“I Take Full Responsibility…”

Today the president said “I take responsibility…” for failures in dealing with Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath. You can read the story on MSNBC.com if you’d like.

Mr. President, I’d like to believe you when you say you take “full” responsibility. Now is the time to take some action to really show that you meant it. Otherwise, I’m sorry to say, I feel like you’re blowing smoke up my ass again. If the buck stops with you, will you resign like Michael Brown did? Maybe a failure in a response to a disaster such as Katrina isn’t quite enough to call for a resignation of the president…

However, with repeated failures (“I’m sure I’ve made a mistake, I just can’t think of any right now…”) in Iraq, the “War on Terror” (or am I supposed to be using “The Global Struggle Against Extremism” now? I get so damned confused sometimes…), and the failures of Katrina just highlighting all the rest—I believe resignation is warranted. If not, then there’s always another way. In 2006, barring any really unforeseen miracles in Iraq, Republican control of the House of Representatives will fail. If hearings are not already under way, one of the first acts of the new Congress in 2007 will be to draw up Articles of Impeachment against the president, and maybe even the vice-president, too.

So what kind of responsibility will he take? What does “full” responsibility mean to him? In the past, “full responsibility” meant sending out the political hacks with Rove’s talking points to all four corners of the earth (and especially to FOX News), with lies, lies, and you guessed it—a few more lies, to attack anyone who “dare” question the integrity of this president. Michael Brown has already resigned…how much blame will be heaped upon his sorry ass? He deserves about as much blame as he ends up getting—but Bush still retains a hefty dose of responsibility (you know, like full) for himself. Of course, the first thing to be lashed out at me is “but what about the local officials?” What about them? Am I living in NOLA right now? Click on my profile. Where am I? I can’t hold the local officials responsible in any real way. Only the people effected by the disaster and the failed response can do that. I’m not saying they have no blame—everyone, and I do mean everyone—could have done a far better job. The only one who seems to have been doing their job 110% of the time, making the calls, sounding the warning bells, and “yelling” the loudest (in his quiet but powerful voice) was Max Mayfield of the National Hurricane Center.

But I can hold my elected “leaders” and their subordinates responsible. So I’ve chosen, along with many, many others, to hold George W. Bush accountable for his repeated failures (and not just with the hurricane), by joining the Impeach Bush Coalition. Our goal is to bring attention to the matter, and lobby our elected officials to begin hearings in congress immediately. We can, and will, make a difference. Michael Brown has resigned. That’s one down. So many more to go.

So let’s all see what “full responsibility” is to this president. I suppose that depends on what the meaning of “responsibility” is, doesn’t it?

One last thing, who should be the Democratic candidate for president in 2008? I’m thinking I’ve narrowed it down to Hillary Clinton or Russ Feingold. What say you?

I’ll get to the nomination hearings of John Roberts soon too. That cute little fascist. Hmmm…not feeling very nice today, am I? Calling ‘em as I see ‘em. The Truth is marching on.

We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter. ~Denis Diderot
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Time to Impeach George W. Bush

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Brown Out

Well, one of the calls for resignation has a follow-up...

Michael Brown, former director of FEMA, has resigned.

This is a great day for Americans. When the people suffer as a result of the ineptitude of a leader of a federal agency tasked with protecting and rescuing American citizens in the aftermath of a disaster such as Katrina, there is a price to be paid. And so it is.

Now we move forward, awaiting the resignation of the rest of Bush's cabinet for reasons from false intelligence in the lead-up to the Iraq war, the failures to protect the citizens of the United States of America because of lack of focus, and other reasons...

And, of course, the "big fish." Impeach Bush.

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BUSH: THE END.

BUSH: THE END.

The bumper sticker says it all. With the proceeds from its sale going to The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, I highly recommend you proudly display “The End” on your vehicle…

The Blogosphere has erupted in activity around the mantra “Impeach Bush”, making this phrase one of the top 5 searched items on Technorati (frequently at #1). The Impeach Bush Coalition was born on Thursday, September 8th, 2005, of which I am a proud Coalition supporter from the very first day. So is this just a bunch of crazy liberal moon bats that have fallen off their rockers, or will this effort actually gain traction? Can impeachment occur?

In a word, yes it will gain traction (and already is), and impeachment can indeed occur.

The Case for Impeachment

In Article I, sections 2 and 3, the procedures of Impeachment are laid out in the U.S. Constitution. Article II, section 4 gives the grounds for impeachment as follows:

“The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.”

Abuse of power and serious misconduct fall under the vast area of “high crimes and misdemeanors,” and these are the primary sections that I feel a case for the impeachment of George W. Bush lies. To quote the Articles of Impeachment against Richard M. Nixon, the following is very fitting of this president:

“…has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as president and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States…”
-Summary of the 3 Articles of Impeachment against Nixon, July 30, 1974 (underline mine)

Draft Articles of Impeachment
Source: Democratic Underground

Article I
In his conduct while President of the United States, George Walker Bush, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in disregard of his constitutional duties as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the United States and to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, willfully, knowingly and without lawful cause or excuse made false, misleading and deceitful statements to the Congress regarding evidence justifying military action against Iraq.
In doing this, George Walker Bush has brought disrepute upon the Presidency, has undermined the integrity of his office, has betrayed his trust as President and has acted in a manner subversive of constitutional government and the rule of law and justice, to the manifest injury of the people of the people of the United States.
Wherefore, by such conduct, George Walker Bush warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States.

You can read the rest here.
Of course, articles would need to be added to cover the response to Hurricane Katrina, because the president of the United States was incompetent in his response to the disaster, which he ultimately holds responsibility for, insomuch as he declared the entire region a Federal Disaster Area before the hurricane made landfall, thereby giving FEMA and the DHS responsibility to manage, respond, and coordinate rescue efforts before, during, and after the hurricane struck. As much responsibility that should be taken by local officials for their mistakes, the ultimate responsibility lies at the foot of the president, George W. Bush. Period.

It is my further opinion…
The Congress of the United States shall be held accountable by the citizens of voting age of the United States during midterm elections in 2006, as well as recall elections deemed necessary by a majority of citizens in any one district. The congress passed the Patriot Act without adequate hearings (many didn’t even read it), authorized the use of force in Iraq (although, to their credit, they were given false information on which to base their decision), and failure to immediately begin hearings and judicial proceedings into the falsification of evidence for the case for war, seriously investigating the administration for leaking the identity of an undercover CIA agent (which by definition of the laws of this nation is labeled clearly as treason), and a failure to call for an independent commission (as of this date) to investigate the federal governments response to the disaster of hurricane Katrina.

Furthermore…I hereby call on the President of the United States to immediately request the resignations of the following Administration officials who have failed the trust of the American people by dereliction of duty:

Department of Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff
FEMA Director Michael Brown -->DONE!
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld

And any other individual who failed their office in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, resulting in the deaths of an untold number of American citizens. This is tantamount to class warfare upon the people of the United States of America, and therefore should be considered a High Crime.

This will not go away. Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and whatever other party affiliation (or none) people may have—these people are now coming together to identify and urge the congress to take action against a gathering threat to the security of the United States of America: President George W. Bush and his entire administration.

Get the word out.

Bush: The End.
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Bush: Katrina's Next Casualty

Newsweek now has an article posted (click the title of this blog post to go
there, or click here)
that President Bush may be the next victim of Katrina. As I mentioned in a previous
post, Bush approval ratings are falling at an ever-increasing rate.

This just goes to show that when the lies start to unravel, as they
always do and will, the American people have the wherewithall to stand up to
whomever it is that has been ripping them off. And this administration has done
a fantastic job of ripping off the American people--from Civil Liberties, to the
environment, the catastrophic budget, the Department of Homeland Insecurity, to
countless other acts against the people. Their enemy is us, America. And the
trust in Bush is waning.

From the article:

In Katrina’s wake, the president’s popularity and job-approval ratings have dropped across the board. Only 38 percent of Americans approve of the way Bush is doing his job overall, a record-low for this president in the NEWSWEEK poll. (Fifty-five percent of Americans disapprove of his overall job performance.) And only 28 percent of Americans say they are “satisfied with the way things are going” in the country, down from 36 percent in August and 46 percent in December, after the president’s re-election. This is another record low and two points below the satisfaction level recorded immediately after the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal came to light. Fully two-thirds of Americans are not satisfied with the direction of the country.

But Katrina’s most costly impact could be a loss of faith in government generally, and the president, in particular. A majority of Americans (57 percent) say “government’s slow response to what happened in New Orleans” has made them lose confidence in government’s ability to deal with another major natural disaster. Forty-seven percent say it has made them lose confidence in the government’s ability to prevent another terrorist attack like 9/11, but 50 percent say is has not. (Note: our question asked about “government” in general, so we cannot say whether respondents meant state, local, federal or a combo of any of the three.)

More critical to President Bush—and the GOP’s future as the nation’s majority party: most Americans, 52 percent, say they do not trust the president “to make the right decisions during a domestic crisis” (45 percent do). The numbers are exactly the same when the subject is trust of the president to make the right decisions during an international crisis.

It is time to impeach Bush.

Fascism, Only Smarter

What is Neoconservatism? Fascism in disguise?

From Wikipedia:

Foreign Policy

In foreign policy some argue that neoconservatives have a tendency to view the world in 1939 terms, comparing the threat from adversaries as diverse as the Soviet Union, Osama bin Laden (and, more broadly, Islamofascism), and China to the threat then posed by Nazi Germany, while American leaders such as Reagan and Bush stand in for Winston Churchill. There is also a tendency to compare leftists, and others who oppose them to Neville Chamberlain, as appeasers and/or Anti-American. The fullest account of this is Donald and Frederick Kagan's While America Sleeps, the entirety of which is dedicated to these comparisons.

There's a lot in that little blurb about foreign policy, isn't there? The tendency to compare leftists and others who oppose them as appeasers and/or Anti-American. Many liberals have been called "unpatriotic" by the Bush Administration and the Republican Party Talking Points. Right now, in the aftermath of Katrina, the Republican National Committee is sending out it's hacks to the talk shows. They are to view images of the suffering in New Orleans as "hostile" to the Bush Administration. They are to bring up the "blame game," and how they're taking the high road and not engaging in it, but at the same time pointing at Louisiana governor Blanco and NOLA mayor Ray Nagin as being at fault. Of course the "swimming buses" picture is used over and over and over again.

How does Neoconservatism compare to Fascism in the United States?
The following is also from Wikipedia:

Some writers claim that the United States now meets some or all requirements for a Fascist state. Cases have been made both for and against this allegation on all sides of the political spectrum.

Cases made to support the contention that the US is currently Fascist or moving towards fascism include:

• Reports such as the Bush Administration paying journalists to promote the policies of the Administration. This would lend credence to the allegation that Media is being controlled by the Administration. Also, self-censorship such as the sort practiced in open forums to prevent the spread of viewpoints that oppose the current administration may be considered evidence that the administration need not openly censor, but can rely on supporters to carry out the necessary censorship. (The Armstrong Williams incident)(The Balkans Website incident)

• The widespread use of religion as a justification for many laws and policies (such as Faith Based Initiatives) and the blocking of certain legislation on religious grounds (such as gay marriage and stem cell research). Also the widespread use of religious rhetoric and symbolism in many speeches and appearances lend credibility to the allegation of religion being intertwined with Government.

• Fraudulent Elections have been suspected in both of the last presidential elections. There is evidence such as the sworn testimony of Mr. Clint Curtis, and other widespread indications of deceptive election processes in Ohio and other locations, in addition to the conflicts of interest with Secretary of State of Ohio Mr. Blackwell also being the co-chair of the Bush-Cheney re-election campaign in Ohio.

To counter the claim that the United States is becoming fascist, opponents point to the fact that George W. Bush won a majority of the popular and electoral votes in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. However it should be noted that the Electoral Votes are usually based on the popular vote counted from the election. It is further noted that the belief that the US is becoming fascist is fiercely disputed under any administration by all sides of the debate.

This movement is dangerous to the United States. The charectaristics are obvious:

In 1944, John T. Flynn made the case in "As We Go Marching," where he enumerated the stigmata of generic fascism, surveyed the interwar policies of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, and pointed to uncomfortably similar American policies.

For Flynn, the hallmarks of fascism were:

• 1) unrestrained government;
• 2) an absolute leader responsible to a single party;
• 3) a planned economy with nominal private ownership of the means of production;
• 4) bureaucracy and administrative "law";
• 5) state control of the financial sector;
• 6) permanent economic manipulation via deficit spending;
• 7) militarism, and
• 8) imperialism (pp. 161-62).

He proceeded to show that all these were alive and well under the wartime New Deal administration (pp. 166-258). Pragmatic American liberalism had produced "a genteel fascism" without the ethnic persecutions and full-scale executive dictatorship seen overseas." - Joseph R. Stromberg, Fascism: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Let's look at parts of the above listings and put them in 2005 terms:

#1 Unrestrained Government
The Bush Administration has been able to garner support for the Iraq War through complete deception (see The Truth is Being Revealed, number 8). Billions of dollars, untold amounts of money given to corporations in no-bid contracts (#s 3, 5, and 6 of the above list).

Hitler used this same tactic to support the expulsion of the Jews, by creating a belief that the German people were "under attack," and thereby paving the way for unrestrained militarism and imperialism.

#4 bureaucracy and administrative "law"

The creation of the Department of Homeland Security created the largest bureaucracy in the history of the United States. That along with the Patriot Act, which has it's own similiarities to the Reichstag Fire Decree and the Enabling Act of the early days of the rise of Nazi Germany.

Why do so many not recognize what is happening? To their credit, the Neocons have been doing an excellent job of spinning, getting their supporters from the early days of the administration to watch "Fair and Balanced" FOX News, thereby creating a propoganda platform for themselves.

However...the truth is making people wary. They're waking up. Looking around. Seeing that all is not what it seems. Poll numbers for the president continue to slide. The Iraq war lies are showing themselves. The neocon's reaction to Hurricane Katrina, horrific as it was, is serving to unravel their carefully planned takeover of America. And now the time has come to take action. The people must stand up and be heard. Dissidence is patriotic. Always has been, always will be. Freedom is free, by it's very nature.

So now is the time to take action. Bloggers can do so by visiting The Impeach Bush Coalition, of which The Truth Is Out There is a proud coalition member. It is time to Impeach Bush. Together, we can bring the truth to millions. The American people can handle this, it is in our very nature to survive, and it is in our very nature to have the desire to be free, and stay that way. All we need to do is focus on what we do want. Bush is the contrast. Impeachment is an inspired action, and the intention to have Bush removed from office through impeachment grows day by day. Show your support today. Sign the petition. Join the coalition. Tell everyone you know. Let The Truth shine!


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On A Lighter Note...

I was just reading my roommate's blog, "Free To Be Me", and have to recommend a visit to her post about our cat, Pumpkin, and the Angel's Wish Coalition. If you're in Wisconsin, I recommend it for getting (saving!) a pet.

I'd also like to take a quick moment to say to all of those who think "we liberals" just bitch and moan about the fed's response to Katrina, and say we should get out and do something...

Well, I've donated to the American Red Cross, to an organization attempting to save the pets, and am buying supplies this weekend for a co-worker to take with on her mission to help pets beginning in Hattiesburg, MS. Unfortunately, I still have to work for a living, so going down there is not an option at the moment. Click on some Google Ads so I can go. And I'll still say: Bush MUST be impeached. Ooops...this is supposed to be on a lighter note...

I love Pumpkin. And I'm thankful for Angel's Wish.

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Eight Big Lies about Katrina

Alternet has a fantastic article about 8 lies surrounding the response to Hurricane Katrina. You really should take the time to read this:

Eight Big Lies About Katrina

In addition...if you blog and feel the same way as we do, that Bush should be impeached, then be sure to drop on over to the Impeach Bush Coalition blog. Sign up. Join in. This is not just us "whacko Left Wing Moonbats", it's really those of us that seek the truth and are not going to sit idly by and let the government lie to us--over and over--and then defend a president who couldn't defend us.

Speaking of "moonbats", I ran across an interesting comment and reply to my comment in The Martian Anthropologists blog--so I did visit his blog. And he calls Cindy Sheehan a "Ditch Witch." (now isn't that fantastic Christian compassion at work?) He should read the news. Yesterday, Cindy Sheehan and the Gold Star Families for Peace raised $200,000.00 in ONE HOUR for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, as was discussed on the Randi Rhodes show last evening.

And the lies march on...

...but the truth is marching as well...

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The Truth Is Revealing Itself

The Truth Is Revealing Itself

1. We knew this already (those of us that don’t rely on Drudge or FOXNews for all of our information), but now MSNBC has a story stating that FEMA “leaders” lack experience completely (Suffers “Brain Drain” Since 2001).
2. Meanwhile, FEMA employees are beginning to blame Bush for the bureaucracy. Maybe Bush won’t be able to scapegoat on FEMA after all… FEMA Union Speaks Out
3. President Bush continues to act opportunistically: the “fill my pockets with bucks, but don’t let any of them stop here” president has allowed contractors such as Halliburton to pay below the prevailing wage.
4. Tom Delay’s Political Action Committee Indicted: No charges against the man himself, but I can’t imagine he’s going to be able to hide all that much longer. Seems that Right Wing World is unraveling at the seams.
5. Newsweek asks “Did the Bush Administration have the wrong priorities?” in the run up to Hurricane Katrina. Seems like the DHS focused on terrorism and ignored warnings about natural disasters. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say: “Ya think?”
6. And as The Truth continues to flow through the American Experience and awaken people to what’s really going on, Cheney got a dose of his own medicine in Gulfport, MS yesterday. Rock on.
7. And is this proof that race played a role? The elite of New Orleans hint at a “whiter New Orleans” when it’s rebuilt. They don’t want the poor back. Isn’t it wonderful to see all the love in the air? Starts to make me think: Was God punishing the sinners in New Orleans, or was He saying “Yo! Wake up and smell your hypocrisy!”?
8. Colin Powell: “I never saw evidence to suggest” that there was a clear connection between 9/11 and regime of Saddam Hussein. Are you paying attention, Michelle Malkin? If I recall correctly, she stated on “Hardball” several weeks ago that there “absolutely was” a connection. So much for the talking points.
9. America is waking up. They believe that the Iraq War Is Going Worse Than Expected. The truth will always prevail.
10. The Martian Anthropologist writes that it is time to Impeach Bush. And I can’t agree more. So read his entry on the Impeach Bush Rally of September 24th, and read this entry from The Bulldog Manifesto: Impeach George W. Bush – A call to All Blogs and Activists! (Note: You get to see Bush flipping off the camera when you visit the Bulldog site. You were warned)

On a lighter note, I’m from Wisconsin, and we’re leaving.

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FEMA Fumbles Again: Right City, Wrong State

Well, I'm thankful for CNN covering the stories of the FEMA F--- Ups. Apparently, they flew evacuees to the right city, Charleston, but in the wrong state! 400 miles off. Apparently the people at FEMA are FUMAr some pretty special grass.

I'm saying it right now--not just because of the above story, but because of the beginning of the response (or lack thereof), Michael Brown must resign FEMA immediately (or be fired) (UPDATE: 09/12/2005: Done! Click for more info). Michael Chertoff must resign his post as Director of Homeland Security, and General Myers should retire immediately.

So the president is going to investigate himself? This ought to be interesting...

I've got to sleep sometime soon--so more tomorrow. Thanks for reading, thanks for dropping by, and join in the fight! (Impeach Bush)

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And The Lies Continue (Update 2)

Watch the video for this entry. It says enough. Mr. President: Fire Michael Brown and Chertoff. Don’t reward incompetence any longer! If you do, shame on you—you sick, sick man.

Tim Russert Interview Video

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And The Lies Continue (Update 1)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9179790/

MR. BROUSSARD: Sir, they were told like me, every single day, "The cavalry's coming," on a federal level, "The cavalry's coming, the cavalry's coming, the cavalry's coming." I have just begun to hear the hoofs of the cavalry. The cavalry's still not here yet, but I've begun to hear the hoofs, and we're almost a week out.

Let me give you just three quick examples. We had Wal-Mart deliver three trucks of water, trailer trucks of water. FEMA turned them back. They said we didn't need them. This was a week ago. FEMA--we had 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel on a Coast Guard vessel docked in my parish. The Coast Guard said, "Come get the fuel right away." When we got there with our trucks, they got a word. "FEMA says don't give you the fuel." Yesterday--yesterday--FEMA comes in and cuts all of our emergency communication lines. They cut them without notice. Our sheriff, Harry Lee, goes back in, he reconnects the line. He posts armed guards on our line and says, "No one is getting near these lines." Sheriff Harry Lee said that if America--American government would have responded like Wal-Mart has responded, we wouldn't be in this crisis.
But I want to thank Governor Blanco for all she's done and all her leadership. She sent in the National Guard. I just repaired a breach on my side of the 17th Street canal that the secretary didn't foresee, a 300-foot breach. I just completed it yesterday with convoys of National Guard and local parish workers and levee board people. It took us two and a half days working 24/7. I just closed it.

MR. RUSSERT: All right.

MR. BROUSSARD: I'm telling you most importantly I want to thank my public employees...

MR. RUSSERT: All right.

MR. BROUSSARD: ...that have worked 24/7. They're burned out, the doctors, the nurses. And I want to give you one last story and I'll shut up and let you tell me whatever you want to tell me. The guy who runs this building I'm in, emergency management, he's responsible for everything. His mother was trapped in St. Bernard nursing home and every day she called him and said, "Are you coming, son? Is somebody coming?" And he said, "Yeah, Mama, somebody's coming to get you. Somebody's coming to get you on Tuesday. Somebody's coming to get you on Wednesday. Somebody's coming to get you on Thursday. Somebody's coming to get you on Friday." And she drowned Friday night. She drowned Friday night.

MR. RUSSERT: Mr. President...

MR. BROUSSARD: Nobody's coming to get us. Nobody's coming to get us. The secretary has promised. Everybody's promised. They've had press conferences. I'm sick of the press conferences. For God sakes, shut up and send us somebody.

MR. RUSSERT: Just take a pause, Mr. President. While you gather yourself in your very emotional times, I understand, let me go to Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi.

(Emphasis Mine)

The government (Bush Administration) ignored their own National Response Plan in this disaster. Read this fantastic blog entry for more on the breakdown of the NRP and how this Administration should be, must be, held criminally accountable for their actions.

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And The Lies Continue

On CNN.com, there's an article in which Michael Chertoff, Homeland Security Secretary, in speaking about Hurricane Katrina, argues that government planners did not predict such a disaster would ever occur. From the article:

Last week, Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told CNN his agency had recently planned for a Category 5 hurricane hitting New Orleans.

Speaking to "Larry King Live" on August 31, in the wake of Katrina, Brown said, "That Category 4 hurricane caused the same kind of damage that we anticipated. So we planned for it two years ago. Last year, we exercised it. And unfortunately this year, we're implementing it."

According to the National Hurricane Center, beginning Friday the 26th of August, statements were made that Katrina could be a Category 4 hurricane by the time it made it's second landfall. There prediction was "right on." So was Chertoff on vacation too? If the Department of Homeland Security doesn't know about a predicted disaster, or that one of it's sub-agencies (FEMA, which used to be a standalone agency) had planned for such a disaster (a scientific "war game" involving 40 agencies from different states, and scientists, with a fictional "Hurricane Pam" and what it would do to New Orleans), how can we trust that the agency is prepared for another terrorist attack?

Why lie? Why so obvious?

I suppose FOX News will carry the story like it's a biblical truth, and many will believe him. "We didn't know..." is a worthless, piece of crap excuse. This is just the begin of the spin. Next they'll make it look like it's the fault of New Orlean's Mayor C Ray Nagin, Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, and other city planners.

The fury over President Bush's response to Katrina is creating another Gulf War, a sampling of the article essentially says what I feel is going to happen...the Political Storm is only going to get worse for the White House:

...there are signs that Bush's political capital is getting soggy. Former GOP House speaker Newt Gingrich sharply questioned the last four years of emergency planning. John Breaux, the former Democratic Louisiana senator and close Bush ally, rejected the president's claim that nobody anticipated the failure of the city's levees, saying he talked to Bush about it last year.

There will be more on this later...

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The Battle of New Orleans Part I

The Battle of New Orleans Part I

The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the Colossal Failure of FEMA, Homeland Security, and the Bush Administration

A disaster of epic proportions has been followed by a failure of epic ineptitude by this nation. I’ve been seething with anger ever since the hurricane struck, and water levels began to rise in New Orleans. Anger at the silence from the White House, anger at the lack of response of this government to it’s worst national disaster, and anger at the realization that The Department of Homeland Security is not making American safer, and certainly cannot be trusted to be able to adequately respond (or respond at all?) to a serious attack on American soil.

I’ve been noticing how the Mainstream Media has been touting the fact that Bush “cut short his vacation by two days…” to respond to the aftermath of Katrina. Poor guy, had to leave his month-long vacation a couple of days early because an entire city of 500,000 plus people has been rendered uninhabitable in our own country. Why didn’t he cut it off on Monday? Or even Tuesday morning when Brian Williams of NBC first announced a “serious development” on the Today Show as it was noticed that the waters in New Orleans were suddenly beginning to rise, signifying that a levy had failed? Why was he out golfing, lifting up the Medicare Drug plan, and cutting cake for John McCain when the nation’s worst natural disaster was unfolding, just as the scientists and FEMA had been predicting for years? I guess the answer to those questions would be the same as to this:

On September 11th, 2001: Why did Bush go to the classroom anyway after the first tower had been hit? And why, oh why, did he sit there for 7 minutes after Chief of Staff Andrew Card informed him “we are under attack”?

I almost believed the story that he didn’t want to startle the children in that classroom. Now I can only come to the conclusion that this president is incapable of compassion on a level that is needed by the “leader of the free world.” Incapable. Or uncaring. Or on purpose. Not a single sane person that is not brainwashed by FOX News or can’t see past one issue that concerns them can come to any other conclusion than one of those…or have an even more sinister belief of why he did the things he did (or should we say didn’t do?).

More to come on this disaster, the failure of the Bush Administration, and what the terrorists have learned from our nation’s failure…

Please help the people of New Orleans and all areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Visit the Red Cross today (http://www.redcross.org/) or call 1-800-HELP-NOW. And don’t forget the ineptitude. It’s time for us to stand up and say “enough is enough.” Don’t let him get away with this again…or we’ll just face more death and destruction right here in America. And sell your SUV. Because if you can afford gas for it right now, you might as well help support us working-class folk. ;-)

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The Spiritual Democracy Project

The Spiritual Democracy Project

The Spiritual Democracy Project began as a concept in November, 2004. I had been studying the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, and learning about the Power of Intentions along with doing quite a bit of personal development work with Teresa Romain. When I discovered the Powerful Intentions Community, my concept began to grow into a desire. This desire was, admittedly, just a concept with a title. I had no idea where it would lead (and still don’t), but knew that it was something I “had to” create.

I came up with the name just lost in contemplation one day. Later, when doing searches on Google, I learned that “Spiritual Democracy” was actually a book by Frederick Kettner—“Biosophy and Spiritual Democracy—A Basis For World Peace” published in 1954. After reading some excerpts from this book, I discovered that my ideas are very similar, more expanded in some ways, and still expanding in others. Essentially, the creation of Spiritual Democracy and the formation of The Spiritual Democracy Project (someday to be a non-profit organization) is a co-creative effort. I began the forum and the blog. Through the input of my friends at Powerful Intentions, and many visitors, the Spiritual Democracy Project will unfold.

I know that my work will never be done. It’s not supposed to be, as eternal beings, we can never get it all done. This idea may be ahead of it’s time, but as The Secret is revealed to the masses, together we will begin creating the conditions we desire in our respective nations, leading eventually to world peace. It’s inevitable, and I’m convinced that it will be so. It is my intention. And that is a done deal, and sticks, no matter what.

Join me in this project. You’ll know deep inside what resonates with you, and your opinions shall be welcomed. Together, we’re making the world a better place. Together, we’re creating the world we desire. Together, we can do anything. Anything.

Daniel Dashnier
Madison, WI
Saturday, September 03, 2005
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Halliburton gets Katrina contract

Halliburton gets Katrina contract, hires former FEMA director
1 Sept. 2005
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (HalliburtonWatch.org) -- The US Navy asked Halliburton to repair naval facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina, the Houston Chronicle reported today. The work was assigned to Halliburton's KBR subsidiary under the Navy's $500 million CONCAP contract awarded to KBR in 2001 and renewed in 2004. The repairs will take place in Louisiana and Mississippi.KBR has not been asked to repair the levees destroyed in New Orleans which became the primary cause of most of the damage. Since 1989, governments worldwide have awarded $3 billion in contracts to KBR's Government and Infrastructure Division to clean up damage caused by natural and man-made disasters. Earlier this year, the Navy awarded $350 million in contracts to KBR and three other companies to repair naval facilities in northwest Florida damaged by Hurricane Ivan, which struck in September 2004. The ongoing repair work involves aircraft support facilities, medium industrial buildings, marine construction, mechanical and electrical improvements, civil construction, and family housing renovation. In March, the former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is tasked with responding to hurricane disasters, became a lobbyist for KBR. Joe Allbaugh was director of FEMA during the first two years of the Bush administration. Today, FEMA is widely criticized for its slow response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Allbaugh managed Bush's campaign for Texas governor in 1994, served as Gov. Bush's chief of staff and was the national campaign manager for the Bush campaign in 2000. Along with Karen Hughes and Karl Rove, Allbaugh was one of Bush's closest advisers. "This is a perfect example of someone cashing in on a cozy political relationship," said Scott Amey, general counsel at the Project on Government Oversight, a Washington watchdog group. "Allbaugh's former placement as a senior government official and his new lobbying position with KBR strengthens the company's already tight ties to the administration, and I hope that contractor accountability is not lost as a result."

Bush Approval Ratings Fall Again

Bush’s Approval Rating Continues to Slide

I believe in God. I believe in the perfection of the Law of Attraction.

For many, many months, I’ve been contemplating what’s really going on with how I feel about the Bush Administration and the horrific directions it’s taken the United States in the past 4 years. I never understood how his approval ratings—especially on his handling of the situation in Iraq—could be so high. I did not understand how so many people could have chosen to actually provide him with 4 more years in office. It created confusion and anger in my life. I was absolutely voracious towards other’s opinions if they differed from my own. And my anger began bringing things I did not “want” into my life…the Law of Attraction at work.

Suddenly I decided I needed to take a different approach for my own sake. I decided that despite what other’s thought, I would focus only on what I do want in my life. I want freedom. I want a fantastic economy. I want peace. I want people to realize what’s being done to our freedom, our environment, and our bank accounts, and to start reacting in whatever way they see fit that would bring about change. This approach seems to be working for me…

Cindy Sheehan began her protest outside of Bush’s ranch while he was on vacation (again). Gas prices soared. People began to become irritated—not just with the Bush Administration’s handling of the war in Iraq, but their handling (or mishandling) of the economy. Their disrespect for the environment, and their absolute hypocrisy when it comes to the so-called “Culture of Life”. Bush’s approval ratings began to fall. And fall. And fall. And they continue to fall—even with the mainstream media (Liberal Media? Yeah, right!) lack of focus on the Iraq disaster, the economy, the environment, and especially “Treasongate.”

Several different polls now show the lowest approval for the President’s handling of (everything). Some are at 45% approval, some at 40%, and one was at an amazing 36%. And these are overall approvals. When we get to specifics, such as the handling of the war in Iraq and the war on terror, and whether or not we feel safer…the numbers are even worse for the Bush Administration. People are awakening. As a democracy, our country is not perfect. We can be fooled. We can believe lies, especially when their presented in such a way that we the people feel we’re under attack. But, it simply cannot be sustained. As the truth pours out, it starts to ignite the fires of opposition. The truth begins to spread. It permeates everything, just like light in a dark room…or water in New Orleans (I know…bad analogy…sorry). Stories may come along to distract us—but we’re beyond the point of no return for the Bush Administration. We’ve reached that tipping point, a line in the sand (yes, another bad analogy), a point where  the people will stand up and say…

“We’re taking back our country now. Thank you very much.”

And in 2006, barring any major lies or spinning by this Administration, we will watch the collapse of the Far Right as we watch the election returns come in. And in 2008 (if not sooner, since I believe Bush will be forced to resign before then), the Republican Rule—the neo-con, bordering on Fascist State rule—will end. For many, many years. There is a light…the truth…and it shall set us free.
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Bush Slashed Hurricane Funding for New Orleans

Bush Slashed Hurricane Funding for New Orleans     

Yesterday, President Bush said “I want to thank all the folks at the federal level and the state level and the local level who have taken this storm seriously.” He’s not one of them. Bush has sought to slash funds that would help New Orleans prepare for a major hurricane.

From the 6/6/05 New Orleans CityBusiness:
In fiscal year 2006, the New Orleans district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is bracing for a record $71.2 million reduction in federal funding…The cuts mean major hurricane and flood protection projects will not be awarded to local engineering firms. Also, a study to determine ways to protect the region from a Category 5 hurricane has been shelved for now.
Landrieu said the Bush administration is not making Corps of Engineers funding a priority. “I think it’s extremely shortsighted,” Landrieu said. “When the Corps of Engineers’ budget is cut, Louisiana bleeds. These projects are literally life-and-death projects to the people of south Louisiana.”
© 2005 American Progress Action Fund
http://thinkprogress.org/2005/08/29/slashed-hurricane/

This is part of your homework from Randi Rhodes…

Democracy Quote

Democracy Quote

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.  - John Adams

Updated information on the Stoughton Tornado

Updated information on the Stoughton Tornado.

You can read the original post here.

View pictures of the damage and help us support the victims by clicking here.

These are the final stats from the National Weather Service on the tornado itself:

TORNADO ONE...
   BEGINNING TIME     615 PM                PATH LENGTH  20.0 MILES
   ENDING TIME        708 PM                MAX WIDTH    1/2 MILE
   DURATION           53 MINUTES            DEATHS       1
   BEGINNING LOCATION 2.0 N OREGON          INJURIES     21
   ENDING LOCATION    2.2 N BUSSEYVILLE     F-SCALE      F3
                         /JEFFERSON CO./

If this tornado had been 5 miles due north at it’s starting point, it would have passed directly over where I live.

Anything in this sound just a tad familiar to you?

From an interview with Herman Goring, an early member of the Nazi party, founder of the Gestapo, and one of the main perpetrators of Nazi Germany:Goring: "Why, of course, the people don't want war. Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best that he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece. Naturally, the common people don't want war; neither in Russia nor in England nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or a fascist dictatorship or a Parliament or a Communist dictatorship."Gilbert: "There is one difference. In a democracy, the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars."Goring: "Oh, that is all well and good, but, voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.”

Found on “The Martian Anthropologist,” a great blog that’s well worth your time checking out! I also recommend his website Town of Autumn.

Daniel

Founder, The Spiritual Democracy Forum

Expanding the DOD’s TRICARE Program—A Good Thing

Expanding the DOD’s TRICARE Program—A Good Thing

Hillary Clinton (D-New York) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) have joined forces to expand the Department of Defense’s TRICARE health insurance program for the National Guard and Reserves. Their proposals for the five year expansion are being included (and hopefully not cut) from the budget for the Defense Department.

MSNBC.com has the “Hillary-Care” story.

This is a development that does effect me personally. Not because I’m a Guardsman or Reservist, and I’m not retired military (although I did serve in the Navy in 1992). It’s because my current job is being employed by one of the fiscal intermediaries for the TRICARE program. I work for WPS Health Insurance here in Madison, WI. I work on the TRICARE contract, currently working with retired military who are eligible for Medicare in the TRICARE for Life program. TRICARE does make a difference for those who have served this nation, many for very long periods of time—and even their entire careers.

To me, this goes right back to showing support for our troops. Little trinkets like yellow stick-on magnet ribbons for the car are (to me) half-hearted adventures in trying to prove one’s self as a patriot or supporter of our troops. True support comes from sending love, sending letters, keeping our leaders accountable for the “noble causes” we’re sending our children to die for—and making sure that we’re taking care of these brave men and women when they return home.

Thank you to Senators Clinton and Graham (wow, those names together in a sentence!) for proposing to take better care of those that give the greatest sacrifices for this nation. Now I ask that we continue to hold the government accountable—it’s time to begin the investigations into why we’re setting up an Islamic Republic in Iraq, where women’s rights (just as one example) will actually take a several decades step backwards under the proposed constitution, and having less rights then they did under Saddam Hussein’s regime.

But back to TRICARE—it does make a difference. No matter the cost, it’s something—one thing—that we all can do by paying taxes—to show we still care.

Come discuss on the world’s first forum dedicated to Spiritual Democracy…

The Spiritual Democracy Forum.

Cindy Sheehan would weaken US

Bush says Cindy Sheehan would weaken U. S., but she’s only weakening him

In a seemingly typical reaction from the White House, it appears that any differing view from the administration’s is “wrong.” Of course, there are hints, once again, that if you do not support the Iraq war, you’re “with the terrorists,” or not a “patriot.” It is truly beginning to appear that the Fascist State is trying to tighten it’s grip. However, despite president Bush saying Anti-war protesters would weaken the United States, it really does appear that the anti-war movement is only weakening president Bush. It appears his support has eroded so much that he is closer to having a lower approval rating than Richard Nixon. His approval rating when it comes to the handling of Iraq is down to a paltry 34%.

In my view, Iraq is spiraling into a civil war. As soon as the last U.S. boot leaves the ground in Iraq, it’s obvious to me and anyone with a real sense of what is the truth, civil war will begin (if not beforehand). The Iraqi Constitution seems to be an exercise in fantasy for the U.S., and will most likely ending up being a Theocracy like Iran, and I’m not so sure creating another Iran-like government in Iraq will turn out to be a benefit to the U.S. war on terror, or long-term stability in the Middle East.

So who’s weakening who, Mr. President?

The Path To Spiritual Democracy Begins With The Children

SPIRITUALITY FOR KIDS MAKES HISTORY
From Spirituality For Kids
Israeli and Palestinian Children Come Together for PeaceTel Aviv, Israel- History was made and agendas put aside as 230 children (110 Palestinians and 120 Israelis) gathered at Ramat-Gan Safari in the Middle East for the “Kids Creating Peace” Summer Camp in the last week of July, 2005. Together with The Kabbalah Centre Israel, and the Palestinian Abu Assukar Centre for peace and Dialogue, The Spirituality for Kids camp provided the tools that allowed children to learn the value in one another, and throw out centuries of passed down hate. Founded by Karen Berg with the mission to stop chaos in the world through the teaching of the universal spiritual principles of Sharing, Caring, Tolerance, Human Dignity and Proactive Behavior, the “Kids Creating Peace” Summer Camp brought this to light. Spirituality for Kids (SFK) not only lifted the cloud of darkness that political leaders, activists and organizations have tried to remove in countless ways, it replaced it with a rainbow. As an Israeli camper put it, “Just like when you have clouds, rain, and sun all together you get a rainbow, when you put Israelis, Palestinians, and other people together, you get peace.” Just days prior to his attending the camp, this same camper wanted absolutely nothing to do with the Palestinian children. At a time of renewed peace efforts, when all eyes are on the Middle East, Spirituality for Kids created not only an environment and blue-print for change, but set change into motion. Children are the building blocks of our world, and through this four day camp, which was more than just pony rides and lake swims, a place was created where children learned and practiced the universal spiritual laws. Children were taught how to receive by sharing and how to win by overcoming their internal opponent. The impact of Arab and Jewish children learning to share with one another is incalculable. The education of these children with the tools of SFK has changed the course of history in the Middle East , forever. That which was once unimaginable has become reality. As John Lennon imagined peace and Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of unity, Karen Berg envisioned this moment in time. For generations, we have imagined “all the people” and rallied to “have a dream;” now, we have a vision: “One day an Arab mother will feel for a Jewish child and a Jewish mother will feel for an Arab Child,” - Karen Berg, Founder of SFK Among the zebras, rhinos and hippos living in harmony, 230 Israeli and Palestinian children gathered to learn, share, have fun and change the world. As Aseel, a 12 year-old from Jerusalem said: “Before I came to this summer camp, I used to think that all Jewish people were bad, but after I experienced the reality, my view has changed. I saw people who took me in as if I was at home, I saw smiling, sharing and caring people who have changed my thoughts completely. I also made new friends and had fun!” A child's view of life can change in a moment. In that same moment, with the eyes of the world watching, and with our future generations learning how to respect all people, we are showing Presidents, Prime Ministers and World Leaders that a cloud of darkness can become a rainbow right before their eyes. Spirituality for Kids will continue to make history. We welcome your support. http://www.spiritualityforkids.com/updates/08_22_05/history.html

And for more information about Spiritual Democracy, visit the world’s first forum dedicated to it… The Spiritual Democracy Forum co-created at Powerful Intentions.

Pat Robertson Says U.S. Should "Kill Chavez"

Evangelical Pat Robertson told viewers of his “700 Club” television program that the U.S. should kill Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. For more information you can read the Bloomberg story:

Pat Robertson says U.S. should “kill” Chavez for oil

Now that’s great Christian compassion at work!

The Sky Just Exploded

I intended to make this entry on the 20th, but it just wasn't meant to be. So here it is...



Record One Day Outbreak of Tornadoes in Wisconsin


August 18th, 2005





6:15 PM. Dane County, Wisconsin, 2 miles north of Oregon, approx. 5 miles south of the city of Madison



Tornadoes in Wisconsin are not common. Especially powerful tornadoes. Usually, Wisconsin experiences 21 tornadoes any given year, with the majority of tornadic activity occurring between April 1st and June 30th.



The Stoughton Tornado descended from a still small but extremely powerful thunderstorm over the far southern part of the city of Madison. Dane County had already had the sirens sound once about 30 minutes earlier for a tornado warning. A second wave of sirens began as the warning was extended. I was at work, about 12 miles due north of the unfolding disaster, sitting in a sweltering stairwell, completely unaware of what was about to happen. I would be there for another 60 minutes since our company would not allow anyone to leave the building.



The tornado began it's steady growth and march towards areas just north (and partially in) the city of Stoughton, a beautiful historic city sitting about 10 miles south-southeast of Madison. At it's height of power over the next 40 minutes, it reached an estimated width of 1/2 mile wide with winds at or exceeding 200 miles per hour. It would be rated an F-3 on the Fujita Scale, a way to measure intensity of tornado-produced damage. This strong of a tornado is extremely rare in Wisconsin. The last similar-strength tornado was nearly 10 years ago, and it was just shy of the strength of the F-5 tornado that leveled the city of Barneveld, WI on June 8, 1984.



The path of destruction was 17 miles in length (also very rare for a tornado in Wisconsin to be on the ground for that long)...through farmland, a Country Club, and a large subdivision (pictured below) that was "wiped clean."







Dane County, the Disaster Area



Dane County was declared to be in a State of Emergency after the tornado's devastation was becoming evident. The next day, it was declared a county and state disaster area, and the petition should be arriving at the President's desk soon to have Dane County be declared a Federal Disaster Area, unlocking funds and assistance from FEMA. Here are some of the "stats" and how you can help.



Record Tornado Outbreak

• 28 tornadoes across the state of Wisconsin.


• 17 tornadoes in the Milwaukee/Sullivan County Warning Area


• 1 tornado, "The Sky Just Exploded" tornado, in my home county of Dane.


• This tornado was the strongest and longest lived, causing the most damage


• One Stoughton man was killed next to his wife in his basement as the home's chimney was crushed by the tornado and collapsed on him


• At least 18 injuries (confirmed, upwards of 60 reported) in the Stoughton area


• 18 homes completely destroyed.


• 59 homes with damage severe enough to not allow families to return until repairs are made


• Another 90 (maybe more) homes and structures damaged


• "Thousands of trees" sheered off or uprooted


• Extensive crop (mainly corn) damage


• Debris found 60 miles away in the City of Milwaukee

I have decided to help the people of Stoughton and Dane County in any way I can. The tornado was so close to being directly over my apartment, that I initially felt guilt, then relief, then guilt (again) because I love storms. However, I've turned from that to an outpouring of love. Many families lost every possession, and need food, clothing (and school starts in just a couple of weeks!), and shelter. Wisconsin and the Red Cross have taken care of most of the housing. Hundreds of volunteers are assisting families in going through what belongings are left. So many volunteers (talk about a wonderful feeling!) that many had to be turned away. Tetanus shots are given to every volunteer because of the nature of the destruction.



They are in need of food and clothing. So, with what I can personally donate, and I am asking the community here at Powerful Intentions to open their hearts and minds to assisting me in getting needed items to these families. By visiting the Sky Just Exploded Photo Album you can make a donation through PayPal. With this donation going into my PayPal account, I can put it to use immediately (I have a PayPal debit card) by purchasing gift cards for Wal-Mart, other department stores, and Stoughton area grocery stores to donate to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and St. Vincent De Paul who will distribute them to the families most in need. All 100% of my PayPal account is now dedicated to this relief effort. All other sales/business items I used that account for have ceased until this is completed.



I ask to you to contribute your love, light, and financial energy. My intention is to raise "as much as possible" (well over $1,000) to be able to donate on behalf of the Powerful Intentions Community through $100 gift cards to department stores and food stores. Much more is needed. Many people will not have homes again for months.



Thank you for reading. Thank you for your time. And thank you for being a vibrational match to my desire.

You Can Understand Fully

I decided to post today's "Abraham Quote" because I find it SO powerful, and SO important for us to "understand," and to go forth in JOY!

"There is nothing that you're wanting to know that you do not have the capacity to understand fully. And there is nothing that you're wanting to know that the Universe does not already know that you want to know, and has already begun the process of answering. And so, go forth in excited anticipation that the new ideas will continue to bubble forth, and that the Universal Forces will continue to come forth in loving, benevolent, eternal answering to that which you are about. There is great love here for you. We are complete."
Expressed by Abraham-Hicks
Selected by Jerry and Esther Hicks

Has it arrived?

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag, carrying a cross."


--Sinclair Lewis (1935)

President Bush, Meet with Cindy!

(John Reed/Reuters)

It's time for Mr. Bush to meet with Cindy and other grieving families in Crawford, TX.

Until then, please join me in supporting Cindy in any way we can. Get the word out on your Blog. Put a sign up in your car, and drive with your headlights on until Mr. "No Conscience" meets with Casey's mom.

Come Visit the Spiritual Democracy Forum

I've had this forum for quite some time...but recently it's been creating some "buzz" in the community where it resides (The Powerful Intentions Community). The Spiritual Democracy Forum was originally born of disdain for all that has happened with the Bush Administration and their policies of mass destruction. Now it is becoming something more...more profound...more insightful, and offering up the contrast necessary to allow all to focus on what the DO Want, not what the Do Not Want...and thereby allowing more freedom into their own lives. Come join the discussion. Learn and Grow in the Spiritual Democracy Forum.

Valerie Plame Leak Scandal

Who will be indicted in the Valerie Plame leak investigation?
	"Scooter" Libby
	Karl Rove
	Karl Rove & "Scooter" Libby
	George W. Bush, Scooter, and Karl
	Other
	Nobody
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