UPDATED NEWS REGARDING KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT CAMPAIGN
CLEVELAND'S KUCINICH A BREATH OF FRESH AIR IN DEADLY DULL CONTEST
John Hanchette, Niagara Falls Reporter
http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/hanchette271.html
ALSO IN THE NEWS. . . .
Accusation: US Trained Terrorists – Jihad Group Armed, Funded with American Tax Dollars
WorldNetDaily.com
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58263
The End of Big Politics
Commentary by Bryan Farrell
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bryan-farrell/the-end-of-big-politics_b_69156.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda in TX for the articles.]
Friday, October 19, 2007
What “60 Minutes” Correspondent Andy Rooney Thinks about Women Over 40
"As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why ... A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age.
You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her! Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?", here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!
[Duchess Note: Recently had another birthday and still a terrific 40-something lady. A friend of mine shared the above statement with me. Thank you Mr. Rooney in seeing us “Over 40” ladies as special. You’re a smart man.]
"As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why ... A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age.
You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her! Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?", here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!
[Duchess Note: Recently had another birthday and still a terrific 40-something lady. A friend of mine shared the above statement with me. Thank you Mr. Rooney in seeing us “Over 40” ladies as special. You’re a smart man.]
Thursday, October 18, 2007
LATEST IN NEWS & ON KUCINICH PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Sorry About the Torture; We Thought You Were One of the Terrorists
Barton Hinkle
http://www.tricities.com/tristate/tri/opinions.PrintView.-content-articles-TRI-2007-10-14-0004.html
Depleted Uranium – Far Worse Than 9/11
Doug Westerman, The Peoples Voice
http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/cgi-bin/blogs/voices.php/2007/10/17/depleted_uranium_a_8211_far_worse_than_9_11
All Business: Kucinich’s Wife a Straight Talker
Daniel Scarpinato, Arizona Daily Star
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/206695
Kucinich Charges President Has Gone ‘Too Far’ and ‘Too Close’ to Igniting War
PRNewswire/EarthTimes.org
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,201518.shtml
Kucinich Votes To Override SCHIP Veto
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=76549
Voted Against Dem Bill Which Left Out Immigrant Children; Voted To Override President’s Veto Because It Leaves Out All Children
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), released the following statement after voting to override President Bush's veto on SCHIP this afternoon:“I voted to override the President’s veto. In the previous SCHIP vote, the Democrats left out up to 600,000 children of immigrants, so I voted against the bill. The President left out all children, so of course I voted to override,” Kucinich said. “The bill’s failure to provide coverage for legal immigrants is wrong. All children deserve health care coverage. Health care is a right, not a privilege. The denial of a life-saving service based on an arbitrary length of citizenship is simply wrong. “It is the responsibility of Congress to address the main difficulties that prevent legal immigrant children from gaining access to health care.
This bill does exactly the opposite, which is why I voted against the bill after the Senate negotiators refused to provide health benefits to legal immigrant children. Negotiating away health care for 400,000-600,000 children as a political compromise is not acceptable. “The President chooses to ignore the crisis created by the number of underinsured people by vetoing a bill that would have not only covered uninsured children but provided better coverage for many who are one illness away from losing their money and their home. “HR 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act captures the enormous savings to be had if Americans had health care provided through Medicare and uses them to cover everyone for all medically necessary services with no copayments, no deductibles and no premiums. I am the coauthor of the bill. This bill is the only true solution for the health care needs of America,” Kucinich said.
Great Commentary from Kucinich Blog – “I No Longer Fear the Kucinich Revolution” [August 2007]
Most folks I know have a preferred candidate - Hillary, Obama, Edwards or Gore. But the crazy thing is, they will turn right around and say, “You know who I really want to vote for? Kucinich.” I have those same feelings. I love Kucinich and think he would make the best President. His values most closely resemble my own. Why not vote for him? Irrational fear. Total fear that the Republicans will lie about Kucinich and Fred Thompson will win the election. Wait, the GOP is gonna lie anyway, no matter what, so why the fear?
One thing I finally noticed about Kucinich during the AFL-CIO debate was how Kucinich always made more points during his allotted time than other candidates. I have been thinking about this and found the answer when I was reading the transcript. Kucinich doesn’t equivocate. He doesn’t dance around an issue. He goes straight for the explanation and since his past is not littered with idiotic support of bad bills, HE has nothing to fear, so why do I?
Yes, why do I fear? Do I think Hillary can win? No. I think she loses the election, the second she is nominated. Isn’t THAT something to fear? Do we think Fred Thompson, Gingrich or whatever other ass-wipe the GOP nominates will give a s--t about universal healthcare, the environment or peace? Nope, it will be a straight continuation of 8 years of BushCo. Isn’t my fear displaced?
Who is the strongest Democrat in Congress? Kucinich!
What Congressman never LOST their spine in the politically crushing days after 9-11? Kucinich!
Who knows how to answer a direct question asked by We the People? Kucinich!
I think something changed for Kucinich during the AFL-CIO debate. I can’t put my finger on it, but something changed. Maybe it was his eagerness to address “We the People” with truth, honesty and integrity? Maybe it was just the other candidates equivocating on whatever nonsense answer their staff prepared for them months ago? Maybe it was because the other candidates showed fear and Kucinich didn’t. He never flinched. That is leadership as I see it.
And from this point forward I will NOT fear to support Kucinich. He is just like me. My values are the same as his. If I was in Congress, I would vote like he does. I no longer fear. I refuse to allow the GOP to manipulate me into supporting lesser candidates. That just might be called courage.
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda in TX for sharing these great articles. I, in turn, want to share them with you all. Strength through peace.]
[NOTE: New updates for “Personal News” will be posted soon. In the meantime, there are updates for activities from August and September posted further down this blog. Check it out today!]
Sorry About the Torture; We Thought You Were One of the Terrorists
Barton Hinkle
http://www.tricities.com/tristate/tri/opinions.PrintView.-content-articles-TRI-2007-10-14-0004.html
Depleted Uranium – Far Worse Than 9/11
Doug Westerman, The Peoples Voice
http://www.thepeoplesvoice.org/cgi-bin/blogs/voices.php/2007/10/17/depleted_uranium_a_8211_far_worse_than_9_11
All Business: Kucinich’s Wife a Straight Talker
Daniel Scarpinato, Arizona Daily Star
http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/206695
Kucinich Charges President Has Gone ‘Too Far’ and ‘Too Close’ to Igniting War
PRNewswire/EarthTimes.org
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,201518.shtml
Kucinich Votes To Override SCHIP Veto
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=76549
Voted Against Dem Bill Which Left Out Immigrant Children; Voted To Override President’s Veto Because It Leaves Out All Children
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), released the following statement after voting to override President Bush's veto on SCHIP this afternoon:“I voted to override the President’s veto. In the previous SCHIP vote, the Democrats left out up to 600,000 children of immigrants, so I voted against the bill. The President left out all children, so of course I voted to override,” Kucinich said. “The bill’s failure to provide coverage for legal immigrants is wrong. All children deserve health care coverage. Health care is a right, not a privilege. The denial of a life-saving service based on an arbitrary length of citizenship is simply wrong. “It is the responsibility of Congress to address the main difficulties that prevent legal immigrant children from gaining access to health care.
This bill does exactly the opposite, which is why I voted against the bill after the Senate negotiators refused to provide health benefits to legal immigrant children. Negotiating away health care for 400,000-600,000 children as a political compromise is not acceptable. “The President chooses to ignore the crisis created by the number of underinsured people by vetoing a bill that would have not only covered uninsured children but provided better coverage for many who are one illness away from losing their money and their home. “HR 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act captures the enormous savings to be had if Americans had health care provided through Medicare and uses them to cover everyone for all medically necessary services with no copayments, no deductibles and no premiums. I am the coauthor of the bill. This bill is the only true solution for the health care needs of America,” Kucinich said.
Great Commentary from Kucinich Blog – “I No Longer Fear the Kucinich Revolution” [August 2007]
Most folks I know have a preferred candidate - Hillary, Obama, Edwards or Gore. But the crazy thing is, they will turn right around and say, “You know who I really want to vote for? Kucinich.” I have those same feelings. I love Kucinich and think he would make the best President. His values most closely resemble my own. Why not vote for him? Irrational fear. Total fear that the Republicans will lie about Kucinich and Fred Thompson will win the election. Wait, the GOP is gonna lie anyway, no matter what, so why the fear?
One thing I finally noticed about Kucinich during the AFL-CIO debate was how Kucinich always made more points during his allotted time than other candidates. I have been thinking about this and found the answer when I was reading the transcript. Kucinich doesn’t equivocate. He doesn’t dance around an issue. He goes straight for the explanation and since his past is not littered with idiotic support of bad bills, HE has nothing to fear, so why do I?
Yes, why do I fear? Do I think Hillary can win? No. I think she loses the election, the second she is nominated. Isn’t THAT something to fear? Do we think Fred Thompson, Gingrich or whatever other ass-wipe the GOP nominates will give a s--t about universal healthcare, the environment or peace? Nope, it will be a straight continuation of 8 years of BushCo. Isn’t my fear displaced?
Who is the strongest Democrat in Congress? Kucinich!
What Congressman never LOST their spine in the politically crushing days after 9-11? Kucinich!
Who knows how to answer a direct question asked by We the People? Kucinich!
I think something changed for Kucinich during the AFL-CIO debate. I can’t put my finger on it, but something changed. Maybe it was his eagerness to address “We the People” with truth, honesty and integrity? Maybe it was just the other candidates equivocating on whatever nonsense answer their staff prepared for them months ago? Maybe it was because the other candidates showed fear and Kucinich didn’t. He never flinched. That is leadership as I see it.
And from this point forward I will NOT fear to support Kucinich. He is just like me. My values are the same as his. If I was in Congress, I would vote like he does. I no longer fear. I refuse to allow the GOP to manipulate me into supporting lesser candidates. That just might be called courage.
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda in TX for sharing these great articles. I, in turn, want to share them with you all. Strength through peace.]
[NOTE: New updates for “Personal News” will be posted soon. In the meantime, there are updates for activities from August and September posted further down this blog. Check it out today!]
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Presidential "Democracy for America" Pulse Poll
My dear friends ... I wanted to drop you a short note to ask for your help. DFA is holding a Presidential Primary Pulse Poll to decide which candidate deserves their support. I voted for Representative Dennis Kucinich and I want to keep him in first place.
Kindly take a minute to vote for Dennis Kucinich, here's the link:
http://DemocracyforAmerica.com/VoteKucinich
OR vote for a different candidate and let your voice be heard!
http://www.DemocracyforAmerica.com/PulsePoll
Many thanks ... Strength Through Peace
My dear friends ... I wanted to drop you a short note to ask for your help. DFA is holding a Presidential Primary Pulse Poll to decide which candidate deserves their support. I voted for Representative Dennis Kucinich and I want to keep him in first place.
Kindly take a minute to vote for Dennis Kucinich, here's the link:
http://DemocracyforAmerica.com/VoteKucinich
OR vote for a different candidate and let your voice be heard!
http://www.DemocracyforAmerica.com/PulsePoll
Many thanks ... Strength Through Peace
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
McKellen Would Do Hobbit
©2007, SCI FI. All rights reserved
Ian McKellen, who is wrapping up the American leg of his world tour in King Lear, told the Reuters news service that he wouldn't mind reprising the role of Gandalf in the proposed The Hobbit, should it happen. Relations between New Line Cinema and Lord of the Rings helmer Peter Jackson have been thawing, opening the door for Jackson to direct the prequel film, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book. McKellen told Reuters that he was rooting for Jackson to direct The Hobbit but said he had the Oscar-winning director's blessing to play Gandalf one way or the other. "When Peter announced he had withdrawn from The Hobbit, he sent me an e-mail saying 'Because I am not going to do it, it doesn't mean you have to do the same,'" McKellen said. "'Of course, you must play Gandalf whether I direct or not.'" McKellen added: "I am glad to read that it is looking more and more likely. ... I would be disappointed if they didn't want to have the original Gandalf. I suppose if I am still functioning and working well, it is very likely I would be asked to do it, and if I were, I would be very pleased to do it."
[Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White in ROTK - Photo by New Line Production]
©2007, SCI FI. All rights reserved
Ian McKellen, who is wrapping up the American leg of his world tour in King Lear, told the Reuters news service that he wouldn't mind reprising the role of Gandalf in the proposed The Hobbit, should it happen. Relations between New Line Cinema and Lord of the Rings helmer Peter Jackson have been thawing, opening the door for Jackson to direct the prequel film, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book. McKellen told Reuters that he was rooting for Jackson to direct The Hobbit but said he had the Oscar-winning director's blessing to play Gandalf one way or the other. "When Peter announced he had withdrawn from The Hobbit, he sent me an e-mail saying 'Because I am not going to do it, it doesn't mean you have to do the same,'" McKellen said. "'Of course, you must play Gandalf whether I direct or not.'" McKellen added: "I am glad to read that it is looking more and more likely. ... I would be disappointed if they didn't want to have the original Gandalf. I suppose if I am still functioning and working well, it is very likely I would be asked to do it, and if I were, I would be very pleased to do it."
[Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White in ROTK - Photo by New Line Production]
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
PERSONAL NEWS #129
NOTE: Due to a busy summer with many projects on the front and back burner, plus doing my 9 to 5 office job, I’ve sadly neglected updating “Personal News” on a regular basis. My sincere apologies to regular viewers of the Duchess Blog. The following is a condensed version. Going forward I’ll work on being more frequent with updates. And now on with the news………………
On Saturday, July 21st, my friend Cielito and I did some tabling in Park Slope area for DoP and Share International. Weather was sunny and abit windy, plus I was having sinus issues. That evening we were invited to Thomas & Phoebe’s place for “movie nite”. Phoebe and Thomas treated us to freshly made lemonade, popcorn and watched a bizarre film called “Tideland” by Terry Gilliam.
Next day, July 22nd, I went to see the latest Harry Potter movie [Order of the Phoenix] at a cinema in Carroll Gardens [Brooklyn]. Very much enjoyed the film and most of the visuals were great. Only exception, I felt, being that of Grawp and the Centaurs. The actresses who played Umbridge and Bellatrix were brilliant. I’m still reading book seven, which I’d purchased late Friday evening.
On Tuesday, July 24th, I joined other NYDoP board members for our monthly meeting and this time it was held in Bryant Park. We had much to discuss, especially with the CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert coming up in early September. Upon arriving at home, after noshing on a lite dinner, I pretty much sat on the sofa until 12:30am to finish reading “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows”. The last quarter of the book is like a roller coaster ride and Rowling ties up many loose ends. In the days and weeks that followed, I talked about the book with friends who also love the series. Many of us cried during chapter 34 and also when Dobby died. Personally, I was satisfied with the ending of the book, and felt that Rowling did a brilliant job. Let’s hope that the movie version does justice to it.
Saturday, July 28th, was “movie night” at my place and my friend Jackie joined me. We noshed on chips, cranberry juice, healthy green salad and ice cream. We watched “The Day After Tomorrow” with Dennis Quaid and “Sense & Sensibility” with Emma Thompson.
Thursday, August 2nd, was the monthly NYC Kucinich presidential campaign meetup at Bonobo’s. Attendance was up abit from previous month. Topics of discussion were on tabling, new Meetup locations, media, blogs, debates, petitioning and handing out campaign materials.
Friday evening, August 3rd, I attended Dawn and Bill’s wedding reception at the Flute Bar with my date [Phil]. Dawn is also a board member [like me] of NYDoP and she invited several of us to join in the festivities. As for Phil, well, we’d been corresponding for awhile via Yahoo Personals and this was our first date. Yeah, I know, not exactly appropriate for a first date, but he seemed game to give it a go. After the reception, which was champagne and nibblers, we went out to dinner at a nice Thai place on Westside. I enjoyed Phil’s company [very funny & entertaining], but knew it wouldn’t result in a second date. A lady can sense these things.
Saturday, August 4th, I was invited to my friend Linda’s home for “movie night”. We noshed on cantaloupe, lemonade and healthy green salad. We watched the 2006 remake of “The Pink Panther” and “Batman Begins”. Both were very good films and I highly recommend them.
On Thursday afternoon, August 9th, I attended a NY Mets baseball game at Shea Stadium with staff from my EY department. We all had a fun time and our seats were facing third base. Sadly the Mets did not play brilliantly and lost to the Atlanta Braves.
[Photo: Duchess with EY Team at Mets baseball game]
Saturday, August 11th, was my FLHS Class of 1977 30th Reunion. See review posted on Friday, August 24th, on Duchess Blog for more details.
[Photo by Eric Gilmore: Fox Lane Reunion Committee – Ed, Nancie & Duchess]
Thursday, August 16th, I joined other NYDoP Core Team members for our monthly meeting. This evening we were provided musical entertainment by Cecilia St King and Vincenza Dante. They sang several peace and folk related songs, as well as wanting to lend their support to NYDoP. Not many Core Team members showed up, which was sad, as they missed a delightful evening. After the musical entertainment we conducted our meeting; which was mostly on CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert and the upcoming Peace Draft Bar Party.
On Saturday, August 18th, I headed down to Monroe Township [via one-hour bus ride from Port Authority] and visit my friend Sheila. Hadn’t seen her since December, when we check out holiday craft fairs in midtown Manhattan. Plus, I got to see Sheila’s lovely condo with pretty views from her balcony. We drove over to Princeton University and spent several delightful hours touring the campus and the town. I highly recommend folk make a day visit from Manhattan to see this campus town. It’s well worth it. One of my first jobs in NYC was briefly working for the manager of the Princeton Club. Ever since then I’ve always wanted to visit the university. A memorable moment, from my days working at Princeton Club, was seeing Jackie Kennedy Onassis in the lounge area.
[Photo: Duchess visiting Princeton University campus]
Thursday evening, August 23rd, I joined my friend Linda and some of her roommates in going to see a baseball game out in Coney Island. Well, we were suppose to see the NY Cyclones play, but due to continuous fog the game was cancelled after 2 ½ hours. Instead, we were entertained with actors from Medieval Faire. That was okay, but we all really wanted to see a ballgame. The stadium is actually quite nice, tickets are reasonably priced and there really isn’t a bad seat in the place.
Friday, August 24th, did volunteer work for City Harvest at the Union Square farmers market.
On Tuesday, August 28th, I attended the monthly NYDoP board meeting and it was again held in Bryant Park. Our main focus, with little over a week away, was on the final planning stages for CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert on Sept 7th. Very productive meeting and everyone went away with “assignments” leading up to the concert.
[Duchess Note: More PERSONAL NEWS to follow shortly. Stay tuned. . . ]
NEWS FROM CONGRESS REGARDING KUCINICH
Kucinich Challenges Democratic Leadership to Force Showdown with President Over War Funding
EarthTimes.org
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,195960.shtml
Only One Congress Member Gets It
David Swanson, American Chronicle
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=39961
Dems Press on for SCHIP Veto Override
Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland.com
http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2007/10/dems_press_on_for_schip_veto_o.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda in TX who shares such great articles.]
MESSAGE FROM THE KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008 CAMPAIGN TEAM
We'd like to invite you to watch our first "Newsroom Broadcast". Our campaign has developed a new way of updating you on Dennis and Elizabeth's presidential campaign activities. We have produced our own news report. We'd like to invite you to watch our first "Newsroom Broadcast" at:
http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/2054136:1969779657:m:3:155700169:F9C92C529EEEA351BFA626405FBC7E20
Besides, keeping you informed about the latest events, this also is a link you can send to your friends showing them why Dennis is the candidate to support.
NOTE: Due to a busy summer with many projects on the front and back burner, plus doing my 9 to 5 office job, I’ve sadly neglected updating “Personal News” on a regular basis. My sincere apologies to regular viewers of the Duchess Blog. The following is a condensed version. Going forward I’ll work on being more frequent with updates. And now on with the news………………
On Saturday, July 21st, my friend Cielito and I did some tabling in Park Slope area for DoP and Share International. Weather was sunny and abit windy, plus I was having sinus issues. That evening we were invited to Thomas & Phoebe’s place for “movie nite”. Phoebe and Thomas treated us to freshly made lemonade, popcorn and watched a bizarre film called “Tideland” by Terry Gilliam.
Next day, July 22nd, I went to see the latest Harry Potter movie [Order of the Phoenix] at a cinema in Carroll Gardens [Brooklyn]. Very much enjoyed the film and most of the visuals were great. Only exception, I felt, being that of Grawp and the Centaurs. The actresses who played Umbridge and Bellatrix were brilliant. I’m still reading book seven, which I’d purchased late Friday evening.
On Tuesday, July 24th, I joined other NYDoP board members for our monthly meeting and this time it was held in Bryant Park. We had much to discuss, especially with the CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert coming up in early September. Upon arriving at home, after noshing on a lite dinner, I pretty much sat on the sofa until 12:30am to finish reading “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows”. The last quarter of the book is like a roller coaster ride and Rowling ties up many loose ends. In the days and weeks that followed, I talked about the book with friends who also love the series. Many of us cried during chapter 34 and also when Dobby died. Personally, I was satisfied with the ending of the book, and felt that Rowling did a brilliant job. Let’s hope that the movie version does justice to it.
Saturday, July 28th, was “movie night” at my place and my friend Jackie joined me. We noshed on chips, cranberry juice, healthy green salad and ice cream. We watched “The Day After Tomorrow” with Dennis Quaid and “Sense & Sensibility” with Emma Thompson.
Thursday, August 2nd, was the monthly NYC Kucinich presidential campaign meetup at Bonobo’s. Attendance was up abit from previous month. Topics of discussion were on tabling, new Meetup locations, media, blogs, debates, petitioning and handing out campaign materials.
Friday evening, August 3rd, I attended Dawn and Bill’s wedding reception at the Flute Bar with my date [Phil]. Dawn is also a board member [like me] of NYDoP and she invited several of us to join in the festivities. As for Phil, well, we’d been corresponding for awhile via Yahoo Personals and this was our first date. Yeah, I know, not exactly appropriate for a first date, but he seemed game to give it a go. After the reception, which was champagne and nibblers, we went out to dinner at a nice Thai place on Westside. I enjoyed Phil’s company [very funny & entertaining], but knew it wouldn’t result in a second date. A lady can sense these things.
Saturday, August 4th, I was invited to my friend Linda’s home for “movie night”. We noshed on cantaloupe, lemonade and healthy green salad. We watched the 2006 remake of “The Pink Panther” and “Batman Begins”. Both were very good films and I highly recommend them.
On Thursday afternoon, August 9th, I attended a NY Mets baseball game at Shea Stadium with staff from my EY department. We all had a fun time and our seats were facing third base. Sadly the Mets did not play brilliantly and lost to the Atlanta Braves.
[Photo: Duchess with EY Team at Mets baseball game]
Saturday, August 11th, was my FLHS Class of 1977 30th Reunion. See review posted on Friday, August 24th, on Duchess Blog for more details.
[Photo by Eric Gilmore: Fox Lane Reunion Committee – Ed, Nancie & Duchess]
Thursday, August 16th, I joined other NYDoP Core Team members for our monthly meeting. This evening we were provided musical entertainment by Cecilia St King and Vincenza Dante. They sang several peace and folk related songs, as well as wanting to lend their support to NYDoP. Not many Core Team members showed up, which was sad, as they missed a delightful evening. After the musical entertainment we conducted our meeting; which was mostly on CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert and the upcoming Peace Draft Bar Party.
On Saturday, August 18th, I headed down to Monroe Township [via one-hour bus ride from Port Authority] and visit my friend Sheila. Hadn’t seen her since December, when we check out holiday craft fairs in midtown Manhattan. Plus, I got to see Sheila’s lovely condo with pretty views from her balcony. We drove over to Princeton University and spent several delightful hours touring the campus and the town. I highly recommend folk make a day visit from Manhattan to see this campus town. It’s well worth it. One of my first jobs in NYC was briefly working for the manager of the Princeton Club. Ever since then I’ve always wanted to visit the university. A memorable moment, from my days working at Princeton Club, was seeing Jackie Kennedy Onassis in the lounge area.
[Photo: Duchess visiting Princeton University campus]
Thursday evening, August 23rd, I joined my friend Linda and some of her roommates in going to see a baseball game out in Coney Island. Well, we were suppose to see the NY Cyclones play, but due to continuous fog the game was cancelled after 2 ½ hours. Instead, we were entertained with actors from Medieval Faire. That was okay, but we all really wanted to see a ballgame. The stadium is actually quite nice, tickets are reasonably priced and there really isn’t a bad seat in the place.
Friday, August 24th, did volunteer work for City Harvest at the Union Square farmers market.
On Tuesday, August 28th, I attended the monthly NYDoP board meeting and it was again held in Bryant Park. Our main focus, with little over a week away, was on the final planning stages for CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert on Sept 7th. Very productive meeting and everyone went away with “assignments” leading up to the concert.
[Duchess Note: More PERSONAL NEWS to follow shortly. Stay tuned. . . ]
NEWS FROM CONGRESS REGARDING KUCINICH
Kucinich Challenges Democratic Leadership to Force Showdown with President Over War Funding
EarthTimes.org
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,195960.shtml
Only One Congress Member Gets It
David Swanson, American Chronicle
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=39961
Dems Press on for SCHIP Veto Override
Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland.com
http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2007/10/dems_press_on_for_schip_veto_o.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda in TX who shares such great articles.]
MESSAGE FROM THE KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008 CAMPAIGN TEAM
We'd like to invite you to watch our first "Newsroom Broadcast". Our campaign has developed a new way of updating you on Dennis and Elizabeth's presidential campaign activities. We have produced our own news report. We'd like to invite you to watch our first "Newsroom Broadcast" at:
http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/2054136:1969779657:m:3:155700169:F9C92C529EEEA351BFA626405FBC7E20
Besides, keeping you informed about the latest events, this also is a link you can send to your friends showing them why Dennis is the candidate to support.
Monday, October 08, 2007
LATEST NEWS ON THE KUCINICH 2008 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
Kucinich Was Right and the Other Candidates were Wrong!
All the other candidates were wrong. Everytime they vote to fund the war, they are authorizing the war all over again. Check out this video at … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9REGbr0nf1
Do We Really Need Money From China? Congressman Kucinich Addresses the US Economy in this Seven Minute YouTube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxpnAhPXp04
Dennis Kucinich on the Front Page of Yoko’s IMAGINEPEACE.COM
Find out more about this project here at … http://www.imaginepeace.com Make sure you send in your wish for PEACE! We can make peace happen. There are downloads and Gifs for your sites and blogs.
Dennis Kucinich talks about the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Reykjavik, Iceland, which Yoko Ono will unveil and dedicate to John Lennon on his birthday, October 9th 2007. http://www.imaginepeace.com/ To see the video, go to … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3-4X89CQk8
Happy Birthday to Dennis Kucinich on October 8th AND the late John Lennon on October 9th
LATEST NEWS FROM THE WEEKEND
Cheney’s Oil Law for Iraq is Neocolonial Theft
Muriel Mirak-Weissbach, Global Research
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=7008
Letterman Top Ten George W. Bush Moments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8px_KyIFyo&mode=related&search
Hillary’s Rx: Criminalize the Uninsured
Erin Thompson
http://www.indypendent.org/2007/10/05/hillary̢۪s-rx-criminalize-the-uninsured/
[Duchess Note: How anyone can support or vote for this individual boggles the mind. She won’t be there for the poor and middle class Americans. Those who think she will, please, do the rest of us a favor and get your heads out of the sand. Her goal and agenda are for the rich, insurance companies, corporations, etc.]
The Democrats Who Enable Bush
Helen Thomas
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/334324_thomas05.html
No Matter What the Question is, Rudy says 9/11
Helen Kennedy, NY Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/10/07/2007-10-07_no_matter_what_the_question_is_rudy_says.html
[Duchess Note: This thuggish tyrant will continue to use and abuse 9/11 for rest of his life, just like the Bush Regime, whom he supports. This has got to stop! He didn’t do much for New Yorkers on or after 9/11. Those who helped out big time were first responders, firefighters, police force and many volunteers. They made sacrifices in their lives. Did Rudy? Hell no! Six years later many of those who helped out down at Ground Zero (plus live & worked in the area) have various serious health issues. Some have died from those health issues and others, like me, are still dealing with it every day. The Wall Street and Ground Zero area is still contaminated to this day with toxins, due to the fact that it was NOT properly cleaned. The truth must be told and Giuliani must be held accountable.]
[NOTE: Many thanks to Linda and Chris in sharing the above articles with the Duchess.]
NEWS FROM THE POLICE REUNION TOUR
Andy Summers: New Police Album Possible
Associated Press
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300041,00.html
Kucinich Was Right and the Other Candidates were Wrong!
All the other candidates were wrong. Everytime they vote to fund the war, they are authorizing the war all over again. Check out this video at … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9REGbr0nf1
Do We Really Need Money From China? Congressman Kucinich Addresses the US Economy in this Seven Minute YouTube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxpnAhPXp04
Dennis Kucinich on the Front Page of Yoko’s IMAGINEPEACE.COM
Find out more about this project here at … http://www.imaginepeace.com Make sure you send in your wish for PEACE! We can make peace happen. There are downloads and Gifs for your sites and blogs.
Dennis Kucinich talks about the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Reykjavik, Iceland, which Yoko Ono will unveil and dedicate to John Lennon on his birthday, October 9th 2007. http://www.imaginepeace.com/ To see the video, go to … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3-4X89CQk8
Happy Birthday to Dennis Kucinich on October 8th AND the late John Lennon on October 9th
LATEST NEWS FROM THE WEEKEND
Cheney’s Oil Law for Iraq is Neocolonial Theft
Muriel Mirak-Weissbach, Global Research
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=7008
Letterman Top Ten George W. Bush Moments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8px_KyIFyo&mode=related&search
Hillary’s Rx: Criminalize the Uninsured
Erin Thompson
http://www.indypendent.org/2007/10/05/hillary̢۪s-rx-criminalize-the-uninsured/
[Duchess Note: How anyone can support or vote for this individual boggles the mind. She won’t be there for the poor and middle class Americans. Those who think she will, please, do the rest of us a favor and get your heads out of the sand. Her goal and agenda are for the rich, insurance companies, corporations, etc.]
The Democrats Who Enable Bush
Helen Thomas
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/334324_thomas05.html
No Matter What the Question is, Rudy says 9/11
Helen Kennedy, NY Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/10/07/2007-10-07_no_matter_what_the_question_is_rudy_says.html
[Duchess Note: This thuggish tyrant will continue to use and abuse 9/11 for rest of his life, just like the Bush Regime, whom he supports. This has got to stop! He didn’t do much for New Yorkers on or after 9/11. Those who helped out big time were first responders, firefighters, police force and many volunteers. They made sacrifices in their lives. Did Rudy? Hell no! Six years later many of those who helped out down at Ground Zero (plus live & worked in the area) have various serious health issues. Some have died from those health issues and others, like me, are still dealing with it every day. The Wall Street and Ground Zero area is still contaminated to this day with toxins, due to the fact that it was NOT properly cleaned. The truth must be told and Giuliani must be held accountable.]
[NOTE: Many thanks to Linda and Chris in sharing the above articles with the Duchess.]
NEWS FROM THE POLICE REUNION TOUR
Andy Summers: New Police Album Possible
Associated Press
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300041,00.html
Friday, October 05, 2007
The Message that Americans Should Hear - Dennis: from A to Z on PBS
[Message from Dennis4President]
It's not all that often that your candidate, Dennis Kucinich, is given the opportunity to discuss the major domestic and international issues that are critically important to the vast majority of Americans: war, health care, the mortgage crisis, the impact of unfair trade agreements on American workers.
Tonight, he did. Tonight, he had a chance to say what he believes. What you believe.
Watch his entire interview with Judy Woodruff of PBS here and then, please come back to this page. http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/2047973:1959022881:m:3:155700169:03118D7AFB6DE20E922CC1F2B892FB1D
Dennis speaks for us. Honestly, clearly, and emphatically. He says the things we want this nation, the White House, the Congress, and the world to hear. He is OUR voice, NOT bought or bossed by the multi-million dollar special interests that influence and control the other Democratic candidates.
If you believe in Dennis, if you believe in you OWN power to change this nation and change this world, share this video with everyone you know. Let them see and hear and learn for themselves how to make this nation great again. And proud. And prosperous. And, to the best of your ability, help keep his voice - your voice - loud and strong by making a contribution to the kind of future you want for yourselves, your children, and your grandchildren.
With your help, the nation and the world will ontinue to hear the truth. Your support and your involvement ill make a difference. Support the kind of America that you believe in. And support the only candidate who believes in you. Strength through Peace!
[Message from Dennis4President]
It's not all that often that your candidate, Dennis Kucinich, is given the opportunity to discuss the major domestic and international issues that are critically important to the vast majority of Americans: war, health care, the mortgage crisis, the impact of unfair trade agreements on American workers.
Tonight, he did. Tonight, he had a chance to say what he believes. What you believe.
Watch his entire interview with Judy Woodruff of PBS here and then, please come back to this page. http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/2047973:1959022881:m:3:155700169:03118D7AFB6DE20E922CC1F2B892FB1D
Dennis speaks for us. Honestly, clearly, and emphatically. He says the things we want this nation, the White House, the Congress, and the world to hear. He is OUR voice, NOT bought or bossed by the multi-million dollar special interests that influence and control the other Democratic candidates.
If you believe in Dennis, if you believe in you OWN power to change this nation and change this world, share this video with everyone you know. Let them see and hear and learn for themselves how to make this nation great again. And proud. And prosperous. And, to the best of your ability, help keep his voice - your voice - loud and strong by making a contribution to the kind of future you want for yourselves, your children, and your grandchildren.
With your help, the nation and the world will ontinue to hear the truth. Your support and your involvement ill make a difference. Support the kind of America that you believe in. And support the only candidate who believes in you. Strength through Peace!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
(Koo-sin-ich Re-Mix) Dennis 4 President
Sharing a new video regarding Congressman Kucinich and the 2008 Presidential campaign. It's a fantastic video and should be seen by all. Video was produced by ForthPosition, whom I've known for several years. Take care ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-msLsxA_cV0
Sharing a new video regarding Congressman Kucinich and the 2008 Presidential campaign. It's a fantastic video and should be seen by all. Video was produced by ForthPosition, whom I've known for several years. Take care ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-msLsxA_cV0
“Walk for Peace’ Takes to Streets of Austin, TX
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=4500602
Pro-peace activists took to Austin, TX streets for the 2nd Annual “Walk for Peace”. The “Walk for Peace” event took place around the US in different cities during September, which was International Peace month. Find out what participants had to say, and what federal organization they aim to create. Check out the link above for more info, or go to www.thepeacealliance.org
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=4500602
Pro-peace activists took to Austin, TX streets for the 2nd Annual “Walk for Peace”. The “Walk for Peace” event took place around the US in different cities during September, which was International Peace month. Find out what participants had to say, and what federal organization they aim to create. Check out the link above for more info, or go to www.thepeacealliance.org
Monday, October 01, 2007
France Honors The Police & David Lynch
York Daily Record
http://www.ydr.com/livingfull/ci_7052775
The Police, fresh off a reunion concert in Paris, received a French award for their contribution to the arts Monday. French Culture Minister Christine Albanel honored the rock trio of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers as chevaliers of the Order of Arts and Letters at a Paris ceremony.
[Photo: From left to right; British musicians Andy Summers and Sting with U.S. musician Stewart Copeland, of the rock band The Police, smile as they are awarded membership of the order of Art and Letter by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel at the Culture Ministry in Paris, Monday, October 1, 2007.]
York Daily Record
http://www.ydr.com/livingfull/ci_7052775
The Police, fresh off a reunion concert in Paris, received a French award for their contribution to the arts Monday. French Culture Minister Christine Albanel honored the rock trio of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers as chevaliers of the Order of Arts and Letters at a Paris ceremony.
[Photo: From left to right; British musicians Andy Summers and Sting with U.S. musician Stewart Copeland, of the rock band The Police, smile as they are awarded membership of the order of Art and Letter by French Culture Minister Christine Albanel at the Culture Ministry in Paris, Monday, October 1, 2007.]
Friday, September 28, 2007
WONDERFUL COMMENTARY BY A FELLOW NYC KUCINICH 2008 CAMPAIGN SUPPORTER [Eloquently spoken with passion and truth]
I will say that we have a great candidate here in Kucinich. He is against the war 100% and has voted that way consistently, against nuclear weapons, against NAFTA, for a green & clean environment, for less dependance on foreign oil. In short or long, he is progressive in EVERY sense of the word. We don't have to leave the party to find a great candidate who represents our, the peoples interests.
But we refuse to embrace him because we say he is unelectable. The media says this over & over too. He is electable!! If we support him, we do NOT have to leave the party, we can use our Democratic affiliation for the greater good here. We do not have to find a new party. Right now isn't it best to support a candidate who represents our political views and says to our party, this is our candidate, for he represents a better America, an America that has representative government.
When we support Kucinich we are saying that. We aren't compromising on the issues. This is Kucinich. He has experience, toughness and strength. He has stood up to this corrupt administration again and again. If we support him we ARE sending a clear message! Kucinich has positions we do support, he is uncompromising, why shoot ourselves in the foot as we stumble along looking for a party we can believe in? The Democratic party isn't ideal (and that is an understatement), but we have this great progressive candidate.
How can we be seriously called progressives, if we do not support one that exists right in our midst? Who is fighting everyday for our rights? To not support a candidate in our party who does represent our views and progressive agenda, just seems incorrect at this crucial moment in time. We do have a better choice. That choice is Kucinich. Kucinich is in it to win it!
To learn more about the Kucinich 2008 Presidential campaign, go to: http://kucinich.us/ OR http://www.dennis4president.com/
I will say that we have a great candidate here in Kucinich. He is against the war 100% and has voted that way consistently, against nuclear weapons, against NAFTA, for a green & clean environment, for less dependance on foreign oil. In short or long, he is progressive in EVERY sense of the word. We don't have to leave the party to find a great candidate who represents our, the peoples interests.
But we refuse to embrace him because we say he is unelectable. The media says this over & over too. He is electable!! If we support him, we do NOT have to leave the party, we can use our Democratic affiliation for the greater good here. We do not have to find a new party. Right now isn't it best to support a candidate who represents our political views and says to our party, this is our candidate, for he represents a better America, an America that has representative government.
When we support Kucinich we are saying that. We aren't compromising on the issues. This is Kucinich. He has experience, toughness and strength. He has stood up to this corrupt administration again and again. If we support him we ARE sending a clear message! Kucinich has positions we do support, he is uncompromising, why shoot ourselves in the foot as we stumble along looking for a party we can believe in? The Democratic party isn't ideal (and that is an understatement), but we have this great progressive candidate.
How can we be seriously called progressives, if we do not support one that exists right in our midst? Who is fighting everyday for our rights? To not support a candidate in our party who does represent our views and progressive agenda, just seems incorrect at this crucial moment in time. We do have a better choice. That choice is Kucinich. Kucinich is in it to win it!
To learn more about the Kucinich 2008 Presidential campaign, go to: http://kucinich.us/ OR http://www.dennis4president.com/
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
LATEST IN THE POLITICAL NEWS ARENA
Message from PFAW [People for the American Way] – Habeas Not Resurrected Yet, Thanks to Senate Republicans
Last week, 56 senators -- every Democrat, five Republicans and one independent -- voted to advance the proposed amendment to the DOD authorization bill to restore habeas corpus to foreign detainees and end indefinite, unilateral detentions. Unfortunately, it was four votes short of the 60 required to get cloture and move the amendment forward.
This filibuster, by 42 Republicans and Sen. Joe Lieberman, serves as an uncomfortable reminder that, with the margin as slim as it is in the Senate and the possibility of requiring cloture (60 votes) to move any bill or nomination forward, the Republican minority can still be an effective rubber stamp for the Bush administration. Yet there's still hope for habeas.
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) is expected to mark up a bill (H.R. 2826) this week to restore habeas claims that were stripped by the Military Commissions Act. If the House passes Rep. Skelton's bill, there are several options for getting this measure to the president's desk to be signed into law -- hopefully still as part of another bill that the president would not veto. We'll keep you posted as the fate of habeas restoration unfolds, and of course, we'll let you know what you can do to help get the legislation passed.
Message From CODEPINK Regarding Yesterdays Protest Against Bush Regime at UN
This week, everyone is buzzing about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to New York. CODEPINK was outside both his talk at Columbia and his address to the UN General Assembly. While we don't agree with many of the things he said, we want to remind everyone that Ahmadinejad, doesn't represent the Iranian people just as President Bush doesn't represent us. So what do we as citizens do when our leadership fails us so miserably? We rise up. We take action. We show that citizen diplomacy can be the voice of reason that forces leaders to talk to each other and prevent war.
We urge you to call your Reps early and often (House and Senate, 202 224 3121) and tell them to vote NO on bombing Iran. There is some scary legislation on the table (especially the Kyl-Lieberman amendment) that could lead to an imminent attack; we need to quash it immediately.
Other actions on our Iran page include getting your town to pass a resolution encouraging diplomacy, not war, with Iran; inviting someone from our speakers bureau to speak about Iran in your community; going on a citizens' diplomacy trip to Iran; and signing our petitions to Congress and the UN Security Council.
Whichever actions you choose to take, be sure to educate yourself with Phyllis Bennis' talking points about why we shouldn't attack Iran. The more we understand the issue, the more we'll be able to reach people, to change minds and prevent war. Thank you for helping us Stop the Next War Now! Check out more at http://www.codepinkalert.org/ OR http://codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=3389
Global Majority Wants Action on Climate Change
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/25/4089/
Pursue Diplomacy, Not War, With Iran
Marjorie Cohn
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/25/4085
World’s Water Supply at Risk
Kevin Danaher, Shannon Biggs & Jason Mark / PoliPoint Press
http://www.alternet.org/environment/62950/
Message from 2008 Presidential Candidate Congressman Kucinich - ARE YOU OUTRAGED YET? AARP Will Profit Over 4.4 Billion Dollars while America's Seniors Suffer!
On September 21st, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sponsored a Presidential forum in Iowa focused on health care reform. I was conveniently left out of the debate. Why? Because I am the only candidate in this race proposing a national not-for-profit, single-payer health insurance plan. My plan would eliminate the obscene profit of 4.4 billion dollars AARP alone stands to gain over the next 7 years at the expense of the senior citizens they claim to represent. AARP's strategic partnership with healthcare giants United Health Care and Aetna are embraced by Senators Clinton, Obama, and former Senator Edwards who are pushing plans to keep the for-profit private insurers in business and in control of your life!
This is an outrage and you should be outraged!
It is clear they don't want me to upset their multi-billion dollar windfall. The health care plans of the invited candidates preserve and promote the interests of for-profit insurance and pharmaceutical companies at the expense of tens of millions of everyday Americans while the corporate media keeps America drugged with misinformation so you can't make an informed decision.
I have the prescription for a better healthcare system for America.
Under my plan, HR 676, every American would be covered! No premiums, no deductibles, and no co-payments. No one would be denied coverage and no one will be denied services and you choose your own physicians. It's the healthcare plan America deserves and it's the only plan that reduces expenses and puts your money back in your pocket. Just think for a moment what you could you do with the money that you are now paying in deductibles or other health expenses ... save for retirement ... save for education ... save for a vacation. The choice really is yours! It's a healthy windfall for the people ... not the corporations.
I need your help ... let your voice be heard!
Join me in bringing a healthy future for all of us. Together we can let the special interests and the other presidential candidates know that we will not be silenced and will not accept business as usual. Make a contribution today! Help me be your voice and reach our fundraising goal by September 30th. Together we can heal our nation with healthcare for all and together make a difference in the world with strength through peace.
Message from PFAW [People for the American Way] – Habeas Not Resurrected Yet, Thanks to Senate Republicans
Last week, 56 senators -- every Democrat, five Republicans and one independent -- voted to advance the proposed amendment to the DOD authorization bill to restore habeas corpus to foreign detainees and end indefinite, unilateral detentions. Unfortunately, it was four votes short of the 60 required to get cloture and move the amendment forward.
This filibuster, by 42 Republicans and Sen. Joe Lieberman, serves as an uncomfortable reminder that, with the margin as slim as it is in the Senate and the possibility of requiring cloture (60 votes) to move any bill or nomination forward, the Republican minority can still be an effective rubber stamp for the Bush administration. Yet there's still hope for habeas.
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) is expected to mark up a bill (H.R. 2826) this week to restore habeas claims that were stripped by the Military Commissions Act. If the House passes Rep. Skelton's bill, there are several options for getting this measure to the president's desk to be signed into law -- hopefully still as part of another bill that the president would not veto. We'll keep you posted as the fate of habeas restoration unfolds, and of course, we'll let you know what you can do to help get the legislation passed.
Message From CODEPINK Regarding Yesterdays Protest Against Bush Regime at UN
This week, everyone is buzzing about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to New York. CODEPINK was outside both his talk at Columbia and his address to the UN General Assembly. While we don't agree with many of the things he said, we want to remind everyone that Ahmadinejad, doesn't represent the Iranian people just as President Bush doesn't represent us. So what do we as citizens do when our leadership fails us so miserably? We rise up. We take action. We show that citizen diplomacy can be the voice of reason that forces leaders to talk to each other and prevent war.
We urge you to call your Reps early and often (House and Senate, 202 224 3121) and tell them to vote NO on bombing Iran. There is some scary legislation on the table (especially the Kyl-Lieberman amendment) that could lead to an imminent attack; we need to quash it immediately.
Other actions on our Iran page include getting your town to pass a resolution encouraging diplomacy, not war, with Iran; inviting someone from our speakers bureau to speak about Iran in your community; going on a citizens' diplomacy trip to Iran; and signing our petitions to Congress and the UN Security Council.
Whichever actions you choose to take, be sure to educate yourself with Phyllis Bennis' talking points about why we shouldn't attack Iran. The more we understand the issue, the more we'll be able to reach people, to change minds and prevent war. Thank you for helping us Stop the Next War Now! Check out more at http://www.codepinkalert.org/ OR http://codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=3389
Global Majority Wants Action on Climate Change
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/25/4089/
Pursue Diplomacy, Not War, With Iran
Marjorie Cohn
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/25/4085
World’s Water Supply at Risk
Kevin Danaher, Shannon Biggs & Jason Mark / PoliPoint Press
http://www.alternet.org/environment/62950/
Message from 2008 Presidential Candidate Congressman Kucinich - ARE YOU OUTRAGED YET? AARP Will Profit Over 4.4 Billion Dollars while America's Seniors Suffer!
On September 21st, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sponsored a Presidential forum in Iowa focused on health care reform. I was conveniently left out of the debate. Why? Because I am the only candidate in this race proposing a national not-for-profit, single-payer health insurance plan. My plan would eliminate the obscene profit of 4.4 billion dollars AARP alone stands to gain over the next 7 years at the expense of the senior citizens they claim to represent. AARP's strategic partnership with healthcare giants United Health Care and Aetna are embraced by Senators Clinton, Obama, and former Senator Edwards who are pushing plans to keep the for-profit private insurers in business and in control of your life!
This is an outrage and you should be outraged!
It is clear they don't want me to upset their multi-billion dollar windfall. The health care plans of the invited candidates preserve and promote the interests of for-profit insurance and pharmaceutical companies at the expense of tens of millions of everyday Americans while the corporate media keeps America drugged with misinformation so you can't make an informed decision.
I have the prescription for a better healthcare system for America.
Under my plan, HR 676, every American would be covered! No premiums, no deductibles, and no co-payments. No one would be denied coverage and no one will be denied services and you choose your own physicians. It's the healthcare plan America deserves and it's the only plan that reduces expenses and puts your money back in your pocket. Just think for a moment what you could you do with the money that you are now paying in deductibles or other health expenses ... save for retirement ... save for education ... save for a vacation. The choice really is yours! It's a healthy windfall for the people ... not the corporations.
I need your help ... let your voice be heard!
Join me in bringing a healthy future for all of us. Together we can let the special interests and the other presidential candidates know that we will not be silenced and will not accept business as usual. Make a contribution today! Help me be your voice and reach our fundraising goal by September 30th. Together we can heal our nation with healthcare for all and together make a difference in the world with strength through peace.
Monday, September 24, 2007
ADMIRING SUNSETS WHILE ON VACATION RECENTLY IN CAPE MAY, NJ
[Duchess Note – More “views” of Cape May coming soon, as well as an update to “Personal News”. Stay tuned…….]
[More Duchess Notes: You’ll find ALL the candidates at this website and see the actual facts, which you will NOT hear on corporate mainstream media. Go to … http://www.ontheissues.org/ OR if you wish to learn “actual facts” on Congressman Kucinich’s platform, go to: http://www.ontheissues.org/Dennis_Kucinich.htm ]
[Abit More Duchess Notes: The Clinton cow was on ALL the Sunday talk shows yesterday. Be aware that her "health caBTW, Since reform" is not meaningful health care reform. Want more of the same? Check out article by John Nichols at The Nation … http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters?pid=233626 ]
EXCERPT FROM John Nichols article … “The Clinton plan maintains the current system of for-profit, insurance-industry defined health care delivery. The only real change is that, in return for minimal requirements regarding coverage of those with preexisting conditions, the government would pump hundreds of billions in federal dollars into the accounts of some of the country's wealthiest corporations. The plan's tax credit scheme would buy some more coverage for low-income families, which is good, but it would do so at a cost so immense that, ultimately, Clinton's plan will be as tough a sell as the failed 1993 "Hillarycare" proposal.”
[Duchess Note – More “views” of Cape May coming soon, as well as an update to “Personal News”. Stay tuned…….]
[More Duchess Notes: You’ll find ALL the candidates at this website and see the actual facts, which you will NOT hear on corporate mainstream media. Go to … http://www.ontheissues.org/ OR if you wish to learn “actual facts” on Congressman Kucinich’s platform, go to: http://www.ontheissues.org/Dennis_Kucinich.htm ]
[Abit More Duchess Notes: The Clinton cow was on ALL the Sunday talk shows yesterday. Be aware that her "health caBTW, Since reform" is not meaningful health care reform. Want more of the same? Check out article by John Nichols at The Nation … http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters?pid=233626 ]
EXCERPT FROM John Nichols article … “The Clinton plan maintains the current system of for-profit, insurance-industry defined health care delivery. The only real change is that, in return for minimal requirements regarding coverage of those with preexisting conditions, the government would pump hundreds of billions in federal dollars into the accounts of some of the country's wealthiest corporations. The plan's tax credit scheme would buy some more coverage for low-income families, which is good, but it would do so at a cost so immense that, ultimately, Clinton's plan will be as tough a sell as the failed 1993 "Hillarycare" proposal.”
Friday, September 21, 2007
Elected and Electable; Dennis Kucinich
Betsy L. Angert
http://www.bethink.org/showDiary.do;jsessionid=33505FA5851CD7C5D2E6B74879E13BBD?diaryId=621
Giving the Presidential Candidates an Offer They Can't Refuse
Kevin Gosztola
http://www.opednews.com/articles/1/opedne_kevin_go_070913_giving_the_president.htm
Quote of the Day … "Everything we do is important. Every little thing we do, every picket line we walk on, every letter we write, every act of civil disobedience we engage in, any recruiter we talk to, any parent that we talk to, any GI that we talk to, any young person that we talk to, anything we do in class, outside of class, everything we do in the direction of a different world is important, even though at the moment they seem futile, because that's how change comes about. Change comes about when millions of people do little things, which at certain points in history come together, and then something good and something important happens." Howard Zinn
[Duchess Note - Many thanks to Linda Z (TX) in sharing the above articles.]
Betsy L. Angert
http://www.bethink.org/showDiary.do;jsessionid=33505FA5851CD7C5D2E6B74879E13BBD?diaryId=621
Giving the Presidential Candidates an Offer They Can't Refuse
Kevin Gosztola
http://www.opednews.com/articles/1/opedne_kevin_go_070913_giving_the_president.htm
Quote of the Day … "Everything we do is important. Every little thing we do, every picket line we walk on, every letter we write, every act of civil disobedience we engage in, any recruiter we talk to, any parent that we talk to, any GI that we talk to, any young person that we talk to, anything we do in class, outside of class, everything we do in the direction of a different world is important, even though at the moment they seem futile, because that's how change comes about. Change comes about when millions of people do little things, which at certain points in history come together, and then something good and something important happens." Howard Zinn
[Duchess Note - Many thanks to Linda Z (TX) in sharing the above articles.]
Sunday, September 16, 2007
LATEST NEWS FROM THE KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Kucinich Challenges Obama’s “Newfound” Withdrawal Strategy as Too Little, Too Late, Too Politically Convenient
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,176987.shtml
Kucinich: President’s Iraq Report Proves It’s Still About Oil
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73844
Iowa Democratic Leaders Trying to 'Rig the Game' by Excluding Kucinich, Presidential Candidate Charges http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,178448.shtml
OTHER NEWS REGARDING 9/11 & BLOG UPDATES
Why are Architects & Engineers Re-Examining the WTC Collapses?
Richard Gage, AIA
http://www.ae911truth.org/info/4
September 11: What You “Ought Not to Know”
Greg Palast, BBC
http://www.gregpalast.com/september-11-what-you-“ought-not-to-knowâ€/?print=1
Welcome to 1984
Jimmy Walter
http://www.reopen911.org/
San Francisco to Offer Care for Every Uninsured Adult
Kevin Sack, NY Times
An initiative, known as Healthy San Francisco, is the first effort by a locality to guarantee care to all of its uninsured.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/14/us/14health.html?th&emc=th
It's Time to Bring the Troops Home
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/v-print/story/69176.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda Z and Al R for their contributions. Also, new updates at FOFF (Friends of Friday Forum) … check out the link in the left hand column.]
Kucinich Challenges Obama’s “Newfound” Withdrawal Strategy as Too Little, Too Late, Too Politically Convenient
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,176987.shtml
Kucinich: President’s Iraq Report Proves It’s Still About Oil
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73844
Iowa Democratic Leaders Trying to 'Rig the Game' by Excluding Kucinich, Presidential Candidate Charges http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,178448.shtml
OTHER NEWS REGARDING 9/11 & BLOG UPDATES
Why are Architects & Engineers Re-Examining the WTC Collapses?
Richard Gage, AIA
http://www.ae911truth.org/info/4
September 11: What You “Ought Not to Know”
Greg Palast, BBC
http://www.gregpalast.com/september-11-what-you-“ought-not-to-knowâ€/?print=1
Welcome to 1984
Jimmy Walter
http://www.reopen911.org/
San Francisco to Offer Care for Every Uninsured Adult
Kevin Sack, NY Times
An initiative, known as Healthy San Francisco, is the first effort by a locality to guarantee care to all of its uninsured.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/14/us/14health.html?th&emc=th
It's Time to Bring the Troops Home
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/v-print/story/69176.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda Z and Al R for their contributions. Also, new updates at FOFF (Friends of Friday Forum) … check out the link in the left hand column.]
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
LIVE FROM NYC! IT’S THE LATEST IN US & WORLD NEWS!
HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY NYDoP!
Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of a tragic moment in all our lives, today September 12th marks a joyous one. Three years ago today New Yorkers for a Department of Peace [NYDoP] took shape in its present form. [Duchess is honored to be a board member.] NYDoP is proud of the successes we’ve had and the commitment we share to see the creation of a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence in our lifetime. This is a busy month for celebrating peacebuilding and there are still opportunities for you to participate and have some fun.
NYDOP’s Choose Peace campaign continues with the Peace Film Fest. Host a house party, invite your friends, neighbors and relatives, make some popcorn and pick a movie from a list provided that explores themes of nonviolence and social change. We’ve got the house party kits with everything you might need. Click on the provided link and order a house party kit today! http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose/filmfest.html
If outdoor action is more your style, then you may wish to choose a Peace Walkathon sponsored by The Peace Alliance. Click on the provided link for more details and either organize a walk or find one in your community. http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/407/36/
In the coming year New Yorkers for a Department of Peace [NYDoP] is planning, among other things, to focus more on local community outreach to support and partner with groups that are actively doing the work of every day peacebuilding. If you have any creative ideas, suggestions or thoughts, let us know at http://www.nyc-dop.com Please stay tuned for more wonderful things to come!
The 9/11 Conspiracy (Paperback)
James H. Fetzer (Editor)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812696123/105-5993218-5693253
Most See Iraq War as Complete or Partial Failure
Associated Press
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/ArticleID/8415
Combat Vet Becomes Kucinich Campaign Manager
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,176276.shtml
Denying the Truth: Petraeus, Iraq, and Our Pontius Pilate Press
Arianna Huffington
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3774
It Only Takes 51 Senators to End This War
Robert Naiman
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3779/
Ignoring the Other Victims of 9/11
Marie Cocco
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3772/
[Duchess Note - I am one of those "other victims" that have health issues with my lungs. All due to the toxins in the air and buildings around the Wall Street area. That area was never properly cleaned following 9/11/01. Never!]
Borgen Project – Poverty Reduction Through Political Accountability
http://www.borgenproject.org/
Annual Cost of Improving the World
• $19 billion: Eliminates starvation and malnutrition globally
• $12 billion: Provides education for every kid on earth
• $15 billion: Provides access to water and sanitation
• $23 billion: Reverses the spread of AIDS and Malaria
US Costs in Perspective
• $522 billion: U.S. Military budget this year
• $340 billion: Cost of Iraq War thus far
The Military Budget for 2007
The federally budgeted* military expenditure of the United States Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007 is:
Total Funding $439.3 Billion +6.9%
Operations and maintenance $152.2 Bil. +6.6%
Military Personnel $110.8 Bil. +3.7%
Procurement $84.2 Bil. +10.5%
Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation $73.2 Bil. +3.1%
Military Construction $12.6 Bil. +57.5%
Family Housing $4.1 Bil. +2.5%
Working Capital Funds $2.4 Bil. +9.1%
The Department of Energy will spend an additional $23.4 Billion during FY2007 for the development, maintenance and production of nuclear warheads.
*Does not include extra-budgetary "emergency spending" bills, used to help fund the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, at an additional $120 Billion.
In 2003, the US military budget (minus emergency spending bills) represented 47% of the world's military spending. How's that for a point of reference on our military-industrial complex? What would the rational person in the rest of the world conclude about us based on these statistics?
HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY NYDoP!
Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of a tragic moment in all our lives, today September 12th marks a joyous one. Three years ago today New Yorkers for a Department of Peace [NYDoP] took shape in its present form. [Duchess is honored to be a board member.] NYDoP is proud of the successes we’ve had and the commitment we share to see the creation of a United States Department of Peace and Nonviolence in our lifetime. This is a busy month for celebrating peacebuilding and there are still opportunities for you to participate and have some fun.
NYDOP’s Choose Peace campaign continues with the Peace Film Fest. Host a house party, invite your friends, neighbors and relatives, make some popcorn and pick a movie from a list provided that explores themes of nonviolence and social change. We’ve got the house party kits with everything you might need. Click on the provided link and order a house party kit today! http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose/filmfest.html
If outdoor action is more your style, then you may wish to choose a Peace Walkathon sponsored by The Peace Alliance. Click on the provided link for more details and either organize a walk or find one in your community. http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/407/36/
In the coming year New Yorkers for a Department of Peace [NYDoP] is planning, among other things, to focus more on local community outreach to support and partner with groups that are actively doing the work of every day peacebuilding. If you have any creative ideas, suggestions or thoughts, let us know at http://www.nyc-dop.com Please stay tuned for more wonderful things to come!
The 9/11 Conspiracy (Paperback)
James H. Fetzer (Editor)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812696123/105-5993218-5693253
Most See Iraq War as Complete or Partial Failure
Associated Press
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/ArticleID/8415
Combat Vet Becomes Kucinich Campaign Manager
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,176276.shtml
Denying the Truth: Petraeus, Iraq, and Our Pontius Pilate Press
Arianna Huffington
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3774
It Only Takes 51 Senators to End This War
Robert Naiman
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3779/
Ignoring the Other Victims of 9/11
Marie Cocco
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/11/3772/
[Duchess Note - I am one of those "other victims" that have health issues with my lungs. All due to the toxins in the air and buildings around the Wall Street area. That area was never properly cleaned following 9/11/01. Never!]
Borgen Project – Poverty Reduction Through Political Accountability
http://www.borgenproject.org/
Annual Cost of Improving the World
• $19 billion: Eliminates starvation and malnutrition globally
• $12 billion: Provides education for every kid on earth
• $15 billion: Provides access to water and sanitation
• $23 billion: Reverses the spread of AIDS and Malaria
US Costs in Perspective
• $522 billion: U.S. Military budget this year
• $340 billion: Cost of Iraq War thus far
The Military Budget for 2007
The federally budgeted* military expenditure of the United States Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007 is:
Total Funding $439.3 Billion +6.9%
Operations and maintenance $152.2 Bil. +6.6%
Military Personnel $110.8 Bil. +3.7%
Procurement $84.2 Bil. +10.5%
Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation $73.2 Bil. +3.1%
Military Construction $12.6 Bil. +57.5%
Family Housing $4.1 Bil. +2.5%
Working Capital Funds $2.4 Bil. +9.1%
The Department of Energy will spend an additional $23.4 Billion during FY2007 for the development, maintenance and production of nuclear warheads.
*Does not include extra-budgetary "emergency spending" bills, used to help fund the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, at an additional $120 Billion.
In 2003, the US military budget (minus emergency spending bills) represented 47% of the world's military spending. How's that for a point of reference on our military-industrial complex? What would the rational person in the rest of the world conclude about us based on these statistics?
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
LATEST NEWS & PRESS RELEASES FROM KUCINICH CAMPAIGN
Kucinich To Oppose September 11th Resolution, Says It Is Incomplete
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73486
General Petraeus: Tosses a 4th Quarter Hail Mary Pass
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73501
[Today is the anniversary of that tragic day six years ago at WTC. Join us New Yorkers in mourning those that perished that day. Light a candle in rememberance and say a prayer. Mourn those that have died since then from the toxic air that contaminated bodies/lungs and the buildings around the Wall Street area. To this day that area has not been properly cleaned and is still contaminated with toxins. Many folk, like myself, suffer because of it. We suffer in many ways in mind and body. To this day many who helped out in the months that followed, live and work in the area, don't have adaquate health insurance to pay for medical treatment. Help us unravel the truth and demand honest answers from the US government. Hold Cheney and Bush accountable!]
Kucinich To Oppose September 11th Resolution, Says It Is Incomplete
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73486
General Petraeus: Tosses a 4th Quarter Hail Mary Pass
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentPrint.aspx?DocumentID=73501
[Today is the anniversary of that tragic day six years ago at WTC. Join us New Yorkers in mourning those that perished that day. Light a candle in rememberance and say a prayer. Mourn those that have died since then from the toxic air that contaminated bodies/lungs and the buildings around the Wall Street area. To this day that area has not been properly cleaned and is still contaminated with toxins. Many folk, like myself, suffer because of it. We suffer in many ways in mind and body. To this day many who helped out in the months that followed, live and work in the area, don't have adaquate health insurance to pay for medical treatment. Help us unravel the truth and demand honest answers from the US government. Hold Cheney and Bush accountable!]
Monday, September 10, 2007
Thursday, September 06, 2007
MORE NEWS ON THE KUCINICH PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Presidential Field – Issue Coverage Tracker
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/interactives/campaign08/issues/index.html
Dennis Kucinich Tours Golan Region and Visits with Assad
Josephina Malory, PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-01-2007/0004655173&EDATE
Congressman Kucinich Makes the Point that when We Attack Immigrants We Attack Ourselves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnLyHi2TdhM&NR=1
GREAT NEW KUCINICH [Koo-sin-ich] VIDEO
Thomas Gallagher, Forth Position
Send the Kucinich (Koo-sin-ich) for President 2008 video link to your e-mail lists! Let your friends know that there IS a candidate that represents THEIR ISSUES!!! As I'm sure you're aware, Kucinich is once again getting sidelined and maligned by the major media outlets. Well it's time to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! I've designed a Dennis Kucinch for President 2008 "viral video" campaign spot that draws attention to essential Kucinich 2008 campaign issues by playfully contrasting them with the sound byte versions commonly, and falsely, attributed to the other candidates. Now that the spot is ready to go, I need all your help to get it out there - EVERYWHERE.
Here are several ways you can help network the spot:
1. Copy and paste the link into an e-mail to your friends, especially your friends who don't know who Kucinich is, and they can then watch it on YouTube. Here's that link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZoftTki1MU
2. Download a copy of the video so you can e-mail it to your friends directly (careful here, the file is about 5mb - make sure they can receive it before you send it) or re-post it to your favorite blogs, web-sites, etc. Download it at my website here: http://forthposition.com/koosinich.html
3. You can order yourself a custom (Koo-sin-ich) t-shirt* in any color/style you like, and spread the word one inspired conversation at a time - "What's that on your shirt?" "Why, it's the next president of the United States - Dennis Kucinich!"
http://forthposition.com/koosinichshirt.html
ALSO IN THE NEWS
The Real Rudy
http://therealrudy.org/?utm_source=rgemail
Congressman Conyers’ Latest on Impeachment
Atlantic Free Press
http://www.atlanticfreepress.com/content/view/2275/81/
Conyers: 3 More Congress Members and I'll Impeach
David Swanson, After Downing Street
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/24962
Scott Ritter on Iran and the Return of a Draft
By Charles Davis, WireTap
http://www.wiretapmag.org/stories/35517/
[Duchess Note – Many thanks to Linda Z, Veronica and Thomas (outstanding fellow Kucitizens) for their contributions to this blog. You’re the best!]
Presidential Field – Issue Coverage Tracker
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/interactives/campaign08/issues/index.html
Dennis Kucinich Tours Golan Region and Visits with Assad
Josephina Malory, PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-01-2007/0004655173&EDATE
Congressman Kucinich Makes the Point that when We Attack Immigrants We Attack Ourselves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnLyHi2TdhM&NR=1
GREAT NEW KUCINICH [Koo-sin-ich] VIDEO
Thomas Gallagher, Forth Position
Send the Kucinich (Koo-sin-ich) for President 2008 video link to your e-mail lists! Let your friends know that there IS a candidate that represents THEIR ISSUES!!! As I'm sure you're aware, Kucinich is once again getting sidelined and maligned by the major media outlets. Well it's time to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! I've designed a Dennis Kucinch for President 2008 "viral video" campaign spot that draws attention to essential Kucinich 2008 campaign issues by playfully contrasting them with the sound byte versions commonly, and falsely, attributed to the other candidates. Now that the spot is ready to go, I need all your help to get it out there - EVERYWHERE.
Here are several ways you can help network the spot:
1. Copy and paste the link into an e-mail to your friends, especially your friends who don't know who Kucinich is, and they can then watch it on YouTube. Here's that link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZoftTki1MU
2. Download a copy of the video so you can e-mail it to your friends directly (careful here, the file is about 5mb - make sure they can receive it before you send it) or re-post it to your favorite blogs, web-sites, etc. Download it at my website here: http://forthposition.com/koosinich.html
3. You can order yourself a custom (Koo-sin-ich) t-shirt* in any color/style you like, and spread the word one inspired conversation at a time - "What's that on your shirt?" "Why, it's the next president of the United States - Dennis Kucinich!"
http://forthposition.com/koosinichshirt.html
ALSO IN THE NEWS
The Real Rudy
http://therealrudy.org/?utm_source=rgemail
Congressman Conyers’ Latest on Impeachment
Atlantic Free Press
http://www.atlanticfreepress.com/content/view/2275/81/
Conyers: 3 More Congress Members and I'll Impeach
David Swanson, After Downing Street
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/24962
Scott Ritter on Iran and the Return of a Draft
By Charles Davis, WireTap
http://www.wiretapmag.org/stories/35517/
[Duchess Note – Many thanks to Linda Z, Veronica and Thomas (outstanding fellow Kucitizens) for their contributions to this blog. You’re the best!]
Thursday, August 30, 2007
PERSONAL NEWS #128
Friday, July 13th, was the annual E&Y FSO Outing. It’s always nice to have a day off, enjoy good food, fun with co-workers and not have to pay for it. I arrived at the office at 8:30am. Those of us who didn’t have a car boarded buses at 8:45am. The ride up to Platz Brauhaus, near Suffern NY, was very pleasant and I chatted with Stephanie and Juan. Stephanie brought her two daughters and Juan brought his wife, plus their adorable one-year daughter. We arrived shortly after 10am to Platz Brauhaus, which looks like a small charming village in Germany or Austria. Strolled up to “area 7” were we had to sign in, collect our free E&Y beach towel and get raffle tickets for prizes. I had orange juice and a donut for breakfast before locating some of my dept co-workers.
[A few of my Dept co-workers at the FSO Outing]
My co-worker, Dee, showed up with her daughter Challea, so we hung out and occasionally Stephanie joined us. Over next 3 to 4 hours we all enjoyed many fun activities, sit in the sun by the swimming pool, play with Spin Art, and even played a game of miniature golf. Darn, that was a tough course, and it didn’t help that some of us ladies were abit tipsy from several glasses of wine. WooHoo! Around 3:30pm I sat with a few co-workers eating some Baked Ziti while Kurt called out names of those who’d won the raffle prizes. I was scanning raffle tix for myself, Dee and Rhonda, as those two ladies had to leave early. The big prize was a “Wii” and one of Rhonda’s tix was the winning number. Everyone thought I was the winner and were surprised when I admitted I was holding the tix for a co-worker. I was being honest and others in FSO were baffled I didn’t keep the item. It wouldn’t have been the right thing to do. Around 4:15pm we headed to the parking lot to board our buses for NYC. The ride back took longer due to a major traffic jam at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Saturday evening, July 14th, I joined Linda and Max to see the Brooklyn Philharmonic perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. We met up at the park entrance and had some ice cream before strolling to the band shell. Originally thought these were free concerts, but we had to pay a $3 admission. Still, that’s not a bad price, plus one gets to hear a philharmonic for two hours. Linda works for BCAT and they were there filming event for cable TV. She chatted with several of her co-workers. Starbucks was the sponsor and handing out free coffee samples. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I passed, but Linda said it was okay. The place was filling up quickly and we found a grassy area near the sound board to spread out our folding chairs and towels. The weather held up nicely and wasn’t that humid. At 8pm the philharmonic started with Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”. Then came the “Grand Canyon Suite” by Grofe, this was followed by a brief intermission. The rest of the program was music by Mark O’Connor who played violin. [Three part composition was titled “For the Heroes”.] He was accompanied by a cello soloist [Maya Beiser] and the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The evening closed out with the Sabra Dance by Bartok. Overall a lovely evening, pleasure to hangout with friends and hear good music.
On Thursday, July 19th, I attended the monthly NYDoP Core Team meeting. We had a good, productive, fun meeting and some guests from “All Stars Foundation” joined us. They brought some fresh, new ideas, which is always welcome. Main topics of discussion were on the upcoming CHOOSE PEACE benefit concert in September, plus fundraiser events, DoP State Coordinator conference and tabling near green markets in the NYC area.
Friday [July 20th] after work was a busy one for me. I did my usual volunteer work with City Harvest at Union Square farmers market. It was just Kristina and I this time around. Back in my neighborhood, I stopped by to visit with Gail and see development on her landlord’s courtyard garden. Like my courtyard, Gail is working on spiffing her place up and utilizes it during the day or evening. She’s really good with gardening and has some lovely plants in the courtyard, plus a small table with a few chairs. Gail mentioned that she and her hubby Rob are going to a Harry Potter “adult” midnight party at small bookstore in our neighborhood. The final book [Deathly Hallows] release date is July 21st. They invited me to join them. At home I took care of some chores before taking a 1 ½ hour nap, so I’d feel refreshed when I joined Gail and Rob at 11pm. We strolled several blocks to our neighborhood bookstore for the Harry Potter party. Earlier in the day I was reading how many bookstores around the US and England were holding parties and start selling the books at 12:01am. Weather was comfy with abit of a breeze that evening. At the store we went down to the lower level where the staff had decorated it with banners, posters, streamers, balloons and served goodies that one might find at the Leaky Cauldron. Plus there was alcohol, hence no kids allowed at this party. It was great chatting with others who are passionate about the Rowling books. After awhile the three of us headed up to the main level, as there was no air conditioning downstairs and it was filling up with alot of people. There were games and raffle prizes all Harry Potter related. The whole event was very enjoyable and as the clock crept closer to midnight, we all gathered on line to purchase our books. After about 20 minutes or so, I finally got my book and didn’t care how much it cost. With books in hand the three of us walked back home and speculating on who dies, plus general outcome. Back at home I washed up and got ready for bed. Did I go straight to sleep? Hell no! I stayed up until 2:30am reading the book and finally put it down halfway through chapter four.
Kucinich is Right on Healthcare
Derrick Jackson / The Boston Globe
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/08/29/kucinich_is_right_on_healthcare/
Leaders Afraid to Lead: Empty Rhetoric in Congress
Walter Brasch / Counterbias
http://www.counterbias.com/914.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda Z in TX for contributing the above articles. Also, many thanks to Ken S for the following commentary and link … "Join the movement of our time and be the change you'd like to see in the world ... pass this on to those of U.S. in need of encouragement to act on our most deeply cherished values. Check out the link ... http://theshiftmovie.com/index2.html P.S. Please note the one politician in this movie who actually has proposed real legislation to actualize this vision and be sure to vote for him if he represents your value."]
Friday, July 13th, was the annual E&Y FSO Outing. It’s always nice to have a day off, enjoy good food, fun with co-workers and not have to pay for it. I arrived at the office at 8:30am. Those of us who didn’t have a car boarded buses at 8:45am. The ride up to Platz Brauhaus, near Suffern NY, was very pleasant and I chatted with Stephanie and Juan. Stephanie brought her two daughters and Juan brought his wife, plus their adorable one-year daughter. We arrived shortly after 10am to Platz Brauhaus, which looks like a small charming village in Germany or Austria. Strolled up to “area 7” were we had to sign in, collect our free E&Y beach towel and get raffle tickets for prizes. I had orange juice and a donut for breakfast before locating some of my dept co-workers.
[A few of my Dept co-workers at the FSO Outing]
My co-worker, Dee, showed up with her daughter Challea, so we hung out and occasionally Stephanie joined us. Over next 3 to 4 hours we all enjoyed many fun activities, sit in the sun by the swimming pool, play with Spin Art, and even played a game of miniature golf. Darn, that was a tough course, and it didn’t help that some of us ladies were abit tipsy from several glasses of wine. WooHoo! Around 3:30pm I sat with a few co-workers eating some Baked Ziti while Kurt called out names of those who’d won the raffle prizes. I was scanning raffle tix for myself, Dee and Rhonda, as those two ladies had to leave early. The big prize was a “Wii” and one of Rhonda’s tix was the winning number. Everyone thought I was the winner and were surprised when I admitted I was holding the tix for a co-worker. I was being honest and others in FSO were baffled I didn’t keep the item. It wouldn’t have been the right thing to do. Around 4:15pm we headed to the parking lot to board our buses for NYC. The ride back took longer due to a major traffic jam at the Lincoln Tunnel.
Saturday evening, July 14th, I joined Linda and Max to see the Brooklyn Philharmonic perform at the band shell in Prospect Park. We met up at the park entrance and had some ice cream before strolling to the band shell. Originally thought these were free concerts, but we had to pay a $3 admission. Still, that’s not a bad price, plus one gets to hear a philharmonic for two hours. Linda works for BCAT and they were there filming event for cable TV. She chatted with several of her co-workers. Starbucks was the sponsor and handing out free coffee samples. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I passed, but Linda said it was okay. The place was filling up quickly and we found a grassy area near the sound board to spread out our folding chairs and towels. The weather held up nicely and wasn’t that humid. At 8pm the philharmonic started with Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”. Then came the “Grand Canyon Suite” by Grofe, this was followed by a brief intermission. The rest of the program was music by Mark O’Connor who played violin. [Three part composition was titled “For the Heroes”.] He was accompanied by a cello soloist [Maya Beiser] and the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The evening closed out with the Sabra Dance by Bartok. Overall a lovely evening, pleasure to hangout with friends and hear good music.
On Thursday, July 19th, I attended the monthly NYDoP Core Team meeting. We had a good, productive, fun meeting and some guests from “All Stars Foundation” joined us. They brought some fresh, new ideas, which is always welcome. Main topics of discussion were on the upcoming CHOOSE PEACE benefit concert in September, plus fundraiser events, DoP State Coordinator conference and tabling near green markets in the NYC area.
Friday [July 20th] after work was a busy one for me. I did my usual volunteer work with City Harvest at Union Square farmers market. It was just Kristina and I this time around. Back in my neighborhood, I stopped by to visit with Gail and see development on her landlord’s courtyard garden. Like my courtyard, Gail is working on spiffing her place up and utilizes it during the day or evening. She’s really good with gardening and has some lovely plants in the courtyard, plus a small table with a few chairs. Gail mentioned that she and her hubby Rob are going to a Harry Potter “adult” midnight party at small bookstore in our neighborhood. The final book [Deathly Hallows] release date is July 21st. They invited me to join them. At home I took care of some chores before taking a 1 ½ hour nap, so I’d feel refreshed when I joined Gail and Rob at 11pm. We strolled several blocks to our neighborhood bookstore for the Harry Potter party. Earlier in the day I was reading how many bookstores around the US and England were holding parties and start selling the books at 12:01am. Weather was comfy with abit of a breeze that evening. At the store we went down to the lower level where the staff had decorated it with banners, posters, streamers, balloons and served goodies that one might find at the Leaky Cauldron. Plus there was alcohol, hence no kids allowed at this party. It was great chatting with others who are passionate about the Rowling books. After awhile the three of us headed up to the main level, as there was no air conditioning downstairs and it was filling up with alot of people. There were games and raffle prizes all Harry Potter related. The whole event was very enjoyable and as the clock crept closer to midnight, we all gathered on line to purchase our books. After about 20 minutes or so, I finally got my book and didn’t care how much it cost. With books in hand the three of us walked back home and speculating on who dies, plus general outcome. Back at home I washed up and got ready for bed. Did I go straight to sleep? Hell no! I stayed up until 2:30am reading the book and finally put it down halfway through chapter four.
Kucinich is Right on Healthcare
Derrick Jackson / The Boston Globe
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/08/29/kucinich_is_right_on_healthcare/
Leaders Afraid to Lead: Empty Rhetoric in Congress
Walter Brasch / Counterbias
http://www.counterbias.com/914.html
[Duchess Note: Many thanks to Linda Z in TX for contributing the above articles. Also, many thanks to Ken S for the following commentary and link … "Join the movement of our time and be the change you'd like to see in the world ... pass this on to those of U.S. in need of encouragement to act on our most deeply cherished values. Check out the link ... http://theshiftmovie.com/index2.html P.S. Please note the one politician in this movie who actually has proposed real legislation to actualize this vision and be sure to vote for him if he represents your value."]
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Message from Kucinich for President 2008 Campaign
http://campaigns.wikia.com/wiki/Dennis_Kucinich
Pass this link on to your friends who don't know much about him. This is an awesome list of webpages, links, videos, etc. All about the man, his take on the issues and all kinds of information. Nobody but Dennis in 2008!
CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert & House Parties in September
CHOOSE PEACE is a series of events sponsored by "New Yorkers for a Dept of Peace" that will be hosted around the world, honoring the 11 Days of Global Unity from September 11th through 21st. All CHOOSE PEACE events will raise awareness and funds for the Dept of Peace campaign and legislation HR808.
Starting off the month here in NYC is the CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert
Friday, September 7th, promptly at 8pm
Reidy Friendship Hall at All Souls Church
1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th Street in NYC
Featuring ... Emma's Revolution, Randi Driscoll, Free Radicalz, Peace Alliance Dot Maver, City Council member Robert Jackson and much more.
Tickets are on sale now ... go to ... http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose
If you wish to host a house party and be part of the 2nd Annual Peace Film Fest, go to http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose
PEACE QUIZ MULTIPLE CHOICE
What will HR808 do? Hint: It's a bill in Congress
* Open a US Peace Academy
* Appoint a Secretary of Peace
* Teach conflict resolution to K-18
* Establish a US Dept of Peace
* All of the above
Please take a moment and share this with family and friends. Be peace! :-)
http://campaigns.wikia.com/wiki/Dennis_Kucinich
Pass this link on to your friends who don't know much about him. This is an awesome list of webpages, links, videos, etc. All about the man, his take on the issues and all kinds of information. Nobody but Dennis in 2008!
CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert & House Parties in September
CHOOSE PEACE is a series of events sponsored by "New Yorkers for a Dept of Peace" that will be hosted around the world, honoring the 11 Days of Global Unity from September 11th through 21st. All CHOOSE PEACE events will raise awareness and funds for the Dept of Peace campaign and legislation HR808.
Starting off the month here in NYC is the CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert
Friday, September 7th, promptly at 8pm
Reidy Friendship Hall at All Souls Church
1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th Street in NYC
Featuring ... Emma's Revolution, Randi Driscoll, Free Radicalz, Peace Alliance Dot Maver, City Council member Robert Jackson and much more.
Tickets are on sale now ... go to ... http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose
If you wish to host a house party and be part of the 2nd Annual Peace Film Fest, go to http://www.nyc-dop.com/choose
PEACE QUIZ MULTIPLE CHOICE
What will HR808 do? Hint: It's a bill in Congress
* Open a US Peace Academy
* Appoint a Secretary of Peace
* Teach conflict resolution to K-18
* Establish a US Dept of Peace
* All of the above
Please take a moment and share this with family and friends. Be peace! :-)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Congressman Kucinich [Democrat Presidential Candidate] on Healthcare -- This is a MUST SEE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXQjpMIOcfE
PERSONAL NEWS #127
Thursday evening, June 21st, was the monthly core team meeting for NYDoP at our usual location. The Core Team warmly welcomed a new member [ie: Charlene H] to our group, who learned about Dept of Peace via Marianne Williamson and Neal Donald Walsh. We had a lot on our agenda [ie: ListServe, Sept Peace Event, fundraisers, conferences] and we got cracking on being productive; as well as have a fun, sociable two hours. As I’ve said in the past, it’s an honor and joy working with such terrific individuals.
Friday, June 22nd, I did volunteer work for City Harvest at Union Square farmers market.
On Saturday, June 23rd, I invited Jackie over for movie night. We noshed chicken, salad, wine and ice cream while watching “The Pianist” and “Memoirs of a Geisha”. It was my first time seeing the latter film and I enjoyed it very much. I’d read the book about a year ago and found it fascinating. Recently Jackie started doing volunteer work at an animal shelter in Manhattan and is enjoying the work. She filled me in on what it’s like working in a shelter that specifically helps cats. She adores cats and has two at her apartment. Sounds like alot of work, but one which Jackie is enjoying very much and I'm happy for her.
On Monday evening, June 25th, I attended an event at the Iguana Bar & Grill. Democrat presidential candidate, Congressman Kucinich & his wife Elizabeth were to speak. The group DLC21 was hosting it and I learned about event the week before via Rob Jereski, plus I shared the info with my NYC friends and Kucinich meetup team. Ran into some familiar faces at the event … Jessica, Paul, Cielito, Grace, BC, Dan J and a few others whose names I don’t recall. Good turnout of people from DLC21. We were all socializing, drinking and eating nachos while waiting for the congressman to show up. He finally showed up [20+ minutes late] walking through the crowd shaking hands and making small talk. His wife Elizabeth followed behind and it was my first time seeing her in person. She is about 6 feet tall with lovely, long red hair and is an attractive English woman. Up on the small stage with a microphone the congressman spoke on several important issues for 10 minutes and then 10 minutes of a Q&A. Elizabeth also spoke briefly and with feeling about 9/11. Then they left to head off to another event. It was great to see the congressman and he looked energized. About 20 minutes later, after an interesting conversation with Jessica and Paul, I started to head out of the bar. I stopped briefly to converse with the DLC21 organizers and mentioned that I’m organizer with NYC Kucinich meetup. They were pleased to meet me and wondered if I take the left over campaign materials. Absolutely! We can definitely utilize at our meetups and for future tabling during DJKs campaign. To learn more about the Kucinich presidential campaign, go to: http://kucinich.us/
Wednesday, June 27th, I had lunch with fellow Kucitizen [Stephanie] regarding meetup and campaign organizing for DJK. Her comments and advice were most helpful. Plus, she mentioned I get in touch with her husband about the 2004 NYC Kucinich volunteer listing. We definitely need help from volunteers this fall when we do petitioning to get the congressman on the ballot. The NY State primary is in early February 2008.
From June 30th through July 3rd I spent the long, relaxing holiday weekend with my parents in upstate NY. Some of the things Mom and I did were go to a few garage sales, visit Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs, visit the gardens of Hildene estate in VT [photos below], have lunch in Manchester or just relax on the back porch. My parents also have cable TV and I viewed some of my fav channels/networks. I also purchased beads at Over the Moon and visited a hair salon.
[Duchess at the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs, NY]
[Lovely view of Hildene estate in Manchester, VT]
During evening of July 3rd and July 4th I had a “Gilmore Girls” season one DVD marathon. The weather was overcast, cool and abit wet on the 4th, so doing anything outdoors wasn’t appealing.
Thursday evening, July 5th, was the monthly NYC Kucinich presidential campaign meetup at Bonobo’s. This was my second meetup as organizer and the responsibility is weighty. The turnout was small, but all were very enthusiastic and ready to get working on the campaign. Main topics of discussion [after I handed out campaign materials] were NY primary, delegates, Democrat convention, Scooter Libby, impeach Cheney, media, Iraq and DJKs MySpace. Also, one of the team members [Ben] is working on wallet size postcards with DJK info to hand out to New Yorkers. Overall a good meeting and I hope going forward the momentum picks up.
On Wednesday, July 11th, I attended the DFNYC meetup in Greenwich Village with another Kucitizen [Lane], as we were working on spreading the word on Kucinich’s campaign. [We handed out buttons and flyers.] Usually I go to the DFNYC meetups in Park Slope, but felt it was important to branch out. This particular meetup is held at Kettle of Fish bar and it’s a really cool place. I liked the atmosphere immediately and “thank you Lane” for the glass of wine. This DFNYC meetup had a good turnout of 10+ people and it’s hosted by Abhishek. One of the main topics of discussion, and it was a heated one, revolved around whether Cheney should be impeached or not. Abhishek took a poll and half of us were for impeachment, while the others were for staying the course. I’m 100% for impeaching Darth Cheney, as he’s one of the main causes of all the insanity going on since January 2001. One of the attendees passed around a survey and asked us to fill out who we want as presidential candidate out of the Democrats. Put down our first and second choices. Most of us choose either Kucinich or Al Gore.
Thursday evening, June 21st, was the monthly core team meeting for NYDoP at our usual location. The Core Team warmly welcomed a new member [ie: Charlene H] to our group, who learned about Dept of Peace via Marianne Williamson and Neal Donald Walsh. We had a lot on our agenda [ie: ListServe, Sept Peace Event, fundraisers, conferences] and we got cracking on being productive; as well as have a fun, sociable two hours. As I’ve said in the past, it’s an honor and joy working with such terrific individuals.
Friday, June 22nd, I did volunteer work for City Harvest at Union Square farmers market.
On Saturday, June 23rd, I invited Jackie over for movie night. We noshed chicken, salad, wine and ice cream while watching “The Pianist” and “Memoirs of a Geisha”. It was my first time seeing the latter film and I enjoyed it very much. I’d read the book about a year ago and found it fascinating. Recently Jackie started doing volunteer work at an animal shelter in Manhattan and is enjoying the work. She filled me in on what it’s like working in a shelter that specifically helps cats. She adores cats and has two at her apartment. Sounds like alot of work, but one which Jackie is enjoying very much and I'm happy for her.
On Monday evening, June 25th, I attended an event at the Iguana Bar & Grill. Democrat presidential candidate, Congressman Kucinich & his wife Elizabeth were to speak. The group DLC21 was hosting it and I learned about event the week before via Rob Jereski, plus I shared the info with my NYC friends and Kucinich meetup team. Ran into some familiar faces at the event … Jessica, Paul, Cielito, Grace, BC, Dan J and a few others whose names I don’t recall. Good turnout of people from DLC21. We were all socializing, drinking and eating nachos while waiting for the congressman to show up. He finally showed up [20+ minutes late] walking through the crowd shaking hands and making small talk. His wife Elizabeth followed behind and it was my first time seeing her in person. She is about 6 feet tall with lovely, long red hair and is an attractive English woman. Up on the small stage with a microphone the congressman spoke on several important issues for 10 minutes and then 10 minutes of a Q&A. Elizabeth also spoke briefly and with feeling about 9/11. Then they left to head off to another event. It was great to see the congressman and he looked energized. About 20 minutes later, after an interesting conversation with Jessica and Paul, I started to head out of the bar. I stopped briefly to converse with the DLC21 organizers and mentioned that I’m organizer with NYC Kucinich meetup. They were pleased to meet me and wondered if I take the left over campaign materials. Absolutely! We can definitely utilize at our meetups and for future tabling during DJKs campaign. To learn more about the Kucinich presidential campaign, go to: http://kucinich.us/
Wednesday, June 27th, I had lunch with fellow Kucitizen [Stephanie] regarding meetup and campaign organizing for DJK. Her comments and advice were most helpful. Plus, she mentioned I get in touch with her husband about the 2004 NYC Kucinich volunteer listing. We definitely need help from volunteers this fall when we do petitioning to get the congressman on the ballot. The NY State primary is in early February 2008.
From June 30th through July 3rd I spent the long, relaxing holiday weekend with my parents in upstate NY. Some of the things Mom and I did were go to a few garage sales, visit Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs, visit the gardens of Hildene estate in VT [photos below], have lunch in Manchester or just relax on the back porch. My parents also have cable TV and I viewed some of my fav channels/networks. I also purchased beads at Over the Moon and visited a hair salon.
[Duchess at the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs, NY]
[Lovely view of Hildene estate in Manchester, VT]
During evening of July 3rd and July 4th I had a “Gilmore Girls” season one DVD marathon. The weather was overcast, cool and abit wet on the 4th, so doing anything outdoors wasn’t appealing.
Thursday evening, July 5th, was the monthly NYC Kucinich presidential campaign meetup at Bonobo’s. This was my second meetup as organizer and the responsibility is weighty. The turnout was small, but all were very enthusiastic and ready to get working on the campaign. Main topics of discussion [after I handed out campaign materials] were NY primary, delegates, Democrat convention, Scooter Libby, impeach Cheney, media, Iraq and DJKs MySpace. Also, one of the team members [Ben] is working on wallet size postcards with DJK info to hand out to New Yorkers. Overall a good meeting and I hope going forward the momentum picks up.
On Wednesday, July 11th, I attended the DFNYC meetup in Greenwich Village with another Kucitizen [Lane], as we were working on spreading the word on Kucinich’s campaign. [We handed out buttons and flyers.] Usually I go to the DFNYC meetups in Park Slope, but felt it was important to branch out. This particular meetup is held at Kettle of Fish bar and it’s a really cool place. I liked the atmosphere immediately and “thank you Lane” for the glass of wine. This DFNYC meetup had a good turnout of 10+ people and it’s hosted by Abhishek. One of the main topics of discussion, and it was a heated one, revolved around whether Cheney should be impeached or not. Abhishek took a poll and half of us were for impeachment, while the others were for staying the course. I’m 100% for impeaching Darth Cheney, as he’s one of the main causes of all the insanity going on since January 2001. One of the attendees passed around a survey and asked us to fill out who we want as presidential candidate out of the Democrats. Put down our first and second choices. Most of us choose either Kucinich or Al Gore.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Message from True Majority Action - Gonzales is Gone!
It's about time. After multiple scandals and much scrutiny, Alberto Gonzales has finally thrown in the towel and resigned as Attorney General.1 But he's not leaving empty handed. He's got a resume filled with advocating torture and domestic spying with a flagrant disregard for the U.S. Constitution and Geneva Conventions. The Senate will now have to confirm a new Attorney General, and we have to make sure that it’s not another Gonzales. Tell your Senators to only confirm an Attorney General who truly believes in democracy and freedom not another Bush crony who fights to restrict civil liberties and ignores the Constitution. http://act.truemajorityaction.org/o/2/t/1/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1187
Results of the DFNYC Impeachment Poll and in Related News, Alberto Gonzalez Resigned Today
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/27/politics/main3206267.shtml
In recent weeks, we took a poll on the issue of impeachment. Many recent news stories and activist efforts have pushed impeachment to the forefront in the progressive community, and we wanted to know your thoughts and opinions on the matter. The poll asked whether respondents felt that Congress should start impeachment proceedings. Here are the results:
* "Yes" votes: 84% (All of these votes were in favor of starting impeachment proceedings against Bush, Cheney, or both. Approx. 1/4 were in favor of impeaching Cheney first, then Bush)
* "No" votes: 9%
* "Not sure" votes: 4%
* Votes in favor of impeaching only Alberto Gonzalez: Less than 2%
* "Not yet" votes: Less than 2%
* Other: Less than 1%
The DFNYC poll clearly demonstrates overwhelming support for Congress to start impeachment proceedings. We plan to include events and opportunities to get involved in impeachment efforts in upcoming DFNYC newsletters and on our website at http://www.dfnyc.org/
QUOTE OF THE DAY … "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem
improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeve
Important Message From The Peace Alliance - Actions from Capitol Hill - New Co-Sponsor!
Congratulations Connecticut District 1! Congressman John Larson (D) has officially signed on as a co-sponsor to HR 808. This brings our total to 68 Representatives to date who have signed on in support of HR 808. Congratulations to all who helped make it happen! Please contact Congressman Larson, regardless of where you live, and thank him for his commitment to the legislation to create a U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence, and for his courage to stand up for peace. His DC office number is 202-225-2265.
It's about time. After multiple scandals and much scrutiny, Alberto Gonzales has finally thrown in the towel and resigned as Attorney General.1 But he's not leaving empty handed. He's got a resume filled with advocating torture and domestic spying with a flagrant disregard for the U.S. Constitution and Geneva Conventions. The Senate will now have to confirm a new Attorney General, and we have to make sure that it’s not another Gonzales. Tell your Senators to only confirm an Attorney General who truly believes in democracy and freedom not another Bush crony who fights to restrict civil liberties and ignores the Constitution. http://act.truemajorityaction.org/o/2/t/1/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1187
Results of the DFNYC Impeachment Poll and in Related News, Alberto Gonzalez Resigned Today
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/27/politics/main3206267.shtml
In recent weeks, we took a poll on the issue of impeachment. Many recent news stories and activist efforts have pushed impeachment to the forefront in the progressive community, and we wanted to know your thoughts and opinions on the matter. The poll asked whether respondents felt that Congress should start impeachment proceedings. Here are the results:
* "Yes" votes: 84% (All of these votes were in favor of starting impeachment proceedings against Bush, Cheney, or both. Approx. 1/4 were in favor of impeaching Cheney first, then Bush)
* "No" votes: 9%
* "Not sure" votes: 4%
* Votes in favor of impeaching only Alberto Gonzalez: Less than 2%
* "Not yet" votes: Less than 2%
* Other: Less than 1%
The DFNYC poll clearly demonstrates overwhelming support for Congress to start impeachment proceedings. We plan to include events and opportunities to get involved in impeachment efforts in upcoming DFNYC newsletters and on our website at http://www.dfnyc.org/
QUOTE OF THE DAY … "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem
improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeve
Important Message From The Peace Alliance - Actions from Capitol Hill - New Co-Sponsor!
Congratulations Connecticut District 1! Congressman John Larson (D) has officially signed on as a co-sponsor to HR 808. This brings our total to 68 Representatives to date who have signed on in support of HR 808. Congratulations to all who helped make it happen! Please contact Congressman Larson, regardless of where you live, and thank him for his commitment to the legislation to create a U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence, and for his courage to stand up for peace. His DC office number is 202-225-2265.