I have had mixed emotions this week. I had a good hour and 1/2 of pure joy and hope as Obama became the first African American President Elect. And then I heard that Proposition 102 was passed in Arizona, and 8 was looking likely to be passed in CA...and now I hear that Florida passed a similar proposition, and the sadness hit.
Just as we celebrate how equal rights are taking a leap forward, they slide back. It made no sense to me until I saw who funded the proposition. I'll do another post about that later. But for now, I would like to share the following link, and ask who is going to stand up with us?
http://www.jointheimpact.com/?p=3#comments
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Imagine - Passing it on...
I thank she who sent this to me, and I pass it on:
The year is 2016. You glance at the television one morning and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences. He has now been in office for almost 8 years. It has not been perfect, but things are much better than when he took office in January of 2009.
You notice that his hair has whitened and he still has that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he was campaigning back in 2008.
You remember how concerned you were about whether or not he would win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has been safely in office for such a long time. He and Congress have done much to address global warming, healthcare, development of alternative energy sources and a variety of other important matters to the country and the planet.
You feel deep gratitude for the past eight years and how things have unfolded.
See it...Feel it...breathe it...Pass it on. Let us...remember... all of the wonderful reasons we appreciate this reality.
THE CHALLENGE:
Take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine exactly what our country will feel like.
Imagine how good it will feel.
Imagine whatever it is about that future that you desire.
Imagine successful diplomacy.
Imagine peace and restored prosperity.
Imagine the citizen groups, progressive populism, social justice, and the grassroots finding their voice.
Imagine windmills and clean cars.
Imagine the earth being healed and revitalized.
Imagine being very proud of your country and its leader. Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support change. Imagine what your life will look like.
Just 30 seconds. Do it several times a day. We can shift and change the vibration of this country with positive visions just like this.
The year is 2016. You glance at the television one morning and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences. He has now been in office for almost 8 years. It has not been perfect, but things are much better than when he took office in January of 2009.
You notice that his hair has whitened and he still has that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he was campaigning back in 2008.
You remember how concerned you were about whether or not he would win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has been safely in office for such a long time. He and Congress have done much to address global warming, healthcare, development of alternative energy sources and a variety of other important matters to the country and the planet.
You feel deep gratitude for the past eight years and how things have unfolded.
See it...Feel it...breathe it...Pass it on. Let us...remember... all of the wonderful reasons we appreciate this reality.
THE CHALLENGE:
Take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine exactly what our country will feel like.
Imagine how good it will feel.
Imagine whatever it is about that future that you desire.
Imagine successful diplomacy.
Imagine peace and restored prosperity.
Imagine the citizen groups, progressive populism, social justice, and the grassroots finding their voice.
Imagine windmills and clean cars.
Imagine the earth being healed and revitalized.
Imagine being very proud of your country and its leader. Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support change. Imagine what your life will look like.
Just 30 seconds. Do it several times a day. We can shift and change the vibration of this country with positive visions just like this.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
TOP 5 REASONS OBAMA SUPPORTERS SHOULDN'T REST EASY
1. The polls may be wrong. This is an unprecedented election. No one knows how racism may affect what voters tell pollsters—or what they do in the voting booth. And the polls are narrowing anyway. In the last few days, John McCain has gained ground in most national polls, as his campaign has gone even more negative.
2. Dirty tricks. Republicans are already illegally purging voters from the rolls in some states. They're whipping up hysteria over ACORN to justify more challenges to new voters. Misleading flyers about the voting process have started appearing in black neighborhoods. And of course, many counties still use unsecure voting machines.
3. October surprise. In politics, 15 days is a long time. The next McCain smear could dominate the news for a week. There could be a crisis with Iran, or Bin Laden could release another tape, or worse.
4. Those who forget history... In 2000, Al Gore won the popular vote after trailing by seven points in the final days of the race. In 1980, Reagan was eight points down in the polls in late October and came back to win. Races can shift—fast!
5. Landslide. Even with Barack Obama in the White House, passing universal health care and a new clean-energy policy is going to be hard. Insurance, drug and oil companies will fight us every step of the way. We need the kind of landslide that will give Barack a huge mandate.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Is Palin Ready to be VP?
Go vote on this poll now: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html
Also, please check out http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/dishonorRoll.html to see who is working actively to promote unequal rights and stand against equality for all humans. The dishonor Roll is a bit surprising. It's also a reminder that there are people in the world who are actively striving towards discord and a place of hate rather than working together towards a more peaceful and loving world. No wonder the Vulcans haven't landed yet *wink*
Also, please check out http://www.californiansagainsthate.com/dishonorRoll.html to see who is working actively to promote unequal rights and stand against equality for all humans. The dishonor Roll is a bit surprising. It's also a reminder that there are people in the world who are actively striving towards discord and a place of hate rather than working together towards a more peaceful and loving world. No wonder the Vulcans haven't landed yet *wink*
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
This is Scary
Did you watch Sarah Palin's speech last night? If you didn't, you probably saw parts of it online.
As I said in my previous post, she twisted the truth, distorted facts, and to me, it's just plain lying. She was condescending and dismissive about the work Barack Obama did helping real people on the South Side of Chicago. And of course, she lied about Democratic tax cuts—even though Obama's plan would give Americans a bigger break than McCain's.
But the speech—written by one of President Bush's speechwriters—didn't tell us the truth about Sarah Palin's extremist positions. And THAT is something everyone should know.
I've been saying for some time that the Mc Cain who is running for president isn't the same McCain who came home from the war. At least, he's certainly changed his views in a radical way. He came home as someone who opposed torture, and now he approves of it? Anyway... knowing who he chose for VP makes it even more clear to me that Mc Cain is just as if not more scary than our current president. I mean, he's in his 70's and if Mc Cain dies, his choice for VP is our new President. Here's what Mc Cain's choice for Vice President believes, and some of my own comments in parenthesis:
- Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
(This is even more terrifying considering her son is enlisted and going off to war. You'd think that would make her reconsider or at least give it some thought.)
- Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
- Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4
- Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
- Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
(Come now haven't we had enough people in office who are OIL supporters?)
- Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
- Palin supports the death penalty
(A friend asked me how could someone claim she was anti-choice because it would be wrong to kill and then say she has the right to decide who lives or dies? My response, "Because either way she is taking away others right to choose.")
- Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
(Even tho time and research has proven abstinence-only sex ed DOES NOT WORK!)
- As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
(So much for the land of the free and the brave)
- Despite her claims otherwise, She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
As I said in my previous post, she twisted the truth, distorted facts, and to me, it's just plain lying. She was condescending and dismissive about the work Barack Obama did helping real people on the South Side of Chicago. And of course, she lied about Democratic tax cuts—even though Obama's plan would give Americans a bigger break than McCain's.
But the speech—written by one of President Bush's speechwriters—didn't tell us the truth about Sarah Palin's extremist positions. And THAT is something everyone should know.
I've been saying for some time that the Mc Cain who is running for president isn't the same McCain who came home from the war. At least, he's certainly changed his views in a radical way. He came home as someone who opposed torture, and now he approves of it? Anyway... knowing who he chose for VP makes it even more clear to me that Mc Cain is just as if not more scary than our current president. I mean, he's in his 70's and if Mc Cain dies, his choice for VP is our new President. Here's what Mc Cain's choice for Vice President believes, and some of my own comments in parenthesis:
- Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
(This is even more terrifying considering her son is enlisted and going off to war. You'd think that would make her reconsider or at least give it some thought.)
- Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
- Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4
- Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
- Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
(Come now haven't we had enough people in office who are OIL supporters?)
- Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
- Palin supports the death penalty
(A friend asked me how could someone claim she was anti-choice because it would be wrong to kill and then say she has the right to decide who lives or dies? My response, "Because either way she is taking away others right to choose.")
- Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
(Even tho time and research has proven abstinence-only sex ed DOES NOT WORK!)
- As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
(So much for the land of the free and the brave)
- Despite her claims otherwise, She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=6
2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=7
3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=8
5. Ibid
6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
7. Ibid
8. Ibid.
9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13709-5769906-4SPHKOx&t=9
10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008 http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/
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