Since the birth place of democracy was Greece, I thought I would quote one of the founding fathers of democracy.
Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.
Aristotle
If true, then like socialism, it has never been tried.
The Associated Press: Obama competitive against McCain with key voters
McCain and Obama are struggling to gain support with those on the line. Who will win the struggle?
OK it is not Monday...for that was a holiday and now it is back to work....put on your thinking caps, always wanted to say the, and let us begin....
This was a faction within the Dem party in 1835, it was an equal rights faction that seized control of the Dem convention in 1835. What was this faction called and why?
This is one is a bit harder than normal but I have faith in my class....they can do it...good luck
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Historic pictures sent from Mars
This is away cool stuff........
Upside Down World - Colombia: Open Letter To Nancy Pelosi and the US Congress
The trade agreement that Bush and boyz were pushing with Colombia was not seen as the great savior of out time but all people. This letter was written to Pelosi and others in Congress.
The most worthless news anywhere on the cable news...or anywhere point! In the last week these stories have made up a significant part of the broadcasts.....why?
1--More bus, auto and plane crashes
2--Wild fires in Florida
3--Town in Vermont will no longer allow nudity...Brattleboro...I believe
4--Drag queen robs a New Orleans Burger King
5--Washington coffee shop uses women in bikinis or less to serve the java----(my planes leaves at 0835 hrs.)
6--Guess what more fires in California
7--More really sh*tty weather across mid part of country
Ya happy? That is all the news you could never use....peace.....out!
Vets for Peace Booted from National Memorial Day Parade
Now this is just flippin' wrong.....if anyone has a right to protest for peace it is the vets that fight the damn war. Cannot have these people out there contradicting the popular stand on the war and the surge.
This week's quote is from Thomas Paine, it deals with the lies and promises that politicians tell and seldom deliver.
It is an affront to treat falsehood with complaisance.
Thomas Paine
Peace Out!
The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy - by Christopher J. Coyne
Good piece on the pitfalls of the idea that one can export democracy.
Moles Wanted - City Pages (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
Just wanted to let all know that if you were gonna be protesting at the Repub convention, that the FBI is actively seeking spies, informants, other assorted ilk. Be careful and know your team!
McCain on His Hopes for His First Term - New York Times
Read this and see that it is nothing more than a continuation of Bush policies and programs...where did the maverick go?
Global Peace Index 2008 - Global Peace Index
The USA is not doing too well in the peace category.
First it was the word "bitter"---and the pundits turned that into a 2 week diatribe of total BS. Now he has said the word "sweetie" directed at a female reporter. Thinking back I use the word sometimes and use it as a term of endearment and not a sexist thing...but then if one is looking for some overtone in it then yes I guess it could be seen as a sexist term. But I think if he had called her a broad or a chick, then these pundits would have a case.
My point is a mis-speak may happen to anyone, it is not the sole domain of a Clinton. To turn this
into a political statement of some sort is just LOW CLASS and damn silly!
Ferraro, a person I respected when she was a VP candidate, has lost all of my respect. She has jumped on the damn silly feminist bandwagon by calling Obama a sexist. I find that a bit much for a Democrat calling another Democrat a name because you are pissed that she is losing her ass in the nomination race. That also is just LOW CLASS!
But then politicians are the sorriest and lwest form of humanity!
Obama Adopted by Native Americans - The Caucus - Politics - New York Times Blog
This is a bigger deal than the politics of the season; it is a show of respect and leadership to be adopted. I pray that he talks this ceremony to heart. NAs need someone who will actually care about their plight in Washington, Obama has an opportunity here to do the right thing.
Republicans ponder plan to freshen party's image | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
This might be a good idea for the conservative leaders have failed the people.
Monday, Monday...so good to me......Mamas and Papas......Quiz time......so set yourself get out pen and paper and let the fun begin......
In 1826, a new Republic was set up on the soil of America, what was the Republic called and where was it located?
You may scratch your butt and begin......may the angels of tests smile on you.....
This are the issues that Congress dealt with...some good...some not so.....
House
1. Strategic oil reserve (HR 6022): The House voted 385-25 to require the administration to stop filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the rest of the year or until the price of crude oil drops below $75 per barrel. The Senate passed the measure 97-1. A yes vote supported the bill.
2. Farm bill (HR 2419): Voting 318-106, the House approved a five-year farm bill, providing farm subsidies and funding nutrition programs. A yes vote supported the bill.
3. War funding defeat (HR 2642): Voting 141-149, the House defeated an amendment to appropriate $162.5 billion for additional war costs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many Republican members voted present — officially tallied as not voting — to protest being frozen out of deliberations. A yes vote supported the funding.
4. Iraq troop withdrawals (HR 2642): Voting 227-196, the House approved an amendment requiring the administration to start withdrawing troops from Iraq within 30 days of enactment, but setting no deadline for finishing the pullout. A yes vote backed the amendment.
5. New GI Bill (HR 2642): The House voted 256-166 to establish a GI Bill to pay post-9/11 veterans’ college costs and use tax increases to pay for the program. A yes vote supported the bill.
Senate
6. Farm bill (HR 2419): The Senate voted 81-15 in favor of a five-year farm bill. A yes vote supported the bill.
7. Republican energy plan (S 2284): Voting 42-56, the Senate rejected a Republican plan to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling, as well as take other steps to increase energy production. A yes vote supported the plan.
8. Police and firefighter unions (HR 980): The Senate voted 69-29 to take up a bill granting limited union rights to police, firefighters and other public safety personnel in all states. A yes vote was to take up the bill.
The shine is off Clintonia 'Yesterday's gone' has new twist for Clintons
Clinton keeps spouting the diatribes about "it ain't over til I say it is over" but she needs to be realistic....sorry, sweetie...it is OVER! All you are doing now is wasting time and trying to find a way to stay influential within the party that you are losing control of.
Politics got interesting, more dynamite he said, she said, he said......but DAMN!........
The following is the news that absolutely no one could possible use.
1--Who cares where Jenna and boy toy will live?
2--Earthquake in China--1000's dead----More dead in Burma
3--More fires
4--more cops caught being stupid on tape---maybe they should think before the react
5--Robt. Modavi, winemaker, dies--no--not from liver damage--he was 94
6--Polar bears put on endangered species list
7--Calif. Supreme Court overturns ban on gay marraige
8--Another preacher caught i a sex sting--this one thought he was gonna be humping a 13 yr old
9--And as usual, more plane, car and train wrecks
There it be....not any thing one could possibly give a crap about.
Chris Matthews Eviscerates Right-Wing Host Kevin James Over Obama "Appeasement" Claims - Politics on The Huffington Post
There are times that I find Matthews a bit irritating, but I give props where props are due...he destroyed the right winger on Hardball. My hat goes off to Matthews and he deserves an award for that piece. He has my vote.
