The new progressives
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Navman
In the last six years I’ve purchased a half dozen GPS units. Up until recently they all had been hand held units. My first two units were Magellan 310 and Magellan 315 units which I purchased for handheld navigation when…
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.…
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…
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…