Excellent news from Ireland today… election results indicate that the referendum in the Republic of Ireland to approve or disapprove the Lisbon Treaty has resulted in a “no” vote: Ireland has rejected the treaty.
Various articles both today and leading up to the referendum have included warnings that a “no” vote would “[trigger] a political crisis” [...]
I have periodic moments in which I am astounded by my ideological separation from the rest of the world, even within my subgroups of friendship.
Either I am indirectly blasted by hateful speech towards Christianity or I am misunderstood as a questionable troublemaker.
At least on one side it’s simple misunderstanding – I’m not criticized or lambasted, [...]
I’ve been meaning to discuss this anyway, but am lazy. Thus, a snippet of my conversation with Kristin:
lorien_johnson: Kristin!
lorien_johnson: this is a complete change of topic. but.
lorien_johnson: It was horrifying at the bus station today.
lorien_johnson: This couple was sitting on the bench behind me, arguing about their sex life.
Kristin: eew
lorien_johnson: Very “low class” individuals, I [...]