For the most part I usually try to stay apolitical. Both in my virtual life and my real life. My friends are pretty much spread out between ultra conservative and ultra liberal. On a scale between 1 and 10 with ultra conservative being 1 and ultra liberal being 10 I’d probably land around a 6 or 7 depending on the issue. But I have never really found the need to stand on a bully pulpit and shout it to the rooftops. It’s not because I don’t care because I care deeply but when it comes to politics and religion, people believe what they believe and I know that my stance is not likely to change minds. No need to ruin friendships.
However, one of my friends is probably a -5 on the above scale and she is extremely vocal. Her Facebook statuses are almost always political and today she joined a Facebook group called, “5,000,000 American Patriots Committed to Repealing Obamacare!!!” (Multiple exclamation points included.) When last I checked they had about 1,300 members so they’ve got a ways to go but for the life of me I can’t figure out why they are so angry.
They seem to love America but don't seem to care all that much about Americans. (I’m paraphrasing from a movie but it’s still valid.) Not showing even an ounce of sympathy for the millions of Americans suffering with varying levels of health care issues. And I’m not talking welfare here. I’m talking average middle-class, working Americans whom for varying reasons can’t go to a doctor when they get the flu. I myself, a fully insured, career-forward, middle-class woman recently found out that my insurance company has decided that my medicine is too expensive. (I wonder how expensive my stroke is going to be.)
Once signed, the bill will immediately eliminate annual and lifetime caps that the insurance companies love, coverage will now be available for people with pre-existing conditions, coverage will be made available for dependants up to age 26 (I was uninsured during my two years in grad school until I got a job), and drug discounts for seniors. More benefits to be added in 2011. Why is this such a horrible thing?
I know it will be expensive at first but aren’t healthy Americans better than dead Americans?
Note: I joined the group, “Help Rush Limbaugh Remember To Leave The Country.” He did, after all, promise.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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What's one food you will never ever ever eat again, even if the stakes were really really high? (Ex: "Eat this or the kitten/your coworker/Richmond/the known universe gets it." "Oh my god, NO.")
I won't eat eggplant. No power in this universe will make me. And if the kitty gets it because of that well then that's just a bonus.
Monday, December 21, 2009
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when is festivus, officially, and what did you do with my pole?
I have no idea when the "official" festivus date is and I could answer that pole question in so many ways. None of them G-rated.
Monday, December 14, 2009
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What are you wearing today & who's your favorite designer?
Today I wore a gray slacks and a pinstripe button down top. My immediate answer to your second question was William Morris but then I realized that based on your first question you meant fashion designer and not graphic designer. So for that I've got nothin. Sorry. However, I tend to shop for clothes at BMoss if that gives you an idea of my kind of dress style.
Friday, December 11, 2009
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Why don't you post a pic of yourself?
To lessen the chances of work people finding me. I know of at least one other "Drew H" in Richmond and if someone somehow finds my tweets there's a small chance they'd think it could be another person. In other words, it helps with the denials later.
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Do you ever re-tell jokes every now and then in case you feel people may have missed a good one?
I've retold one that I posted last year before I got into the favstar, favrd game. After that I decided it was cheating.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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Assuming we weren't in too public of a place, would you stop me if I tried to go down on you?
I'm not sure. Do you have any references? What does your 401K look like? Will your wife mind?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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How many beers can you really drink before you're completely shitfaced? You post a lot about drinking like a sailor, But I bet you're a lightweight. by mrdtweet
It really depends on the beer. I can hold at least 12 Guinness' and be okay. Anything else and I'm tapping out at 7 or 8. Truly.
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How many licks to the center?
If you lick in the right place, it won't take that many.
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Do you like reggae music? I bet you have a Bob Marley t-shirt.
Now, don't hate me. Or do, it is entirely up to you, but Bob Marley Legend is the ONLY reggae I'll listen to. Everything else sounds exactly the same. And I don't own a Bob Marley t-shirt but I do have Jeff Gordon pajamas. Completely true.
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Who will win the 2nd draw (sheet C) in Canada's Roar of the Rings curling trials? by carrmah
Mary Lou Retton.
Now, I know what you're going to say, "Isn't she dead?" And "Doesn't she do gymnastics?" and probably, "You don't know what you're talking about do you?"
Well, the answer to two of your three addtional questions is 'yes.' The answer to the third is 'chicken fingers.'
So for my money, MLR all the way. Take it to the bank.
Formspring for the win!
Okay, so my fellow tweeple introduced me to formspring and now I can't get enough. So go ahead and ask me whatever. I doubt you'll ever get a serious answer but I only do serious with ... okay, so I never do serious.
Ask away...
http://www.formspring.me/StillDrew
Ask away...
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Do you ever wake up passed out on the side of the road on a Sunday morning missing a sock?
Well, I wouldn't say I _missed_ the sock. I mean really, I only need one.
Wait. You stole my sock, didn't you? I'd ask for it back but I have a feeling I know what you did with it so ... it's yours. Perv.
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you seem like a really cool chick. this is not a question.
I really appreciate you saying so. That was not an answer.
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you are too lovely too have a drink problem (fnarrr)? discuss!
Mom, is that you? Well, whatever. Being fond of drinking does not necesarily make it a problem. Besides, I am much more fond of socializing and meeting new people and having a tasty bev or two to go with it doesn't hurt.
Being lovely is a given and I thank you.
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Where's the best place in Richmond to eat?
Richmond is like the restaurant capital of the world. We LOVE our restaurants. My fave food is sushi so I'd recommend Akida or Sticky Rice. For cuban I'd go to Kuba Kuba. For the most expensive: Bookbinders. So yeah, I don't get there much. I could go on and on and on...
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who is your 2nd favorite twitterer?let's just assume, i am your favorite. by redtothetone
Well obviously you'd be my favorite. But choosing favorite twitterers is like choosing a favorite child. Which I will have no problem doing at all if I have them. I unapologetically love @debihope and I can't get enough of @JephKelley.
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who did you inherit your sense of humor from? mom? dad? aliens?
Let's see. My mom is smart. My dad is angry & smart. Add those together with a dash of radiation poisoning. Soak in Guinness for 5 years and you'll probably get me. Or maybe it was aliens.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
I've moved.
On the off chance anyone is paying attention,I have redirected my humor here: http://Twitter.com/stilldrew. See you on the other side.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
On TWD...
Drew says, "I’m trying to do the right thing here people since I’m no longer allowed to text and drive. Stop yelling at me. It’ll be green again soon."
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
On philanthropy...
Drew was told that helping others is a good way to feel better about yourself. It works. Helping that biker swerve into oncoming traffic was delightful.
Monday, August 24, 2009
On preservation...
Drew says, "Feeding the turtles on my igoogle gadget really makes me feel like I'm doing my part. Minimal effort with minimal impact."
Friday, August 21, 2009
On reading...
Drew wonders when reading a book in public became the international signal for people to come up to you and start rambling nonsense.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
On being clairvoyant...
Drew sees several pints of Guinness in her future tonight. She calls it 'psychic' her friends call it 'predictable.' What do they know?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
On expectations...
Drew says, “Expect delays. Or don’t and be surprised. Totally up to you. Either way delays are coming.”
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