Mickey's Manifesto

The guy about whom I spoke in my last blog sent me some of his thoughts on how America could be made better. I disagreed with some of his thoughts so he dumped me. I was stunned. My first thought was maybe we can agree to disagree, but apparently he needs a girl who thinks just like he does, rather than a woman who thinks for herself.

The bold font is his manifesto and the non-bold is my response.
I think his brain exploded and he shut down because he just broke off all communication with me.
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Term Limits for Elected Federal Representatives

President and Vice-President, One Term of Six Years Only.
Why? I’m fine with two, 4 year terms. However if you give me a reason why you think one six year term is better I may change my mind.

Senators, Term of Six Years, Limit of two terms only.
Congressmen, Term of Three years, Limit of three terms only.
Okay that sounds fair but, they should be staggered so that not all the Senators and Congressman are leaving at the same time.

Anyone that serves as an elected official will be banned from acting as a lobbyist or power broker in Washington D.C. for no less than Ten Years.
I can live with that, and if they can’t shame on them. It means they were probably up to no good.

Any congressman that wishes to run for the senate must wait at least one full term of the senate before executing that run.
Ooo, I like that idea. 

Any senator that wishes to run for congress must wait at least two full terms of congress before executing that run.
Ooo, I like that idea. 

On the other hand . . . why are we allowing them to double dip in the federal pension pool. Why does one need to be both a senator and a congressman in one lifetime?

Any Tax Increase Will Require A 3/5's Majority To Be Implemented.
I’m embarrassed to say I don’t know what is required now.

Any Tax Reduction Will Require A Simple Majority To Be Implemented.  Okay

Anyone that owes taxes, interest, or penalties for unpaid taxes, is prohibited from holding public office.
Hmm, okay; but part of me wants to say no and I’m not sure why. I’ll have to do some research before I can rebut this.

Ban All Public Sector Labor Unions!
Define? You mean like teacher unions, plumbers and contractor unions? Sorry disagree completely. I think they need to be scaled back and revamped because they have darn near priced this country out of existence. However, there are way too many unscrupulous employers that left to their own devices will not abide by basic laws of common decency.

Labor Unions create an antagonistic relationship between employer and employee.
No, they do not. I have been a member of quite a few, including the AFL-CIO and the CAW.

Public employees are employed by the public.

If a person views the public as an adversary that person shall not work in the public sector.
Bull Shit. As an educator I gotta disagree with you on this one. Your average Joe is a moron and I will not take orders form them in my classroom.

Any Religious Leader of any faith that uses his/her pulpit to promote a political agenda is in violation of Separation of Church and State and shall lose their Tax Exempt Status.
• No, I gotta call bull shit on this one too.
• First of all that will create Mc Carthyism. People will be bringing tape recorders and steno pads to services waiting for the preacher to slip up and say something partisan or political.
• The entire church/congregation should not suffer for the sins of one man or woman. That’s ridiculous. If you want to fine the clergy that may be one thing; but who is going to be the official monitor of this stuff?

Profile update

After my most recent online dating debacle, with a Republican masquerading as a Libertarian. I decided to update my dating profile,to include the following:


I am a registered Democrat with mild Libertarian leanings.
I am a United Methodist and a struggling Christian. I'm not having a crisis of faith. It's just hard to be a Christian good or otherwise.
I don't own a gun, but I am a member of the NRA. If you think the 2nd Amendment needs to be repealed DO NOT send me a message. I'm not changing my mind.
I eat meat and love bacon.
I love shellfish, bivalves, and mollusks, but HATE oysters.
Not particularly fond of fish with fins, but I will eat fried catfish, cod, solid white tuna, or tilapia.
I like baked salmon but hate lox.
I think sushi is bait in a pretty wrapper.
I do not eat organic, but I try to avoid processed foods with preservatives and things I can't pronounce. The exception to this is of course candy. :)
I don't like the war, but I have great respect for the people who defend our country.
I believe that unions serve a purpose; but they are about to price our country out of existence. They need a revision, an over haul of sorts.

If you can't deal with that stuff, then you can't deal with me, STOP reading.

Chlordane Exposure Leads to Diabetes & Parkinson's Disease

Chlordane Exposures and Diabetes

Chlordane, a family of compounds used as insecticides from 1950 to their ban in 1975, was used both to treat crops such as corn, soybeans and vegetables and to treat termite infestations in homes.

Chlordane levels persist even today in animal fats, grains and vegetables and have been measured in the air of homes at up to 40 times the U.S. EPA guideline levels. Why be concerned?

Exposure to chlordane compounds has been linked to a variety of symptoms from headaches, lethargy, and upper respiratory infections to breast, and testicular cancers, leukemia, allergies, depression and Parkinson's disease.

Persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes and/or insulin resistance and would like to reduce their exposures to chlordane compounds should take the following actions in this order:

•If you live in a house built before 1988 that is located in the southern three-quarters of the United States, test the air in your home for chlordane compounds.
•Reduce your consumption of meat and dairy fat.
•Peel vegetables like potatoes and carrots that were grown in soils of unknown chlordane history.
•If chlordane is found in your home air, install a heat-exchange ventilation system as they have been shown to markedly reduce chlordane levels.
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My dad used to own, his own exterminating and pest control business. He sold the business and his client list in the late 1970's for health reasons. Dad had developed some respiratory issues which were resolved within 6 months of his not working with chlordane anymore. In 1983 chlordane was taken completely off the market in the United States. It was widely used as an insecticide for agricultural applications. Unfortunately, I expect there will be many farmers that end up with Parkinson's and a host of other unpleasant ailments and diseases.

Chlordane used to be the gold standard for eradicating termites, crab grass, and various lawn insects.

In later years he has developed: diabetes, an enlarged prostate, and Parkinson's Disease.