I’ve grown quite jaded about politicians of both major parties. They really don’t speak for the average American. When over 70% of the American people oppose the War in Iraq and we still can’t leave, you gotta know that the voice of the people isn’t being heard.
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Endless war
As a veteran of the Vietnam era and a dedicated peace worker I’m always skeptical of the government’s rationale for war. War’s only profiteers are the workers and owners of the military armaments production facilities.
Hacking democracy
This short video is worth watching. It came from NYC Ron Paul website. Here is a link to Dr. Ron Paul’s website. Ron Paul is one of my favorite anti-establishment candidates for President of the United States in 2008. Dr. Paul and Dennis Kucinich represent real people and not faceless corporations and that is the … Read more
Skyhawk N65003 on final at Olean
N65003 on final I drove up to Olean Airport just before dinner tonight. I hadn’t been up to the airport in a couple of weeks. I love to drive up eve when I’m not flying. Airports are always fascinating places to visit. There was some activity today. There was a corporate jet on the ramp, … Read more
Birthday party
Yesterday, was my daughter’s 20th birthday party. We had a group of family and friends gathered at Richardson’s Canal House on the banks of the Erie Canal at Bushell’s Basin near Pittsford, New York. Richardsons is a lovely venue and it was a happy event. This is a nice picture of my two girl friends, … Read more
Ohio
This song became the anthem of a generation that opposed the war in Vietnam. There is no question that Iraq is not quite as bad as Vietnam, but if you’re the relative of someone serving there numbers are not important. The life and health of your family member is the only important thing. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iPBm_cES94] Working … Read more
Bird dog your congressional representative
There may not be an opportunity to bird-dog a pro-war Congressperson near you, but if there is, Americans Against Escalation in Iraq coalition field operatives will notify Working Assets and they’ll text you. Together, we can turn the tide on the occupation and get an overwhelming vote in Congress to start bringing the troops home. … Read more
Well said..
I came across this video on TalkingPointsMemo. It’s to the point and part of what is wrong with both Democrats and Republicans. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRnAUFMSUZc]
More thoughts
When I was a child I grew up next to the Arcade Library. I learned how to read at school and I’m blessed with enough intelligence and a sense of curiosity to wonder how things work. I spent hours each week at the library as a child learning how to read and gather more information and vicarious experiences from the authors I read. I even learned skills out of books, but most of the time I needed visual models. Before the World Wide Web was born I would curl up with encyclopedias at work and read them. I’m really fascinated with learning about the world we live in.