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Here is an excellent article by Rick Liggin in the new issue of "Think On These Things": Subjection: Something We Give Voluntarily.
  • farmer
    I agree. Excellent.
    by farmer at 02/09/10 11:04AM
  • sjr_dad
    Shawn, thanks for the anniversary wishes.
    by sjr_dad at 04/19/10 10:43PM
  • sjr_dad
    Happy Anniversary to you, Happy Anniversary to you, Happy Anniversary dear Shawn and Susan, Happy Anniversary to you. Happy Eighth! Love you both!
    by sjr_dad at 10/25/10 7:14AM
  • sjr_dad
    Happy Anniversary to you and Susan, Happy Anniversary to you and Susan, Happy Anniversary dear Shawn and Susan, Happy Anniversary to you. Happy Ninth! Love you both! (Hmmm - that looks strangely similar to the last post.)
    by sjr_dad at 10/25/11 9:05AM

RNC and me

I received a "form" email from Michael Steele, the chairman of the Republican National Committee today, asking for money to support the RNC. Among other things, this email said:

"Scott Brown's victory in the special election for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts shows our Party can win anywhere in the country when we have a principled, conservative candidate backed by the RNC's network of grassroots supporters."

If Scott Brown is the Republican's idea of a "principled, conservative candidate" then obviously the RNC has COMPLETELY forgotten what the words "principled" and "conservative" mean. Watch out, those who call yourselves "conservatives" because this is the kind of candidate the Michael Steele will continue to push. I think I need to find a better description of my political beliefs if this is what is considered conservative these days!

This is what I sent back to Mr. Steele:

"As long as Scott Brown and his kind are considered 'principled, conservative candidates' by the RNC, you can FORGET receiving a donation from me! The man posed nude for a magazine photo shoot. I think I could use a little less 'principle' than that. He is pro-choice, the anchor position of the left-wing, liberal, feminist for over 40 years! How is that conservative?!?

"If the RNC wants the support of CONSERVATIVES, maybe they should start supporting a conservative platform and REAL conservative candidates!"
  • be_with_me_lord
    The RNC and in general Republicans still don't get it.
    by be_with_me_lord at 01/21/10 11:12AM
  • donnajo
    but he does have a cool last name ;)
    by donnajo at 01/21/10 11:32AM
  • kmbrewcrew
    i certainly agree with your assessment...i wonder if there is any chance of pushing candidates toward the right after this?
    by kmbrewcrew at 01/21/10 4:24PM
  • sar_bear
    I'd rather call myself a conservative than Republican in general. Republicans need to get with it.
    by sar_bear at 01/23/10 4:01PM
  • fullofgrace
    ummm....nude photo shoot?
    wow
    did NOT know that
    lol
    note to self: check shawn's blog before every primary
    also
    this post kind of made me want coffee and donuts
    by fullofgrace at 01/29/10 1:08PM
  • sjr_mom
    Thanks!
    by sjr_mom at 02/08/10 11:14AM

"I'm 37, I'm not old!"

  • arual
    =) Happy Birthday, Shawn! Eat some cake for me.
    by arual at 01/11/10 11:59AM
  • nthnswmn
    Happy Birthday!
    by nthnswmn at 01/11/10 12:01PM
  • mamabear
    I already told you Happy Birthday on your last post, but I will say it again -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you :-) Have a good day.
    by mamabear at 01/11/10 12:02PM
  • brewer
    Actually, I did take the day off today, though I will need to do a little work later to prepare for a meeting at the office tomorrow.
    by brewer at 01/11/10 1:21PM
  • sar_bear
    Happy Birthday!
    by sar_bear at 01/11/10 3:31PM
  • teelside
    Happy Birthday!!!
    by teelside at 01/11/10 4:13PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Happy Birthday!
    by be_with_me_lord at 01/11/10 4:34PM
  • sjr_mom
    Happy Birthday! We will call you later and see if anyone has said "cake"!
    by sjr_mom at 01/11/10 4:42PM
  • teelduo
    Happy Birthday
    by teelduo at 01/11/10 5:58PM
  • kayhack
    Happy Birthday!
    by kayhack at 01/11/10 6:11PM
  • mrs_rosshead
    Happy Birthday!
    by mrs_rosshead at 01/11/10 11:18PM
  • acidain
    ok so i missed it by 7 minutes my time, but i guess its better late then never (story of my life). Happy birthday brother in law.
    by acidain at 01/12/10 2:08AM
  • tu_madre
    i didn't know you were called "dennis"
    by tu_madre at 01/12/10 6:34PM

Someone needs to get me one of these for my birthday

  • be_with_me_lord
    Hadn't seen this shirt :)
    by be_with_me_lord at 01/08/10 2:12PM
  • mamabear
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    by mamabear at 01/11/10 12:44AM
  • sjr_dad
    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Shawn, Happy Birthday to you. And many more.
    by sjr_dad at 01/11/10 6:57AM

Hilltoppers dismiss Elson in 7th season

Western Kentucky have(sic) fired coach David Elson amid the Hilltoppers' first fully eligible season for Football Bowl Subdivision play, a source told ESPN.com's Pat Forde on Monday.

Western Kentucky fell to 0-9 and 0-5 in the Sun Belt Conference after a 40-20 loss Saturday to Troy.

Elson, 39-41 in seven seasons as the Hilltoppers' coach, was fired Sunday night, the source said, but will finish the season with the team.

A press conference was set for Monday at 2 p.m. ET to announce the move.

See the article on ESPN here.
  • farmer
    Well maybe there is something to the rumor of Dr. Ransdell and Dr. Selig being seen eating dinner with Tommy Tuberville at Tumbleweed in Glasgow the other day.
    by farmer at 11/09/09 12:16PM
  • sar_bear
    Awesome! Some of us in the student section were chanting "Fire Elson" at the end of the 3rd quarter Saturday. :)
    by sar_bear at 11/09/09 12:52PM
  • caraboo
    do they want mark snyder?
    by caraboo at 11/09/09 1:10PM
  • titansfan0827
    I saw this and literally jumped up and down in a practice room, texted everyone I knew, and ran around the thrid floor telling everyone. Even our Marching Band director was excited. :) Good day!!
    by titansfan0827 at 11/15/09 5:22PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Funny guy :P We didn't sit around the table and eat while we met, but it was a nice way to worship.
    by be_with_me_lord at 11/17/09 10:29PM
  • pixiedustalone
    I heard you killed an entire deer family, minus whatever kids are now orphaned. Good job!
    by pixiedustalone at 11/25/09 6:55PM
  • wolftrack
    I didn't see him...I don't normally watch NY...
    by wolftrack at 12/19/09 1:01AM
  • fullofgrace

    happy
    holidays!
    by fullofgrace at 12/24/09 2:08AM