Nov 2004

November 27, 2004

1. For disillusioned Democrats out there
2. George Lakoff on progressive values
3. How to end the war
4. The armageddon is coming but it won't be what they expect
5. Revolt at the UN
6. Insight into Southern women

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1. The November 3rd Theses are very thought-provoking, esp for those who are Democrats and think the party needs reforming. I am not sure it can be reformed, sometimes organizations must die and be replaced. It is as beholden to special interests and big money as the Republicans. Check their website also, they have a postering effort going on in 23 states so far, spreading the theses far and wide.
http://www.3nov.com/images/Nov3Theses_letter.pdf

2. George Lakoff (University professor and linguist) says our progressive values are the traditional American values, and we need to put them out there loud and clear.
http://www.alternet.org/election04/20588/

3. Tom Hayden has some very specific ideas about how we as activists can bring about the end of the Iraq war.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/20571/

4. Economic armageddon is what is likely to occur. This article lays it out short and sweet, the same stuff that I have been reading in other places. Not good news, but ignore at our own peril.
http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/view.bg?articleid=55356

5. The UN General Assembly is taking a stand against US hypocrisy - remains to be seen how it will play out.
http://www.antiwar.com/ips/deen.php?articleid=4049

6. From this writer's perspective, some of the realities of being a progressive Southern feminist. Makes me wonder how those of us in other parts of the country could support them....
http://www.alternet.org/election04/20591/

November 22, 2004

1. The role of boycotts in the peace movement
2. Words of encouragement from Howard Zinn
3. Bring the troops home now Car Magnets
4. Some say Kerry is actually fighting the election results, in his own way
5. Interesting perspective on the vote, the campaigns, and who the "values" voters really are

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1. Boycotts are beginning around the world. Some thoughts for the peace movement. http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/112004J.shtml

2. Love this title - "The Optimism of Uncertainty"
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20040920&s=zinn <http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20040920&s=zinn>

3. Anyone interested? They are yellow with a blue border, they say bring the troops home now, and have a peace sign on one of the ribbon ends.
"BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW" CAR MAGNETS
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http://www.unitedforpeace.org/merchandise

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4. Here's one person's analysis of why Kerry conceded and did not take his fight public. Hard to know if it's true or not, though it makes some sense to me.
http://www.moderateindependent.com/v2i21election.htm

5. It isn't the religious voters, says this writer - it's the irreligious, amoral ones who think torture is a good idea and worrying about children's health is wimpy.
http://www.moderateindependent.com/v2i21bico.htm

November 11, 2004

1. It wasn't just the religious vote that Bush garnered, it was the fearful vote too
2. The silver lining in the election cloud?
3. Compilation of info on vote fraud and tampering
4. Something for those of you who are Christian/followers of Jesus
5. Prophetic words? - from H.L. Mencken
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1. the hopeful thing here is that the religious vote is not as large as you think, and the fearful ones can still be reasoned with.
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1105-29.htm

2. Perhaps this election outcome can work in favor of progressives, turning the Democratic party away from their right-ward shift.
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1105-28.htm

3. This is a good summary of the issues, if you don't have time to read all the different individual articles that are floating out there.
http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2004/983

4. An excellent article - a "call to resist the perversion of Christianity."
http://www.antiwar.com/orig/whitehurst.php?articleid=3950

5. I am trying to avoid calling names, so I feel a little funny forwarding this. Sending it anyway. Let's hope he's wrong about the inner soul and heart's desire parts.

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
--H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

November 06, 2004

1. Greg Palast investigates the election in Ohio and New Mexico.
2. We are still deeply divided
3. Where do the Democrats go from here?
4. Petition against escalation of war in Iraq
5. Good article about voting discrepancies
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1. Palast believes Kerry actually won - read why in this article.
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/kerry_won.php

2. This writer points out that there wasn't a clear policy alternative to Bush. What is the galvanizing issue that could bring more people together in a populist movement? Kerry certainly didn't offer one.
http://www.thenation.com/edcut/index.mhtml?bid=7

3. Some very pointed observations about the Democratic Party's failure, and suggestions about what needs to change to get this country back on course. Includes some truth-telling about what is fundamentally wrong with our country economically, so be prepared.
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/democrats_quo_vadis.php

4. This is an international petition, forward it to anyone you know anywhere. Read about it here.
http://www.occupationwatch.org/article.php?id=7602

5. As you may have expected, voting discrepancies are popping up like gophers on the prairie. Some thoughts for the next four years as well.
http://www.opednews.com/wade_110404_mugging.htm

November 01, 2004

1. There is a pattern - failure to secure weapons
2. Another ex-marine becomes an anti-war activist
3. A grim reminder about the non-fatal casualties
4. Historians dissect the war, so far.
5. Read what some very prominent Republicans say about Bush, as they endorse Kerry

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1. According to this counterintelligence specialist, his superiors were informed about ammo dump but nothing was done. Additionally, similar reports from other counter-intel guys. They believe there were many more of these that were left unguarded and open to looting.
http://fairuse.1accesshost.com/news2/salon41.htm

2. Rob Sarra is travelling the country speaking about his experiences. He was traumatized by what he did, as have been many of the soldiers serving in Iraq.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/20337/

3. This article doesn't sugar coat the level of trauma our soldiers are experiencing primarily due to roadside bombs. One wonders how the medical staff can continue to function.
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/world/10046550.htm

4. Their main conclusion: military victory, occupation mis-handled disaster, long-term outcome uncertain.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/10/29/MNGMK9ILCG1.DTL

5. This is no lightweight line-up. Who ever thought Bob Smith and I would be voting for the same person for President? (Yes, Bob Smith, former Senator from NH)
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1031-30.htm