Mike's Blog Round Up
October 13, 2014

Well, it's been a while since posting here. It's not been a banner year for me, two shoulder dislocations in six months. Shoulder replacement is a must-do soon. I am still reeling under the crushing grief of the death of my wonderful cat of 14 years, Murray, followed a month later by the sudden and unnecessary death of my Dad. My head is still not in the game, but I hope these links are worth reading.

Good news is that a new, feral, cat, whom I've named Kyle, has entered my life. I've been working with him since last Christmas time, and he's finally warmed up to me. Spent his second night in the house (much more comfortably this time) Saturday. He's a good cat, and Mountain Girl seems to really like him. Yay!

First, here's something that I wrote, based on briefings at which I was present, by POTUS, SecDef, SecNav, CNP et al. explaining why repeal of DADT made state gay marriage bans moot, and why they are falling everywhere: Equal Protection Under The Law.

Brad Blog notices that the Judge who approved the first Voter Photo ID in 2008 has had a serious change of heart.

The attacks on Women In Tech is truly appalling. If you've been glazing over with the #GamerGate issue-- stop glazing over, because it IS very serious. Read this and this. I wonder what the hell is wrong with these horrible, broken excuses for men.

Mark, at Lean Left notes that after two years of forcing Sequester Budgets cuts-- particularly in Federal Health Services, the GOP is passing the blame to Obama.

And finally...

Spocko's Brain has a handy chart tracking all the crimes of your favorite, various NFL thugs nationwide. Handy!

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