Bush dead in water
BELLICOSE US President George W Bush is dead in the water as a result of the US mid-term elections, which have been a disaster for his Republican party.
After six long years, it's almost safe to watch cable news again
After almost six years of flipping through news channels to watch Comedy Central, sports or a movie so I wouldn't become repulsed at the sight of Bush or some other arrogant republican gloating about their latest divisive, hypocritical tactic, I spent much of the wee hours on Wednesday morning glued to the tube.
On Death and Democracy: Voting for a Cure
Nearly a half century ago, as a young medical student and physician, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was horrified by the poor treatment and lack of basic empathy for terminally ill patients in hospitals. From these experiences, in 1969, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, wrote the renowned book entitled, 'On Death and Dying.' In it, she outlined the five stages of death and bereavement that human beings undergo while facing imminent demise or the certain loss of a loved one. Dr. Kübler-Ross labeled these five stages of grief, sequentially known as, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Today, this pattern of phases, that we have a propensity for when dealing with tragedy, may be a larger metaphor that embodies the past five years of our dying democracy.
The Criterion for Victory Today
There's an article in the NEW YORK TIMES today that says that 'Some Democrats worry that overly optimistic forecasts could be setting the stage for a demoralizing election.' Like we won't know if we've won.
But the criterion for victory in the election today is simple: If the Democrats become the majority party in either house, they have won a great victory. For their party, but much more importantly, for America.
...And Just When You Thought They Couldn't Stoop Any Lower...
With the mid-term elections less than twenty-four hours away, I had reached the relatively firm conclusion that the ultra-right couldn't possibly stoop any lower than they already have. But, to appropriate comedian/satirist Lewis Black's line about an end to cold winter weather and apply it to the present situation: 'I was f***ing wrong, wasn't I?'
Michael Moore Urges Get out and Vote
Tomorrow night, those who sent 2,800 of our soldiers to their deaths -- all because of a lie the president concocted -- will find out if America chooses to reward them -- or remove them.
End Canada's Occupation of Afghanistan
The U.S.-led occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan are increasingly recognized as disasters, even at the top levels of the military. General Richard Dannatt, the highest-ranking military officer in Britain, has warned that the occupation troops in Iraq must be withdrawn soon, since their unwelcome presence is exacerbating security problems.
Sorry, Wrong Number
With the mid-term elections one week away, it has become a regular occurrance in my home to receive pre-recorded messages from the candidates urging us to cast our ballots in their favor. Perhaps many readers have had similar experiences.
Nothing prepared me for the phone call that came this morning...from the Republican National Committee.
All The President's Lies
Many Americans are cynical about what they hear from politicians – and often with good reason – but perhaps no U.S. political leader in modern history has engaged in a pattern of lying and distortion more systematically than George W. Bush has.
