Comments for Danine N. Spencer

Comment on The Incomplete List of Feminist Memoirs by anna

anna — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:28:42 +0000

throught the flower: my struggle as a woman artisit by Judy Chicago

Comment on Yes, Facebook Users, Florida’s New Welfare Drug-Testing Law IS Discriminatory by Tom Materene

Tom Materene — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:11:28 +0000

I am a conservative but I do not agree with this law, this is probably the worst attack on a group of Americans in history. The story get’s little attention about this governor owning facilities that will actually profit from this, I know he signed the businesses over to his wife, well that should raise a few eyebrows.

This is politics at it’s very worst, it’s just sad that this nation has now become a bunch of mob mongers just as they were in Germany and Europe throughout the 30′s.

If you truly want to save money stop sending our nation’s treasure to every country in the world, dump 2/3rds of that over paid government who cause all these problems to begin with. Feeding poor people is the right thing to do, and I really hope our supreme court has enough courage to stop this Hitler ism in it’s tracks, this governor would not get my vote, conservative or not. I am an American Patriot and a War Veteran and this is not the direction this nation should be going.

Comment on Yes, Facebook Users, Florida’s New Welfare Drug-Testing Law IS Discriminatory by jack

jack — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:15:47 +0000

I first have to say why does everyone seem to think this is an attack on the poor.
It is a direct result of collecting money from the government.
I work for the government and fight for my country for nearly 20 years.
I have to take drug tests every couple of months. Why… not because I’m poor or rich but if I’m collecting a check from the government, no matter big or small, earned or not earned. I should have to show I’m drug free.
Why are things always, Rich/Poor, Black/White, Liberal/Conservative.
It should be logical or illogical.
In this case, if you take a government check… you take a test. If you are not doing drugs, you have nothing to fear. Guess what this law even gives you the money back for the drug test when it is negative.
How is this not fair.
I respect your concern but fail to follow your logic.

Comment on Yes, Facebook Users, Florida’s New Welfare Drug-Testing Law IS Discriminatory by Gary

Gary — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:29:54 +0000

Danine, I think you’re full of poop. I, too have worked in the adults with disability field as a job coach for years. It’s about time we swing back to the right and stop the insane waste and spending in those program. Having clients “spend down” when their bank accounts get too high and have them buy cemetary plots and new expensive furniture when the old ones are still in great shape, (better than mine and others I know) is insane!

Comment on Yes, Facebook Users, Florida’s New Welfare Drug-Testing Law IS Discriminatory by danineAdmin

danineAdmin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:38:39 +0000

Great points. I hadn’t thought of these. -Danine

Comment on Yes, Facebook Users, Florida’s New Welfare Drug-Testing Law IS Discriminatory by fridawrites

fridawrites — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:46:17 +0000

A few more reasons:
-False positives. They do occur. No one (in charge) seems to care. This is a huge matter.
-Adverse effect on medical marijuana patients (not federally protected even if state protected).
-Poor people sometimes use others’ medicines from desperation, lack of access to care. Illegal, yes, but when there’s no $, there’s no $.
-Adverse effect on finances where every penny matters, when more $ is needed for food, rent, utilities, gas or transportation, etc.

Comment on The Art of Just Being by Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:49:17 +0000

AMEN!!!!!!!

Comment on On Rolling Stone’s Sexist, Ableist Profile of Michele Bachmann by Brenda Schroeder

Brenda Schroeder — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:51:58 +0000

I have to agree with you Danine, Taibbi’s article effectively dissed Ms. Bachmann and did not present the issues. I am not familiar with Matt Taibbi’s writing ( it is not published in Plant Pathology Journals.. my current bedtime reading….) so I am left to wonder if this is the normal way he writes and never gets to the heart of the matter and generally uses mudslinging in his articles or if he historically will pick and choose…. Just because a woman has aspirations to attain great things is not a reason to dismiss them on the spot. Considering her history, asking the correct questions would have been effectively detrimental and her answers would have continued to represent her in the manner that she deserves.

Comment on On Rolling Stone’s Sexist, Ableist Profile of Michele Bachmann by History Punk

History Punk — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:17:52 +0000

Now, it might be my learning disabilities talking here, but given her vile ideas, bizarre behavior and claims, and, most importantly, her actions, I see nothing wrong with Taibbi’s article. Frankly, I welcome his style and think his occasional bit of ableism and profanity are a worthwhile price to pay for his hard hitting journalism.

But like I said, I am a former special-needs child. What do I know?

Comment on Juneteenth, Or How White People Used Disability to Justify Slavery by josh

josh — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:42:17 +0000

Hey, I’ve been searching for the actual article that described at full length the rationalizations for slavery based on false claims of disability. Hopefully I’ll find it on google, bet if you have the link or article I would greatly appreciate it if you sent it to me. I friend let me read it some months ago but failed to make me a copy and has lost his.