“We scream, “I want my America back!” when America already made her choice.” – Jesse
After getting permission, of course, I wanted to share a recent poem by my friend Jesse that I just read and loved. He has a way of writing that gives you pause and makes you re-read. His voice in poetry is [...]
Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
15 Dec
“Other” by Jesse
26 May
Shame on California…Again
“The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.” – Jane Addams
*sigh*
There isn’t much for me to say about this…again. I ranted about it last November when Proposition 8 was passed, overturning the previous law allowing for gay marriage, but really [...]
24 Feb
His First Congressional Address
“The fact is, our economy did not fall into decline overnight.” – Barack Obama
I haven’t done enough research yet on the new stimulus package to intelligently comment on President Obama’s Congressional Address. I am however watching it and have some random thoughts and comments.
1. Someone needs to teach our politicians the appropriate duration for an [...]
20 Jan
HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY!
“Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.” – President Barack Obama
The day has arrived! So long Bush, welcome Obama. I unfortunately had [...]
5 Nov
Prop 8: Shame on California
“[This is] the first time in my life that I’ve actually seen the law change to allow for discrimination. It’s kind of shocking…What’s that old saying? One step forward and two steps back?” – Lolo
I am ashamed of my state right now. It is unbelievable to me that Proposition 8 passed; which puts into the [...]
4 Nov
Obama Wins the White House!
“In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people. Let’s resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long.” – Barack Obama
Yay!! Obama wins Election 2008! He took Pennsylvania..he took Ohio…he took Florida!!! There is so much excitement [...]
4 Nov
Happy Election Day! (I hope)
“Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: ‘Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
After a 21 month presidential campaign… we’ve made it! It is election day! We have survived the fear tactics, constant advertising, Palinism, speeches, condescending McCain [...]
25 Oct
Tina Fey on Sarah Palin
She got lost in a corn maze.” – Tina Fey
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Below, Tina Fey discusses her extremely popular Saturday Night Live Palin role on Letterman. LOL!
