Tag Archives: Freedom

Heads Will Roll

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

Though I have strong opinions regarding most political matters, Wise Blood was never intended as a political blog. Today, however, I’m treading — albeit lightly — into political terrain. Current events trouble me. I find this video chilling. See what … Continue reading →

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TSA Redux

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

No one in my family traveled by airplane for the holidays, so I wasn’t privy to any firsthand reports of TSA gropings. (These outrages will continue to be reported; this excellent site chronicles the abuse from numerous sources.) … Or, … Continue reading →

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The End Game

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

Referring to what the TSA euphemistically styles “enhanced screenings,” the wonderfully compliant news outlets in their soft-as-a-baby’s-behind reporting (also, here and here) are now regurgitating the TSA-generated meme that “less than 3%” of the flying public is subjected to the … Continue reading →

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These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For …

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Imagine this scenario: You’re heading out of town for a long-anticipated holiday with extended family. The trip requires nine hours in a car so — in spite of what you’ve heard/read about new TSA-sanctioned sexual assaults,  er, bureaucratic intimidations, er, … Continue reading →

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TSA = Stranger Danger

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Can’t help but continue to cogitate on this TSA screening nightmare (see my previous post).The outrage, tales of indecencies committed, frustrations and absurdities continue to be recounted in lurid and nauseating detail. The TSA website laughably defends their recently implemented … Continue reading →

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Interesting Times

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Nobody seems to know for certain where the phrase “may you live in interesting times” originated. No matter. During more than a month of absence from posting here, I have come to understand those six words are as much curse … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bulges

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

A couple weeks back, my Beloved and I were emptying some items from the back of my car. I was in front of him, and he remarked offhandedly:  “You should probably invest in a bra that fits.” I was too … Continue reading →

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“Freedom Has Never Been So Fragile”

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Yesterday, I identified a point of agreement between myself and President Obama. Truthfully, there are probably very few things on which we would see eye-to-eye. But when Obama characterizes our present situation as a “mess,” I concur. I’m also reminded … Continue reading →

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