Hey! On the FLDS issue Senator Harry Reid has said that polygamous sects "form of organized crime,". I called his office and they refused to comment on it, of course. Normally I don't endorse such things but I really think that people need call Senator Reid's office, say they're a Democrat and express outrage at these statements. He is up for re-election in two years so mark your calendars to donate to any of his opponents.
I just now found out about this! I'm so upset to have missed it.
Is there a transcript, or will it be aired again?
7/28/2008 11:51:00 AM
Update: If you missed it, Jeri says it will replay for the next 23 hours in case any of our readers missed the live. show. The show restarts at 5 after the hour every hour for 23 hours. Other bloggers who were on: Kurt from I Perceive Bill from Free the FLDS Betty from Principle Voices
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Update: WE ARE ON
We have an extraordinary bit of running around to do today (in our unairconditioned 12 passenger van). The HG, of course, is in Texas nannying for a family with 11 children The 11th was delivered by C-section yesterday morning, and while their mother is in the hospital, the HG is caring for the other children, who are 13 and under. Three of the children at home are still in diapers (there's a set of youngling quads).
She's off to a good start. Yesterday the older boys blew out the power in two bathrooms trying to solder something. She asked what the smell was and they told her only, "Well, we plugged something in that we forgot we aren't supposed to plug in. But we aren't using it anymore so the smell will go away soon." She was in the midst of toddler duties and somewhat distracted, so she didn't follow up immediately. Then she found them examining the breaker box, and insisted they cease and desist any electricity related activities until their father got home. That's when he discovered they'd melted the outlets, and hence, couldn't pursue their soldering any further. I believe he's told them to dress and bathe in the dark, as they deserve.
Jenny, Pip, and the FYG went to a girls' Bible study and relationship building night hosted by an older lady where we go to church, and we have to head down to pick them up.
The Cherub is being fitted, at long last, for a new AFO, or plastic leg brace. This is a process that has been a long time coming, as for a full year our insurance and Medi-care were spitting at each other and we got caught in the cross fire. It was finally resolved, although not entirely to our satisfaction. We cannot choose not to have Medi-care- it's simply not an option. Our insurance, which is supposed to be pretty comprehensive, won't cover a thing if we don't have Medicare, because the Cherub is eligible for it. We have to pay 100 dollars a month for insurance we shouldn't need, but there it is. At any rate, things are resolved and we are back in the insurance company's good graces and the Cherub can be seen again. Besides the insurance issues, she had to complete a number of other steps before we could get to the leg brace stage.
The HM has an appointment to discuss some business issues with somebody while we're down south, and we hope to fit in some shopping at the Asian grocery store and possibly the day-old bread store.
The Equuschick, recovering from a head cold she refuses to acknowledge is a head- cold (she says it's 'contagious allergies), has a riding lesson to give this morning and she'll be supervising the Boy, who remains at home.
While there are a few scheduled posts already set to go up automatically, I and most of the Progeny really aren't here, although we hope to be back in time to make my appearance here:
Austin, TX, July 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Sen. Harry Reid is holding a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FLDS . Find out who is invited to testify and who is not.
At 3 PM E.T., Thursday, July 24, 2008, Jerri Ward will be discussing this on "I Object! Justice Examined" at Right Talk Radio with a panel of writers, lawyers and activists. Listen by clicking here and on the "I Object!" logo.
Kurt Schulzke is an Attorney/CPA and blogger who has analyzed and written on the FLDS debacle in Texas and blogs at IPerceive.net. Bill Medvecky is a parent advocate who has set up a website and petition to help the children of the FLDS at http://www.flds.ws/ and http://www.voicesforthechildren.org/. Deputy Headmistress is a homeschooling mom and blogger who noted the dangers to all homeschoolers posed by legislation which was proposed by Texas legislators in 2005 in an effort to rid the state of fellow American citizens because of their religious beliefs and practices. She blogs at http://heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com/.
posted by Headmistress, zookeeper at 2:00 PM on Jul 24, 2008
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"FLDS, July 24th, and What's Up, Common Room?"
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I just listened to the broadcast. Very well done!
7/24/2008 03:02:00 PM
Hey! On the FLDS issue Senator Harry Reid has said that polygamous sects "form of organized crime,". I called his office and they refused to comment on it, of course. Normally I don't endorse such things but I really think that people need call Senator Reid's office, say they're a Democrat and express outrage at these statements. He is up for re-election in two years so mark your calendars to donate to any of his opponents.
I'm calling the DNC tomorrow as well.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/07/24/polygamy.hearing/index.html
7/24/2008 04:54:00 PM
I just now found out about this! I'm so upset to have missed it.
Is there a transcript, or will it be aired again?
7/28/2008 11:51:00 AM
Kurt from I Perceive
Bill from Free the FLDS
Betty from Principle Voices
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Update: WE ARE ON
We have an extraordinary bit of running around to do today (in our unairconditioned 12 passenger van). The HG, of course, is in Texas nannying for a family with 11 children The 11th was delivered by C-section yesterday morning, and while their mother is in the hospital, the HG is caring for the other children, who are 13 and under. Three of the children at home are still in diapers (there's a set of youngling quads).
She's off to a good start. Yesterday the older boys blew out the power in two bathrooms trying to solder something. She asked what the smell was and they told her only, "Well, we plugged something in that we forgot we aren't supposed to plug in. But we aren't using it anymore so the smell will go away soon." She was in the midst of toddler duties and somewhat distracted, so she didn't follow up immediately. Then she found them examining the breaker box, and insisted they cease and desist any electricity related activities until their father got home. That's when he discovered they'd melted the outlets, and hence, couldn't pursue their soldering any further. I believe he's told them to dress and bathe in the dark, as they deserve.
Jenny, Pip, and the FYG went to a girls' Bible study and relationship building night hosted by an older lady where we go to church, and we have to head down to pick them up.
The Cherub is being fitted, at long last, for a new AFO, or plastic leg brace. This is a process that has been a long time coming, as for a full year our insurance and Medi-care were spitting at each other and we got caught in the cross fire. It was finally resolved, although not entirely to our satisfaction. We cannot choose not to have Medi-care- it's simply not an option. Our insurance, which is supposed to be pretty comprehensive, won't cover a thing if we don't have Medicare, because the Cherub is eligible for it. We have to pay 100 dollars a month for insurance we shouldn't need, but there it is. At any rate, things are resolved and we are back in the insurance company's good graces and the Cherub can be seen again. Besides the insurance issues, she had to complete a number of other steps before we could get to the leg brace stage.
The HM has an appointment to discuss some business issues with somebody while we're down south, and we hope to fit in some shopping at the Asian grocery store and possibly the day-old bread store.
The Equuschick, recovering from a head cold she refuses to acknowledge is a head- cold (she says it's 'contagious allergies), has a riding lesson to give this morning and she'll be supervising the Boy, who remains at home.
While there are a few scheduled posts already set to go up automatically, I and most of the Progeny really aren't here, although we hope to be back in time to make my appearance here:
Austin, TX, July 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Sen. Harry Reid is holding a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FLDS . Find out who is invited to testify and who is not.
At 3 PM E.T., Thursday, July 24, 2008, Jerri Ward will be discussing this on "I Object! Justice Examined" at Right Talk Radio with a panel of writers, lawyers and activists. Listen by clicking here and on the "I Object!" logo.
Kurt Schulzke is an Attorney/CPA and blogger who has analyzed and written on the FLDS debacle in Texas and blogs at IPerceive.net. Bill Medvecky is a parent advocate who has set up a website and petition to help the children of the FLDS at http://www.flds.ws/ and http://www.voicesforthechildren.org/. Deputy Headmistress is a homeschooling mom and blogger who noted the dangers to all homeschoolers posed by legislation which was proposed by Texas legislators in 2005 in an effort to rid the state of fellow American citizens because of their religious beliefs and practices. She blogs at http://heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com/.
posted by Headmistress, zookeeper at 2:00 PM on Jul 24, 2008