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International Women's Day
Author: BobR    Date: 03/08/2017 14:56:34

Today - March 8, 2017 - is International Women's Day. Though some may think this is a fairly modern designation, it dates back to the early 1900s:
1909
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on 28 February. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

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1913-1914
On the eve of World War I campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1913 following discussions, International Women's Day was transferred to 8 March and this day has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since. In 1914 further women across Europe held rallies to campaign against the war and to express women's solidarity.

Women have used the event to push for rights, for peace, and for equality. As women's rights and feminist ideals became more mainstream, the IWD carried less weight. With the advent of the pussy-grabber-in-chief, aided and abetted by a Republican congress determined to roll back all the recent advances women have made, there is a new urgency. The marches around the world the day after inuaguration bore out that "wokeness", that rights once gained must always be protected. Complacency and apathy are a guarantee of regression.

The bill currently in Congress to replace the ACA (TrumpCare?... RyanCare?... those both sound like oxymorons) is yet another attack on women. It guts funding for Planned Parenthood, even though the funding (much of it via Medicaid) goes for testing women for various diseases. By law, none of the funding is used for abortions.

To provide a distinct counterpoint, today is also "a Day without a Woman". Like the movie "A Day Without a Mexican", and like the recent "Day Without an Immigrant" protest, this is meant to show the world (particularly the troglodyte men) that without women, the world wouldn't function. The plan is that women are 1) Not supposed to go work, 2) Not spend any money, and 3) Wear red while in public (men can show support with that last one by wearing red as well). It's made a definite impact already in some areas. In the Alexandria and Fairfax districts of northern Virginia, the school districts had to close school today because so many women teachers asked for the day off. I expect there will be female-owned businesses closed today as well, and businesses of all sizes and types will definitely notice the absence of women.

Women are also supposed to boycott "unpaid work", so like Lysistrata, men may be making their own dinners tonight... as well as taking care of "other things"

Even the Statue of Liberty went dark... (okay - there's a rational explanation, but it's still a pretty cool coincidence).

Hopefully everyone is wearing red today, and appreciating all the hard work women do. Like Ginger Rodgers, they have to do what we do, but backwards and in heels.

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Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 14:18:40
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 14:26:43
Quote by Raine:
Good morning!


Last nights TUTN was totally off the charts!


Jason Chaffetz's face is fist pillow.

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 14:30:31
Quote by Raine:
Good morning!


Last nights TUTN was totally off the charts!


And right about 9 minutes in, Kenny with the STOS reference.

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 14:43:27
Morning

ohhh going to save TUTN as a treat for later, after Steph

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 14:44:08
Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 14:47:47
Comment by BobR on 03/08/2017 15:00:39
BLOG POSTED

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 15:42:18
Stop the presses!

WaPo is dumping the Peeps diorama contest.

I blame Cheetolini.

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 15:59:12
Quote by Mondobubba:
Stop the presses!

WaPo is dumping the Peeps diorama contest.

I blame Cheetolini.



I wondered about that when I saw National Harbor announce a Peep's Diorama contest.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 16:02:08
INDEED!


and yet, we persist!

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 16:19:09
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Stop the presses!

WaPo is dumping the Peeps diorama contest.

I blame Cheetolini.



I wondered about that when I saw National Harbor announce a Peep's Diorama contest.
things are looking Dire for the Easter Egg Roll.


Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 16:21:55
Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 16:29:43
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Stop the presses!

WaPo is dumping the Peeps diorama contest.

I blame Cheetolini.



I wondered about that when I saw National Harbor announce a Peep's Diorama contest.
things are looking Dire for the Easter Egg Roll.



Yeah, and my Aunt and cousins who usually work the event have heard nothing. Easter is April 16.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 16:30:59
Happy Woman's day y'all:
SHANGHAI (AP) -- The trademarks are for businesses including branded spas, massage parlors, golf clubs, hotels, insurance, finance and real estate companies, retail shops, restaurants, bars, and private bodyguard and escort services.




Comment by BobR on 03/08/2017 16:39:09
Quote by Raine:
Happy Woman's day y'all:
SHANGHAI (AP) -- The trademarks are for businesses including branded spas, massage parlors, golf clubs, hotels, insurance, finance and real estate companies, retail shops, restaurants, bars, and private bodyguard and escort services.


tRump Escorts - feel free to grab 'em by the pussy!

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 16:57:06
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Stop the presses!

WaPo is dumping the Peeps diorama contest.

I blame Cheetolini.



I wondered about that when I saw National Harbor announce a Peep's Diorama contest.
things are looking Dire for the Easter Egg Roll.



It looks to me like the WH is half-assing this. Like everything they touch it turns to shit.


Comment by Scoopster on 03/08/2017 16:57:50
Comment by Scoopster on 03/08/2017 17:00:21



Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 17:14:36



Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 17:15:27
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That our NDO*


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*No Drama Obama


Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 17:19:25
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Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 17:21:50
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But didn't most of us know this was a thing back during W? Its just become more expansive since now even our frigs can get online.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 17:24:52

The HEll?

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 17:25:51
Quote by Raine:
this







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Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 17:26:08
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:




But didn't most of us know this was a thing back during W? Its just become more expansive since now even our frigs can get online.
. I thought it was a really interesting interview -- basically saying that Wikilwaks is not credible about any of this


Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 17:27:21
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:




But didn't most of us know this was a thing back during W? Its just become more expansive since now even our frigs can get online.
. I thought it was a really interesting interview -- basically saying that Wikilwaks is not credible about any of this



Ah, it probably would have helped if I'd listened to more then the opening then

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 17:32:12
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 18:07:23
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:




But didn't most of us know this was a thing back during W? Its just become more expansive since now even our frigs can get online.
. I thought it was a really interesting interview -- basically saying that Wikilwaks is not credible about any of this



Ah, it probably would have helped if I'd listened to more then the opening then
. No problem!


Comment by Scoopster on 03/08/2017 18:25:53
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.

It's all about deregulation. Allowing competition across state lines will immediately lead to buyouts & mergers, which as always will reduce competition and drive prices through the roof when the few remaining insurers decide to form a trust, just like in any other industry.

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 18:35:43
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.

It's all about deregulation. Allowing competition across state lines will immediately lead to buyouts & mergers, which as always will reduce competition and drive prices through the roof when the few remaining insurers decide to form a trust, just like in any other industry.



Ok so its about the insurance company and not about consumer cost - I see. Thank you.

"Its all Taco Bell" is a quote that seems to come to mind more and more these days.

Comment by Scoopster on 03/08/2017 18:43:42
Since I know you guys are interested in knowing..




Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 18:48:01
Quote by Scoopster:
Since I know you guys are interested in knowing..





Finally. Get the feeling they are only doing it cause it really is tradition. Would not want any of those people around my kids (if I had any), they are a poor example of humanity. Wonder how well its going to be attended? It was pretty packed for W and Obama.

Comment by BobR on 03/08/2017 18:51:06
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Scoopster:
Since I know you guys are interested in knowing..





Finally. Get the feeling they are only doing it cause it really is tradition. Would not want any of those people around my kids (if I had any), they are a poor example of humanity. Wonder how well its going to be attended? It was pretty packed for W and Obama.

Will the eggs all have a big gold "T" on them?

Comment by TriSec on 03/08/2017 18:57:27
So, it seems to be working. The store is dead as a doornail today. The handful of customers has been all men. The lone lady I saw was wearing a brilliant red dress.

Rock On!

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 19:09:28
Watching the Spicey presser like this:


https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/17198425_10211949572233119_2026072945_n.gif?_nc_ad=z-m&oh=5ffa245e8b1d5949a77da4b50af479f7&oe=58C21C82


Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 19:10:06
Quote by TriSec:
So, it seems to be working. The store is dead as a doornail today. The handful of customers has been all men. The lone lady I saw was wearing a brilliant red dress.

Rock On!

This makes me SO HAPPY!

Comment by Scoopster on 03/08/2017 19:11:06
Quote by Raine:
Watching the Spicey presser like this:


https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/17198425_10211949572233119_2026072945_n.gif?_nc_ad=z-m&oh=5ffa245e8b1d5949a77da4b50af479f7&oe=58C21C82

He actually said the CBO scoring doesn't matter. JFC...

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 19:12:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.



A competing answer. Insurance is the only industry that isn't regulated at the Federal level. All the regulation of insurance is at the state level. I might be pulling this out of my ass, but I think it has something to do with the actuarial information works. Anyway, when you have from say, insurance from Blue Cross, it isn't purchased directly from Blue Cross the holding company, it is purchased through the subsidiary of BCBS that is licensed in your state. Doing away with the provision about selling health insurance across state lines is suppose to stimulate the free market and drive costs down because the market is this magical creature where everyone acts in their on rational self-interest (:eye roll:). If you remember from the debate over the ACA, critics of this pointed out that all that would happen would be the states with the leanest insurance regulators would be havens for companies offering crappy coverage that the insurance companies could charge a higher price for.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 19:16:36
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by Raine:
Watching the Spicey presser like this:


https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/17198425_10211949572233119_2026072945_n.gif?_nc_ad=z-m&oh=5ffa245e8b1d5949a77da4b50af479f7&oe=58C21C82

He actually said the CBO scoring doesn't matter. JFC...
YUP.


Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 19:21:17
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.



A competing answer. Insurance is the only industry that isn't regulated at the Federal level. All the regulation of insurance is at the state level. I might be pulling this out of my ass, but I think it has something to do with the actuarial information works. Anyway, when you have from say, insurance from Blue Cross, it isn't purchased directly from Blue Cross the holding company, it is purchased through the subsidiary of BCBS that is licensed in your state. Doing away with the provision about selling health insurance across state lines is suppose to stimulate the free market and drive costs down because the market is this magical creature where everyone acts in their on rational self-interest (:eye roll:). If you remember from the debate over the ACA, critics of this pointed out that all that would happen would be the states with the leanest insurance regulators would be havens for companies offering crappy coverage that the insurance companies could charge a higher price for.



This is one of those things I'm not understanding I think - actuarials are different in each state because of overall environment - coal miners in West VA are going to require something different then fisherperson in Maine, right.

So say I'm that fisherperson and it seems cheaper to buy a plan from WV. Say one day I get a swordfish through the leg and have to go to the hospital, now that cheap plan I got that is based on things that effect WV coal miners isn't going to cover my needs cause how many coal miners get a swordfish through the leg.

To me is still doesn't work to buy over state lines. But then I'm probably looking at this all wrong and overly simplifying. And its kinda of making me feel stupid that I don't get it.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 19:25:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.



A competing answer. Insurance is the only industry that isn't regulated at the Federal level. All the regulation of insurance is at the state level. I might be pulling this out of my ass, but I think it has something to do with the actuarial information works. Anyway, when you have from say, insurance from Blue Cross, it isn't purchased directly from Blue Cross the holding company, it is purchased through the subsidiary of BCBS that is licensed in your state. Doing away with the provision about selling health insurance across state lines is suppose to stimulate the free market and drive costs down because the market is this magical creature where everyone acts in their on rational self-interest (:eye roll:). If you remember from the debate over the ACA, critics of this pointed out that all that would happen would be the states with the leanest insurance regulators would be havens for companies offering crappy coverage that the insurance companies could charge a higher price for.

NAiled it.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 19:30:36
THIS IS AN ABUSE OF FONTS.

I would have been happier with Comic Sans.

Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 19:38:12
Quote by Raine:
THIS IS AN ABUSE OF FONTS.

I would have been happier with Comic Sans.



Too scripty!

I noticed on that fancy filigree eggs is says "inauguration" and the "easter" is shoved up to the top. Did W and Obama's first year do that too?

And yes I am being nitpicky.

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 19:46:01
Quote by Raine:
THIS IS AN ABUSE OF FONTS.

I would have been happier with Comic Sans.


That is impossible to read. I think somebody wanted "classy" font.

Comment by Mondobubba on 03/08/2017 21:30:53
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by wickedpam:
Ok, so I really don't understand a lot of the health insurance speak or legal speak about health insurance but I do have a question.

They keep talking about buying insurance over state lines - I don't understand that. How is that suppose to make anything better? Won't stats be messed up then and cause rates to rise because there are illnesses that can be clustered due to environment? Does that make sense - don't think I'm saying it right.

Sorry if its a dumb question, this stuff flies over my head like stock market/money stuff does.



A competing answer. Insurance is the only industry that isn't regulated at the Federal level. All the regulation of insurance is at the state level. I might be pulling this out of my ass, but I think it has something to do with the actuarial information works. Anyway, when you have from say, insurance from Blue Cross, it isn't purchased directly from Blue Cross the holding company, it is purchased through the subsidiary of BCBS that is licensed in your state. Doing away with the provision about selling health insurance across state lines is suppose to stimulate the free market and drive costs down because the market is this magical creature where everyone acts in their on rational self-interest (:eye roll:). If you remember from the debate over the ACA, critics of this pointed out that all that would happen would be the states with the leanest insurance regulators would be havens for companies offering crappy coverage that the insurance companies could charge a higher price for.

NAiled it.



Here's another thing. When the Missus was sick, I was listening "Fresh Air!" on my way to the acute care hospital. So, this was a while back. The guest was somebody who had been written a book about health care in the US. Like most things, the problem started in the 80s because of Reagan.

Comment by Raine on 03/08/2017 21:33:03
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
THIS IS AN ABUSE OF FONTS.

I would have been happier with Comic Sans.



Too scripty!

I noticed on that fancy filigree eggs is says "inauguration" and the "easter" is shoved up to the top. Did W and Obama's first year do that too?

And yes I am being nitpicky.
No.

They still have O's Eggs for sale. (that sounded funny.... )


Comment by wickedpam on 03/08/2017 21:41:15
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
THIS IS AN ABUSE OF FONTS.

I would have been happier with Comic Sans.



Too scripty!

I noticed on that fancy filigree eggs is says "inauguration" and the "easter" is shoved up to the top. Did W and Obama's first year do that too?

And yes I am being nitpicky.
No.

They still have O's Eggs for sale. (that sounded funny.... )



that does XD

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