Tag Archives: Gabrielle Giffords

Spectre of the Gun

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mr. Universe

We have become the culture of the gun. Violence is an acceptable solution to our problems. It’s difficult for me to write about this since I am a gun owner. Most of my guns are inherited. My handgun was purchased … Continue reading →

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Free Forum Friday…February 17th Edition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mr. Universe

(Free Forum Fridays are an open discussion where commenters are invited to bring up topics that may not have been covered in the previous week. Got something on your mind? Throw your opinion out there.) FFFridays have been taking a … Continue reading →

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Free Forum Friday…January 27th Edition

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mr. Universe

(Free Forum Fridays are an open discussion where commenters are invited to bring up topics that may not have been covered in the previous week. Got something on your mind? Throw your opinion out there.) Free Forum Fridays are generally … Continue reading →

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Gabby’s Back!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords sporting a short haircut and escorted by her friend Debbie Wasserman-Shultz returned to the floor of the house to vote on the debt ceiling. She showed up at the last minute to standing and sustained applause in … Continue reading →

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Commander Mark Kelly for US Senate?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Today Commander Mark Kelly, NASA Astronaut and Husband to US Representative Gabrielle Giffords, announced on his Facebook page his intention to retire from NASA effective October 1st. Kelly flew combat missions from the USS Midway (now a museum in San … Continue reading →

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Free Forum Friday June 3rd Edition

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Fairly quiet week for a change. Endeavour made her final flight and Cmdr. Kelly was reunited with his wife, Rep. Giffords. They are turning into the all-American couple. The Republicans are making their way to Iowa and New Hampshire as more … Continue reading →

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Senate Seat Series—Jon Kyl (R-AZ)

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Mr. Universe

In early February of this year, Arizona Senator Jon Kyl signaled his intention not to run for a fourth term. After over a quarter of a century in public service, the 68 year old declared that it was time to … Continue reading →

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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords: Lessons About Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Monotreme

“You’re never the same once the air hits your brain.” — Bitter neurosurgeon’s joke, source unknown After dipping my toe in the water with Saturday’s micro-post, I was convinced by the readers of this blog that a “teachable moment” exists … Continue reading →

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Is It Appropriate?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Monotreme

On January 8, 2011, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) was shot in the head by alleged gunman Jared Laughner. For our quick-cut Saturday pieces, one of the other moderators asked me (quite reasonably) to write a few words about her recovery, … Continue reading →

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Free Forum Friday February 18 Edition

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Mr. Universe

This past week was more about Egypt and the civil unrest in the rest of the Middle East. Mubarak finally conceded and left Cairo. And suddenly Wisconsin exploded in protest over a union busting bill put forth by the Governor. CBS News correspondent Lara … Continue reading →

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