I'd like to apologize to our 25 readers that my posting has been almost nil lately. A computer memory dump, ill parents, a kid needing homework help, prepping the vehicle, last minute running around for vacation and political burnout can make you scarce.
The family and I leave tomorrow for our annual trip to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Mexico. We all look forward to my son's Fall Break. October weather there is the finest. I will make sure I have a few beers, eat some fresh cooked shrimp, watch beautiful sunsets, dip those toes in the surf on really long relaxing walks and chill poolside for everyone.
Who can resist a chance to get away from the insanity of the bu$h administration? 10 days of fun in the sun is just what the Doctor ordered. Hopefully, we will not be at war with Iran by the time I get back.
Thanks to Nancy Hanks at The Hankster for blogrolling us. A grass roots Independent blogsite.
At Larry Johnson's, No Quarter, a what would you ask Valerie Plame thread is up.
Ru$h Limbaugh is the ultimate merchant of hate, and as a disabled Veteran I'd love for him to talk shit to my face. That boy needs to be taken out to the woodshed by some Veterans for a good old ass kicking. Not that I condone that kind of behavior. *wink*
That veto of SCHIP by bu$h is turning out to be a boon for the Democratic Vote next year. Gotta love that "Compassionate Conservatism" those repbuli-cons practice!
eRiposte responds to Parodox in the comment thread at The Left Coaster about weak Democrats:
| Paradox, I have to be frank here. There are numerous Democrats in Congress who have and continue to oppose Bush's criminality. I don't appreciate your clubbing all Democrats together as if they act and vote in the same way. This feeds the nonsensical narrative that Democrats are no different than Republicans, when in fact the difference between them is often (but not always) night and day. Are there Democrats who are spineless and who prevent us from holding Bush accountable? Sure. But there are also many Democrats in Congress who are trying their best to shine a light on this administration's criminality, who are opposing Bush's actions as strongly as possible. Unlike Republicans -- who are overwhelmingly voting to enable Bush's continued crimes against this country. The issue is we need better Democrats to replace the weak or poor ones in Congress. You are certainly free to be an Independent and vote as you wish, but I'm tired of unqualified attacks on "Democrats" as if they are all the same. You criticize the party leadership (which is fair) but then your response to their actions is that you "enable failure and misery every time [you] vote for a Democrat". Maybe the specific Democrats you have voted for are in lockstep with the party leadership, but there are plenty of Democrats who are not and who don't deserve to be painted as enablers of the party leadership. Change doesn't come from painting good people as being enablers of criminals when they are not. Change will come by supporting good people and finding ways to elect more good people. - eRiposte |
Yes eRiposte, with time we can turn this sham of a government around.
Let's remain focused on the true enemy of America: fear mongering republi-cons and their corrupt agenda.
Finally, with regards to Blackwater: My brother in law worked for them in Iraq. He was a trainer on the firing range. Never going outside the Green Zone, he came home injured in May after a rocket attack on his living quarters. Four Philipino contractors hiding in a bunker next to his location were killed. Like many others, he took the job for great financial rewards. My wife's sister and he have huge medical debts for their autistic son. Another case to weigh for health insurance for this country. Sell your soul to the devil or remain in debt for life? If I had the same skills (sniper) as he does would I have done different? Knowing what I know now, yes. But if I was still blinded by (FAUX) patriotic duty and my family was in need? Who knows?
My brother in law has recovered from his injuries and is back to work at his old job: prison guard at the Federal Penitentiary in Florence Colorado, Super Max.
Take care everyone. Signing off until Monday October 15th.
SoS
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