“The only real aging is the erosion of one’s ideals.”
February 25, 2008
Ralph Nader on Meet the Press
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February 25, 2008
“Depression is the flaw in love.” Andrew Solomon
February 21, 2008
Subprime mortgage problems? Subprime president.
February 10, 2008
“War is the unfolding of miscalculation.” Barbara Tuchman
February 4, 2008
The Dimensions of Fear
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Why do Republicans run for the president of US? The charge of anyone in public office, the principle responsibility, is the well being of the community. The health, safety, prosperity and general well being of the populace, of the electorate, of ALL the people, of US, is the president’s responsibility. Looking at the deeds of Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld over the past 8 years, I can’t see the people’s welfare even on their radar. Perhaps a blip or an afterthought on the mismanagement of Katrina but nowhere near where it ought to be. (more…)
February 2, 2008
“Carry the battle to them. Don’t ever let them
bring it to you. Put them on the defensive.
And don’t ever apologize for anything.”
Harry S. Truman (more…)
January 12, 2008
At the coffee shop after work, I was finishing a bowl of soup in the late day sun, when an old friend walked in. I waved and she sat down. We were catching up on things when a white-haired fellow sat down at the next table (more…)
January 12, 2008
Innocent Liability
What do we have in a sea of moonlight? (more…)
January 11, 2008
Everyday Violence
“The rush and the pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of innate violence. (more…)
January 10, 2008
from “Living in the HUD: The Amazing and Perilous
Lives of People in Public Housing” by Tom deMers
Strange Encounter
Late Monday morning I let myself into Dixie’s apartment. (more…)
