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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 2:03:57
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I don't want to establish a sectarian slant to the website, and I think Bedbuggers need to work together from every possible angle to fight our common enemy (Cimex L.). Everyone is welcome here.
But please forgive me, I have to say it:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 8:32:43
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Yes, We Can !!
Given the current economic problems that are holding the governments attention, it is going to be critically important to educate the incoming administration about the re-emergence of bed bugs.
We need the federal government to act on a national level.
Write your Congressperson a letter of congratulations for securing their seat (if they were just elected/re-elected) & casually ask them to support legislation that mandate effective measures to eradicate bed bug infestations in our communities & educate the public.
If you can arrange meet with your rep, then you can put a face on this problem.
If you become involved in the candidate's organization, you might get a chance to provide input for a new bill.
Don't forget to write to political appointees that are going to be taking office with the new administration. Sometimes, they can issue a rule faster than Congress can pass a new bill.
Ask the incoming Surgeon General, for example, to declare that bed bugs are vermin that constitute a public health emergency. A federal declaration would give state & local health departments a basis for taking action.
Ask your reps to challenge the incoming appointed public health officials about their plans to address the public transmission of these nightmare parasites during the confirmation process.
If we want to get their help...We first need to get their attention...Then we have to get their support.
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 9:39:24
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I think that's an excellant idea,especially the surgeon general. Now maybe someone will take action! Oh, and a second "YES"!!!
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 9:55:28
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Thanks, Doug.
It is essential for everyone to contact their representatives in the way Doug describes. Contacting local politicians is essential too, since right now this mostly is being dealt with on a local level (if at all).
(If you are in NYC, you should ALSO join New York vs. Bed Bugs. In Chicago: Chicago vs. Bed Bugs.)
(Admin note: Link removed to Chicago vs. bed bugs above; group is no longer active and their website has been taken down as of 12/1/2010).
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 10:59:08
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Can I just say, YEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAWWW! For the first time in my life I don't feel like a 2nd class citizen on the day after an election.
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Wed Nov 5 2008 11:15:59
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Not all of us are saying "YES!!!" I think capitalist inventions are our best bet to get out of this disaster and I hope the inevitable taxing and spending doesn't get in the way of funding that innovation.
However, I can definitely get on board with making governmental personnel at all levels aware of and hopefully working on this issue. I get ignored when I bring it up with my representatives so far.
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 13:02:06
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Hopefully this is a neutral ground to say things without being attacked
I didn't know I was a fan of Obama until last night. Reiterating your "yes!!!!!!"On another unrelated subject, I'm truly saddened by California's choice to vote YES on Prop 8. Legalized discrimination. Sad sad day.
anyway, hopefully you all won't hate me for this little outburst.
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 13:59:09
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While I am personally happy that Obama was elected, I am far more happy about voter turn out. Here in Los Angeles county, over 82% of registered voters turned out to vote.
To me, getting that many more people energized about the political process is much more important news in the long run. When work slows down a bit, I will write my local, state, and US reps.
Marixpress, thanks for saying so. I have to admit that being a lesbian in California, the news this morning has been bittersweet at best for me. I'm deeply saddened that Prop 8 looks like it's going to pass. It means a lot to me to hear that somebody else was upset by it. I haven't looked at the people around me with this much paranoia since I found out I had bed bugs; then, it was "Were you the source of infestation?" Now it's "Did you vote to write discrimination against me into the state constitution?"
Who knew that there would be a parallel between my feelings on bed bugs and my feelings on Prop 8?
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 14:08:30
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Sure, both can make you feel like an outcast. They're both unfair too
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 14:28:53
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Unfortunately, Florida narrowly passed amendment 2 which is similar to prop 8 in California.
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 14:33:59
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<3 equality <3
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Wed Nov 5 2008 16:07:52
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92% of the voting public in DC went for Obama!! okay.. no surprise there BUT...
it does feel a bit like weight has been lifted from
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 18:00:32
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buggyinsocal, Marixpress, and Doug,
The news is definitely not all good, and some of it is quite bad in my opinion. I hope Prop 8 will be overturned.
Marixpress,
I think this thread is a neutral ground. If anyone says anything attacking anyone on any grounds, I will probably shut it down as a failed experiment.
I am glad barelyliving felt free to register non-assent with my yes, and still supports Doug's idea that we contact politicians to talk about bed bugs.
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 19:24:44
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God Bless America (and every other free country with public elections) - all of our voices and opinions count and matter
I too am very saddened by the vote in CA and FL - we've come so far but have so much more to work to do to accept all people
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Nov 5 2008 19:25:36
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can I attack Marix now? She made fun of me in another posting!!!
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Wed Nov 5 2008 19:44:56
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Adele - 19 minutes ago »
can I attack Marix now? She made fun of me in another posting!!!But then I would have to close this nice, peaceful thread.
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Wed Nov 5 2008 19:47:50
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ok Nobugs - we don't want that to happen
besides - I LOVE Marix (but only when she's not making fun of me!!)
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Wed Nov 5 2008 23:55:39
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God Bless America for sure! I see hope on the horizon...and hope for Prop 8 to be overturned. Also - what a wonderful thread! So refreshing to take our minds off the BB war.
Adele - I, too, read cilecto's post about fighting BBs for 8 years and didn't catch the 'satire'. It is revealing that we all readily accepted an 8 year battle as being real! Marix...you are too funny! And, cilecto: I hope you are a journalist...
Onward and upward! Let's all write our elected officials as Doug suggested. The BB battle has to get some true action.
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Nov 6 2008 0:39:32
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bugbait - 42 minutes ago » And, cilecto: I hope you are a journalist...
Why?
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Thu Nov 6 2008 11:32:36
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Why? Because you have such persuasive writing skills
Maybe on the writing staff for SNL! Great satire... -
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Thu Nov 6 2008 12:37:23
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Adele - 16 hours ago »
besides - I LOVE Marix (but only when she's not making fun of me!!)I searched high and low for an appropriate picture to express my feelings after reading this post. This is the closest I could get
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Thu Nov 6 2008 13:37:48
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Maybe Adele could use it as an avatar!
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Thu Nov 6 2008 13:46:55
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OMG - that is the cutest damn thing I've ever seen!!!
I am going to use it as my Avatar - what a great idea
it describes me perrrrrfectly (no pun intended)
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Thu Nov 6 2008 15:32:59
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Adele, I think you should us it ... it is SO CUTE!!
And now we have to find an Avatar for buggyinsocial. It's about time she had one too!
(PS Though I'm Canadian, I'm thrilled to be in DC during this historic event. I almost cried yesterday, just witnessing the joy I saw in people. Yesterday's copy of the Washington Post is coming home with me.)
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Thu Nov 6 2008 15:46:38
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I too am Canadian and so proud of Americians who voted for change. Canadians are mainly delighted with the choice. We also are able to marry same sex so hopefully that will be an option also down the road.Good medical coverage for all so people do not lose their shirts if they do not have private medical insurance.
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Nov 6 2008 16:42:36
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ok - now I look fearsome and very scary!!! very frightening appearance - but this is my tribute to Marix....
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Thu Nov 6 2008 16:44:21
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omg you're too kind. I can't take all of this blushing!!! :DDDDDDDDD
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Thu Nov 6 2008 16:44:49
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That's your scary, Adele?
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Itchy-Scratchy - 1 hour ago »
And now we have to find an Avatar for buggyinsocial. It's about time she had one too!I notice a number of empty avatar boxes above, mostly belonging to people whose usernames begin with "bug-".
Maybe we can help them?
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Nov 6 2008 16:57:56
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n/m
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Thu Nov 6 2008 17:06:28
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Bugbblues is putting in a bid for an avatar!
And Itchy-Scratchy.. i am glad you were in my home town to see the post election jubilation!!
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Thu Nov 6 2008 17:07:28
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A few months ago, I used the image below to create my own BedBug letterhead, which I use when writing my letters to the landlord. Perhaps someone would like to use this pic?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/velvetzki/picks/bed_bug.jpg
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buggblues - 2 minutes ago »
And Itchy-Scratchy.. i am glad you were in my home town to see the post election jubilation!!
A quiet joy remains.Yes, it does. The woman next to me last night on the Circulator bus couldn't stop smiling.
buggblues, you have a very beautiful home town. I just can't get over all the wonderful architecture! Maybe you should have a panda avatar, just like the panda's in the zoo?
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Thu Nov 6 2008 17:27:44
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What I did on office time haha :
Avatar Ideas:
http://s358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/MariRiver/Avatars/
This one describes my early BB mood perfectly:
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/MariRiver/Avatars/suicide.gif -
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Thu Nov 6 2008 19:21:18
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Yeah Nobugs - THAT'S MY SCARY FACE!!!
imagine that......
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Fri Nov 7 2008 18:57:49
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Adele, i showed my kitty your avatar... she was not scared.. she purred.. evidently she knows a soul mate when she sees one!! i'm going to chk out the links on the 'how-to" for an pic i.d. and then i'll feel like i belong!~~~
Itchy-scratchy... isn't it wonderful? I must admit i am moved to tears at the oddest times and thankfully.. it's not bed bugs making me cry (this time)
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Fri Nov 7 2008 18:59:40
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Ya know what i hate..i hate living in DC and not feeling like i can invite anyone to my apt to share in the Inauguration and the celebration..i hate it i hate it i hate it....
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Fri Nov 7 2008 19:31:47
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aaahh thank you Buggblues - it's always nice to find a kindred soul!!!!
even a furry one will do.....
and I still say my avatar is scary!!!
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Fri Nov 7 2008 22:47:38
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Adele - 1 day ago »
OMG - that is the cutest damn thing I've ever seen!!!
I am going to use it as my Avatar - what a great idea
it describes me perrrrrfectly (no pun intended)Adele, that's a nice avatar. Plus, you can now stop being jealous of me.(Of course you know that I am just kidding.)
BTW, CONGRATULATIONS BARACK OBAMA!!!!!
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Fri Nov 7 2008 23:31:39
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Also, I almost forgot to post the video for the Obama Victory Dance.
[+] Embed the video Get the Video Widget -
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Sat Nov 8 2008 0:05:46
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death2allbbs
that is Hysterical!!! glad you posted it:)))
thank you for your kind words on my avatar - but I owe that gratitude to Marix
BTW - I WILL ALWAYS BE JEALOUS OF YOUR AVATAR!!
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Sat Nov 8 2008 13:52:58
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Adele - 13 hours ago »
BTW - I WILL ALWAYS BE JEALOUS OF YOUR AVATAR!!LOL ...That's funny. But at least that let's me know that my avatar must be pretty good.
Also, thanks for the compliment about the video.
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Tue Jan 20 2009 14:08:27
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WOOO
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