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Lessons Learned: Personal Version

Lessons Learned: Personal Version

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As the citizens of our country become more polarized, many of them do less thinking through of the issues that really confront us all. The materials they are often given to build their judgments are not only shoddy, but also Orwellian in their misdirection. There are figures out there that rival Reagan in their teflon characteristics. Just keep repeating the talking points. Don’t answer questions. No matter what is proven, just keep repeating. No rinse. Just repeat. This situation is…

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Gaza

Gaza

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I don’t like what I’m seeing at all. I don’t like the fact that there is no one in a position of leadership who will even discuss the human cost of what is happening on the Gaza strip. I don’t like the fact that Barack Obama has said nothing. What are they going to do, treat it like we treated Fallujah? Disproportionate response. The situation is complex, for sure – and I’ve been listening to the arguments for days. The…

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MoveOn Controversy? Gimmee a Break

MoveOn Controversy? Gimmee a Break

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I hear “betray us” whenever they say General Petraeus’ name too, but yeah, it was a bit cheap to play on the name. Making a stink about the childishness of of that would be fair, but the comments I’m hearing are really over the top. And with all of the concentration on the word play, the actual point of the ad was lost. Then there’s all this babbling about how the Democrats are “afraid” of irritating the members of Moveon.org….

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Bush’s Real View?

Bush’s Real View?

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“You know what I’m gonna tell those Jews when I get to Israel, don’t you Herman?” a then Governor George W. Bush allegedly asked a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. When the journalist, Ken Herman, replied that he did not know, Bush reportedly delivered the punch line: “I’m telling ’em they’re all going to hell.” More

No, President Bush, it is not your government

No, President Bush, it is not your government

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This about sums it up. Bush really doesn’t seem to be able to accept the differences between American democracy and a kingship. Bush declares himself absolute ruler: It’s ‘my government’ August 8, 2006 6:28 AM Once again, President George W. Bush has shown complete disregard and utter contempt for the documents which define this country: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Speaking in Crawford, Texas, Monday, Bush said: “The loss of life on both sides of the Lebanese-Israeli border…

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Daily Activism

Daily Activism

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What can you do? Some. Call your congressional representatives and express your views. Even if you know they won’t agree, someone keeps track of the numbers. Be polite and specific about your support or opposition on a particular bill, resolution, or issue. Here are a few actions that I did today to get you started. The top one is very time-sensitive in the US since the vote is tomorrow (Friday). Ok, on with the armchair activism… 1. Don’t Bundle Minimum…

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