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CBS, Social Security and lotsa rain...

The Democrats couldn't stop the man from getting back into office-and we all know that it certainly was not for lack of trying (yes, I would still rather blame the fact that is was Leap Year than the Dems lack of organization)-but at leats they are apparently united in trying to stop the man's agenda. I say, KEEP E-MAILING THEM AND MAKE SURE THEY MEAN THAT! E-mail, call, fax, write, NAG, basically, hold 'em to this:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61686-2005Jan9.html?sub=new

Quote of the day from the article:

"The president's idea of bipartisanship is, 'Here's what I want to do, join me,' " said Rep. Robert Menendez (N.J.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. "It isn't about negotiating. It isn't about compromise. It's almost this belief that they have the monopoly on what's best for the country." Rock on, New Jersey!

And can we also give it up to Rep. Emmanuel of Illinois for this remark about the Administration's plan for Social Security:

"Their strategy is, we're going to scare people, cut benefits, privatize and call it a reform agenda," said Representative Rahm Emanuel, Democrat of Illinois. [Ain't that the truth.]

See the article from whence it comes:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/10/politics/10social.html?ex=1263013200&en=140b4fb05eb60c5d&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland


One would like to believe that fighting the agenda shouldn't be that difficult anyway as W's approval rating is low enough that it has the conservative papers wondering...this from the Washington Times about how the low approval rating may actually hinder Bush pushing his agenda forward...one can only hope, man, one can only hope...

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050109-115958-8267r.htm

IN THE MEANTIME...

CBS, it appears, has fired four staffers who were part of the Bush National Guard paperwork farce. Part of me understands this; the four fired-according to an independent investigation-ignored basic journalistic principles in order to be the first to report the story. The other part me is thinking, Ken Starr wasted MILLIONS of tax-payer dollars, essentially doing the same thing-ignoring basic legal principles-trying to bust Clinton and, correct me if I'm wrong as I've been up far too long this morning already, but I don't recall his being investigated in this fashion AND, last check, he hasn't had to pay back the millions of tax dollars lost in that mess...but that's just me.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6807825/

And in the positively scary news category today, Newt Gingrinch has said he wouldn't rule out a 2008 run for the White House...Is it just me or did I just see one of the four horses of the apocolypse riding down 56th just now?

http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/01/09/gingrich.ap/index.html

And if you haven't heard, it's been raining something close to non-stop in California for what, 2-3 months now?!?! It is RIDICULOUS! People have been losing their homes in mudslides, roads are caving in. I got one friend who just moved out there in November and another about to move out there and I do not envy them one bit. I'll take simple cold any day. You might want to look into donations there, too, as it is just getting UGLY.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/01/10/storm.rdp.ap/index.html

And speaking of making donations...there was a story on the news last night about how, due to tsunami destruction, hospitals have NOTHING. I have not had the chance this morning to look up ways to do this as yet, but I would like to figure if you give to Doctors Without Borders or some group like that there may be a way to donate medical supplies. There are children and adult injured who, due to lack supplies and equipment, are being left to die. If I get more info on this, I will of course, let y'all know.

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT...

Anybody wanna buy a Biosphere?

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/space/01/10/biosphere.sale.ap/index.html

In the meantime, KEEP E-MAILING!! E-mail, call, write, fax your friends, family, the press and your Congressfolk and let them know that you are paying attention!! And as always, pass it on, pass it on, pass it on!

Peace --Alex

posted by funkweee @ 7:45 AM