LET'S BE BLUNT ON BLUNT...

3 votes .... three .... 3 votes almost let discrimination run amok on women today.  How can anyone think in their right mind that it should be okay for employers to pick and choose what preventative medical services their employees will be covered for.  For example, the vague language which made up the Blunt Amendment basically said that  "an employer could refuse to cover things like HIV/AIDS screenings, prenatal care for single mothers, mammograms, vaccinations for children and even screenings for diabetes based on objections to a perceived immoral lifestyle".  Any religious or secular employer, based on their personal morals, ethics or religious beliefs, could deny coverage of medical services; no questions asked.  This bill was not just about contraception .... it was about discriminating against women....period. I recently read that about 92% of practicing catholic women said that they HAVE used some sort of birth control.  So this isn't a religious fight, or an equality fight, it's a control issue. Is it really any business of an employer to know an employee's medical status. Doesn't that go against this whole HIPPA thing? Why aren't we trying to ban condoms too? Should we also pass a law saying that tubal ligation is a form of premeditated murder?   As someone who was prescribed birth control pills as a medical necessity, I am appalled that I possibly could be denied a medication that I need to be healthy.  My gosh, what if you worked for someone who was into alternative medicine or considered a non-interventionist  (someone who doesn't believe in medicine) and you needed to see your doctor .... you would be screwed!  It is incredulous that we are wasting time on social issues that have no bearing on the state of our nation today.  I don't know if the Republican party realizes it or not, but their recent war against women  is costing them the votes they desperately need to try win the Presidency.  To read more on this go to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-kirsten-gillibrand/standing-strong-against-t_b_1313090.html . Make sure you sign the One Million Strong petition .... this group is going to fight the fight and make sure your female loved ones are not discriminated against and are given the opportunities they need to succeed. Sign it for yourself, your daughter, your sister, your mother, etc....  I am so glad I live in NY and have Sen. Gillibrand, Sen. Schumer and Congresswoman Slaughter acting on my behalf and being my voice in government. 
And by the way..... Happy Women's History Month!!

Now, let's do a fun game of Hey Oooooo and Oh Noooooo.....

Recent Hey Ooooooo's:
- Sandra Fluke ... way to stay calm.
- Maryland ... passed gay marriage bill!
- Wegmans .... finally stocked the tofu I love at the store near me.
- Joel Dittman (aka J-Ditty) .... my new beer mentor, thanks for letting me brew with you.
- Mitt Romney .... thank you for finally recognizing the appropriate tree heights in Michigan.

And the Oh Nooooo's:
- Sheriff Arpaio of Arizona ... for putting fighting crime on hold in his jurisdiction to try to solve a fabricated cold case.... he has concluded that he cannot confirm that President Obama's birth certificate ISN'T a fraud.
- U.S. District Judge Cebull .... who sent an email to his buddies joking that Obama's mom may have been "involved" with a dog.....in the wrong, illegal way.....yuck.
- Rush Limbaugh ....  for having a mouth.
- New Hampshire.... for starting legislation to reverse their gay marriage bill.

Just to update everyone .... I see the cardiologist tomorrow morning.  At that time I will know why the phrase "Be still my beating heart" applies to me.  I am going to meditate with this mantra tomorrow morning.... Heart palpitations are for sissies ......heart palpitations are for sissies.   That should fix it.  I swear though, if the doctor uses the word pace maker with me, there will be fisticuffs. 

Readers .... I have a gift for you .... but you will have to wait to hear what it is when I compile my next blog posting .... I will not make you wait long .... I promise .... cross my irregularly beating heart. 

I am sure some of you may need a carpal tunnel brace soon ..... your ad clicking has now incurred just over $40!!!  In dog food currency, that's almost 20 cans.  Your loyalty is and enthusiasm is duly noted!! 

Oh, and a big shout out to my faithful reader in Germany!  Sie Rocken! bitte hinterlassen Sie mir eine Notiz in den Kommentaren ..... wie haben Sie mein Blog?  I obviously used Google translator for that. The only German I know are swear words that my Grandfather would constantly use when addressing myself and his other grandchildren.  I thought kleine Scheisser meant "little sweetie" for a long time.  Way off.....


Thank you for listening to my rant (again).....  I love comments, please leave some comments.... and follow the blog. Don't be afraid, to follow me is to actually be a leader .... uh huh .... think about it ..... 


Nighty nites !!!! 
Jules