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This writer is eighty years old and has spent a half century working with handicapped and deprived people and advocating on their behalf while caring for her own workung-class family. She spends her "Sunset Years" in writing and struggling with The System.

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108 Articles, 11 Quick Links, 533 Comments, 2 Diaries, 0 Polls

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 9:06:41 PM

Article : "My Biohazard Valentine: Love, Work, And Dissent In A Time of"

Thank you, Phil!


Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:29:31 PM

Quicklink : "Thomas Friedman: We Need a Second Party"

Sorry to inform the esteemed author


Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 6:56:42 AM

Article : "No Going Back..."

Right and wrong, Archie


Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:26:55 PM

Tweet : "A Congress of Cowards"

Criminals or just cowards,


Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 8:08:36 AM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

I can't believe it, Codge!


Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 9:37:01 PM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

And all of that is Obama's fault?


Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 9:20:28 AM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

I keep telling myself


Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:38:22 PM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

Thank you, but


Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 5:55:19 PM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

Thank you, Thomas!


Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 2:29:35 PM

Article : "A Hopeless Legion of Loons"

You must have liked George Bush!


Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 4:17:09 PM

Article : "Occupy With a Vengeance! Change is a Messy Affair, But it Ha"

Just telling it like it is, Vince!


Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:49:14 PM

Article : "Why Competition Among Health Plans Can't Help Us"

Insurance companies do not ever compete


Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 6:53:38 PM

Article : "Europe: It's a No Brainer - Ditch the Euro, Preserve Democra"

Good questions and a good article


Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 12:39:16 PM

Article : "Why Barack Obama Does Not Disappoint Some Folks"

My perspective


Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:02:26 PM

Quicklink : "Oklahoma Hit By Earthquake For A Second Night In A Row"

I agree


Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 5:12:40 PM

Article : "Occupy Facing 'Cloaked' Counterattacks"

Oh, I agree


Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:28:21 PM

Quicklink : "Oklahoma Hit By Earthquake For A Second Night In A Row"

And thank God for that!


Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:07:57 PM

Article : "Occupy Facing 'Cloaked' Counterattacks"

It's a good sign!


Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 9:09:20 PM

Article : "Occupy The Treasury! Reclaim The Monetary System With The Ne"

From your computer to God's ears


Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 6:38:46 PM

Article : "Occupy The Treasury! Reclaim The Monetary System With The Ne"

BRAVO!


Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 5:53:59 PM

Article : "A Color for Occupy Wall Street?"

Though largely of the young


Friday, September 16, 2011 at 5:50:19 PM

Article : "HOW MANY POOR PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW?"

bern, why don't you run for office?


Friday, September 16, 2011 at 12:44:06 PM

Article : "HOW MANY POOR PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW?"

I remember the "Great Depression"


Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 8:11:18 PM

Diary : "Beloved OEN Editor Margaret Bassett Dies At 89"

Until we meet, Margaret


Friday, August 19, 2011 at 9:55:20 AM

Poll : "Poll: Should Obama Pull an LBJ and Withdraw His Candidacy fo"

This poll and the resulting comments


Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 3:27:04 PM

Poll : "Poll: Should Obama Pull an LBJ and Withdraw His Candidacy fo"

There are good possibilities on the Left


Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 11:13:11 AM

Poll : "Poll: Should Obama Pull an LBJ and Withdraw His Candidacy fo"

I voted NO


Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:48:07 PM

Quicklink : "Mark. O. Hatfield, Liberal G.O.P. Senator, Dies at 89"

I remember him well


Monday, August 1, 2011 at 8:33:39 PM

Article : "Fresh Evidence That Health Insurers Value Profits Over Peopl"

I agree


Monday, August 1, 2011 at 7:45:32 PM

Article : "Fresh Evidence That Health Insurers Value Profits Over Peopl"

Too bad old Henry isn't here any more


Monday, August 1, 2011 at 5:24:23 PM

Article : "Fresh Evidence That Health Insurers Value Profits Over Peopl"

If the Democratic majority


Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 6:25:22 AM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

I think you're right


Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 7:28:31 PM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

From your keyboard to God's ears


Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 6:05:41 PM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

One last reply


Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 12:21:47 PM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

Once again


Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 8:54:06 AM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

You should sue your history teacher


Friday, July 29, 2011 at 9:24:37 PM

Article : "Do We Really Need "Enemies" in an "Us v/s Them" View of the"

Pogo Possum had it right


Friday, July 29, 2011 at 6:59:55 PM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

I will happily clarify the point


Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:38:37 PM

Article : "The Great American Guilt Trip"

You are SO right, Margaret


Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 12:53:11 PM

Article : "Is Michele Bachmann A Racist?"

What should we expect


Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:30:59 AM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

And doesn't it gripe your drawers


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 6:36:52 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Here's your link, Margaret


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 6:07:13 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

You gals were (and are) my heroes!


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 1:24:37 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Thanks so much, Joan


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 12:27:51 PM

Tweet : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

That's all true, Joan


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:44:30 AM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Thank you, Joan!!!!!


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:34:44 AM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

I hope so, Joan


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:06:32 AM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

The one mistake made by the Progressives


Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 7:07:35 AM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Our problem is not in the White House!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 9:24:59 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

I'm no help


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 7:42:29 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Wonderful!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 7:12:32 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Hi, Margaret


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 6:18:24 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

You gals make me so damned proud!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 5:48:55 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Fine with me!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 5:44:23 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Wish I could!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 3:41:26 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

The good news


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:03:49 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

You Go, Girl!


Friday, July 15, 2011 at 1:32:19 PM

Article : "Revolt of the Grannies!"

Does anyone else remember


Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 11:14:50 AM

Quicklink : "Strauss-Kahn to Face New Sex Charge in France"

I read another article on this


Monday, July 4, 2011 at 9:55:49 AM

Article : "Should the Federal Reserve be Nationalized and Fractional Re"

The sci-fi end of this


Monday, July 4, 2011 at 8:57:55 AM

Article : "Should the Federal Reserve be Nationalized and Fractional Re"

A good way


Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 1:31:17 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

This problem of abstinency and abortion


Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 6:41:19 AM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

FYI


Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:43:15 AM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

Dante


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 11:26:16 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

We should get together


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10:49:56 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

You're right.


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10:40:16 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

What a marvelous story!


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7:15:28 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

Believe it or not


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 5:15:59 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

I disagree


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 3:37:55 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

Not really, Margaret


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 3:22:49 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

And they are back-dooring it in


Friday, July 1, 2011 at 1:31:11 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

Biiig Deal!


Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 9:34:59 PM

Article : "Tales Of A Female Nothing! Dear GOP God, It's Me, Jillian..."

Also, consider this


Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 9:09:10 PM

Article : "This Boomer Turns Sixty. Advice?"

Happy birthday, Rob!


Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 12:57:45 PM

Article : "Questions Remain in Government's Anti-Cigarette Campaign"

Oh, Marta, Marta, Marta


Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 9:28:01 PM

Article : "Questions Remain in Government's Anti-Cigarette Campaign"

I merely pointed out


Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 7:27:16 PM

Article : "Questions Remain in Government's Anti-Cigarette Campaign"

I once belonged to an organization


Friday, June 24, 2011 at 6:14:44 PM

Article : "Questions Remain in Government's Anti-Cigarette Campaign"

Right on!


Friday, June 24, 2011 at 5:06:47 PM

Quicklink : "Peter Falk, "Columbo' Actor, Dies at 83"

My first memories


Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 2:54:19 PM

Article : "Green Lantern"

Beautiful!!!


Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 1:55:15 PM

Article : "More Hate Mail; Now, I'm Deranged"

I was only pullin' yer chain!


Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 12:56:36 PM

Article : "More Hate Mail; Now, I'm Deranged"

These poor deluded Tea-Bagger souls


Monday, June 20, 2011 at 3:56:05 PM

Article : "More Hate Mail; Now, I'm Deranged"

Mark, you hurt my little feelings!


Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:06:00 AM

Article : "The Amerikan Police State Strides Forward"

Even a famous and acclaimed writer can jump to conclusions


Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:47:17 AM

Article : "The Amerikan Police State Strides Forward"

Jack, in response to your comments


Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:05:32 AM

Article : "Leaving a Church of Free-Market Miracles"

Phil, your eloquence constantly amazes me


Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 5:14:23 AM

Article : "The Amerikan Police State Strides Forward"

Ah, the smell of raging testosterone in the morning!


Monday, April 25, 2011 at 1:44:46 PM

Article : "Politics -- Spinning Out of Control"

WOW! Sheila


Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 12:16:52 PM

Quicklink : "Reaction to Obama's Speech on Libya"

Good point!!!!


Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 3:40:12 PM

Quicklink : "How Ignorant Are Americans?"

We didn't!


Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 6:51:15 AM

Quicklink : "How Ignorant Are Americans?"

Not really a laughing matter


Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:02:53 AM

Article : "Right Wing Israel Supporters Coming More Out of Closet To At"

Mr. Zurab, this is a free forum


Friday, February 25, 2011 at 5:07:57 PM

Article : "Right Wing Israel Supporters Coming More Out of Closet To At"

There are no Christian Zionists


Friday, February 25, 2011 at 5:05:03 PM

Article : "Right Wing Israel Supporters Coming More Out of Closet To At"

I thought so at the time


Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:23:12 PM

Article : "Right Wing Israel Supporters Coming More Out of Closet To At"

Welcome to the light!


Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7:58:43 PM

Quicklink : "GRAPES OF WRATH -- 2011"

In another generation


Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 7:36:55 AM

Article : "This Ain't Ike's Grand Old Party"

Isn't it strange......


Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:09:00 PM

Article : "This Ain't Ike's Grand Old Party"

Me. too!


Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 2:56:15 PM

Article : "This Ain't Ike's Grand Old Party"

Eighty years ago


Monday, January 10, 2011 at 1:31:17 PM

Article : "A Few Words In Defense of the N-Word, in the Novels of Mark"

Thank you, Margaret

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