tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87508076883746518862011-04-21T23:41:46.509-04:00gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.comBlogger851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-15468449206727194422009-02-12T15:07:00.002-05:002009-02-12T15:13:49.354-05:00

Darkness seems to spread from heart to mind;Soulless evil clings to every crime.Eager Knights of God bedeck the scene.Vigilantes all whose thought's are mean.Sing the Song of Pain my heart decries.Hollow chests of blackness to defy.Enter bitter spirits of unrest;Hear us now we are the sweet unblessed.Love is the Law; it matters not the Source.Heart is the place from which all Blessings come.Bind

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Because I do not watch American tv or listen to radio news unless it is pbs or democracy now or one of the two existing left-wing online radio stations, I do not get the lies that are being told the public first-hand; I get the MSM propaganda from thiose who do. It was just mentioned by one of my friends that American media are reporting violence that took place along the Gaza-Israel border on

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You Call It Groundhog Day, We Call It Imbolc by Peg Aloiexcerp:The transition of Candlemas and other ancient celebrations to Groundhog Day dates back to the time of the Roman conquest of Northern Europe: the Christian celebration of Candlemas was associated with songs like this one:If Candlemas be fair and brightCome, winter, have another flightIf Candlemas brings clouds and rain,Go, winter, and

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Once again it is that wonderful season of baby seal bashing of which Canadians are so proud (not and not). What a horror. I suspect most folks from outside Canada visualize blood and squealing, dying seals when the name "Canada" is mentioned. How lovely that my northern cousin brings to mind such sweet images. And, there is the sound. Heartbreaking. Will Canada's government, I suspect closely

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Well, it is yet the honeymoon. Still, it has been an impressive "first days". Probably a bit of "first daze" to our new Pres. At least, this time I can call him my President. And, I can say his name without wincing. Oh. joy! He can speak English, throw long sentences and thoughts together without scripts, is literate, and likes to listen to this country's many and varied voices. I must have died

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In the news (from a Care2 petition)The United Kingdom is all set to airdrop German shepherd dogs to take on the well armed Taliban and the al-Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan. These German Shepherds would jump from an aircraft at 25,000 feet after being parachuted in hostile terrain and would lead the assault in SAS (Special Air Service) raids to seek out Taliban and al-Qaeda insurgents. With tiny

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It seems there is no end to the amount of tears that can be shed for the children, all the children of the world. Yes, the US is a killer of children big time; torture, maim, kill, burn the skin off with white phosphorous, we do it all, are still doing it all. But, today the news, except here in the States, of course, is on Gaza. The net is filled with stories, YouTubes, anger and tears. It is

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Took a rather large amount of time off from blogging to see if I could reclaim some energy and reason to blog. With so many bloggers, there is really little that I can say that isn't said over, and over, and over again all over the net.That has not changed. However, I have, at least some. Going to blog for myself; and, anyone who wants to read is welcome to so do. There is a great deal that has

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From MoveOn.org:Endless war on the installment plan This video makes it clear: No matter what happens in Iraq, the Bush Administration and John McCain always have the same answer: 6 more months.They're at it again this week, asking for six more months. But six months won't change anything—except the body count and the price tag. So please forward this video to your friends, and let's keep the

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-63497873815331516982008-04-05T13:02:00.006-04:002008-04-05T13:54:27.324-04:00

"As we plunge ahead to build empires and race for supremacy we should stop and listen to [the female] song of life. For without the female there is no life." --Oren R. Lyons, Spokesman, Traditional Circle of Elders Women are created with the ability to produce life. Women have a special tie to the Earth Mother. They have something in common. They are the source of life. The Earth Mother gives

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-41855430790932369282008-03-19T17:24:00.003-04:002008-03-19T17:36:46.157-04:00

Made the pledge yet?I have. No lights (or anything using electricity) for 1 hour, 8PM to 9PM, March 29.Go to EarthHour to sign up. No money required.No lights on the 29th.Candles are lovely.

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This is an email I sent to Sisters and Friends yesterday:Many wonderful creatures live in my neighborhood, mostly unseen except for those moments when our lives connect. The bears in the road, the birds in the garden, the squirrel babies that fell from their nest(one died, the other I raised then let free), the Mama Moose and her babe running through my backyard, the fox stealing my chickens, and

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...shall we all flourish or die.From Defenders of Wildlife:Today, the Bush/Cheney Administration is stripping these amazing animals of vital federal protections, officially opening the door to the shooting, trapping, and killing of up to 1,200 wolves.Under existing state management plans -- plans approved by the Bush Administration -- all but 300 hundred wolves could be killed. That’s 80% of the

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Elder's Meditation of the Day - February 21,2008 "Every thing or living being that exists in this world, be it trees, flowers, birds, grasses, rocks, soil of the earth, or human beings, has its unique manner of existence --its essence, its spirit that makes it what it is. That is what is meant by connectedness."--Larry P. Aitken, CHIPPEWA Scientists are finally realizing what the Elders have

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"Our safety, our liberty, depends upon preserving the Constitution of the United States as our Fathers made it inviolate. The people of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and the Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - - Abraham Lincoln

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-50339379664802914532008-02-15T13:36:00.003-05:002008-02-15T13:54:27.813-05:00

According to the article in the Guardian, the true costs of shipping are much worse than previously suspected. They include not only the damage to the environment from the massive pollution they cause with oil spills and other toxic leaks, but also an immense addition to global warming, much more than most folks knew or guessed. Well, I sort of guessed.snippet:The true scale of climate change

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Looks to be an excellent documentary, one which lifts the veil on some of the many secrets this administration loves to keep from us. The theme is torture, one of my especial hatreds. Anyway, since it is a good film, up for all sorts of awards, and really should be seen by everyone, naturally, it will not be seen or heard of by many. Discovery channel is not helping, having just canceled the

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Found an excellent article/argument on torture and the lovely kids who espouse its use on CommonDreams.org today. Written by Caroline Arnold and labeled "The Ticking Time Bomb Thought-Experiment," it is well worth a thorough read. I dearly love that Attorney General Mukasey is included in the experiment.One of my favorite paragraphs goes as follows:We need to ask ourselves why so many of us

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-92152484857222907302008-02-08T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-08T18:33:19.342-05:00

Every time I think I have heard the scariest news yet, I hear something scarier. From Alternet:FBI Deputizes Private Contractors With Extraordinary Powers, Including 'Shoot to Kill'By Matthew Rothschild, The Progressive. Posted February 8, 2008Today, more than 23,000 representatives of private industry are working quietly with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. The members of this

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From Alternet, one of my daily news sources, comes this report:How Global Warming Will Affect the Water CrisisPosted by Tara Lohan, AlterNet at 3:50 PM on February 7, 2008.Here's an important heads up: Things are going to get more bleak in the U.S. when it comes to available fresh water.Here's what the UK's Telegraph had to say: An impending crisis in America's water supply is signalled by a

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Maybe I should move there? Just love those independent, brave, and zesty Vermonters.From Alternet:Vermont Town Heavily Backs Proposal to Issue Arrest Warrants for Bush, CheneyPosted by Adam Howard, AlterNet at 9:10 AM on February 6, 2008.Since Pelosi, Reid and the other Democratic leaders in Congress appear to be too afraid to hold Bush and Cheney responsible for their numerous crimes, the

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From World Wildlife Conservation Action Network, this:In only three days, on February 6, the Department of the Interior plans to move ahead with leasing nearly 30 million acres in Alaska's pristine Chukchi Sea for oil and gas activities. Together, the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas support an estimated one-fifth of the world's polar bear population. The polar bear's existence is already threatened by

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San Francisco ChronicleSalmon arriving in record low numbersJane Kay, Chronicle Environment WriterWednesday, January 30, 2008The Central Valley fall run of chinook salmon apparently has collapsed, portending sharp fishing restrictions and rising prices for consumers while providing further evidence that the state's water demands are causing widespread ecological damage.The bad news for commercial

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With my two favorites, Kucinich and Edwards, gone from the race, I no longer feel like voting at all. I was looking forward to the primary in my state being the first in years in which I could vote for someone (Kucinich) I really wanted to have become Pres, rather than the lesser of two evils. Well, much as I would love a woman in the WH, Hillary will never get my vote. Two much of a Repug for my

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"We grieve more because we have been disconnected from our earth, our first Mother, our spiritual Mother." --Larry P. Aitken, CHIPPEWA Where does all life come from? The Earth. Where does everything return to? The Earth. Where do values come them? The Earth. Many people are lost because they don't know the importance of connection to the Earth. They connect to money, to relationships, to

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...more scary stuff to curl your hair.Still cannot believe all this is happening in my home, the US of A.Pioneering Blackwater Protesters Given Secret Trial and Criminal ConvictionBy Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. Posted January 29, 2008.Blackwater is entirely illegal and should be obliterated at once.The Blackwater_7 should be treated as heroes.

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Please distribute widely, Digg, Blog, reprints, get this to the media, etc. Incontrovertible evidence - ballot box rips, slices and openings: Click here -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHL_YMBolRs BALLOTS WERE NOT SECURED FOR THE NEW HAMPSHIRE RECOUNT. Both candidates' money should be returned because the state of New Hampshire failed to secure the recount ballots. The above video shows state

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-24549959481374678732007-12-29T11:13:00.000-05:002007-12-29T12:00:07.101-05:00

Been "away" and struggling for balance, an endless struggle for a "Libra." Just discovered a new hero, action, and, site in John Nirenberg of Vermont (Blessed State), marching to Washington to seek out Pelosi (blood traitor), and,:March In My Name.Unable to go myself, this time, I will be supporting John and friends with all my might. I have been asking myself, "self, where are my heroes?" John

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Darkness seems to spread from heart to mind;Soulless evil clings to every crime.Eager Knights of God bedeck the scene.Vigilantes all whose thought's are mean.Sing the Song of Pain my heart decries.Hollow chests of blackness to defy.Enter bitter spirits of unrest;Hear us now we are the sweet unblessed.Love is the Law; it matters not the Source.Heart is the place from which all Blessings come.Bind

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-6852490874015965802007-11-22T17:04:00.000-05:002007-11-22T18:22:17.354-05:00

What the hell does BushCo think he is doing? Threatening Iran when we cannot even manage Iraq and our military forces are stretched to the breaking point, as is our economy, is bad enough. But, now, threatening Russia (with an anti-missile shield on its borders) to the point that Putin Warns NATO Against Border Buildup while NATO criticized the US decision as "regrettable."This cannot go on.

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-4854008031669499622007-11-22T11:19:00.000-05:002007-11-22T11:42:51.208-05:00

I am pretty busy this week,especially today so I am going to cheat and pass along an email of "thank yous" sent by the Center for American Progrss Action's "The Progress Report," as I've not a bit of originality at hand at the moment and I found this list to be a good one. And, my regrets to all Native Americans for being of the race that wrecked their nations and this land since setting foot on

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Want to know what waterboarding is all about? I just read a detailed description on Daily Kos that gave me all I'd ever want to know and more. Don't read this while eating.Things That Are Not Torture by Hunter.I suggest this be done to all of this current administration as well as our Congresspersons, and, especially, all members of the injustice department so that they can have a better

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Thanks to a diary heads-up by Sharon in MD on Daily Kos, I read and responded with e-mails galore after following all sorts of provided links and reading Bill Moyers Journal (and others) on the subject. (snippet from Moyers Journal):Despite overwhelming public opposition from across the country and the political spectrum, the Chairman of the FCC, Kevin Martin, isn't letting up in his relentless

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They all did well, imho. For me, Kucinich wins all the honors; but,then, I am just a tad partial to the man. He is so passionate while maintaining balance and showing tremendous intelligence and understanding. And, he still owes no big corporations any favors, a huge plus in my book. The man may be short, but he is huge in intelligence and kindness, he is plucky, a real scrapper, and he is

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-60197788733327280362007-11-17T16:28:00.000-05:002007-11-17T17:02:21.338-05:00

After posting in September about my trip crossing the USA, reading this article felt like confirmation of my own interpretation of experiential data. The USA and the world is in big trouble. Yes, whether you believe in global warming (I do)or not, the big bad is happening. And, we are contributing. To our own peril.Be that as it may, what will happen, in future, if all these endless droughts do

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I refuse to vote once again for the least harmful of the "win-ables." Dennis has been my candidate from the start. No one else comes close in intelligence, integrity, and spunk than Dennis Kucinich (perhaps Gore, but he refuses to enter the race).Hope this mass-media, tv-controlled, rather stupid citizenry wakes up and votes for him before hell takes complete control. Link to Alternet article &

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An excellent Alternet article, Four Myths Government and Media Use to Scare Us About 'Dictators' elicited several excellent responses from its readers, one of which, by Dawn L., I felt could have come from my own mouth. Here 'tis:Isn't it fascinating, the way our current administration seems able to rationalize on the basis of 'don't do what I do, do what I say'?If a nation is run by a corrupt

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What a disgrace.How can this be possible?After 206 years, these folks are still outcasts in this country, without representation or the right to vote.Disgusting...and, we call ourselves democratic?206 years and still no House seat for D.C.

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My trip west and back again has ended and I am now trying to put it all in perspective while resuming the usual fall prep for winter here in Maine (and adjusting to the cold...brrrr...the rest of the country is still in late summer, but not here).The mid-West was flooded in many areas with higher than "normal" rainfall prevalent. The far-West was dry, dry, dry with hotter, drier weather than "

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Dear Readers, Thank you for your kind responses to my last post. I am healing and feeling more "my old self" every day.I shall be hitting the road with my son, the truck driver, for a 3 wk spree. Well, it is a spree for me, work for my son for at least 2 of those weeks. We are going to Burning Man and will be living the life for 1 wk at Black Rock City. We have planned and waited all year for

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...it is terrific, if you arrive at the ER on the right day with the right diagnosis. I know first hand, at least for Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, as I have just had my first, hopefully only, heart attack. I have learned much this past week. I have learned that women display completely different symptoms when having a heart attack. For instance, I had no heart pain, just extreme

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-75486104329268929812007-08-06T15:18:00.000-04:002007-08-06T15:32:07.107-04:00

Snagged from Daily Kos diarist Miguelmas' diary page The Pictures They Don't Want Us To See, photos by the incredible Rick Loomis of the LA Times. All are excellent, but the "Projects" called "New Battle" and "Iraq" supply great reasons why the Iraq war must stop now. Go to Rick Loomis' site, hit "Projects" then select "New Battle" and/or "Iraq" to take a look. Be prepared to see the truth. This

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I am proud to say that my Congressman did the right thing and voted "no" on the "FISA bill." As to the other 41 Democrats who voted "yea" and the 9 Dems who did not vote at all, I say "a pox on your houses!" Shame on you! At a time when this administration has accrued too many powers, some illegal, all anti-democratic, to vote to give that little worm Gonzo and his evil bosses, Chainer and Chimp,

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-30060067949601220642007-08-02T17:01:00.000-04:002007-08-02T18:16:49.419-04:00

Bridges, dams, roads, levees, undergrounds, pipes, drinking water, schools, laws, justice, lives...all falling apart while the Republicans keep money rolling from citizen pockets to corporate and corporate-lovers' pockets, blocking, at all costs, any money from going to support, repair, or create infrastructure in this used-to-be-democratically-run used-to-be-republic.For more details, check out

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Now that would be very much in keeping with this administration's type of strategies. I believe I heard this idea on Hartmann's show offered by a caller. Basically, the idea is that the administration has planned all along to let Gonzo spew endless sweet nothings to Congress until the mid-summer recess, at which time Gonzo will resign and Bush will appoint an interim Attorney General, just like

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This was e-mailed to a group to which I belong from a friend who recently lost a soul dear to her but who, in thanking the group for their emotional support, found the spirit to send this on:Compassion a Source of Energy by Thich Nhat Hanh"Life is precious. It is everywhere, inside us and all around us; ithas so many forms.The First Precept is born from the awareness that lives everywhere are

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Laura Bush just loves to brag about how much good we have done for the Afghani women. She is so full of you-know-what. If you want to know how things are for them, check out all the news on RAWA. Here is a little something to chew on, Laura, dear:Jalalabad: Unable to scrounge together the $165he needed to repay a loan to buy sheep, Nazir Ahmad made good on his debt by selling his 16-year-old

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I cannot choose. I am trying hard, and laughing hard though they represent something that is really sad, mainly, the negative attitude and actions of this government towards legitimate science. These great cartoons are worth a look and a vote. At least in this election, every vote counts!It's Time to Vote: Choose Your Science Idol!Have fun, though I, personally am agonizing over the choice (my

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That is all they need to start impeachment hearings says Representative John Conyers. We are so close.Included in an e-mail today from THE PEN:...the good news is that the mounting public pressure is having an effect and John Conyers confided that if three more members of Congress sign on to the call for impeachment he will initiate proceedings.At this point, we really need to push the effort to

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Lush of green envelopes me; no sense does lack reward.Fragrance touches the nostrils as if to caress;Sweet coolness on the skin remembers me;Even the sting of the wing defies forgetfulness.Mother?Rocks and sand; all soft and hardness, sprigs of hope in the cracks.Yellow Light; of warmth, of shimmering delight, of endless strength.I seek you, Mother; be you green?Or is your face a cloak of many

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I have come to understand that conservation of energy plus use of alternative sources such as wind,water,and solar may not be enough to counter the loss of oil in the not-so-distant future due to the rising usage and need for energy. Sorry, but I do not care. We have created this mess and continue to create it and it is we who must pay for it, one way or another. Changing light bulbs, reducing

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So now, according to the Washington Post, the White House says the Justice Department will never be allowed to pursue contempt charges initiated by Congress against White House officials once the president has invoked executive privilege.All hail the little king who all can now see clearly with his clothes off, not that he has been wearing much for some time.Revive the statute for an Independent

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...by a Bush appointed judge who dismissed their civil suit. Sorry, guys. There is no justice left in this country, I am afraid, and will not be any until this administration is impeached, all of them, gone.Here is a great BuzzFlash link on it with a few extra points of interest on this crappy, shithead of a judge:Valerie Plame's lawsuit dismissedSo, we can do nothing in the courts. The President

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Many thanks to a blogger, Lizmy, on Alternet for this heads up and link to some seriously scary news:Executive Order: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq Fact sheet Message to the Congress of the United States Regarding International Emergency Economic Powers ActBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the

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From food&waterwatch:Did you know that: - bottled water contributes to global warming?1- bottled water is less safe than our tap water?2- bottled water creates mountains of waste?3Do something simple to help save the Earth. Ask 10 friends to Break the Habit. The bottled water habit, that is. Join us as we break the bottled water habit. Click here to sign the No Bottled Water Pledge, and forward

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Goddess bless Harry Reid for finally getting the message...the pundits were wrong and the bloggers, right, of course. The people of this country are sick of this war, this administration, and sick of being ignored. We want the war to end, the wanton throwing away of our money to stop, and the ugly Republican shenanigans to stop. I mean President Clinton was made to step down because of "the

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Thanks to Dave Pollard of How to Save the World, I read The New Yorker article on Dick Cheney that essentially laid out why we need to act now, not wait out the 1 1/2 years left of his term, to impeach the Vice-President who is doing so much injury to this country and, indeed, the world.Snippet:More than anyone else, including his mentor and departed co-conspirator, Donald Rumsfeld, Cheney has

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Kucinich always brings them in when they really look at him and his treatment of the issues.Congressman and Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich out-polled front runners Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and all but one of the other Democratic candidates in an online poll that asked the question: "Which candidate's position on dealing with the climate crisis do you prefer?"Only former

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Here is why I love this man:NEW YORK - An angry Dennis Kucinich lashed out at John Edwards on Friday, saying his Democratic rival showed "a consistent lack of integrity" by suggesting fewer candidates should participate in presidential forums and then trying to explain his remark to reporters."This is a serious matter and I'm calling him on it," Kucinich, an Ohio congressman, said in a telephone

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the moon's favors: our modern and necessary myth

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The Bush/Cheney Administration has announced two proposals to jumpstart the killing of hundreds of wolves in the Yellowstone area and elsewhere in the Northern Rockies.Officials in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are now seeking public comment on the agency’s proposal to accept Wyoming’s disastrous wolf management plan and to give Idaho and Wyoming vast new powers to kill wolves -- even while

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Court Denies Webcasters' Stay AppealBy Roy MarkWebcasters suffered a major blow in their effort to rollback new royalty rates late Wednesday when the U.S. District Court of Appeals denied their appeal for an emergency stay of relief.The stay would have delayed the July 15 due date for the new royalties, which triple the rates for streaming music over the next three years. The court decision does

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-4070691465645412792007-07-12T13:23:00.000-04:002007-07-12T13:53:09.057-04:00

From Mark Crispin Miller who I heard on Tom Hartmann's Air America, voter caging is still happening and a bad bill, HR 811, must be stopped for the DEMS to maintain their hold on the Legislature and to have a hope to place a DEM in the Presidency in 2008. There is a ton of information at his site in a number of articles as well as a "kit" to "just-say-NO-to-HR-811.Here is a snippet:"Unless this

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Thanks to The American Street which led me to Firedoglakewhich led me to Crooks and Liars for the heads-up on this latest development in our really sick Senate's escapades...we are one step closer to war with Iran through passage of the Lieberman Amendment (Goddess, I hate this guy). Oh, goodie. Thanks, guys, we really need this, especially since you just made certain that our returning troops

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-1637543333103955522007-07-11T20:25:00.000-04:002007-07-11T20:57:12.238-04:00

An idea picked up from the Randi Rhodes show this afternoon from a very astute caller:Congress should use the process of inherent contempt to compel unruly witnesses to testify and/or to punish them for refusing to testify. Such persons can be arrested immediately and taken to court to face charges. I love it...I would certainly love to see VP Cheney in handcuffs and marched off to court. But,

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After reading a post at Easy Bake Coven who found the article on Huffington Post concerning Al Gore's resolve (so far) to remain non-political (not run for Pres) in his campaign re global warming, I wrote a response as to why I believe Al Gore is not running: The man honestly believes that the greatest threat to the planet, not just the country, is global warming and that he can be most effective

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-3473553422646344672007-07-11T14:37:00.001-04:002007-07-11T15:27:21.022-04:00

She is one of MY Senators. I did not vote for her (I voted for a Dem who is closer to my politics), but I have always approved of her environmental tendencies. As to her support of the troop withdrawal within 120 days, hurray! Snowe Embraces Troop Withdrawal Bill Snowe, R-Maine, joined Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., in co-sponsoring a bill that would require troops to start leaving in 120 days.

gbreezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077394485860865034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8750807688374651886.post-21648182198652535532007-07-10T13:35:00.001-04:002007-07-10T14:04:08.584-04:00

Today's Cartoon from the Cartoonist Group:Center for American Progress Action Fund1333 H Street, NW, 10th FloorWashington, DC 20005

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There were fireflies tonight. The air became magic. Silent, a quiet breeze, just a softness on the cheek, then the gentle, tiny spark of light against the velvet dark, then another, and another. The peonies nod their delicate pink faces in the breeze, sharing their uncapturable, heavenly fragrance with the garden. The tiger lilies have joined the dance to speak of things yellow and black, while

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Restore Habeas CorpusThis week, the Senate will hold its first up-or-down vote on restoring habeas corpus. Tell your Senators to support the Specter-Leahy amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization bill.Poor Habeas has been missing since September 2006 when Congress passed the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (MCA), which stripped the right of habeas corpus for the first time since the

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Tyson Foods,the huge producer of all things chicken in the States, has announced that it has:begun to produce all of its fresh chicken free of antibiotics and is selling the chicken in grocery stores under a "Raised Without Antibiotics" label. An estimated 70 percent of all antibiotics used in the United States are regularly added to the feed of livestock and poultry that are not sick—a practice

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Truly excellent article on Bush: A Profile in Cowardice By Frank Rich The New York Times Sunday 08 July 2007

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Looks like this pompous, arrogant on-again,0ff-again executive branch is out for a head-on with the legislative branch over those documents concerning the questionable firings of the US attorneys. It is anyone's guess, imho, as to who will win if there is, indeed, a show-down. Both sides seem to have weak and strong points. Of course, "the good guys" are those seeking to rein-in the runaway

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This from Defenders of Wildlife:Wildlife in our warming world got a boost last month as the Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act passed out of committee in the House of Representatives as part of a larger bill on energy and climate change. The legislation now heads to a vote the House floor. The Survival Act provides a vital first step to helping endangered Hawaiian monk seals, polar bears

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Technorati Profile

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Interesting date. I am still unable to take part in Live Earth and am currently pouting. Hope my friends are all enjoying it and making all sorts of green Pledges which they plan to keep.

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I had heard the rumor, but just now came across the link to one strange article on the subject.Perhaps another reason to have fear of the insane administration in this country. But, not to be cowed...to be alerted and ready to take action to stop any un-American and/or criminal activities by our government.Here is the link: CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN AMERICA : ARE THEY FOR YOU ?Very bizarre stuff,

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Last night I struggled in vain to watch/listen to the Live Earth Concerts provided by MSN for those stuck at home (or in the woods, as I am) without TV. After a number of tantalizing snippets from Australia, Japan, and China, I finally gave up. It almost made me cry. The Australian groups performing looked to be wonderful and I wished with all my heart to be able to "be there," via satellite

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Thanks to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo for reminding me of the time difference. Live Earth starts for those of us on the East coast at 9:10PM coming from Sydney. I will be listening/watching on streaming audio/video via MSN:http://www.liveearth.msn.com/

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I thought this a rather good cartoon on the commutation of Libby subject from the Cartoonist Group (sent to me by e-mail from CAPAF, thank you very much).

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Gore spoke on NBC's Today show and was almost, seemingly, simultaneously joined in thought by Thom Hartmann on Air America Radio; both indicated the belief that the Libby commutation of sentence was very curious in that Libby knows all the dirty facts about Bush and Cheney's involvement in the Plame case and had suddenly given up all attempt at defending himself last February, starting smiling

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Digital photography has changed picture-taking forever. Not just for snap-shot takers, but for space exploration, the detail possible is extraordinary.Here is a site with the latest pics from Mars. For those of us on dial-up (groan), there is a slow-connection link as well.Go here: HIRISE

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Good news for pagans...By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes Mideast edition, Thursday, July 5, 2007 WASHINGTON — The Rev. Selena Fox said Wednesday wasn’t the first time she visited a Wiccan’s grave site at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. It was just the first time one was identified that way.“This is the first time the Christian cross and Wiccan pentacle have both been engraved on a

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I do hope everyone is signed up and ready for (or at least planning to watch and/or listen to) the Live Earth Event, Concerts, Happenings this weekend. Here is the SOS/Live Earth link in case you need it:Live EarthAs I have no TV and as I am a hermit petrified of going anywhere with strangers, I will try to listen to the MSM streaming audio (on dial-up, ). Or, perhaps I shall be really brave and

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Been away for quite some time. All sorts of yucky stuff happened including dead computers, total loss of files, deep depression (related to the above but more directly so to the world situation). It took me monstrous time to attempt a comeback. So much lost, but, hey! This is a clean slate and there is work to be done.I will need to find my old friends, those who are still blogging here and there

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