MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'injustice'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069431&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ftk7OhKZcrTQ%2F By Tim LynchVirginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli reviewed the evidence and concluded that one Thomas Haynesworth had been wrongly imprisoned–so he persuaded Governor Robert McDonnell to grant him parole.  Not a full vindication, because Haynesworth still has a felony record, but freedom.  Remarkably, Cuccinelli went still further and added Haynesworth to his staff while promising to work to clear his name and wipe his record clean.   David Keene has the full story here. Cuccinelli Corrects an Injustice is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069431 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:53:21 +0100 5069431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759045&cid=t_105327_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-burnout%2F This article may help you think about the issues involved.Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out?I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working the program!”What are the signs of burnout?As a professional counsellor I have researched burnout. According to the best research available on the subject there are three aspects of burnout:1. Perception of Inequity/Unfairness/InjusticeWhen you start to feel like you are getting the short end of the deal, being mistreated, under-appreciated, the program is not working for you… You may be burning out.2. Emotional ExhaustionWhen you start to run out of emotional gas you know something i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759045 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:59:02 +0100 4759045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408364&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fsrr9nu0Bzcc%2F By Christopher PrebleSecretary Gates’s new guidelines for “don’t ask, don’t tell” are consistent with the Obama administration’s plan to alter—and eventually reverse—the misguided policy. Both the guidelines and their ultimate goal deserve broad public support. In the nearly 17 years since it was enacted, DADT has impeded military effectiveness by prohibiting motivated and well-qualified individuals from serving their country. A new generation of military leaders, both officers and enlisted, has seen the harm and injustice done by this policy, and is ready for change. As this cohort advances through the ranks, and as an earlier generation that was not willing to change retires from service, we should anticipate a relatively smooth transition to a pol... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408364 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:51:43 +0100 3408364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322427&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F02%2Fre-tailored%2F Golly, it’s been some time since I’ve written a post. It’s not for a lack of thoughts, but rather energy.  My sleep has been disturbed by nightmares for, well, months, and the cumulative effect wears me down in the evenings. This I had posted over years back.  As the saying describes, Friends come and go, but [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322427 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:01:51 +0100 3322427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262906&cid=t_105327_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F_-LLHaTRFGI%2F This article may help you think about the issues involved. Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out? I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working the program!” What are the signs of burnout? As a professional counsellor I have researched burnout. According to the best research available on the subject there are three aspects of burnout: 1. Perception of Inequity/Unfairness/Injustice When you start to feel like you are getting the short end of the deal, being mistreated, under-appreciated, the program is not working for you… You may be burning out. 2. Emotional Exhaustion When you start to run out of emotional gas you know som... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262906 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0100 3262906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977600&cid=t_105327_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Foccupational-alienation-personal-perspective Abstract: This blog entry reflects on my personal feelings of occupational alienation and how they were stimulated by the use of occupational alienation and occupational injustice as weapons in a foreign country. It provides examples of politically and internationally generated occupational risk factors. Finally it describes my self-treatment using the limited means I have. Luckily for me, those means are far less limited than those available to people in the country that inspired this blog. THIS BLOG INCLUDES PICTURES FROM WAR, INCLUDING DEATH. YOU MAY THEREFORE WISH TO AVOID READING IT. The pictures in the referenced material are much worse and are likely to shock most people, so think carefully before looking at material from the reference list. Thank you. read more (Source: meta-ot blo... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977600 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:41:47 +0100 2977600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924861&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F24%2Fthe-catch%2F I’ve been having intermittent bouts of vertigo (some severe), along with worsening tinnitus and resulting difficulty understanding what people are saying. My GP said I got poor results on the tympanogram, and is sending me to an ENT, whom I see next week.  I’m no longer driving on the highway, and take extra care if [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924861 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:52:18 +0100 2924861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894477&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcall-to-action.html I have not blogged for a while. Reason being I have so many things going round my mind I wasn't sure which issue to write about first, and of course it all takes time, which is forever in short supply.This post explains a fundamental belief that I have recently consolidated that underlies many of my motivations, and other posts that I wish to write, hence I decided this would be the best place to start.This is my belief:It is the inaction of the good that allows the bad to happen.Put it another way:'Minding your own business' or 'turning a blind eye' makes you guilty of the bad that occurs, that could have otherwise been avoided with your intervention.When talking of all the bad things that happen in this world, many people conclude that there is no God, or at least not a loving God. My hu... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894477 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 +0100 2894477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452379&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F28Ng5aekLZI%2F Ohio lawmakers are hot under the collar about federal stimulus dollars possibly helping Georgia bid away one of its big employers. Here’s the Dayton Daily News: NCR’s news release touting its decision to move jobs from Dayton to the Atlanta, Ga. suburbs includes one factoid that has Ohio lawmakers in a fury: The City of Columbus, Ga. plans to use federal stimulus dollars to buy a building and construct another to accommodate the 870 manufacturing jobs expected to come to the that Atlanta suburb. ‘The fact that economic stimulus dollars were used to move an Ohio company to Georgia at taxpayer expense is an outrage,’ said state Sen. Jon Husted. Added U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Columbus: “Federal stimulus money is being used to create winners and losers among worker... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452379 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:41:36 +0100 2452379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452707&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Frevenge-the-psychology-of-retribution%2F Your boyfriend just broke up with you and you’re thinking, “Wow, he left his favorite t-shirt over here at my place. He wouldn’t mind if I cleaned the toilet with it, would he?” Revenge is sweet. Or is it? Psychology research on the study of revenge suggests the picture is a little more complicated than a feeling of satisfaction after we’ve taken out our revenge on another. Researchers call revenge the psychology of retribution, and our feelings about revenge the “revenge paradox,” because when we take out revenge on another person, we often feel worse afterward when we thought we would feel better. Vaughan over at Mind Hacks has the commentary on an article that appeared in the APA’s Monitor this month: One of the most interesting bits is w... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452707 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:10:09 +0100 2452707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364954&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Finnocent-man-in-guantanamo.html I'm currently reading Five Years of My Life: An Innocent Man in Guantanamo, by Murat Kurnaz. I pick up random books to read from my local library, but almost always true stories, preferably autobiographies. Reason being I realised as a teenager that life was short, and interesting, and I had a lot to learn. Since time was limited, I had better learn about truth rather than spend my days dreaming about fiction - I had read plenty of fiction as a child; I then took the decision to try to spend every minute of my life as effectively as I could, learning from others who had succeeded in life as much as I could.I wasn't sure if I wanted to read this book since I knew it would be pretty grim and depressing. But since the guy had come out the other end and had found the strength to write about hi... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364954 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:51:00 +0100 2364954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216701&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Fobama-preaches-personal-responsbility%2F  Personal responsibility….. It’s a common theme in Obama/Biden speeches. WE ALL are suppose to take personal responsibility for our choices. Right? Who chose to leave all of this crappy trash laying on the ground after Obama’s speech???????   The Mall after  Obama’s followers listened to him talk about the new era of personal responsibility. CINCINNATI — Barack Obama received a [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216701 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:37:33 +0100 2216701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210745&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fsean-penn%2F I liked you better when you were  this guy…..Spicoli. Spicoli wouldn’t hang out with Hugo or Fidel. Spicoli was stupid enough to be honest. Spicoli wouldn’t haven’t spouted his left-wing propaganda at the Academy Awards. Spicoli would have realized the irony in what he was saying if he did spout off at the AW. Spicoli would have [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210745 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:48:04 +0100 2210745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205298&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F21%2Freally-its-not%2F Seen this a lot; but I’m not even out of my jammies and already: seroquel is heroin seroquel heroin Trust me on this, it’s just not. Not even close. So just stop it. It’s not what you want. Quit feeding the monster (AstraZeneca & the docs that push this shit) There’s lots of non legal stuff that is much better and safer. I’ve said [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205298 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:52:00 +0100 2205298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190714&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F17%2Fhorror-story%2F Some of this may sound very familiar: (emphasis added is mine) She says lithium will stabilise my moods and make me better. But I wonder about this. Perhaps my extremes of emotion are a reaction to the events of my life. For three years I have been battling forces outside my control. Can a drug help [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190714 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:43:55 +0100 2190714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182702&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F12%2Fget-you-some%2F Awesome! I gettin’ my 13 bucks/week extra mine. Hey why not? Chicago Pay to Play politics have gone national; and since  evil people in D.C. have decided to not stimulate the economy by giving us more of our money to spend, and businesses more of their money to invest and to be able to grow*that would =hiring [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182702 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:09:09 +0100 2182702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167742&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F02%2F08%2Fdefective%2F yes, this IS a mental health post -it concerns your rights & privacy. Read on… You’ll never guess who is sponsoring  this. If you answered: That race baiting congressman from the corrupt city of Chicago, Black Panther and Army deserter, Bobby Rush. You were correct. Click the link at the top and if you are pressed for time, check out these sections [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167742 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:00:45 +0100 2167742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113656&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2009%2F01%2F18%2Frsvpmy-i-suck-really-suck-party%2F First, let me hereby acknowledge that I certainly do really, really suck as a person sometimes. Why deny it? It is what it is. At least, I’ve got the balls to admit it. But, let me assure you that I do not really, really suck as a person most of the time.   I wish that I could [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113656 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:37:02 +0100 2113656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107883&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fhealth-or-peace-and-justice.html In case you were wondering, this blog is usually related to health, but right now I just can't get past what is happening in Gaza - everything else at the moment seems somewhat trivial. Similar to the fact that we can't really begin to think about personal fulfilment, satisfaction and development if we don't have the basic necessities in life, food and drink, a roof over our heads and our illnesses treated; how can we think about good health and cures for the sick, when in the middle of such mass human destruction?Now over 1,000 dead, more than 300 of them children, more than 4,800 injured, and there is no end to this ongoing massacre in site.A couple of days ago I turned on the TV in the morning to watch an interview with a 16 year old survivor of an attack on their home. They were bombed... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107883 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:17:00 +0100 2107883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081323&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fleast-i-can-do.html The least I can do is to post these latest videos on the suffering... (Source: Frankie Speaking Frankly) Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081323 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:13:00 +0100 2081323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078320&cid=t_105327_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fslaughter-of-innocents.html Such a terrible night. I am so sad in particular for the thousands of innocent children trembling in their beds tonight, some of whom will be killed and others maimed. I feel so powerless. If I was very rich would I hold some kind of influence? . Find more photos like this on Palestinian Mothers (Source: Frankie Speaking Frankly) Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078320 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:36:00 +0100 2078320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074415&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F12%2F30%2Ffan-effin-tabulous%2F Just when Blago couldn’t stoop much lower…he did. Yee-haw, looks like we got us a token prospective senate nominee.  *update* Not just any typical Illinois politician. This guy had ambition-so much so that he was willing to send an innocent man to death row, just to appear to be tough on crime.  Little details, such as [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074415 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:56:17 +0100 2074415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021620&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F12%2F08%2Fhey-whos-up-for-some-involuntary-ect%2F Not this guy. Stephany’s all over this story over at her blog. Pissed off?  Find it scary?  Then act. 5 minutes of your time to make a phone call and/or dropping a few emails could help. What if it were you? Posted in bipolar disorder, discrimination, health care, I feel like breaking shit, injustice, media, mental health, [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021620 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:54:42 +0100 2021620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939257&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F11%2F06%2Fwtfh%2F *crawling out of bed to bitch cause someone was stupid enough to wake me up-my cell phone is gonna end up in 1000 pieces I swear.  I left it on in case there was an emergency…that was NOT an emergency dammit*  On second thought, if I turned it off and then didn’t respond, I’d end [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939257 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:40:55 +0100 1939257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933375&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F11%2F04%2Fjerry-and-barry%2F Obama’s Spiritual Mentor Why is it a legitimate concern that Barack Hussein Obama spent twenty years in the Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s church, appointed Jeremiah Wright to his campaign staff, and called Jeremiah Wright ”his spiritual advisor”? One’s Spiritual belief is the most fundamental and deep rooted principal within a persons make up. For a person to call [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933375 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:42:03 +0100 1933375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1927873&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F11%2F03%2Fmy-assistant-scientists%2F I don’t usually see a lot of commercials on network tv; but my scientific assistant, wanted to pick a fight watch SNL. I was watching with my eyes closed when I thought I heard, “2 out of 3″ not sure on that number; but am pretty sure or it would not have grabbed my attention [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1927873 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:02:16 +0100 1927873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901672&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F23%2Fcold-night-hot-soup%2F -n-crackers. Journalism, it ain’t what it used to be. * writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation I began this post on 10/21 and became busy with other things-yeah, I know this is long, it took me a long time to write it too. So [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901672 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:35:40 +0100 1901672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895097&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fobama-sex-scandal%2F Watch the following video. Then, decide whether Obama is getting the black vote because he is black. This is very interesting……   It’s no secret that I’m not for the thug from Chicago. He lies and he makes promises to Americans with a big smile on his face. Promises that are dangerous to our country. But, I [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895097 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:22:17 +0100 1895097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1888308&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F18%2Fwhy-am-i-not-suprised%2F Obama supporter beats up McCain supporter. go read this….. This was obviously an unstable man that beat the crap out of this woman. That’s not the point. Just wondering how many times this would have already been played out in the biased media if it was an Obama supporter being beat up by a McCain supporter. PLEASE, WAKE [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888308 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:10:42 +0100 1888308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883412&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F16%2Fthe-audacity-of-nope%2F     Five Good Reasons Not To Vote For Obama… 1. Ted Kennedy Loves Him….. ..        2. He wants Al Gore in his cabinet ………..     3. Rev. Wright……     4. The Economy……….   5. ACORN……….(supposedly bi-partisan?)….   Bonus….William Ayers and Tony Resco……..            (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883412 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:51:06 +0100 1883412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873144&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F13%2Fchange%2F VOLDEMORT! He’s returned. no one dare speak his name He must be using the Imperius Curse Gotta be. Finite Incantatem! ********* This kind of crap has become so blatant it’s creepy. WTF? Enlightened progressives can wear “Palin is a cunt” t-shirts to a Republican rally; but no one can criticize their empty suited,  motherfucking candidate?! (who should have been Hillary) Yes, [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873144 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:34:28 +0100 1873144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856144&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F06%2Fobamas-tax-planmore-welfare-paid-by-working-class%2F I was researching Obama’s tax plan on the internet when I came across the following article. I could not begin to explain Obama’s tax plan better than this.     Barack Obama’s tax plan is the opposite of supply-side economics. He proposes to raise marginal rates for just about every federal tax. He also proposes a raft of [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856144 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:54:05 +0100 1856144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852679&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F04%2Fhow%2F I just don’t get it. I really, really do not. How can *anybody vote for this empty suit? (*anybody…..I started to write “parent, sister, brother,grandparent, aunt, uncle” but quickly realized that we are all at least one of these.) It’s time for us to unite. Each one of us can be heard and make a difference. Is this [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852679 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:55:51 +0100 1852679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1851078&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F03%2Fthe-irishman-vs-barney%2F For D…..The Irishman takes on The Toe Tapping Bathroom Stall Dwelling Barney Frank            (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851078 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:30:25 +0100 1851078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848015&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F10%2F02%2Fhmmm%2F Useful Idiots (in their own words) Idea: Bus trips for McCain! so he too can put on his thug thizzle. When? Through Oct 6th Where? Local Malls across the U.S. - Each bus leaves for Ohio at the top of the hour/24 hours a day. Locations in all 57 states. (Breakfast included) Why? Because anyone can vote in Ohio-It’s [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848015 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:44:11 +0100 1848015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837327&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F29%2Ffor-sale%2F Heh There’s some funny stuff in that shitpile. Wonder if UM will offer up some of those big ole panties?        (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837327 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:31:42 +0100 1837327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812848&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F22%2Fyes-there-is-evil%2F Just read it. All of it. Do it-c’mon, who loves you? We damage ourselves for self abuse, fun, to entertain you. Then I’ll be done with this ….for awhile. Be good and I’ll show you the pics of the winner of “Vote for Keywork win a date with….”and I’ll tell you the story of how I lost my [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812848 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:34:10 +0100 1812848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812849&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F21%2Fthe-blog-stands-alone%2F Let me begin with a sidebar that sadly, did not surprise me. I dunno what to call it…brainwashing? Reeducation? Indoctrination? I think I’ll go with indoctrination. Okay- on with my original post: A lot of “ifs” here.  If this is his blog and if he’s the minion who wanted glory, “Earlier it was just some prank to [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812849 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:16:11 +0100 1812849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791686&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Friddle-me-this-batman%2F How can you usually tell the difference between baby-bipolar disorder and  tantrums with some normal, childhood mischief tossed in? Watch the parents. They become unhinged.  They have no clue how to handle a defiant child.  They probably didn’t realize that brand of kid existed.  “What? you mean the time-out doesn’t just happen like magic how I [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791686 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:06:08 +0100 1791686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1788756&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F13%2Fdark-stormy-days%2F It’s not just the weather. Christschool’s recent post, “Fleeting Innocence, Captured Before It’s Gone”, got me thinking and connecting distant points, much in the manner of the orb-weaver spider that connects a broadening spiral of nodes across our back door each night. We slide further into a scarier world.  It is not just a world where there [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1788756 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:38:10 +0100 1788756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1775592&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F09%2Fgoing-mobile%2F Here, grab a cuppa and settle down, and I’m going to tell you a story … oh, pass me those scissors; I’m going to work on this quilt, too. Once Upon A Time, a long, long time ago (well, 25 years ago, but that’s before some of you were born), there was a bunch of disabled people [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775592 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:42:19 +0100 1775592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709340&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F08%2F14%2Foh-crappy-day%2F what a crappy, crappy day! This morning,  Mr. Excitement went out and got the newspaper which is a nice thing that he does for me everyday. (See, I don’t complain about everything about him). Attched to our little ( a Watchtower has more pages) paper was a payment envelopment to put payment in. I pay directly [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709340 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:36:46 +0100 1709340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705067&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F13%2Fthe-blame-frame-abstract%2F Situationist Contributors Jon Hanson and Kathleen Hanson recently posted their article, “The Blame Frame: Justifying (Racial) Injustice in America” (Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review, Vol. 41, 2006) on SSRN. Here is the abstract. * * * This Article attempts to elucidate how our forebears, who were presumably as devoted to justice and liberty in their times as we are in ours, failed to condemn behaviors that are today widely viewed as patently oppressive, unfair, and even evil. Our argument unfolds in several Parts. Part II summarizes evidence from social psychology and related fields that helps explain how people who imagine themselves fair and just routinely blame the victims of inequities and excuse the perpetrators or passive observers through blame frames. Bec... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705067 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:30:03 +0100 1705067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671611&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Fwhos-leading-this-mob%2F Freeze! Let’s see some credentials. *Slowly*. You’re a Chewley’s Gum Representative? And you’re stirring up all this anti-smoking sentiment to, what, sell more gum? GET OUT OF HERE! And you people, don’t you have jobs to go to? Get out of here, go commute! You oughta be ashamed of yourselves. Bunch of easily-led automatons. Try [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671611 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:31:33 +0100 1671611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646241&cid=t_105327_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F343117967%2F My friend asked and I’ll try… My first thought relating to how pride aims at the destruction of others comes from the term “character assassination.” Suppose for a moment that you’ve worked on a project for your company for months finally arriving at what you believe in your heart is a magnificent piece of work. Your co-worker has also worked on a similar project and has the same feelings about his/hers. The boss chooses their project for the honors. And you begin a campaign of character assassination maligning anything good about your fellow worker, raising doubt about anything they’ve ever accomplished. You tell everybody willing to listen how your co-worker is nothing more than a dirty so-and-so, a cheat, a philanderer, a thief and on and on… Th... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646241 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:30:06 +0100 1646241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622330&cid=t_105327_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F335799849%2F The title of today’s Daily Reflection is Pride. Without going into detail, this reading is very appropriate for me right now! I really like what it says because it truly nails the subject and transcends pitiful and pathetic injustices. “For thousands of years we have been demanding more than our share of security, prestige, and romance. When we seemed to be succeeding, we drank to dream still greater dreams. When we were frustrated, even in part, we drank for oblivion. Never was there enough of what we thought we wanted. In all these strivings, so many of them well-intentioned, our crippling handicap had been our lack of humility. We had lacked the perspective to see that character-building and spiritual values had to come first, and that material satisfactions were not the pur... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622330 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:15:40 +0100 1622330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1616209&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F07%2F12%2Fbuypolar-defense%2F I’m truly sick of this nonsense! Chicks, it’s giving all of us a bad, bad rap. What am I talking about? The bipolar (which I from now on will call “buypolar” defense. How many of us with bipolar disorder live day after day without managing to get our names in the news? Yes, there are times [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1616209 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:27:30 +0100 1616209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605989&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F07%2F09%2Fdepression-is%2F            When Depression Owns the Heart A depression so deep it finds a way into the Soul, and travels through every pore of your Heart. A depression so large it encompasses every bit of your Reality, and leaves Reality a cloudy memory. A depression so dense it compresses every will you once had, and bows you down to accept it as it’s own. A [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605989 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:16:47 +0100 1605989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560972&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F01%2Fsee-ya-theredoc%2F Physicians blamed the delayed care on shrinking budgets that have prompted many hospitals to either consolidate mental health services or shut them down completely. Well that will get attention. Psych patient left to die. This hellhole is more than likely one of many. I’m taking that horrific point and running with it…..I wonder what “physicians’” excuses are [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560972 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:29:38 +0100 1560972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543417&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Fyes-virginia-there-is-a-real-boogeyman%2F I’m spittin’ mad. This is bullshit…. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a law that allows the execution of people convicted of a raping a child. In a 5-4 vote, the court said the Louisiana law allowing the death penalty to be imposed in such cases violates the Constitution’s ban [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543417 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:11:51 +0100 1543417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469786&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F26%2Fdont-get-me-started%2F because, as AC would say (and I’ve claimed this as my own) “I’ve got no filter today.” Well, too late. This is long; and I’ve got points within points….*that or I’m just really tired* This began as a comment within a comment…Cat had made to the previous post of UM’s. Usually when I post about things like this, I’ll [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469786 Mon, 26 May 2008 17:40:02 +0100 1469786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450334&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F17%2Fi-am-my-worst-enemy%2F Numb to real thoughts or emotions. I’m OK with writing silly stuff that doesn’t matter at all in the long run. But, the part of my mind, soul, heart, etc. that means anything is gone/hiding/killed/abducted or something. And…..”deep breath”……I have kept this to myself because it is the nature of my beast. I had an [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450334 Sat, 17 May 2008 17:05:43 +0100 1450334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433787&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F10%2Fyou-dont-say%2F “How can you not tell me when you are flunking English?!” “Can’t you ever do anything right?” “Do you really want to fail 8th-grade math and take it over again?!” There is no answer that is going to be acceptable to anyone. I mean, would you go up to your parents and say, “I really want to fail [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433787 Sat, 10 May 2008 01:39:23 +0100 1433787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417881&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F02%2Fpotpourri%2F Updates on several stories: In a post from almost a year ago (“That Kind“), I discussed three cases of discrimination against autistics. Cindy Earnshaw was an animal control officer and has Asperger’s, and is now filing a suit against her former employer, the city of Overland Park. Another old post (the wheels of law grind v e r [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417881 Fri, 02 May 2008 22:17:45 +0100 1417881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382421&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F04%2F18%2Fsorry-about-that%2F Two weeks ago I was at my neurologist’s office for my check-up. (I’ll leave out my trigeminal neuralgia rant on this guy for now) In the epilepsy department…he does okay. He talks a lot. He likes to visit. He’s actually a nice guy. I have more of a problem with his office (it’s way [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382421 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:26:35 +0100 1382421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1358579&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F09%2Fone-in-the-crowd%2F Look at all those honeybees, buzzing around the hive! One of them is named Kathleen. (Can you tell them apart? I sure can’t — they’re all sisters.) So where’s Kathleen? “Yoo-hoo! Which one of you is Kathleen?” “I am Kathleen!” “I am Kathleen!” “I am Kathleen!” “I am Kathleen!” Expect to see a lot of blogging bees [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1358579 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:14:57 +0100 1358579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352112&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F05%2Fbuzz-off%2F No, “buzz off” does not mean that I am being grumpy and telling everyone to Go Away. There are apparently a lot of other people out there who are grumpy about Mosquitos, but not the insect kind. The story (like most) gets complex very fast. So. There are some young people who hang out in [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352112 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:56:11 +0100 1352112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1233297&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F02%2F14%2Fwaiting-for-the-phone-to-ring%2F The television is on. The washing machine is running. I’m on the computer. Just an ordinary evening except….. I’m waiting. Waiting for the telephone to ring. Even though I expect it, I’m sure that the sound will startle me and I’ll jump. When the call comes it will be to let me know that she’s dead. My niece will be dead. She is/was 25 years old. I can’t wrap my mind around it even though I’ve known since Sunday that she would die this week. She had a car accident in the very early hours of Sunday morning. She hit black ice and shot over a bridge and slid 60 feet into a tree. She never awoke again. She has been in a coma with her brain bleeding. Her eyeballs burst this morning. In a few hours, she will be unhooked from the life support system... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1233297 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:36:48 +0100 1233297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207527&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F02%2F05%2Fwho-killed-the-artist%2F In my head are the colors, that run to and fro and they mix with the voices i hear way down low way down at the base of my brain near the stem are the voices that live here inside me, yes, it’s them They stay with me always all through the day and at night, when you think they’d be put away… they’re talking, and planning and way beyond that they’re scheming up ways to create…. like the Cat “ the voices are me, inside of my head and with medications, with medications… well… THAT part, is dead. so who wants to kill her? who wants to be the one that killed the artist in me? who wants to be the one that killed DALI or Klimt? is it you? is it you? well, what has it meant to be the ONE who suggested the voices die out? kill Picasso? or Renoir... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207527 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:36:44 +0100 1207527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162042&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F19%2Fthings-that-make-you-say-hmn%2F Fresh news story about the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center from the Associated Press: The security camera videotapes of recent incidents at the JRC were destroyed, despite direct orders for them to be saved. The incidents involved two students who were wrongly given numerous electrical shocks by staff members, as a result of prank phone calls. One [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162042 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:11:56 +0100 1162042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156807&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F01%2F16%2Fwelcome-aboard-the-clue-wagon%2F It seemed to me that even the title that caught my eye tonight was toned down, (much like the negative study results): “Suffering from an Overly Sunny View of Antidepressants?” “F-no, I’m sure not.” I thought. I’ll leave it to the experts and cooler heads to analyze and write about this. “studies on antidepressants showing negative results are published less frequently than studies that show positive results — and the underrepresentation may be generating a false sense of how effective these drugs are.” At first I just wanted to post two words. “No shit.” Bad science. Bad information. Bad Medicine. Useless medication. Bad Evil people. Read it. Decide for yourself who: Sat on the information, who profited, who suffered, who... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156807 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:48:23 +0100 1156807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131084&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F01%2F04%2Ffriday-mini-meltdown%2F Not really. Just a mini-rant of sorts. d…..bitin’ back Look at Brit. At least she is at Cedars. Supposed to be half-way decent as far as head shrinkin’ goes. Under the influence of an “unknown substance.” How about seroquel? baaadumpbup I’m just sayin… So, mentally ill? Excuse for bad behavior gone bad? (in other words…”damn…now I’m stuck on psych meds) or choice #3…I’m addicted to *fill in the blank* and a mess. I dunno. Bad situation. Trainwreck. Makes me look good at the moment. The only time I was irrational or did crap I didn’t remember was when I took “psych meds that were supposed to help me” (I’m leaving out bad judgment calls….hey, my life is filled with do over momen... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131084 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:42:04 +0100 1131084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1120785&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F29%2Fsuperstition-aint-the-way%2F Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall. Very superstitious, ladder’s ’bout to fall. Thirteen-month-old baby broke the looking glass. Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past. When you believe in things that you don’t understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain’t the way. (Part of the lyrics to “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder) I recently heard on BBC Radio 4 news [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1120785 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:41:47 +0100 1120785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1090519&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F12%2F12%2Ffeeling-green-grumpy-how-about-you%2F (by feline9) This time of year just does it to me EVERY time… I don’t know why… maybe it’s because I’m a die-hard fan of Dr. Suess….? Maybe it’s because I’m no longer 12 years old…? Maybe it’s because the “food” festivities do not bring me comfort… (if you’ll remember, I’m a “recovering”-boo-hiss-take-my-scale-away-kicking-and-screaming-anorexic)… I dunno… but whatever it is…. I’m feeling GREEN AND GRUMPY! See what I mean? And when “Mama”’s feeling green and grumpy…. NOBODY”S Happy! Call it what you wish…. a. Grinchopoly b. Grinchilitis c. Grinchimonia d. Grinchidictomy e. Grinchulenza or just plain “cabin-fe... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1090519 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:23:43 +0100 1090519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073201&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F12%2F05%2Ftwas-the-month-before-christmas%2F (feline9….I didn’t write it, but I wish I had) *Twas the month before Christmas* *When all through our land,* *Not a Christian was praying* *Nor taking a stand.* *See the PC Police had taken away,* *The reason for Christmas - no one could say.* *The children were told by their schools not to sing,* *About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.* *It might hurt people’s feelings, the teachers would say* * December 25th is just a ‘ Holiday ‘.* *Yet the shopper s were ready with cash, checks and credit* *Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!* *CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod* *Something was changing, something quite odd! * *Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanza * *In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.* *As Targets ... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073201 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:59:54 +0100 1073201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049910&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F26%2Fliberation-by-disability-the-paradox-of-competency-and-inclusion%2F “Because there is no way for good people to admit just how bloody uncomfortable they are with us, they distance themselves from their fears by devising new ways to erase us from the human landscape, all the while deluding themselves that it is for our benefit.” ~Cheryl Marie Wade Disability is usually defined by what a person [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049910 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:11:04 +0100 1049910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032991&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F11%2F16%2Fmy-neurologist-is-a-sadistic-asshat%2F I want to read that book. My neurologist is either stupid or a sadist. Yes, this is the same one who was a party in the Lamictal doc shoppin episode (and part 2, that I did not write) he is at it again. The one who is in the “best group in the area” in the middle of a state that is part of the corn belt…one of those “I” states. The “S” is silent, by the way. Part 2- Instead of giving me the dose of Lamictal I requested so I could take it twice a day, he insisted on giving me one I had to take three times a day. Why? Because I suggested something. Why? Just to be difficult. Freak. It took two days just for the office to call back with a verdict and a script. This is the one who refers patients who are non emergent to ER during regular office hou... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032991 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:32:37 +0100 1032991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900913&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F09%2F25%2Fa-very-painful-problem%2F When you are looking at a particular problem behaviour in a child (student), the big question is, “Is it really a problem?” “Problem” does not mean it’s unusual, or that some people are uncomfortable because it’s a “stereotypical autistic thing”. “Problem” means someone is getting hurt, or in danger, or poses a considerable [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900913 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:24:37 +0100 900913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867368&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F09%2F12%2Fare-you-as-old-as-i-am%2F pilfered and discovered by C Just in case you weren’t feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1989. My Son was born in 1988…. The only Purple Rain THEY remember is when Barney came to visit. They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up. They do not pass the sewer and think about “Pennywise The Clown” Their lifetime has always included AIDS. The CD was introduced two years before they were born. They have always had an answering machine . They have always had cable. Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show. Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave. They never took a swim and thought about Jaws. They don’t know who Mork was or where he was fro... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867368 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:41:51 +0100 867368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817643&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F23%2Fmitigating-measures%2F “Ms Andrea, please explain to the Court how being homosexual substantially limits one or more major life activities.” “What?” “Your case to the Court is a discrimination case, claiming the defendant made homophobic remarks. Please describe to the court how homosexual you are.” “I … what, no. I never said I’m a lesbian, or bisexual, or [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817643 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:25:28 +0100 817643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780419&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F08%2F04%2Fokshow-your-faces-fakers%2F                                                I’m talking about the new studies on placebo affects. According to one study done by UCLA, 30-60 percent of depressed people show improvements with placebo treatment. After eight weeks of blind testing, when the subjects were told either that they had been given a placebo or medication, the research team noted a dramatic change.The individuals taking a placebo lost all of the improvement they had made and had a recurrence of their symptoms, Leuchter said. “We believe it is reasonable to suppose that belief in treatment is an important component of the placebo response. The expectation of getting better contributed greatly to improvement.” Oh reeeeeaaaallly? Does this mean that wh... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780419 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:51:30 +0100 780419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767607&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F07%2F30%2Fmore-than-an-uncomfortable-trend%2F I shouldn’t read the news before breakfast — it’s bad for the happy digestion of my food. These Acts, Bills and Executive Orders keep piling up. It reminds me of the scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when Professor Dolores Umbridge took over as Head Master, and the [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767607 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:21:16 +0100 767607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750262&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F07%2F22%2Fgive-me-a-breakaddicted-couple-starves-kids-due-to-video-game-addiction%2F What’s next…..addiction to sunbathing? Addiction to Baby Ruth candy bars? How about addiction to Metamucil? 7-11 Slushies? Give me a damn break!   (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750262 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:57:53 +0100 750262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=742657&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F07%2F18%2Fun-pc-and-i-dont-care%2F What is the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath? The terms “sociopath” and “psychopath” are pretty much the same —people who feel no emotional connections to others and have no respect for the rules and regulations of society. Psychosis….now there is something completely different. That’s medical. I hate when media type people start getting confused. Don’t get me started on that wrestler guy’s toxicology report and ignorance. I about threw several objects at my television yesterday. Friggin asshats. They have a hell of a story in front of them and are too stupid to see it….but I digress. Why bring up sociopaths? Dahmer. Why? I know no one gives a shit. I don’t care what you want to read about. I&#8217... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=742657 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:17:59 +0100 742657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716684&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fjohn-edwardsooooh-hes-so-pretty%2F  John Edwards is a big fat, moley face hyporcrite!!!! A $400 haircut???? How ’bout giving $385 to some of the po’ folk you keep harping about. That leaves you $15 for a haircut like the average, middle-class man, John? Or, if you want to fancy up a bit,  you could keep $25 but if you do, you had better tip the hairdresser at least five bucks of it., you  twinkle-toed candy ass nancy boy.  Now, let’s all sit back and enjoy John primping, feathering, and posturing like a 14 year old girl on a Friday nite at the local mall. Edwards Calls For Minimum Wage Increase As Part Of Plan To Build One America Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – As part of his agenda to build One America where every person has the chance to work hard and get ahead, Senator John Edwards today will call... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716684 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:57:30 +0100 716684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=710344&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F07%2F02%2Flets-play-a-gamewho-can-diagnose-my-crack-head-sister-in-law%2F Some of you know about my SIL. She’s a mess. Does just about any illegal drug that she can get her hands on. And, if illegal drugs are not available, she has cabinets full of pain meds and psych meds. D….she has also started having seizures. The docs can’t find the origin of them but it is speculated that her many years of multiple drug abuse has fried her. Not saying that’s your case. We know that it’s not. She has lately been calling my house and when I don’t answer (I usually don’t) leaving long, rambling, incoherent messages. The messages are so long that the time runs out. When I came home last night, she had left one wanting my husband to get her some Lonestar tickets from some of his customers. No friggin’ way. Any complimentary ticket... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=710344 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:51:46 +0100 710344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=693275&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F24%2Fodds-are%2F Life, they say, is a crap shoot; you never know what you’re going to get, and eventually you’ll lose and your life will be over. A little grim sounding, but not necessarily fatalistic, not like the whole concept of predestination. I’ll take free will any day. But that’s free will guided by [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=693275 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:42:12 +0100 693275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676574&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Fthis-really-burns-my-aquit-hiding-sharpton-and-shabaaz-you-cowards%2F The end to the Duke debacle came today for Mike Nifong. That’s good news. The panel disbarred him. They came to the conclusion that he was just after political gain……wooing the black vote in Durham. He even agreed that he should be disbarred. Did he suddenly get a concious or did he finally realize that he was on the shit end of the stick? Seems a lot of people were pissed off at DA Nifong. Some very famous and dangerous people at that. Watch the video. OK You have to admit that was pretty funny. But, now I’m gonna get serious. When this black woman accused these white boys of rape, do you remember what happened? Shabaaz is a name caller and a total racist! I couldn’t find a video of Al Sharpton on the Duke rape case. These so-called-mouthpieces for the bla... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676574 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:50:40 +0100 676574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676578&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fthe-most-ridiculous-item-of-the-day%2F This article says so much about what is wrong with psychiatry, insurance companies, and parenting today. I just knew even before I got to this statement that it was going to be said, “Many parents say that a bipolar diagnosis meant they were no longer blamed for their children’s behavior.” What a nicely packaged excuse for bad parenting. This seriously makes me mad as hell. An 18 month old baby with a BP diagnosis because she cries all the time? My oldest daughter cried a hellova lot. She had a bipolar mother and…….COLIC.!! It’s scary to think that she could have been diagnosed as BP because of crying. What’s wrong with these people? It’s just too easy to blame your young kid’s problems on a disorder. The article gives an example of a ... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676578 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:32:53 +0100 676578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676173&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F10%2Fgreed-speaks-fundraising-for-nonprofits-megachurch-style%2F While reading Ginger’s rundown of the Autism Speaks annual IRS (US federal tax) Form 990, it occurred to me that this organisation conducts its financial operations in many of the same ways as do some of the less-savoury megachurches. (I’m not against religion in general or any particular religion, but recognise that churches are [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676173 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:48:49 +0100 676173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645315&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fplease-look-after%2F **dusts off neglected blog**   Things have been a bit crazy around here. I had not been ’round here for a couple of days and managed to mess up comments in the holding bin….(my apologies to anyone’s whose were lost in the snafu) one of which was a distress call of sorts from one of us….who could not get in yesterday. I don’t know who it was! Or what the WordPress problem is. AC is a bit laid up, I do know that. I am checking in….and will be back around by Friday now. Original plan was Thursday; but that has changed. This is the week of appointment hell and I had an MRI added to it today…scheduled for Thursday. (It beat the inpatient 24 hour EEG thing they had in mind….so I’m going with the open MRI) I’m not sure how much of t... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645315 Tue, 29 May 2007 20:52:05 +0100 645315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586019&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F03%2Fwhere-is-al-sharpton-wheres-shabaaaz-or-jesse%2F I am not a racist. I have black friends who feel the same way about this. As a matter of fact, the story was forwarded to me by a black woman. That said, I am so angry about this. Why isn’t this story being reported more widely? It doesn’t seem fair at all. If the races [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586019 Thu, 03 May 2007 14:24:52 +0100 586019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586021&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F01%2Fmy-dogs-get-more-respect%2F **once again, I have yet to form a complete thought….but am heading to DocNo’s, so maybe I’ll have something later** So you get a leftover from my personal blog: ************************************* Good questions being raised today here at  Psych Central, about just this question, regarding the taking of rights “for the good of society” H/T Furious Seasons  okay, on with [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586021 Tue, 01 May 2007 17:07:45 +0100 586021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577857&cid=t_105327_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F28%2Fthis-makes-my-blood-boil%2F ABBEVILLE, S.C. — An Abbeville man pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping and impregnating a girl when she was 9 years old. In January 2006, William Edward Ronca, who was 26 at the time, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Ronca was arrested after the girl was found to be seven to eight months pregnant. [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577857 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:33:19 +0100 577857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577348&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F04%2F28%2Fthe-glass-box%2F It’s a strange hollow, invisible kind of feeling. As though I could fade away just sitting there, because my own personal reality has so little bearing on what happens. There it is again in the after-school period. The hallways have just quit echoing with the tintinnabulation of the class bell, the clanging of slammed lockers, [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577348 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:17:48 +0100 577348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487587&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F03%2F09%2Finternational-disabled-womens-day%2F Today is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is: “Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls” People with disabilities have a variety of difficulties across their lives, not just from the intrinsic problems associated with the disability, but also the handicaps they face socially. Disabled people are much less likely to finish [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487587 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:34:05 +0100 487587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487588&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F03%2F08%2Frandom-thoughts-from-the-tub%2F “If there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life as in hoping for another life and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life.” ~Albert Camus Random thoughts from the tub (life, the universe, and everything): Life ain’t fair. No generation has ever created the world it grew up in. Every generation [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487588 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:09:14 +0100 487588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487599&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F01%2F22%2Fno-congratulations-needed%2F When I was assaulted, robbed, grossly insulted, Framed for infractions I didn’t do, And then went to the authorities They called me a liar. When I ignored pretentious fashions Avoided parties of catty gossip And shunned drinking and drugs I was denounced as rebelling the wrong way. When decided that I needed job skills Concensus dictated I should take courses That took advantage of my [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487599 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:33:26 +0100 487599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487603&cid=t_105327_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F01%2F12%2Fdevils-and-angels%2F Reading the morning news is dreadful for the happy digestion of my breakfast. Everywhere I look there are devils and angels, pantheons and freak shows, all in the name of disability. It’s hardly not a new trend. But this millennia-old attitude does a terrible disservice to disabled people everywhere to be cast as either [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487603 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:43:29 +0100 487603