Monthly Archives: February 2009

Frday Night – Fat Cat, Skinny Cat, Musical Musings / Session 5

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Tonight …we present to you, a three pack - even though I desperately need a six Pack  (of Sol that is with some veggies and dip on the side)   A tribute to one of my sweetie … Continue reading

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The Chicken Or The Egg Which Came First? The “Toxic Assets” or the “New Investment Instruments ” Who Should Be Blamed?

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   I could be wrong,  but as far as I can see  from what I have read and heard , it is the so called “New Instruments ” ( investment products that were sold to … Continue reading

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Lucky Charms And The Current Crop Of Republicans

  “A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Before I plough into the morass of the republican response last night to President Obama’s speech,   let us speak of lighter issues…after all even if  one wants to state ones case (politically)  one … Continue reading

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George Bush Redux / What the GOP Will Not Admit: They Are Responsible For This Bloody Mess We Are In.

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Is anybody getting that old feeling of Dej’a vu?  Like we’ve been here before? as if we’ve walked this path of,  now you see it – now you don’t – card trick days during George Bush’s … Continue reading

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“No!” Making Peace by George Mitchell – Chapter 5

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Making Peace By George Mitchell / Chapter 5 of 16 Chapters (synopsis)   George Mitchell’s appointment as chairman  of the plenary sessions of the negotiations began falteringly in June.  Two of the ten political parties … Continue reading

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News Update: Ending Settlements In Israel, A Vital Step To Peace In The Middle East

 “A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   ” Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) said that “the notion that Israel can continue to expand settlements, whether it be through natural growth or otherwise without diminishing the capacity of a two-state solution is both … Continue reading

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Friday Night Music, S. Cats F. Cats / Session 5

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Ever watch Psych on USA?   I love that show reminds me of the Rockford and Columbo TV series from 70′ s, Fav line follows, When lead character is introduced to a new police official … Continue reading

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Purple Heart for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” The Pentagon decided Jan 9th 2009 that  it would not include post-traumatic stress disorder in the awarding of the purple heart because it is not a physical wound.  Well you know, that might makes sense, if … Continue reading

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24 American Soldiers Committed Suicide In January 2009

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Those who fought in our name need us to cover their backs now that they have returned from the war in Iraq (and Afghanistan.)  The conditions of that war, lack of  any plan to … Continue reading

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Soldiers – Should The Government Be Allowed To Ask Them To Torture?

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   “Systematic torture and sexual abuse of detainees” is how  Brandon Neely  a former soldier describes his work as a guard at Guantanamo.  Mr. Neely’s feelings of “guilt and shame”   should extend to all of … Continue reading

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Senator Arlen Specter Takes A Stand / Country Over Party

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   In the recent vote for the stimulus package that President Obama presented there were only three republican Senators who voted for the bill.  Without their support the bill would not have passed this week and … Continue reading

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A Different Route To End War, George Mitchell: Making Peace / Chapter 4

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog” Making Peace By George Mitchell – Chapter 4 of 16  (synopsis)   The International  Body of Decommissioning Weapons released its report on January 23 , 1996 it included the six principles of democracy and non-violence … Continue reading

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Friday Night Music Musings-Fat Cats/Skinny Cats Shake it! Session 4/Early Bird Special…

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   Good afternoon fellow cat people, It doesn’t matter if you are a FAT CAT or a SKINNY CAT we all need a little relief after a week in the “dust bowl” and I will deliver the goods…a … Continue reading

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English Bankers Grilled By The House Of Commons And Removed For “Colossal Mistakes”

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”    Tuesday the House of Commons hauled up the bankers who had been removed from their positions, before Parliament and questioned them as to how and why ” they took such risks  and over extended themselves … Continue reading

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If a Blog Post Falls in a Forest (Web) and No One is There to Hear (View) it, Does it Make a Sound ?(Exist)

“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”   If a question is asked and  is answered in one light year from now,  should you keep asking questions?  Or, maybe it is never answered in your life time, should you keep asking ?  … Continue reading

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