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A letter to Al Gore

I recently read Al Gore's book "The Assault on Reason".  An excellent book indeed, and it underscores for me the importance of having a strong and intelligent leader in 2009.  We need someone who can...

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Al Gore - The Free and Clear Choice

I’m going to start this diary off in an odd way, but please bear with me.  I have allergies.  Multiple allergies.  When I had skin testing done, it turned out that I was allergic to nearly everything...

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Happy Birthday, Keith Olbermann!

This is my tribute to one of the most intelligent and honest men on television.  Keith Olbermann inspires me, and has for some time now.  Watching his show inspired me enough that I was able to get...

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The Candidates, and a question

I have a question for all who care to answer.Do you believe in your candidate?  Truly and honestly?  Do you believe your candidate is the best choice for President?Think about that for a moment, and...

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Unconstitutional Discrimination in Mississippi

Mississippi has redefined the word insanity.  A new law in that state will make it illegal as of July 1, 2008 for a restaurant or eating establishment that can seat more than five (5) people to serve...

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Are YOU a Patriot? New Rules

I've heard a lot of talk lately about patriotism, and what the real definition is.  Well, I have my own ideas about that issue.Barack Obama was castigated for not wearing a flag lapel pin.  Well, I say...

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McCain's Many Issues - A LONG List

So who is John McCain?  What does he believe in?  What should we know about him before November?I put together a list of issues that I believe are important - issues regarding McCain and his fitness to...

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UPDATED2x: "I'm Voting For John McCain!" - How to change a few minds

What do you say when someone you care about tells you they're voting for McCain?  What do you say to someone who wants to vote for the man who would continue Bush's destructive policies - or worse?Copy...

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McCain's Greatest Hits

This is just for fun - a friend challenged me to write up a list of McCain's "Greatest Hits" for an album cover, so here it is, with thanks to Sturangedaze, a Navy Mom, and our friend...

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Thank you, John McCain!

Thank you for asking Barack Obama to take an overseas trip.  Thank you for telling him he needed to look at the situation on the ground in Iraq.  Thank you for pushing him to visit the Middle East and...

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Cheney willing to kill Americans to provoke war with Iran?

If this has been diaried already, then please forgive me, but I didn't see it anywhere here.From Think Progress:Speaking at the Campus Progress journalism conference earlier this month, Seymour Hersh —...

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McCain's Connection To West Nile Virus Outbreak?

Yes, there is a connection.  Reports are coming in from across the country that cases of West Nile Virus have increased.From MSNBC.com:CONCORD, Calif. - Standing on the edge of a swimming pool gone...

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Red Bull Gives You Wings... or Strokes?

I thought this might be important, especially considering that there doesn't seem to be a lot of press about the issue.Evidently Red Bull can give you much more than "wings".  From Reuters (emphasis...

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McCain, "My Friend", I've got your context right here!

It is fascinating to me that words can mean so much or so little, depending on the context.Look at McCain's years as a POW.  Was he tortured?  If you ask the GOP, they will tell you "yes, he was, and...

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Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in Kissimmee FL... w/pics!

Wow.What a night!  I had a great time at the rally in Kissimmee Florida last night, but it wore me out.It was worth it!I was lucky enough to get a good spot up front, after sitting for a few hours...

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Random Wednesday Photography Diary

Hi everyone.  I was looking at some of my older photos, and felt like posting a few.  Just one of those random Tuesday things.I guess what spurred me was thinking about this photograph, and wondering...

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This Is What I Want

Just one day.That's all I want - one day.One day where nobody calls names, where nobody feels hate, where nobody lashes out.  One day where everyone feels at peace, and is happy.As for me, I am deeply...

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Losing the message war - we're not hearing the whole message

This will be a short diary, but the message is important!  We need to get this out and HEARD.The reason the Republican Party is trying to destroy the stimulus package is NOT because it's bad - it...

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I hate my new boss!!

I hate my new boss.  I really do.  I mean, we were having so much fun at my office, until HE showed up.The old boss was great. He didn't mind if we sold the office supplies to make a quick buck, and he...

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Photos and Quotes: My Backyard

I have been looking for good places to take photos lately, but it didn't occur to me that I could just look in my own backyard..."Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to...

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