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
Thursday, September 26, 2002
I wish I had a bumper sticker that said that...
Every time I watch West Wing I get a lump in my throat and I feel deeply envious of that mythical United States that has a president who is honorable; who actually cares about people and is connected to their daily struggles; and who does not try to shield himself from decisions that turn out badly, but rather takes responsiblity for them.
OK, Martin Sheen says he's not qualified to be president - they already asked him, six years ago -- and I accept that. It's probably his character, President Jed Bartlett, whom I admire. Though Sheen is an activist and a peacemonger.
The other person I admire, though I don't know his name, is whoever writes that show. He's good.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
Martin Sheen for President
I wish I had a bumper sticker that said that...
Every time I watch West Wing I get a lump in my throat and I feel deeply envious of that mythical United States that has a president who is honorable; who actually cares about people and is connected to their daily struggles; and who does not try to shield himself from decisions that turn out badly, but rather takes responsiblity for them.
OK, Martin Sheen says he's not qualified to be president - they already asked him, six years ago -- and I accept that. It's probably his character, President Jed Bartlett, whom I admire. Though Sheen is an activist and a peacemonger.
The other person I admire, though I don't know his name, is whoever writes that show. He's good.
Palema
6:43 AM
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