Ashley Judd …. “✊🏽 Incredibly Fiery Speech at the Women’s March, Washington, DC ✊🏽 …. “!!


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~~December 7, 2017~~ 

NASTY WOMAN

~~WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON~~

JANUARY 2017

The current climate in the nation isn’t healthy. Ugly spots and sores are coming out. Women are telling their stories of abuse, powerlessness, harassment, assault at the hands of men who have a position of power in their lives, careers and government. It’s all coming out and the results aren’t pretty.

I’m including the full scrip to make sure you don’t miss one word.

It’s perfect for this moment in time.

HortyRex©

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“My name is Ashley Judd and I am a feminist.

And I want to say hello to Independence Avenue in the back, all the way down to 17th Street, and I bring you words from Nina Donovan, a 19-year-old in Middle, Tennessee.

She has given me the privilege of telling you what she has to say:

“I am a nasty woman. I’m as nasty as a man who looks like he bathes in Cheetos dust. A man whose words are a distract to America. Electoral college-sanctioned, hate-speech contaminating this national anthem. I’m not as nasty as Confederate flags being tattooed across my city. Maybe the South actually is going to rise again. Maybe for some it never really fell. Blacks are still in shackles and graves, just for being black. Slavery has been reinterpreted as the prison system in front of people who see melanin as animal skin. I am not as nasty as a swastika painted on a pride flag, and I didn’t know devils could be resurrected but I feel Hitler in these streets. A mustache traded for a toupee. Nazis renamed the Cabinet Electoral Conversion Therapy, the new gas chambers shaming the gay out of America, turning rainbows into suicide. I am not as nasty as racism, fraud, conflict of interest, homophobia, sexual assault, transphobia, white supremacy, misogyny, ignorance, white privilege … your daughter being your favorite sex symbol, like your wet dreams infused with your own genes.

Yeah, I’m a nasty woman – a loud, vulgar, proud woman.

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“I am not nasty like the combo of Trump and Pence being served up to me in my voting booths. I’m nasty like the battles my grandmothers fought to get me into that voting booth. I’m nasty like the fight for wage equality. Scarlett Johansson, why were the female actors paid less than half of what the male actors earned last year. See, even when we do go into higher paying jobs our wages are still cut with blades sharpened by testosterone. Why is the work of a black woman and a Hispanic woman worth only 63 and 54 cents of a white man’s privileged daughter? This is not a feminist myth.

This is inequality. So we are not here to be debunked. We are here to be respected. We are here to be nasty.

“I am nasty like my bloodstains on my bed sheets. We don’t actually choose if and when to have our periods. Believe me if we could some of us would. We do not like throwing away our favorite pairs of underpants. Tell me, why are pads and tampons still taxed when Viagra and Rogaine are not? Is your erection really more than protecting the sacred messy part of my womanhood? Is the bloodstain on my jeans more embarrassing than the thinning of your hair?

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“I know it is hard to look at your own entitlement and privilege. You may be afraid of the truth. I am unafraid to be honest. It may sound petty bringing up a few extra cents. It adds up to the pile of change I have yet to see in my country. I can’t see. My eyes are too busy praying to my feet hoping you don’t mistake eye contact for wanting physical contact. Half my life I have been zipping up my smile hoping you don’t think I want to unzip your jeans.

I am unafraid to be nasty because I am nasty like Susan, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Amelia, Rosa, Gloria, Condoleezza, Sonia, Malala, Michelle, Hillary!

“And our pussies ain’t for grabbing.

There for reminding you that our walls are stronger than America’s ever will be. Our pussies are for our pleasure. They are for birthing new generations of filthy, vulgar, nasty, proud, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, you name it, for new generations of nasty women. So if you a nasty woman, or you love one who is, let me hear you say, hell yeah.”

~SOURCE~

http://www.cosmopolitan.com

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~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

DISCLAIMER
I do not own these images.
No intention of taking credit.
If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

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#AshleyJudd #NastyWoman #IncrediblyFierySpeech #WomensMarch #Washington #DC #CurentClimate #IndependenceAvenue #NinaDonovan #19YearOld #MiddleTennessee #SexualHarrassment #Feminist

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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IOTD …. “Image of the Day, #678 …. ❤️ All You Need Is Love ❤️ …. “!!  


~~June 30, 2017~~ 

YELLOW SUBMARINE 

And our friends are all aboard
Many more of them live next door
And the band begins to play
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine …. 

Full speed ahead Mr. Boatswain, full speed ahead
Full speed ahead it is, Sergeant.
Cut the cable, drop the cable
Aye, Sir, aye
Captain, captain …

 

Partial Lyrics … The Beatles


~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~

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DISCLAIMER

I do not own this image.

No intention of taking credit.

If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

#IOTD #ImagesOfTheDay #678 #DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Concept #Serious #AmazinglyWonderful #AmazingIllustration #AllYouNeedIsLove #YellowSubmarine #TheBeatles #LegoSubmarine #SongLyrics 

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach


I have my own Yellow Submarine.

My grandson and I put it together.

Well, he really did most of the work.

Personal photograph.

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We ALL are ONE~~

IOTD …. Image of the day, #627 …. “GENERAL STRIKE …. tomorrow …. “!!


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~~February 16, 2017~~ 

NATIONAL STRIKE

First National Strike Against Donald Trump Planned For 2/17

A growing number of activists are calling for a general national strike against President Drumpf on February 17, 2017

… the Friday before President’s Day.
In addition to the nationwide marches and protests, the first of possibly many general non-violent strikes are meant to send a message of widespread disapproval to Trump, his administration and to the Republicans who enable him.

This grassroots movement is calling for a national general strike on February 17th, 2017 in defense of our nation’s constitution.

Participants pledge to be non-violent. On the day of the strike, we will not go to work (unless absolutely necessary). We will not go to school (unless necessary). We will not spend any money (unless necessary).

Instead, we will show dissent with unconstitutional governance through gatherings and activities to be organized at the local/personal level. Some communities are planning a day of service. Instead of work, strikers will dedicate their time to serving neighbors in need. Find your people.

Make your plan.

SPREAD THE WORD!

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~DEMANDS~

1. No Ban, No Wall. The Muslim ban is immoral, the wall is expensive and ineffectual. We will build bridges, not walls.
2. Healthcare For All. Healthcare is a human right. Do not repeal the ACA. Improve it or enact Medicare for All.
3. No Pipelines. Rescind approval for DAPL and Keystone XL and adopt meaningful policies to protect our environment. It’s the only one we’ve got.
4. End the Global Gag Rule. We cannot put the medical care of millions of women around the globe at risk.
5. Disclose and Divest. Show us your taxes. Sell your company. Ethics rules exist for a reason and presidents should focus on the country, not their company.

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“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kimberley-a-johnson/first-national-strike-aga_b_14664336.html

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~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Facebook Timeline

DISCLAIMER

I do not own this image.

No intention of taking credit.

If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

My dear friend, Michelle C.

https://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

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#IOTD #ImageOfTheDay #627 #DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Concept #Serious #Amazing #AwesomeIllustration #FirstNationalStrike #AgainstDonaldTrump #PlannedForFebruary17 #GrowingNumberOfActivists #GeneralNationalStrike #FridayBeforePresidentsDay #HuffingtonPost #NoWork #NoShopping #NoSchool

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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3 Day Quote Challenge …. Day Two … “!!


3 Day Quote Challenge

~~June 7, 2016~~ 

Dear Kitty. Some blog has been so kind to nominate “It IsWhat It Is” for the 3 Day Quote Challenge.

You can find Kitty here

https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/

Thank you so much for this kind gesture!

RULES

Very simple, not too much work  …. Post three quotes for three consecutive days, and nominate three new bloggers to take on the challenge each day and thank you for your nomination.

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My quote for this second day is

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Today would have been Prince’s 58th birthday.

In honor of this day, I chose this quote and this photo.

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My three nominees of today are

Nina 

https://goodnightnina.wordpress.com/

Michelle

https://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

Terry 

https://terry1954.wordpress.com/

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~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

I do not own these images.

No intention of taking credit.

If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

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#ThreeDayQuoteChallenge #DayTwo #ThankYou #KindGesture #DearKittySomeBlog #GoogleImages #SimpleRules #PostThreeQuotes #ThreeConsecutiveDays #NominateThreeNewBloggers #Nina #Michelle #Terry #Prince  #PrinceRogersNelson #StrongSpirit #TranscnedsRules

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #hrexachwordpress

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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The Dedicated Blogger Award …. “Quite an Honor”!!


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~~December 19, 2015~~ 

DEDICATED BLOGGER AWARD

In this blogging world, which I have been lucky enough to “traverse” through since I retired from my lifetime job, I have found incredible bloggers who definitely make this world a better place.  I’m here learning new things everyday related to every topic that you may think about. And this is all because of you.

“It Is What It Is” has received an award from one such amazing person.

As I sit at my PC and write words, attempt to put together a post, gather info, graphics and videos, I often wonder what the effects of my effort will be. I believe that this feeling may be shared my many who also blog.

Receiving any kind of award is always an honor. It’s always humbling. It’s always an eye opener in the sense that there IS someone out there who may “stumble” into this spot and find something that resonates with them and may even be helpful.

For this, I am very grateful.

Consider this my Christmas present to you.

HortyRex©

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To quote the “IdealisticRebel”

Blogging, some say, is losing ground on the Internet.  Many people are now using Twitter or Snapchat or Instagram to convey their thoughts, leaving the more ‘old-fashioned’ blog behind.

But there are those who understand that, sometimes, a long form is best.  Who know that it takes time, and craft, and WORDS as well as images to convey a thought, and to start a conversation.

This Award is dedicated to those bloggers who consistently provide wisdom, inspiration, kindness, gentleness and truth to the world through their blogs.

This is a my “thank you” to you.

Please, pass it on!

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~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

IdealisticRebel Blog

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We would like to pay this forward. Keep in mind that there’s no obligation. Just know that we admire the work that you do.

If you can accept this recognition and pass it on.

First one goes to I-Rebel

Welcome!

Gronda Morin

http://grondamorin.com/

Lisa 

https://undergroundenergy.wordpress.com/

dalecooper57

http://diaryofaninternetnobody.com/

Michelle

https://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

Digital Gatherings

http://ceadomile.com/

Just Patty

https://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

Live and Learn

http://davidkanigan.com/

Raewyn

https://decocraftsdigicrafts.wordpress.com/

Cher

https://thechicagofiles.wordpress.com/

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#DedicatedBloggerAward #Nominees #IdealisticRebel #Blogosphere #KnowledgeSharing #Education #Wisdom #Inspiration #Kindness #Gentleness #Truth #WorldBloggers #PresentToYou #Christmas

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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Three Day Quote Challenge …. thanks Dear Kitty!


3 Day Quote Challenge

~~September 17, 2015~~

IT IS WHAT IT IS” HAS BEEN CHALLENGED”

DearKitty author of the blog Dear Kitty. Some blog

has been so kind to nominate this blog for the
3 Day Quote Challenge.

You can find Kitty here:

https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/

I truly thank you for this gesture, my dearest blogging friend!

BLine

Rules of the Three-Day Quote Challenge

Thank the blogger who nominated you.
Publish 3 quotes on 3 consecutive days in your blog.

It can be your own, or from a book, movie or from anyone who inspires you.
Nominate 3 more bloggers to carry on this endeavor.

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MY QUOTE FOR TODAY IS

Change

THE STORY BEHIND IT

Among the hundreds of people were waiting to visit with Mahatma Gandhi were a mother and her young son. When it was their turn, the woman asked Gandhi to speak with her son about eating sugar.

Gandhi asked her to come back in two weeks and said he would talk to the boy then.

She wondered why he didn’t just speak to her son when he was already there, but she complied with his request.

In two weeks they returned, and after waiting for a couple of hours, she was able to approach Gandhi once again.

Hearing her repeated request, Gandhi immediately spoke with the boy, who agreed to begin working to eliminate sweets.

After thanking Gandhi for his wise and compassionate words, the mother asked him why he wanted them to return instead of offering his advice the first time.

Gandhi replied, “Upon your visit two weeks ago I too was eating sugar.”

He explained that he could not speak of or teach her son to not eat sugar if he himself had not taken that journey.

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Whatever changes you would like to effect in our society has to begin with you.

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“As it appears in …. full read/full credit”

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140813120052-14431679-the-story-behind-you-must-be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world

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On a side note, this graphic … those eyes .. haunt me.

They touch my soul.

They are exactly like my father’s eyes.

HortyRex©

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MY THREE NOMINEES FOR TODAY ARE

Michelle

https://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

Digital Gatherings

http://ceadomile.com/

Carol

https://sunshinebrightblog.wordpress.com/

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#ThreeDayQuoteChallenge #DearKitty #QuoteToday #Nominees #MustBeTheChange #Michelle #MchelsMusings #DigitalGatherings #CeadiMile #Carol #SunshinebrightBlog #MohandasGandhi #Graphic #SoulfulEyes #MyFathesEyes #TouchMySoul #HauntMe #TakeTheJourney

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #hrexachwordpress

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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IOTD …. “Image of the Day”, #21!!


~~September 22, 2014~~

COEXIST

Here’s what it means:

The designer, Piotr Mlodozeniec’s basic coexistence design is uncomplicated and easy to understand. The design uses three symbols that stand for Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Mlodozeniec modified the word “coexist” in the following ways:

for the letter “c,” a crescent moon representing Islam is substituted
for the letter “x,” the Star of David representing Judaism is substituted
for the letter “t,” a cross representing Christianity is substituted
Today, there are several different versions of the coexist design.

Starting with Mlodozeniec’s conception, the newer designs add additional symbols:

for the letter “o,” the peace symbol or pagan/Wiccan pentacle is substituted
for the letter “e,” a male/female symbol or a scientific equation is substituted
for the letter “i,” a pagan/Wiccan symbol is substituted
for the letter “s,” a Chinese yin-yang symbol is substituted

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A blogger friend taught me about this concept.

You can find Michelle here: http://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

IOTD is image of the day, a concept I came up with. I teach visual meditative therapy – or in easy terms – a mini mental holiday. For some people it is very difficult for them to get their image right. I post an image a day for people to use in their mini mental vacay. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are just beautiful!”

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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