Weekly Address: Necessary Reform, Absurd Attacks
Posted by Michelle Moquin on August 9th, 2009
Good Morning.
I like to watch the president’s weekly address on health care reform, because to me it is the most important topic right now for everyone living in the U.S. Did you see it yet? If not, I’ve posted it below.
When ever I hear the complaint that people are concerned over our government having control of our health care system…when people say, “I don’t want our government making decisions for me”, I ask the question, “Well, who do you think has control now?” If you guessed the insurance companies, you guessed right. And more importantly, Just how well today are the insurance companies taking care of us?
Readers: Think about those questions. I’ll say no more on the subject. However I am not done. This is just a lead in to my topic tomorrow. Stay tuned…
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You and me both ZL! Have fun chillin’ – so happy for you that your long night was a successful one :)
Hey Al: I don’t know what it is about you, but you’re honesty is so amusing…and I mean that in a good way. You’re naïveté and worldliness in collaboration, forms a certain freshness in the way you verbalize yourself.
Helena: Bill Maher is so correct. When I heard that comment about medicare my jaw just dropped. It enforces the importance of my questions above. People don’t have any idea just how much control insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies have over them. They need to wake up and start paying attention, and more importantly, put the control of our health back in our own hands.
Thanks to you both Peter and Luman for that bit of Guam History.
Lois: Thanks for addressing my question. Can you take your comment a bit further when you say, “...when one of the Gods chooses to use the heart, it beats once every seven earth days.” What exactly does that mean? Do you mean emotionally when a God chooses to love? Or the God engages in physical sex every seven earth days, since he appears as man? Or is it just something physical not having to do with love or sex?
Anna: From how Amritha Alladi described the fiestas that happen so often, that you could trip over from one village’s fiesta into the next and wouldn’t know the difference, tells me that I would love Guam as much as Alladi does. It is one of the reasons that I love Bali so much and have wanted to live there 6 months out of the year, if I could. I love the daily celebrations and rituals, and the gathering of the community. I had no idea Guam was like that too. Thank you for sharing with me. I am now seriously considering visiting. :)
Terry: Everyone who reads my blog knows I can speak for myself. But I love that the girls all spoke up, as they like me, have voices that need to be heard.
I find it very interesting how you verbalized your words: “My religion makes me have to say this.” That is a very strong statement. In my opinion, it seems your comment is coming from religion deeply ingrained from a man (his words), and your mouth is a vehicle to get the words out, with your true spirit stuck in the middle without a voice. There is nothing wrong with feeling offended by the photo if you truly are, but I don’t think you are. I think you are wanting to break free from the religious restraints, also told to you by a man, that tells you my photo says, “Michelle is a sex object.”
My advice if you don’t mind me saying so, is to read what Gwen, Linda, Pearl, Sharon, Vicki, Trudy, Cathy and Mindy had to say. I think they all gave some very good advice. And just as well, read what George ( I think it is obvious, you’re not the bigot George:) had to say if you need a man’s opinion which you seem to value more than women.(?) But I don’t think your true spirit does.
I think you wrote in what you wrote to get the reaction that you needed to hear. Perhaps it is what you needed to help break yourself free. If that is the case then stick around, and heed George’s words, “But if you are looking to learn something about the world around you, then close your eyes to the” offending pictures” and get an invaluable education.” (Thank you George for saying those kind words and recognizing the fairness and openness of my blog. ) If George who is a pastor can look past the spicy language and ribald bandage, (I just love that description) and still read and get into the meat of my blog, don’t you think you can get past a little photo Terry?
And Hey Jesse had some wonderful words to add too (Thanks Jesse :)….“life’s beautiful why sweat it?”
Ah…what a great quote to end with…so I will.
Peace out….
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
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August 9th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Madamme Michel
I believe you have insulted moi
therefore I regretfully, and with
great sadness, must challenge you to a duel.
Pistols at 10 paces, or a swordfight
would be nice, I prefer extended featherdusters..? say we meet in
the King’s courtyard at precisely noon.
Madamme, I have thrown down my glove and now demand satisfaction!
There is a cool program on Natgeotv right now. They have mapped out Earth’s globe without any water, using sonar, satellite imagery and computer graphics. The oceans floor will hold many mysteries for many years to come. This is really worth watching.
Very cool stuff here.
Later,
Al
August 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Michelle I misspelled your name. So I would guess we are now even.
I have a matter about Heath Care Reform that is shockingly believable.
My health insurance provider sends me a monthly letter to make sure that everything they payout is accountable.
Better sit down now. One medication… not even medicine, more like oil for my knee costs Medicade $2,640 at Walgreens for one 3 injection kit (to bring to my surgen to install) for one knee.
This exact same kit costs as low as $330.00 in Canada on the internet.
Same box, colors, size, same everything.
$330.00 vs $2,640.00.
I almost had a friggin’ heart attack when I openned that letter. No wonder people are loosing their homes. If you need a band aid… well all I can say is buyer beware. Don’t get sick and try not to hurt yourself.
You can bet I am making some phone calls tomorrow, most likely all week long.
And there are people who will look you straight in the eye, and say there is not a thing wrong with The US healthcare racket, that it is running like a finely tuned Swiss Watch. This country, is in deep economic shit and the rest of the world is not far behind.
AL
August 9th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Amen, Sir Alonzo…
August 9th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Terry, young girls take themselves seriously when given a reason to be proud to be a female. Michelle does just that. My daughters referred me to the site.
I referred my sisters and they referred their daughters to the site. Michelle concentrates of breaking the stereotypes that men have been forcing on women for decades. One of them being how a woman should dress.
I thank you very much to keep your god’s opinions to yourself. Michelle welcomes all opinions. If you genuinely believe you women should dress more modestly, that is an opinion welcomed by Michelle, but you claiming that you speak for young girls who are being hurt by how Michelle dresses on her blog is ludicrous.
Grace
August 9th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Terry,
It is not the woman’s problem with how a man reacts to how they dress. No woman deserves to be harassed or raped because of how she dresses. That is something men have been using to cower women who are harassed or assaulted by them into keeping their mouths shut.
You encourage that concept when you argue that how a woman dresses is more important that what she says. Your statement is more harmful to young girls than any attire Michelle may choose to wear on her blog.
Rethink your reasons for your argument. Maybe you will find logic in an opinion of your own.
Tiffany
August 9th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Nasti Spumonte wins it for me!
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Subj: Attention: Wine Lovers
For all you wine lovers out there:
Maybe this confirms what is often said about “wine snobbery.”
*Wal-Mart Wine
Wal-Mart announced that, sometime in 2009, it will begin offering customers a new discount item … Wal-Mart’s own brand of wine.
The world’s largest retail chain is rumored to be teaming up with Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery of California to produce the spirits at an affordable price — in the $2 to $5 range.
Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to put a bottle of the Wal-Mart brand into their shopping carts, but “There is a market for inexpensive wine.” said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at University of Arkansas, Bentonville. “However, branding will be very important. ”
Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name for the Wal-Mart wine brand.
The top surveyed names in order of popularity were:
Chateau Traileur Parc
White Trashfindel
Big Red Gulp
World Championship Riesling
NASCARbernet
Chef Boyardeaux
Peanut Noir
I Can’t Believe it’s not Vinegar
Grape Expectations
Nasti Spumante
The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either white meat (Possum) or red meat (Squirrel).
P.S. Don’t bother writing back that this is a hoax. I know possum is not a white meat.
August 10th, 2009 at 12:07 am
I am excited about this article.
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Guam Beauty Queen Turns Heads At Miss Universe Contest
Written by News Release
Monday, 10 August 2009 09:36
Guam
Guam – Guam delegate Racine Manley is turning heads at the 58th Annual Miss Universe Competition and drawing support from a large Bahamian fan base captivated by her island beauty.
24-year-old Manley is competing against 83 other delegates for the coveted Miss Universe crown but is edging out other contestants with her charming personality and friendly, approachable nature. The Dededo resident arrived in the Bahamas on August 1, 2009 and has already attracted the attention of pageant blogs, news media and pageant fans who anticipate her high placement at this year’s pageant.
Guam Beauty Organization and National Director for Miss Universe Guam, Joyce Bamba said “We are quite proud of Racine’s progress and are pleased that the rest of the world can attest to the beauty and grace of our island women. Racine espouses many of the qualities that we hold so dear on Guam and she has already represented our island well. We should all be proud of her and I encourage everyone to vote for her online!”
Manley is just part of an already strong showing of Asian contestants in this year’s pageant, which has particularly been dominated by Latin and European countries who have garnered the top spots in recent years.
Each contestant from more than 80 countries around the world will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the title of Miss Universe 2009. Votes for each delegate may be cast online at the Miss Universe official website at http://www.missuniverse.com where fans may also rate photos and video segments of the respective candidates.
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Hafa adai
Anna
August 10th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Hafa adai
Guys, Anna beat me to this one. But she failed to mention that you can click on the link she provided. When it opens up, click on “contestants” then Miss Guam.
After you have feasted on her beauty, click on the video option and listen to her sweet voice.
For you convenience here is the link again http://www.missuniverse.com
Peter