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Hurrican Galloway

George Galloway-our favorite Scotsman-has been loud and about lately speaking against not only Iraq, but now the response to Hurricane Katrina. Over the top he may occasionally be, it would be nice to see more of our own politicians getting this angry...

like Bill Clinton, breaking with the unspoken rule of presidential politeness toward your successor and speaking out against George's policies...

But at least the media are continuing to pounce a bit, reminding us-and the administration-that we have a record deficit already and somehow we're going to cut back funding on things we actually need to take care of Katrina folk, borrow more money from China, and keep a tax cut that, if repealed, could probably fund a good share of the necessary funds on it's own...and there are people like Bill willing to give up that tax cut...willing, George...

But I guess George has enough on his plate with the arrest of one of his officials who apparently is accused of "lying and obstructing a criminal investigation into Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff's dealings with the federal government." yeah, not a good way to start the day...along with hearing that the FEC is suing the Republican 527 group "Club For Growth" for defying campaign finace laws...

And even better, besides the big rally that will be outside his house this weekend, United For Peace and Justice will be hosting Operation Ceasefire-a concert that will start at 2p right after the march and continue through til 1:30am (well past George and Laura's bedtime). The artists performing include: Le Tigre, Sweet Honey and The Rock, Steve Earl, Bouncing Souls, The Evens, Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, Theivery Corporation and that pesky Joan Baez who just refuses to give up her activist guitar...rock on all! I hope to catch as much of that as possible...

In the meantime, Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans is now suspending the return of evacuees as Hurricane Rita, just elevated to a category 2 hurricane, could hit the coast, again...say all the prayers, hum karma, send out positive energy and cross fingers...and send a little more to the Salvation Army or your group of choice for the folks in Florida as well as those affected by Katrina..and potentially again by Rita.

Or just head out to these events happening here in the city:

*The Big Apple for The Big Easy at Radio City Music Hall

*ACT NOW at CB's Gallery tomorrow night 10pm (a woman I did the Oxygen shoot with is hosting this event) $10

*No Name and a Bag O' Chips Open Mic at The Common Basis Theatre October 1st It starts at 11:30pm and will go until they run out of open micers. $3 a pop to perform (my friend Eric is hosting this)

*Turntables on The Hudson Benefit at Cielo 18 Little West 12th Street this Thursday night 9pm-4am $10 before 11pm/$15 after (and they have a FAB line-up of DJ's including a fav of mine, DJ Scribe and his Love Revolution)

There is also a concert at Madison Square Garden tonight, BBKings will have one next week, and all I can think of is how come our government can't be as together as all these people setting up events? (...why the hell can't they happen when I have money and/or can go?!?!?)

In the meantime while you check your calendars and your funds, KEEP E-MAILING!!! E-mail, call, fax, write your friends and family, the press and your Congressfolk-particularly about Katrina response AND Arlen Specter saying he'll recommend John Roberts though Harry Reid says he'll vote no. Apparently he has enough support from the Republicans that he might get through without any Dem votes at all...get in touch with your Senator NOW about saying NO to that potentially harmfully vague man. And pass it on, pass it on, pass it on...

Peace --Alex

posted by funkweee @ 1:12 PM