When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Saturday, October 27, 2001
words mean things
> > Gotta admit, the title "Office of Homeland Security" rings
> > a deep warning bell somewhere...
> > some elusive historical association, I think...:)
>
> It wasn't the administration's original choice, but they were
> unable to secure the trademark on "Fatherland."
"Homeland" is where South African natives were sent after being deprived on their citizenship.
The alternative, "fatherland" I associate with Nazi Germany.
Yes, Bush makes me VERY edgy.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
words mean things
> > Gotta admit, the title "Office of Homeland Security" rings
> > a deep warning bell somewhere...
> > some elusive historical association, I think...:)
>
> It wasn't the administration's original choice, but they were
> unable to secure the trademark on "Fatherland."
"Homeland" is where South African natives were sent after being deprived on their citizenship.
The alternative, "fatherland" I associate with Nazi Germany.
Yes, Bush makes me VERY edgy.
Palema
8:35 AM
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