Good morning!

Ready to be scammed again? If you’re saying, “Hell No!”, read on ’cause your BFF might be the one scamming you. Of course not on purpose, but when moolah is involved, things can get pretty sensitive. This scam  is called ‘Affinity Scam’. Don’t ya just love that title? Gives the word ‘affinity’ a whole other meaning when followed by the word ‘scam’. “So what is an affinity scam?”, you may ask.  Well…here’s your answer:

Affinity scams. “Affinity” means a close resemblance or connection. When someone you know well — at your church, for instance — recommends a way of making money or buying a bargain, which turns out to be bogus (often they may do this innocently), that’s an affinity scam.

Hmm…we blogged the last time about Ponzi schemes. I would say that many of those people that got scammed by Madoff probably told all of their friends, who then also go scammed. I think the term ‘affinity scam’ would apply here, don’t you?

Want to know more and how to avoid being party to an ‘affinity scam’? The info is in this article.

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Zaranja:  I’m sorry to say that  although Madaline is on a mission and she is close, she is not near this planet. I wish you well.

Ruth: Loved your ‘educational snippets’. Loved the West Wing too. How I used to watch that show wishing that our president was more like the West Wing’s president Jed Bartlet. Now we have a president who truly cares, who truly wants the best for the American people…and the racists and the republicans want only to ruin everything so they can ‘take their country back’, whatever that means. Looking forward to more.

Anonymous #13: Right on. Love an optimistic attitude. Keep it coming.

Anonymous #14 & 15: You have both made some really good points. It follows suit with Al’s ‘educational snippets’ that he has been posting, specifically “Inequality Destroys Democracy”. Think there is any chance your thoughts will come to life?

Evelyn: That video is unbelievable. And yes I can’t stress enough, “very scary.” These people are so misinformed and ignorant. They can’t even tell you why they don’t like something. I just have to repost it for my readers. Thank you for including the link to this DC ‘tea party’. I had heard about it but did not see any footage until now.

Readers: You must watch this insanity if you haven’t already.

TX: I believe that Obama needs to tread a tad lightly in his first term in order to keep his supporters and his approval rate high and more importantly to solidify a second term. He needs to get re-elected for a second term in order to really make some progress. And when he does…watch out. We are going to see a totally different president. Have a little patience and faith. I think our president knows what he is doing.

Zen Lill: Love that your program is kicking some ass (cheeks:). The girls are loving it, and you’ve got quite a following. So cool. Looking forward to speaking today. Oh… and would love to see those dance moves sometime :-P

George? George? Are you out there?

Readers: We may not hear from him again. I guess I hit a sore spot with George. Was I ‘too cruel’?  I think it is interesting that he thinks it is okay to down talk women…he thinks it is okay to call Jews ‘kikes’, he thinks it is okay to call black people ‘Mud people’, but he thinks I am ‘too cruel’ by pointing out his small dick.

Some things have been on my mind. Let me make it clear in case some of you may still think I am knocking him for his ‘size’. George can’t help that he was not blessed with a big dick. I am not knocking him for his size. I am knocking him because he compensates for his size. So why should he knock people for being Jewish or for being black or for being gay?  They too are born as they are. Not that there is anything wrong with them as they are, there isn’t. But they too, like George, don’t have a choice.

For all of the racist remarks that jews, black people, and all otw’s experience, I would have no doubt that they at times may wish that they were white, just so they could be treated fairly, just so they could have the same opportunities as the whites. But do you see jewish people or black people, or any other otw, or gay people compensating for what god gave them? No. So I don’t think I’m being ‘too cruel’. I doubt George will ever understand my logic though.  His racism is too deep rooted.

George: We hope to hear from you again. As my readers have pointed out, you are a great representation of the racists out there and you ‘keep us on our toes’.

Now I need to get off my ass and onto my toes and skip out of here.

Peace out.

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George: You know I’m and ‘eye for an eye’ kinda girl. So Let me get this straight….You don’t think the way you disrespect women isn’t ‘too cruel’? You don’t think that not letting women have control over their bodies isn’t ‘too cruel’? You don’t think that enslaving women isn’t ‘too cruel’? You don’t think that raping women isn’t ‘too cruel’? As far as I can tell, you can dish it out but you can’t take.

And I don’t want to hear your excuses that these are your god’s laws. You think you can say and do anything because you feel it is your god’s law…the way of the bible. Sorry I don’t buy it, never will, and I’ll never be a god fearing woman. Why would I fear or want to fear god?

In regards to that ‘slut’, oh…I just love that word. Of course it was a man who made the definition of a woman who loves sex derogatory, and the definition of a man who loves sex (stud) complimentary. Another way to control the pussy.

Women: From now on, the word ‘slut’ sits right alongside the word ‘stud’. Girls,  are you with me? Don’t you just love being a ‘slut’? I do. I love sex. Nothing wrong with loving what god gave you in the form of pleasure. :)

So George, call me a ‘slut’, any day of the week. Oh, and the slut that left you. I doubt she’s in  hell…no, I bet she is in heaven every night she goes to bed. Can you hear her screamin’ ‘Oh god!’?

Hit a nerve did I? A real man would hang in there. I mean you expect women to hang in there, don’t you?

Lastly, did I say size was everything? No. George, I’m not knocking you for your small dick. You can’t help it that your god didn’t gift you between the legs. I’m only pointing out, how because of your small dick, you compensate over and over again. So to answer your question,  ”No size isn’t everything, but you certainly think it is by the way you act to compensate for it.” Pity for you, you feel the need to do so. Pity for you, you let the less intelligent head rule your life. Pity for the women in this world that have to put up with and suffer from your bigotry, and those like you, because of this need you have to compensate for your little dick.

So how about a joke?

Zen Lill: You’re gonna love this. Readers: I couldn’t help but add in my own little comments in (red)

An Italian Boy’s Confession

‘Bless me Father, for I have sinned.

I have been with a loose girl’. (He really wanted to say, “I have been with a ‘slut.’”)

The priest asks, ‘Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?’

‘Yes, Father, it is.’

‘And who was the girl you were with?’

‘I can’t tell you, Father. I don’t want to ruin her reputation’. (Are you thinking, “Good little boy. Most want to brag who they’ve been with.” Oh but don’t think he’s such a saint; This little boy has a hidden agenda for his ‘not wanting to ruin her reputation’.)

“Well, Joey, I’m sure to find out her name sooner or later

so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?’

‘I cannot say.’

‘Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?’

‘I’ll never tell.’

‘Was it Nina Capelli?’

‘I’m sorry, but I cannot name her.’

‘Was it Cathy Piriano?’

‘My lips are sealed.’

‘Was it Rosa DiAngelo, then?’

‘Please, Father, I cannot tell you.’

The priest sighs in frustration.

‘You’re very tight lipped, and I admire that.

But you’ve sinned and have to atone.

You cannot be an altar boy now for 4 months.

Now you go and behave yourself.’

Joey walks back to his pew,

and his friend Franco slides over and whispers,

‘What’d you get?’

‘Four months vacation and five good leads.’ (Didn’t I say he had an agenda?. They learn young, yes?)

Ah…men….they knock a woman for sluttin’ around unless they’re the one she’s sluttin’ around with. :)

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Sikudhani and all of the rest of the girls:  I don’t know how Ruth and Anonz connected up to free you girls but all that matters is that you are free. You no longer need to be in fear. You are safe.  I am so happy for you and the girls. I am so happy and grateful to all of those involved.

Al: I agree with your post ‘American idol’, I just think the title was poorly picked. Although ‘AI’ is a reality show, it is far different from many of the really bad reality shows out there. It is sad that the general public thirsts for them just as sad as they thirst for more cops shows, and movies depicting war, espionage and murder.

Billy: This is fun. Another good one. I like this one: “The short fortune teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.” Keep ‘em comin’.

Anonymous #9: My pleasure. We need more humor on this blog sometimes otherwise I get way too too serious. I hope that you find a better barber!

Ruth: You are not monopolizing my blog. I am delighted that we have another regular. I liked your comment too and learned something myself, so thank you.

And especially happy in regards to this past good fortune for Sikudhani and the rest of the girls. I don’t know who you are or what you do, but thank you for reading here so that you became aware of Sikudhani’s situation, and more importantly that you helped do something about it. We need more people in the world like you. And of course a big thank you to Anonz too.

What an inspiring and wonderful story Anna – thank you for sharing. Hi Peter! Hafa Adai.

That’s it for me today. I hope that everyone has a good Monday!

Gratefully your blog host and forever a ‘slut’,

michelle

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Once again, business before pleasure. My apologies yesterday for posting two video demos of ‘Six Days In Fallujah”. Last night I fixed it and replaced the first one with a peak at the “Darfur Is Dying” video. I have no idea how I posted two of the same and didn’t notice it until last night. Oops. Maybe it was because yesterday morning before writing my write,  I was feeding Lucy and cracked my head on the underside of the concrete countertop on the up swing. Ouch.  Hmm…anyway….If you missed seeing the video demo, you can see it now.

Hi Mark:  I didn’t see your comment from Saturday until now. In fact I didn’t see anyone’s comment on Saturday after you. Anyway, you are doing nothing wrong. Why the ‘regulars’ seem to not have an issue commenting is totally unknown to me. I appreciate your persistency in trying though. As I have mentioned umpteen times before, it is all the luck of the draw who gets in and who doesn’t.

And as Peter mentioned to Anna, “I don’t think Michelle would want to prescreen every  comment.” You got that right Peter.

So in answer to your question Anna, “No you do not have to clear your articles with me first. Sorry that you and whoever else is having problems commenting.” And no you are not monopolizing :)

On another note, I am was so sad sorry to read your story. It sounds like ‘Sinbad’ was a pretty cool and well loved man, who will be dearly missed.  Hafa adai.

Thanks Helena for posting that article and filling in for health info.

Cathy: My pleasure. This is America and in spite of our big marketing campaigns for non-fat this and zero-calorie that, many people struggle with their weight here. Thanks for helping them out.

Doug: You’re welcome. Let me know if and when you play.

India: Yeah…it made me chuckle. :)

Anonz: Thank you for your comment.  However, it reminded me that I have really not covered much lately on Darfur. A write is in order. Thank you.  As always it is good to hear from you. I’m happy that you are well.

So….onto today’s topic.  Has anyone seen the awesome cover of yesterday’s NY Times Magazine? Not to mention all of the articles inside? The topic? “Saving The World’s Women”. It’s about time the plight of women in the world is the headlining focus, and an issue that needs to be addressed over and over…in our faces daily.

Care.org. has a tag line that is very enlightening:

“As Women….We are half the world, yet we are 2/3 of the worlds illiterate,  yet we are 3/4 of the world’s refugees and displaced people. But together we can change the whole world.”

I read the stats and my eyes well up with tears. And then I read the last sentence: ” But together we can change the whole world”, and I get chills, knowing that it is so true.

And then I see the featured article on the cover: “Why Women’s Rights Are The Cause Of Our Time”, and I smile thinking, “Yes! Finally recognition.”  The present situation of the plight of women around the world and the lack of women’s rights is recognized as a cause that is more important than anything…it is the cause of our time. Bravo! NY Times for recognizing the cause and featuring it on your cover. Thank you for taking women’s right seriously.

More on the mag:

The New York Times Magazine of Sunday Aug. 23 will be devoted to issues confronting the world’s women, especially women’s rights.

The cover features the headline, “Why Women’s Rights are the Cause of Our Time,” the title of an article by Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn. Adapted from their book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, the essay says empowering women can help solve many of the world’s problems, including poverty and terrorism.

“All in all, [the magazine] will be a very memorable treatment of an issue that increasingly is being seen as central to economic development,” Kristof said in a June 30 blog posting. “One of the reasons for this issue – and for Half the Sky – is that there’s growing recognition that if you want to fight poverty and extremism, you need to educate and empower women and bring them into the economy. A country can’t grow and be stable if half the population is marginalized.”

Other items in the magazine spotlight the importance of ensuring women’s access to maternal health care, education and economic opportunities, and the need to eliminate gender inequality in social, cultural and political areas.

Magazine highlights include:

• An interview with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who discusses the Obama administration’s plan to push women’s rights issues on a global scale.

Here’s an excerpt:

Q: In your confirmation hearing, you said you would put women’s issues at the core of American foreign policy. But as you know, in much of the world, gender equality is not accepted as a universal human right. How do you overcome that deep-seated cultural resistance?

Clinton: You have to recognize how deep-seated it is, but also reach an understanding of how without providing more rights and responsibilities for women, many of the goals we claim to pursue in our foreign policy are either unachievable or much harder to achieve.

Democracy means nothing if half the people can’t vote, or if their vote doesn’t count, or if their literacy rate is so low that the exercise of their vote is in question. Which is why when I travel, I do events with women, I talk about women’s rights, I meet with women activists, I raise women’s concerns with the leaders I’m talking to.

I happen to believe that the transformation of women’s roles is the last great impediment to universal progress – that we have made progress on many other aspects of human nature that used to be discriminatory bars to people’s full participation. But in too many places and too many ways, the oppression of women stands as a stark reminder of how difficult it is to realize people’s full human potential.

• An article on philanthropy among women; and

• An interview with Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who discusses what the world would be like if it were run by women.

I have yet to read the issue as I just got light of it this morning. But I’m excited to get online and read the stories later of this aft.   Not every article is on line so if you want to read it all, try to find a copy of the magazine.  It’ll be worth it.

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I spoke briefly yesterday of ‘feelings’ when it came to republicans and the facts about health care. (quoting Bill Maher) Really, it’s not just health care that their ‘feelings’ get in the way of, but today, that is what I am focusing on.

This video was on the Rachel Maddow show Tuesday night.  And because I know that there are many republicans who also read my blog, who watch FOX News and who most likely don’t watch MSNBC or CNN (at least the nonpartisan poll reports this – you’ll soon see), I was just compelled to post it. The entire video is over 10 minutes, but it is really just the first 3 and a half minutes that I want you to watch, unless you care to hear Bill Maher’s comments which, hey why not? He’s got something to say too.

The video is very revealing….The GOP lives in their own little world when it comes to ‘the facts’….Rachel calls it a miniverse within our universe. Check it out:

Well Readers? Eye opening? Yes. Surprising? Not really considering republicans get there facts(?) from FOX.

I would love to hear from some republicans out there. So GOP….Are you going to let the facts speak for themselves or are you going to let your feelings speak for you,  and continue to live in your own little miniverse? Blog me.

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Al Fresco:  No apology necessary. What you said helped me explain my reasons for writing what I wrote so don’t be so hard on yourself. You did not sound self righteous. Thanks for doing what you do.

Zen Lill: Oh how I would’ve loved to have been at that Thanksgiving dinner with your family. Priceless.

Marian: Being in the meat of it all, every day, it is hard to step outside and experience what readers experience. I may have started it but it is the commentators that add the tenderizing juice. :)

Edward: You couldn’t be  more far from the truth. I agree with Al…if someone pays you, you should refund their money.  Doug pretending to be Al and sometimes moi? Edward, you are just not good at your job. Seek new employment, please. Really, take our advice. In regards to Zen Lill and I being similar….Yes, we may be good friends but our syntax the same?….That’s quite a stretch Edward; not even close.

Zen Lill: That is exactly what I enjoy about your writing; It is so different from mine.  When you write I feel like I am in your presence listening to you talk.  I get a total kick out of it. It makes me feel like I am around you all of the time, and I like that because I don’t get to see you enough.

Britney: Thank you for sharing your fascinating adventure. It seems that humans acquire some wonderful capabilities while in another dimension. And it seems you handled yourself well. I have heard nothing but good things in regards to the girls on this last mission. Congratulations.

Got to run now….peacin’ out.

Gratefully your blog host,

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