Ever met a Republican not Owned by the Insurance Industry?

Kudos to Congressmember Anthony Weiner for telling it like it us about the Republican toadies of the Insurance companies. This five minute video points out their obstructionism in the healthcare bill. Thank you, Anthony Weiner for telling it like it is and standing up for the American middle class/working folk.

No-chicken Healing Soup

No-chicken Soup
Originally uploaded by Kate Anne

With a flu bug taking grip, despite flu shot, Val from Atlanta answered my request for vegetarian chicken soup: "Take a basic veggie stock and add cayenne pepper, basil, ginger root, lemon peel, sauteed garlic (or roasted), let it steep until all things are 'married.' Top with organic apple cider vinegar.Drink a cup of this warm broth every two hours." Had to settle for ginger powder [my ginger root looking like a voodoo head], and a little cilantro called to me. But it has truly helped. So will time.

GRITtv: Lisa Graves: Put Corporations in Their Place

Take two minutes to understand better the impact of the five conservatives on the Supreme Court with their Citizens United v. FEC decision.

Lisa Graves of SourceWatch explains the dangers of the Supreme Court's recent Citizens United decision.
GRITtv with Laura Flanders brings participatory democracy onto your computer screen and into your living room, bridging the gap between audience and advocates. Watch any show, at any time: http://grittv.org

Contact your Congress members on this. Thanks.

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow - Dr. Howard Dean: the filibuster, and Democrat's weakness

Hey, Dems -- FireDogLake.com posted this Rachel Maddow clip where she and Dr. Howard Dean agree that Democrats need to move past the obstructionist Republicans and get something done. -- just under 8 minutes and it makes so much sense. Can Democrats be sensible, please?!!!

February Blizzard

February Blizzard
Originally uploaded by Kate Anne

First there was a snowy commute into Manhattan and then home again to snowy Sunnyside Gardens. Pretty to look at. Much to be shoveled. There are some other photos from the day on Flickr.