Monthly Archives: November 2009

If Only …

If only former President Bush, when he decided to go into Afghanistan in 2001 in response to the then Afghani government’s refusal to hand over alleged al-Quida forces [because they alleged the former administration proffered no proof], had acted differently

If Only …

If only former President Bush, when he decided to go into Afghanistan in 2001 in response to the then Afghani government’s refusal to hand over alleged al-Quida forces [because they alleged the former administration proffered no proof], had acted differently

Rell, Palin, Lieberman and Woody Allen. What would Lear do?

Du Bard l’univers alternatif. Pote! Déplacement sur l’homme. Vous avez accès à l’ensemble du banc. What if Connecticut’s Governor Jodi Rell teamed up with Alaska’s Former Governor Sarah Palin? The party of no’s version of Thelma & Louise, “Jodi and

Rell, Palin, Lieberman and Woody Allen. What would Lear do?

Du Bard l’univers alternatif. Pote! Déplacement sur l’homme. Vous avez accès à l’ensemble du banc. What if Connecticut’s Governor Jodi Rell teamed up with Alaska’s Former Governor Sarah Palin? The party of no’s version of Thelma & Louise, “Jodi and

Bud & Travis Sing the Merry Minuet: A little Comic Relief

In times of upheaval and social unrest, art, music and culture provide us a means to self express and chronicle our concerns in ways that ease the moment.  In the 1950′s and early 1960′s, Bud Dashiell and Travis Edmonson, better

Bud & Travis Sing the Merry Minuet: A little Comic Relief

In times of upheaval and social unrest, art, music and culture provide us a means to self express and chronicle our concerns in ways that ease the moment.  In the 1950′s and early 1960′s, Bud Dashiell and Travis Edmonson, better

Jane Elliott’s Brown-eyed/Blue-eyed People. A Class Divided.

My personal encounter with Jane Elliott’s exercise in racism and segregation was through a friend of mine who teachers diversity training at Outward Bound. Shirley convinced me to attend a “couple” of days training through experiential learning on a place

Jane Elliott’s Brown-eyed/Blue-eyed People. A Class Divided.

My personal encounter with Jane Elliott’s exercise in racism and segregation was through a friend of mine who teachers diversity training at Outward Bound. Shirley convinced me to attend a “couple” of days training through experiential learning on a place

Afghanistan, the Economy and Palin Philosophy. Whose Fault is it Anyway?

In March 1973, I exhaled a sigh of relief when the last major combat troops left South Vietnam.  Two years later, I was delighted; we had pulled out completely.  How wonderful to know that my little sons would not grow

Afghanistan, the Economy and Palin Philosophy. Whose Fault is it Anyway?

In March 1973, I exhaled a sigh of relief when the last major combat troops left South Vietnam.  Two years later, I was delighted; we had pulled out completely.  How wonderful to know that my little sons would not grow

Golden Memories. Life’s True Treasures.

It is the afternoon before Thanksgiving and normally by this time, I would be on my third venti mocha latte with soy, no whip, hurriedly running through my mind at least four or five tasks that needed to get done

Golden Memories. Life’s True Treasures.

It is the afternoon before Thanksgiving and normally by this time, I would be on my third venti mocha latte with soy, no whip, hurriedly running through my mind at least four or five tasks that needed to get done

Fox News Uses 2008 Campaign Footage as Palin Book Tour Crowd

Fox news is at it again.  In an flimsy effort to deliberately distort the amount of people coming out to see Sarah Palin and get their book signed, Fox news uses video footage of Palin at a presidential campaign rally

Fox News Uses 2008 Campaign Footage as Palin Book Tour Crowd

Fox news is at it again.  In an flimsy effort to deliberately distort the amount of people coming out to see Sarah Palin and get their book signed, Fox news uses video footage of Palin at a presidential campaign rally

Sarah Palin Quits, Again – Return Book and get your Money Back!

What’s up with Sarah Palin? First, she lies about what happened on the campaign trail in her book.  Then, when things get rough or don’t go her way, Palin quits.  That’s not the way to treat your fans or your

Sarah Palin Quits, Again – Return Book and get your Money Back!

What’s up with Sarah Palin? First, she lies about what happened on the campaign trail in her book.  Then, when things get rough or don’t go her way, Palin quits.  That’s not the way to treat your fans or your

Senator Lieberman “Hear Our Prayers”

Media Advisory by the Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care Senator Lieberman: “Hear Our Prayers” Tuesday, November 24, 2009, A coalition of area clergy will deliver hundreds of prayer cards (collected at a candlelight vigil for health care reform held

Senator Lieberman “Hear Our Prayers”

Media Advisory by the Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care Senator Lieberman: “Hear Our Prayers” Tuesday, November 24, 2009, A coalition of area clergy will deliver hundreds of prayer cards (collected at a candlelight vigil for health care reform held

CT NAACP/Sen Lieberman Press Release Calling on Lieberman to Support Senate Health Reform Bill

NAACP Connecticut State Conference Calls On Senator Lieberman To Support Health Care Reform Bill In The Senate And To Meet With Communities Of Color During Thanksgiving Recess Concerns Raised During DC Capitol Hill Meeting Raise Fundamental Concerns that May Jeopardize

CT NAACP/Sen Lieberman Press Release Calling on Lieberman to Support Senate Health Reform Bill

NAACP Connecticut State Conference Calls On Senator Lieberman To Support Health Care Reform Bill In The Senate And To Meet With Communities Of Color During Thanksgiving Recess Concerns Raised During DC Capitol Hill Meeting Raise Fundamental Concerns that May Jeopardize

Hard Right Conservatives have Short Memories … the Axis of Evil is No More

President Obama just wrapped up his eight-day tour in Asia stating this morning that, ”Asia is a region where we now buy more goods and do more trade with than any other place in the world — commerce that supports millions

Hard Right Conservatives have Short Memories … the Axis of Evil is No More

President Obama just wrapped up his eight-day tour in Asia stating this morning that, ”Asia is a region where we now buy more goods and do more trade with than any other place in the world — commerce that supports millions

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G’s Polls. Mertens leads Senate race, and Lamont leads Gubernatorial Race.

NOV 20, 2009:  Poll numbers have changed significantly this week — and lots of commentary too — for Connecticut’s Senate Race in 2010.  John Mertens leads Sen. Dodd by 14 points at 52 to 35. GroundUPCT’s poll for CT governor

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G’s Polls. Mertens leads Senate race, and Lamont leads Gubernatorial Race.

NOV 20, 2009:  Poll numbers have changed significantly this week — and lots of commentary too — for Connecticut’s Senate Race in 2010.  John Mertens leads Sen. Dodd by 14 points at 52 to 35. GroundUPCT’s poll for CT governor

Faithful Reform in Health Care Call Senate. Prayer Vigil for Lieberman 11/24

Join Faithful in Health Reform and contact your Senators today and Saturday.  Use toll-free number 1-888-797-8717 or call local offices, or send an email. The vote to proceed to debate, a critical first step in moving the Senate health care

Faithful Reform in Health Care Call Senate. Prayer Vigil for Lieberman 11/24

Join Faithful in Health Reform and contact your Senators today and Saturday.  Use toll-free number 1-888-797-8717 or call local offices, or send an email. The vote to proceed to debate, a critical first step in moving the Senate health care

Health Care Reform Bill According to The GroundHog

Reviewing the Senate and House bills (as outlined by AARP), here’s my suggestion on a viable health care bill. Insurance Companies: Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage for preexisting conditions; a temporary high-risk pool would be created to provide

Health Care Reform Bill According to The GroundHog

Reviewing the Senate and House bills (as outlined by AARP), here’s my suggestion on a viable health care bill. Insurance Companies: Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage for preexisting conditions; a temporary high-risk pool would be created to provide

Senate Health Reform Bill Needs Our Support.

I received the following e-mail message from Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today and decided to pass it on to encourage as many folks to support the Senate health care bill.   I am especially proud to add my support of this

Senate Health Reform Bill Needs Our Support.

I received the following e-mail message from Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today and decided to pass it on to encourage as many folks to support the Senate health care bill.   I am especially proud to add my support of this