NARAL an organization for pro-choice, are calling on Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, who also serves as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to veto legislation that would funnel thousands of dollars to fake clinics that discourage women from choosing legal abortion. 

Yes the pro lifers are at it again and there seems to be no end to their fight to take away our right to choose. By opposing this measure, Gov. Kaine will uphold the strong pro-choice platform the Democratic Party adopted last August and stop an anti-choice bill from becoming law in his state. Gov. Kaine rejected the “abstinence-only” funding. Now he needs to step up and do the right thing again.

So how are these pro-lifers pushing their morals on us?  By making sure Bill  SB817 passes. This bill authorizes the creation of special license plates bearing “Choose Life.” A portion of the funds from the sale of these plates would be distributed to these fake “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) in Virginia. Why are theses clinics considered ‘fake’? Because their real agenda is not  pro-choice but to push pro-life. 

For years, the anti-choice movement has tried to restrict, control, and manipulate the information doctors give women facing unplanned pregnancies. Unable to shut down legitimate public-health clinics, they are instead building a network of CPCs across the country. 

And they are having a huge impact. Women who walk into their clinic hoping to get support are  not getting the support they are seeking. Harassment is dosed out by intimidating and emotionally manipulative tactics to block women from learning the facts about, or choosing, legal abortion.

Some of these organizations even give women medically inaccurate information about abortion, claiming the procedure is dangerous and can cause breast cancer, infertility, and mental illness. Lies, lies, lies. Women leave the clinics, shocked, angry and scared. 

So what harm could a few license plates do? Don’t think that small things can’t have a big impact. – These license plates have the potential to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for these organizations. Florida’s DMV reports that, in that state, the “Choose Life” license plate generates over $65,000 a month for CPCs!

Now is the time to take action.  Again, it only takes a minute. Thanks for all that you do. :)

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No excuses. EVERYONE has the time to pick up the phone. I did minutes ago and it was simple and easy.  So what am I talking about?

Members of Congress will begin debating President Obama’s budget this week, with a vote likely set for next week.

What are you going to do to make sure that your voice is heard? What are you going to do to make sure that the debate that will take place is not dominated by special interests and partisan voices intent on keeping the status quo?  

I’ll tell you what I did…I picked up the phone and made 3 calls in 3 minutes to my representatives. AND, I reported my calls to Congress by filling out the simple easy form…maybe another minute.  

I live in California’s 8th congressional district. If you do too, pick up the phone and let Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and Sen. Barbara Boxer know where you stand on President Obama’s budget.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-08)

CALL: 202-225-4965

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)

CALL: 202-224-3841

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)

CALL: 202-224-3553

Let them know you support these 3 issues:

    * Renewable energy to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil

    * Making health care more affordable for every American by cutting costs

    * Improving education so our children are prepared for the jobs of the 21st Century

Here is a sample script:

Hello, my name is __________ and I’m calling you from __________ (city or town).

I’m calling today because we are in the grips of the worst economic crisis in generations — and President Obama needs the support of every member of Congress to create jobs, fix our economy and rebuild and renew America.

The President has proposed a budget that is honest, responsible and invests in the priorities we need to get our economy moving again and create jobs now and in the future, including:

• Renewable energy to reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil
• Making Health Care more affordable for every American by cutting costs
• Improving education so our children are prepared for the jobs of the 21st Century

Can I count on Rep./Sen. _________ to support the President’s plan?

Easy yes?  

Click here when you’re done calling.

Oh…so you don’t live in California? No problem. You can look up your representatives’ contact information by clicking here.

Last week, thousands canvassed their communities to talk with neighbors about the need for a new direction. Now, it’s time to take that message to Washington.

We can’t afford to ignore the long-term threats to our prosperity. Now is the time to build the foundation for a recovery that lasts.

Just do it. – Thanks :)

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DNSR!: Good to hear from you again.  I love the Bush-less! – We clear-cut him out of the White House…why not trim a little bush at your own house too? I bet BNMV!’s garden is beautiful! 

Mary:  Ah…the things we love most are sometimes the most difficult to get. My philosophical thought for this morning :)

Jani: Me too. And thanks for giving me the heads up on the time. I didn’t switch it when daylight kicked it. It is done now. 

Manny: Why not? Good luck!

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So..I was on the road when I heard President Obama on NPR early last night. I wasn’t even aware that he was giving a press conference.  And it wasn’t until this morning that I realized that I had tuned into the beginning of the conference because of the subject matter and its popularity on the internet this morning. 

What I’m talking about is Ed Henry of CNN’s  questions to President Obama. Unfortunately I had another meeting and I was running late so I didn’t get to hear any more than a few minutes, but apparently those first few minutes have had some Twitter power.

Why? Well Ed’s final question  asked President Obama why it took him several days before speaking out about the AIG bonuses. I loved Obama’s snappy remark back to him: “It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I’m talking about before I speak.” Oooh you got spanked Ed – What are you gonna do now? Not much. Done. Obama’s onto the next question.

I just love a president who puts the press in their place.  And it seems those Twittering dug it big time too. The Twitterverse snapped too and Ed Henry soon became the most typed out and searched person on Twitter with everyone giving their two in real time. 

Afterwards?  Rumor has it that Ed Henry looked like he wanted to go home.  Hmm.. I believe Obama politely showed him to the door.

Comments?  Blog me.

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Zen Lill:  Caught you beauties on the big screen – Looks like you were having fun!

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The other day I was listening to NPR, and what I heard made me laugh with thoughts of, ‘This is ridiculous!’,  But then when I started to think about it, I realized that there really was more to the story, and I didn’t find it so funny.

It seems that in New Jersey, they are trying to ban the Brazilian bikini wax. Technically, genital waxing has never been allowed in New Jersey — only the face, neck, abdomen, legs and arms are permitted. But because bare-it-all “Brazilians” weren’t specifically banned, state regulators didn’t enforce the law. That was not until now. Two women were recently hospitalized for infections following the procedure, so the state Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board proposed banning this particular bikini wax.  

And, just to clue you in, in case you are not in the know, let me give you the definition of a Brazilian and a few other popular waxings.

FYI: The terms ‘Playboy’ and ‘Brazilian’ are often used interchangeably. And because of the description, bare-it-all Brazilian above, my guess is in regards to this story, all the hair is removed from the labia.  The bottom line is that you can get your bikini line done any way you want. 

So….back to the Brazilian ban….

The salon owners in New Jersey and clients at the 800 West Spa and Salon in Cherry Hill were surprised and annoyed by the proposed ban. I don’t blame them.  One reason is because bikini season is just around the corner, and this particular salon performs about 1,800 treatments — most of which were Brazilian-style, bringing in about $90,000 for the year.  That would be quite a chunk lost, if the Brazilian was banned.  And the other reason…an equally important, if not more important reason if you ask me:

“It’s a woman’s body. If she wants to get it completely waxed then that’s up to her, it’s her choice to do that, so I don’t know why it would be illegal,” said Carol Betting of Cherry Hill.  

I hear ya. To me, this is just another way of the government trying to get into women’s pants and control us. Now the government is going to try and tell us (again!)  what we can and can not do to our bodies.  This is something personal, and we should be able to make our own decisions about our bodies.  (Oh, doesn’t this sound familiar?)

Linda Orsuto, the owner of the salon, says this is a service that doesn’t need government intervention.  

I’m with Linda. Don’t you think the state has a lot more serious issues to deal with than bikini waxing? What next? We can’t get piercings? We can’t get a mani/pedi?! 

What about tattoos? When you think about it, I am sure there were quite a bit of infections when tattoos were first being administered. I’m mean we’re talking needles jabbing into ones skin over and over again inserting ink….Do you think that because it was  mostly males that had tattoos that this subject of safety never came up?  Maybe it did at one point but was it ever threatened to be banned?  I don’t think so, but correct me if I’m wrong. 

My point being that bikini waxing is mostly a female thing.  I’m not talking about you manscaped metrosexuals reading :) But really….If it was mostly a man thing would we be running into this issue?  Would we ever ban waxing the hairy backs of males? My thought is ‘No’.  The treatment itself may need to be cleaned up a bit (pun intended) , but banned? I think that’s going way too far. 

Well, thankfully this story ends on the clean-shaven side of the salons and their clients….at least for now. 

The state on Friday decided to reverse course on the proposal after angry salon owners complained about losing business ahead of swimsuit season.

Ah….good decision. 

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So many topics this morning….

I know these A.I.G. bonuses are on the forefront of everyones minds.  I’m pissed about it. Once again, our tax dollars rewarding those that should not be rewarded.  And CEO Edward Liddy tells the employees to ‘step up and do the right thing. Return at least half of those payments.’ Okay, so it’s fine to ask them to return at least half but don’t include in the same sentence, ‘Step up and do the right thing’.  In my mind,  doing the right thing would mean to return it all. That would be doing the right thing. And really doing the right thing is to not accept those bonuses from the get-go at all.  It’s money that should not be handed out in the first place. 

And what about Geithner and his position in all of this….what are your thoughts about him? 

Anna, Peter, Wayne:  I am delighted that Obama is recognizing Guam as it should be recognized, and stimulus money is flowing your way.  As you mentioned Wayne, That is the good news.  But why is it that you paint a picture of Guam as being the dumping ground for all things toxic and bad?  I had no idea. The stats that you have been laying out on us are disturbing and shocking…from the smoking down to the chemical releases into your harbors. What is being done to prevent this mess?  Is there anything that I can do?  Maybe I need to research Guam a bit. Thanks for clueing us in. 

Brittany: Thanks for sharing the letter that your friend sent to the New York Post. He was right on and I appreciate that he took action. We all need to be more active and proactive when it comes to standing up for ourselves and others.  

Zen Lill:  Oh it sounds like you are really enjoying this new job. I am so happy that it is a huge success for you, and women are buying. I will see if I can come down and join the party. I’ll let you know. It would be great to see you!

Mike: Let’s not forget that in the midst of all this craziness that is happening in our country and the world, that we all are still living our every day lives. When you say, ‘Get a life’, it is their life they are talking about. They have one. And I don’t think that the stories that Colette, Tom, Viola, and Ashley shared with us, is silly shit. No, it may not be world headline news, but for them, it is a major headline in their lives.  

I have learned that we can not dismiss the every day trials and tribulations that all of us go through because that is what life is. At least part of it.  Understanding and being compassionate for what others are going through in their own personal lives, is what makes us human.  There is a reason why the word human is part of the word humane.

To end today’s entry I will steal a line from Arianna Huffington from The Huffington Post, “Toxic thinking is worse than toxic assets.”  I think she’s got a point there. 

Peace out and always….

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