Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
The new Republican buzz word
Bush, Rumsfeld, Santorum and many other right wingers have been tossing around the term "fascism" in describing their fabricated war. Following is a definition:
Fascism is a radical totalitarian political philosophy that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, militarism, anti-anarchism, anti-communism, anti-liberalism and racism.
I believe these guys have found a proper definition of the ideology they advocate!
Fascism is a radical totalitarian political philosophy that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, militarism, anti-anarchism, anti-communism, anti-liberalism and racism.
I believe these guys have found a proper definition of the ideology they advocate!
Monday, August 21, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Warmongers At Work!
"The Israelis told us it would be a cheap war with many benefits. ... Why oppose it? We'll be able to hunt down and bomb missiles, tunnels, and bunkers from the air. It would be a demo for Iran."
- a U.S. government consultant with close ties to Israel, quoted by Seymour Hersh in his New Yorker article, "Watching Lebanon: Washington's interests in Israel's war."
- a U.S. government consultant with close ties to Israel, quoted by Seymour Hersh in his New Yorker article, "Watching Lebanon: Washington's interests in Israel's war."
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Legendary liberal W.W. Finlator fought segregation, poverty, war
A Raleigh NC newspaper quoted Finlator in 1979 as saying, "the more I understand the Christian faith, the more I see the Bible is concerned with justice. And I've found that if God has any prejudice at all, he's prejudiced on the side of the poor and the deprived and the disinherited. But the church seems to be on the other side."
William Wallace Finlator died July 3 at the age of 93. He was another giant of the faith who makes me proud to be a liberal!
William Wallace Finlator died July 3 at the age of 93. He was another giant of the faith who makes me proud to be a liberal!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
All of this because of a perverted approach to Christianity!
Last month the Reverend John Hagee, a Pentecostal television evangelist from Texas, convened a meeting in Washington of 3,500 members of Christians Unified for Israel. The organization is dedicated to building support for Israel, even in states where there are few Jewish voters.
Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, a Republican presidential hopeful, attended the rally, as did Senator Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania, Ken Mehlman, the Republican National Committee chairman, and Daniel Ayalon, the Israeli Ambassador.
Mr Hagee called the Israeli attacks on Lebanon a miracle of God and suggested that a ceasefire would violate God's foreign policy statement towards Jews. The evangelist is a leading figure in the so-called Christian-Zionist movement, rooted in a literal interpretation of the Book of Revelations, which predicts a final battle between good and evil in Israel, where two billion people will die before Christ's return ushers in a 1,000-year period of grace.
The end of the world as we know it is rapidly approaching . . . Rejoice and be exceeding glad the best is yet to be,Mr Hagee has written in a book that has sold 700,000 copies.
President Bush sent a message to the gathering praising Mr Hagee and his supporters for spreading the hope of God's love and the universal gift of freedom. He is said to have added: God bless and stand by the people of Israel and God bless the United States.
US SUPPORT
43 per cent thinks Israel's actions justified, not excessively harsh
28 per cent thinks Israel's action is unjustifed
13 per cent thinks the US should call for an immediate ceasefire
50 per cent thinks the US should continue to align itself with Israel
Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, a Republican presidential hopeful, attended the rally, as did Senator Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania, Ken Mehlman, the Republican National Committee chairman, and Daniel Ayalon, the Israeli Ambassador.
Mr Hagee called the Israeli attacks on Lebanon a miracle of God and suggested that a ceasefire would violate God's foreign policy statement towards Jews. The evangelist is a leading figure in the so-called Christian-Zionist movement, rooted in a literal interpretation of the Book of Revelations, which predicts a final battle between good and evil in Israel, where two billion people will die before Christ's return ushers in a 1,000-year period of grace.
The end of the world as we know it is rapidly approaching . . . Rejoice and be exceeding glad the best is yet to be,Mr Hagee has written in a book that has sold 700,000 copies.
President Bush sent a message to the gathering praising Mr Hagee and his supporters for spreading the hope of God's love and the universal gift of freedom. He is said to have added: God bless and stand by the people of Israel and God bless the United States.
US SUPPORT
43 per cent thinks Israel's actions justified, not excessively harsh
28 per cent thinks Israel's action is unjustifed
13 per cent thinks the US should call for an immediate ceasefire
50 per cent thinks the US should continue to align itself with Israel
Friday, August 04, 2006
Minimum wage double-cross fails!
Yesterday, the Senate failed to get the 60 votes required to end debate (prevent a filibuster) on the "trifecta" bill. This legislation (passed last week by the House) would raise the minimum wage, but only by also providing estate tax reform benefitting the wealthiest. The vote was 56-42.
See the August 2 posting for an excellent article on this subject.
See the August 2 posting for an excellent article on this subject.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006
"We apologize"
Israel has learned well from our own administration; just keep on doing what you want to do and apologize when you get caught!
Of course, religious fundamentalists in this country also applaud anything Israel does because, "the end justifies the means." So you really do not even have to apologize!
Of course, religious fundamentalists in this country also applaud anything Israel does because, "the end justifies the means." So you really do not even have to apologize!
Friday, July 28, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Why am I not surprised?
excerpt from a CNN report entitled "Mideast talks fail to reach cease-fire agreement"
"One source involved in the talks said everyone but the United States wanted to press ahead with an immediate cease-fire, but Rice argued that taking that approach would leave Hezbollah in place and still armed with its rockets.
Rice also expressed concern over what she said was Iran and Syria's involvement in the conflict, while Annan said that future dialogue should involve Tehran and Damascus.
A senior U.N. diplomat described the mood in the talks as somber. He said everyone but the United States wanted cessation of fighting to make room for more negotiations and humanitarian aid."
"One source involved in the talks said everyone but the United States wanted to press ahead with an immediate cease-fire, but Rice argued that taking that approach would leave Hezbollah in place and still armed with its rockets.
Rice also expressed concern over what she said was Iran and Syria's involvement in the conflict, while Annan said that future dialogue should involve Tehran and Damascus.
A senior U.N. diplomat described the mood in the talks as somber. He said everyone but the United States wanted cessation of fighting to make room for more negotiations and humanitarian aid."
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
So, what's new with this sham president!
CNN.com - ABA: Bush violating Constitution - Jul 24, 2006
Bush has used this weapon to exempt his administration from provisions of new laws almost 800 times. That helps explain why he had never vetoed a bill until last week - he didn't need to; he was not going to enforce the new law anyhow! Remember, he is "the decider!" Bush is determined not to play by any rules other than the ones of his own making. And that includes the Constitution.
The total number of times all other presidents in United States history have used "signing statements" is 568; and almost half of that number were issued by Bush Sr. in four yesrs.
Go HERE for a more detailed article on this, yet another, arrogant Bush practice. Go HERE for the complete listing of Signing Statements since 1929.
Bush has used this weapon to exempt his administration from provisions of new laws almost 800 times. That helps explain why he had never vetoed a bill until last week - he didn't need to; he was not going to enforce the new law anyhow! Remember, he is "the decider!" Bush is determined not to play by any rules other than the ones of his own making. And that includes the Constitution.
The total number of times all other presidents in United States history have used "signing statements" is 568; and almost half of that number were issued by Bush Sr. in four yesrs.
Go HERE for a more detailed article on this, yet another, arrogant Bush practice. Go HERE for the complete listing of Signing Statements since 1929.
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