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Big Fat America

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 21:54:42 -0600

...............................Big Fat America

The following was written in light of over indulgence and is not intended to offend persons with unavoidable weight difficulties due to physical impairments.

Our over indulgence is catching up with us, but yet millions of Americans everyday keep buying and consuming Big Macs, Whoppers, Supersized this or that, pizza, potato chips, and anything else that accommodates our busy schedules. We choke down this junk everyday and in some cases, every meal. This unfortunately not only adds pounds to our bodies, but subtracts years of healthy living in a country without socialized medicine.

The Homophobic Right in America

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:44:19 -0600

The Homophobic Right In America
Homophobia is still considered an acceptable prejudice in many parts of this country. Our kids use terms like "fag" and "homo" to put down people they dislike or consider odd or weird. Winking jokes about being gay are still regular elements of mainstream television and movies. Homophobia is a "family values" prejudice.

In an era when most people would not consider making a racial slur, and ethnic bigotry is all but banished from the media, why are anti-gay comments and stereotypes still thriving?

Dying For Bush's Mistakes

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:40:32 -0600

“How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?” Lt. John Kerry, the Winter Soldiers testimony.

"Iraq is in serious danger of coming apart because of lack of planning, underestimating the task and buying into a flawed strategy, the longer we stubbornly resist admitting the mistakes and not altering our approach, the harder it will be to pull this chestnut out of the fire." Gen. Anthony Zinni.

“The invasion of Iraq I believe will turn out to be the greatest strategic disaster in U.S. history,” Lt. Gen William Odom.

“The Iraq invasion will be seen as one of the greatest blunders that American Presidents have ever made,” Jimmy Carter.

"There will be no military victory or military solution for Iraq." Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE).

“The situation in Iraq is grave and deteriorating.” Summary, Iraq Study Group.

“The Iraq Group confirmed that a military solution is not forthcoming no matter how long we stay,’’ Rep. Gwen Moore.

“I thought we would succeed quicker than we did, and I am disappointed by the pace of success.” George W. Bush, in response to the Iraq Study Group report.

It seems no matter what channel on TV you watch, no matter the radio station, or no matter what web site you visit, the war in Iraq has been failing and will fail no matter what course of action is taken. Our dimwitted, stubborn President George W. Bush has stated on MANY occasion, “stay the course”. Why? He refuses the advice of his military brass. Why?
In 1941, Adolf Hitler took control of the German military. After that, the German “war machine” failed even more miserably.

Would you follow a man that cannot remove the caps of binoculars? President Bush is not a “common sense” type of leader. He refuses the idea of withdrawal of troops from Iraq until “the job is done” despite Army and Marine commanders advice. That’s a sign of dictatorship and just plain stupidity. Our involvement there, based on lies, will be a failure also, just like the German military.

Now that three thousand (3000) American soldiers have died, and tens of thousands wounded, when will we get involved? Do we only become interested when we lose our son, daughter, nephew, or niece? Some sources state that over one hundred thousand (100,000) Iraqi people have been killed. How many more Americans and Iraqis will have to die or be wounded based on a lie, stubbornness, and no-contract corporate greed?

Yes…I am one of those folks that claim that if Gore or Kerry were President, things would be better! Could it possibly be worse? Could the victory in Iraq at this present time be more bleak? At what point do we “cut and run”? At what point will our Congress reinstate the military “draft” to reconstitute the dwindling number of able-bodied troops?

Yes…Osama bin Laden remains uncaptured and not held responsible for his part in the worst crime against the American people. The people who died on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center are remembered, but not avenged. Isn’t it a pity? Our President is more concerned about a democracy in Iraq than capturing our worst enemy, Osama bin Laden!

Stay the course in Iraq? At whose expense? Remember John Kerry’s words, “How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?”

Separation of Buck and State

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 06:58:17 -0600

James Trout files suit in Missouri

over passage of bill

HB 1900 gags candidates and removes

all donation caps

no good news

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:26:03 -0500

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The NASA Ice Report

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:22:16 -0500

Hello Friends…

Scientists from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have announced measurements showing Arctic sea ice is hitting major lows.

This past summer, Greenpeace explorers succeeded in making the first summer trek to the North Pole to document the impacts of global warming firsthand and to call attention to the plight of the polar bear. As part of the expedition, the explorers also collected data on ice thickness, snow cover and snow density and took snow samples for scientists at NSIDC.

NSIDC’s satellite data analysis shows that Arctic perennial sea ice, which remains all year-round, has shrunk by 14 percent between 2004 and 2005. These changes in Arctic sea ice are being linked to global warming and changes in wind patterns. The overall decrease in winter Arctic perennial sea ice totals 280,000 square miles - an area that is the size of Texas!

The good news is, scientists say we can avoid the worst if we act now. That's why Greenpeace is putting Congressional candidates in the hotseat. Find out more about how you can get involved here.

The NASA Ice Report

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:21:54 -0500

Hello Friends…

Scientists from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have announced measurements showing Arctic sea ice is hitting major lows.

The NASA Ice Report

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:21:42 -0500

Hello Friends…

Scientists from NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have announced measurements showing Arctic sea ice is hitting major lows.

New Group Attempts To Level Financial Playing Field For Dems

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:00:01 -0600

The Washington Post reports today on Majority Action, a new group that is trying to level the financial playing field for Dems this cycle.

Canned Hunt: Sports Afoul

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:14:30 -0500

TOPIC: The true sportsmen object to “canned hunts,” where people pay to kill an animal that is usually docile and lured by “guides” into the client’s gun sights.

Canned Hunts:

Sports Afoul

Found this on the street

Fri, 12 May 2006 20:18:25 -0500

WAL–MART: CRUSHING THE RIGHTS OF AVERAGE PEOPLE WAL-MART EXPLOITS WORKERS RIGHTS OVERSEAS WITH “LOW WAGES AND LOW MORALS” How long will it be until they take your rights away? Consumers have given Wal-Mart their huge profits for their great bargains. However in injuring the few they have hurt the many. Here’s How: · Those sweatshops in COMMUNIST CHINA that Wal-Mart uses are competing with AMERICAN factories and therefore destroying AMERICAN jobs and therefore hurting AMERICAN communities and their economies. · Therefore how can the AMERICAN people be assured that Wal-Mart will not give even more of the same to those who work for it directly and continue to cut benefits and salaries of their employees who working their shops directly?

Euston Manifesto

Fri, 12 May 2006 19:40:39 -0500

EustonManifesto.org is a website about what our standards should be today. Now, we have not to agree with the people of the site to appreciate the signficince of uniting progressives everywhere on common ground fight against the Reactionaries and Neo-Conservatives. America, check out this site.

Does Rep. Charles Taylor (R-NC) care more about Jack Abramoff’s clients than the heroes of Flight 93?

Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:42:14 -0500

For the past three years, one member of Congress, Rep. Charles H. Taylor (R-N.C.), has blocked a $10 million request to buy the land for a permanent memorial to the 40 heroes of Flight 93 who overpowered hijackers bent on crashing their jet into the Capitol or the White House. Taylor’s excuse is that the federal government is already the largest landowner in the country, and he believes that no additional tax dollars should go to more land buying for this or any other memorial.

Is Grover Norquist delinquent on his taxes?

Mon, 1 May 2006 14:52:27 -0500

Could Grover Norquist, America’s foremost advocate of cutting taxes, have forgotten about his?

Public documents suggest that Grover Norquist, president of the right-wing Americans for Tax Reform, has forgotten to pay his Washington, DC property taxes for the first half of this year.

As of April 18, 2006, Norquist’s taxes on his Washington, DC townhouse had not been paid for the period covering October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006, the first half of the fiscal year. Norquist’s taxes were due on March 31.

Note: Norquist’s property has not received a late fee, so there’s a slim chance his check simply hasn’t been processed.

The anti-tax crusader currently owes $3,822.28 to the Office of Tax and Revenue, a figure that includes a charge of $394.21 in penalties and interest for failure to pay on time. More penalties will be added at the end of this month, should Norquist fail to submit payment. While no payment appears in D.C. public records at TaxpayerServiceCenter.com, it's possible that the anti-tax crusader's check simply hasn't been processed. Washington D.C. property tax payments can be reviewed here.

Looks like Katherine Harris is in trouble once again

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:31:17 -0500

According the Orlando Sentinel, Mitchell Wade, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to bribing former Rep. Duke Cunningham, also spent $2,800 on wine and food on Rep. Katherine Harris.

"In her interview Wednesday, Harris acknowledged for the first time that Wade had paid for the dinner at Citronelle, reversing a statement from her congressional spokeswoman earlier this year."

In Wade's plea agreement, he also pleaded guilty to giving Harris $32,000 in illegal campaign contributions in 2004. This recent dinner is yet another example of the GOP's Culture of Corruption.