Category Archives: Government

The Ignorance of Violence

by Queen of Pith Posted on August 8, 2011

I don’t even know where to begin. Part of me wants to get in the poor v rich debate. The haves and have nots. The moochers v the earners. All I can say is that this post will basically be … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Government, Politics | Tagged Blame, Chris Gardner, Dani Johnson, Ella Coney, Gang Culture, Gangsta, Harry Potter, Hip Hop, Howard Schultz, Iyanla Vanzant, JK Rowling, John Paul Dejoria, Liz Murray, London, Looting, Oprah Winfrey, Police, Poverty, Racism, Rioting, The Guardian, Thugs, Ursula Burns, Wisconsin State Fair | 4 Comments

Obama’s Osama Photo Drama

by Queen of Pith Posted on May 4, 2011

As many of you know, rarely do I agree with our current President. I do congratulate him on his decision when it came to Osama Bin Laden. As much as the thought of celebrating someone’s death appalls me, I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Government, Politics | Tagged Death, Disney, iCarly, Obama, Osama Bin Laden, Photo, Photoshop, President | Leave a comment

This Sums Up the Government Shutdown

by Queen of Pith Posted on April 8, 2011

HA! Sometimes my fingers type what I really mean. When I was typing the title of this post, my finger hit the i instead of the u for shutdown. Anyway, I got this from Facebook.

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Unions of the Snakes

by Queen of Pith Posted on February 24, 2011

$400 million. THAT is the amount GOVERNMENT UNIONS gave to Democrats last year. Who pays this? The union employee from the public sector who is payed by the taxpayer. Yes, the unions donate to the Republicans – 5%. So someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Money, Politics, Work | Tagged Democrats, Dropkick Murphys, Government, IATSE, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Moving Picture Technicians Artists and Allied Crafts, National Education Association, NEA, Republicans, SEIU, Service Employees International Union, Unions | Leave a comment

Tea Partiers and the Mainstream Candidates

by Queen of Pith Posted on September 20, 2010

The politicians in power don’t get it. I am talking about BOTH parties. This Tea Party movement has them in a tizzy. They don’t understand why Tea Party candidates are doing so well. It makes them angry. It makes them … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Money, Politics | Tagged Democrats, Fiscal Responsibility, Republicans, Tea Party | Leave a comment

Government Inefficiency

by Queen of Pith Posted on August 30, 2010

I needed some information for a news release I am working on for work. I went to the website of the federal department who had the press information I needed. There on the site was an email address I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Government | Tagged Email, Inefficiency | Leave a comment

Can’t Afford to Get Sick

by Queen of Pith Posted on August 26, 2010

Man, today was our monthly benefits team meeting at work. We are fortunate here that our management has a representative from each department as well as a retiree to discuss health benefits. It really helps. But the more I learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Health | Tagged Health Care Reform, Insurance | Leave a comment

Cutting Corners, Saving Taxpayer Money

by Queen of Pith Posted on August 24, 2010

Apparently Virginia has a budget surplus! Amazing! It has been hard for us who have state workers in the family to not get raises for a couple of years, but as long as they don’t raise my taxes too, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Money | Tagged Budget, Cuts, Surplus, Taxes | 1 Comment

Blogging Can Be Taxing

by Queen of Pith Posted on August 23, 2010

… at least in Philadelphia. Look, there are many ways to make money blogging, but rarely does one make enough to have to get a 1099 from a company let alone be able to pay a $300 business fee. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Government | Tagged Philadelphia, Taxes | 2 Comments

It’s Raaaaaaaaaacist

by Queen of Pith Posted on July 13, 2010

In the city of Portsmouth, VA tonight, voters recalled Mayor James Holley. Why? Well here is a short list: In the 80s, he was recalled for sending hate mail to community leaders Twice in 2006 and once in 2008, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Politics | Tagged James Holley, Mayor, Portsmouth, Racism, Recall Election, Virginia | 1 Comment

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