A comparison of conservative and liberal values
Last week Colbert had George Will on his show, "one of the intellectual giants of conservatism" (said Colbert). (I thought Colbert went kind of easy on him, for some reason--he thought Will was a...
View Article20 Ways to Change the Narrative
Many people have been noting McCain/Anti-Obama talking points and narratives, saying we need to change the narrative. I have a few ideas for how to change the narratives currently at play in MSM,...
View ArticleThe White House didn't open an *email* from the EPA?
Bear with me--I've been struggling with a bit of depression, with the news I've been reading of late of impending attacks on Iran, horrific violence in Zimbabwe over an election, we only have a year to...
View ArticleOne Way to Deal with the Racists (open and disguised)
The short answer is honesty, and not venom.You’re not going to reduce someone’s prejudice or racism by calling them names. Calling them out and heaping shame on them for racist comments or behavior...
View ArticleThere are those who are afraid to hope
I was talking with my mom last week about the presidential campaign. Both my parents are very active in local politics, and back in the 70s, they ended up on the local Democratic Committee and went to...
View ArticleSoundtrack for the Convention
While we're all waiting for the veep announcement, what songs would you like to hear played at the DNC? I remember this spring during the primaries and after a few of Obama's speeches, I would find...
View ArticleObamaminute - 12 noon TODAY
Short diary, just a fundraising notice--someone had a great idea for an "Obamaminute," to see how much money could be raised in a minute. They did it this spring and raised over $250,000. Today,...
View ArticleNEW: Progressive Prayer & Energy Group
I've been thinking a lot about the power of energy, prayer and intention, especially as it relates to the election, and change in general. About the power of positive energy. I am one of those people...
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