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I have a friend with whom I have philosophical discussions on myriad issues the latest being the celebration of Christmas and how most if not all traditions were co-opted from various pagan traditions way before Fox News officially declared there to be a war on Christmas.

A week ago this fried, Jacki, mentioned an online comment she read, and responded to, where the writer declared that no one was going to take “Christ” out of “Christmas tree” for her.  Damnit!  (I added that last part.)  Jacki said she felt compelled to clarify the history of the Christmas tree for this poor put-upon woman but has few illusions it got past the outrage.

The woman’s comment, and Jacki’s response, has been in line with a lot of what I’ve been thinking about regarding the holidays and how I want to celebrate the season.  And one conclusion I’ve come to is that a bunch of us are enormous hypocrites and that the “War on Christmas” began long ago.

Interrogatories

Have you started sending out your Christmas cards yet? (Stop laughing!)

It’s National Fritters Day. What are the best fritters? Apple? Corn? Or just frittering away the afternoon?

When was the last time you played Bingo? Have you ever been to a bingo parlor?

Who would you like to be stuck in an elevator with?

The Twitter Emitter

Wingnut advisory: The healthcare website is working. Please switch to Benghazi, IRS, or Obamaphones until another fake outrage is unveiled.

— TBogg (@tbogg) December 1, 2013

I thought racism was hatred of NASCAR.

— David Waldman (@KagroX) December 1, 2013

Rosa Park changed things. Before, buses operated on a racist class system. Now, when I see anyone get on a bus, I just think "they're poor."

— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) December 1, 2013

Hard to imagine how isolated someone would have to be think racism was over…or how racist, of course.

— Suzanne Munshower (@expatina) December 1, 2013

To honor Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus, Republicans will defund public transit.

— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) December 1, 2013

RWNJ dissing FLOTUS for indulging in something fattening never understand they're simply revealing they're incapable of moderation. #PieGate

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) December 1, 2013

When Peggy Noonan starts with the Obamacare/Titanic metaphors, it usually means she's run out of ice for her scotch.

— kara vallow (@teenagesleuth) December 1, 2013

Ladies, any man who calls his own personal anatomy 'junk' is never going to learn how to take care of yours.

— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) December 2, 2013

Scott Walker says the GOP needs to have an "optimistic message". Good idea! Maybe something about how great it is to be rich and white.

— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) December 2, 2013

Look, up in the air … it's a bird, it's a plane … it's your sex toy delivered by drone from Amazon.

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) December 2, 2013

  Good morning Motley Meese! Hope your weekend was lovely.

Let us take a moment of silence to remember all those who have died world wide, and renew our efforts to assist those living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent new infections.

From the World Health Organization:

   HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 36 million lives so far.

   There were approximately 35.3 [32.2-38.8] million people living with HIV in 2012.

   Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region, with nearly 1 in every 20 adults living with HIV. Sixty nine per cent of all people living with HIV are living in this region.

   HIV infection is usually diagnosed through blood tests detecting the presence or absence of HIV antibodies.

   There is no cure for HIV infection. However, effective treatment with antiretroviral drugs can control the virus so that people with HIV can enjoy healthy and productive lives.

   In 2012, more than 9.7 million people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low- and middle-income countries.

UNAIDS is targeting “Zero Discrimination” and has set 10 goals for 2015

   Sexual transmission of HIV reduced by half, including among young people, men who have sex with men and transmission in the context of sex work;

   Vertical transmission of HIV eliminated and AIDS-related maternal deaths reduced by half;

   All new HIV infections prevented among people who use drugs;

   Universal access to antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV who are eligible for treatment;

   TB deaths among people living with HIV reduced by half;

   All people living with HIV and households affected by HIV are addressed in all national social protection strategies and have access to essential care and support;

   Countries with punitive laws and practices around HIV transmission, sex work, drug use or homosexuality that block effective responses reduced by half;

   HIV-related restrictions on entry, stay and residence eliminated in half of the countries that have such restrictions;

   HIV-specific needs of women and girls are addressed in at least half of all national HIV responses;

   Zero tolerance for gender-based violence.

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