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
Sunday, August 31, 2003
If one economic indicator rises they say in Washington 'Oh, good, we're on the road to recovery!' But we still have big problems.
Bring on a Democratic president and a Democratic Congress if you hope to see this change.
Bring on a Democratic Administration if you hope for an end to endless war, return to sharing the world with othercountries, and a return to a sense of stewardship.
This Administration likes to call itself 'christian' but in several critical areas, it falls by the wayside. Stewardship, mentioned above, is a key christian ethic. The Earth is not ours, we are its defenders and preservers. 'Family values'? Families look out for one another; the stronger members takecare of the weaker. And among christians, the concept of 'neighbor' is ever stretched outward.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
Worst 'recovery' on the books
If one economic indicator rises they say in Washington 'Oh, good, we're on the road to recovery!' But we still have big problems.
...The number of factory workers has declined every month for three years. From July 2000 until last month, industrial jobs fell from 17.3 million to 14.6 million -- a loss of almost one job in six. And these were, for the most part, good jobs, averaging $54,000 a year. -- David Broder, Washington PostWe the underemployed and unemployed, the under-insured -- we know there is a major recession in this country and it has not begun getting better yet.
Bring on a Democratic president and a Democratic Congress if you hope to see this change.
Bring on a Democratic Administration if you hope for an end to endless war, return to sharing the world with othercountries, and a return to a sense of stewardship.
This Administration likes to call itself 'christian' but in several critical areas, it falls by the wayside. Stewardship, mentioned above, is a key christian ethic. The Earth is not ours, we are its defenders and preservers. 'Family values'? Families look out for one another; the stronger members takecare of the weaker. And among christians, the concept of 'neighbor' is ever stretched outward.
Palema
8:21 PM
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