
Today my friend Caro and I started the preparations.
This is going to be fun!
