Rum-De-Dum-DUMB!

Those drums are beating once again
As we try to force our will, once more
Has our government come to the point
Thinking, all can be, resolved by war?

Maybe with some more negotiations
And the “resolve”, Bush speaks about
Instead of,jumping the gun (no pun)
The war in Iraq, we could be, without!

Seems all they know is, threaten read more »

Ludovic Hubler spent five years traveling the world for the challenge and joy of opening his heart to this planet and the people that call it home. He plans to write a book about his experiences, and with his permission, I offer this excerpt from his learnings. read more »

Super Duper Tuesday
(or maybe, "Next to the Last Chance!")

We get our chance at the polls
If you don't vote, don't complain
This time, to choose who we'll pick
When November comes again.

Let's hope the machines are fixed
That the ballots are counted true
That, there's no "fix" with our votes
Or old paper might replace the new.

Some say, “It's the status quo!” read more »

THE CRUDE POLITICS OF
PETROPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRADICALS AND INDEPUNDITS

Where do we get these people
Who fight new energy
Then, raise the price of oil
For their greedy industry?

Where do we get these people
Who build the cars we drive
Who fight new mileage standards
And things that might keep us alive?

Where do we get these people
Who, once customers came first read more »

Former Bush surgeon general says he was muzzled
Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:03PM EDT
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN1034212120070710?feedTy...
By Will Dunham

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first U.S. surgeon general appointed by President George W. Bush accused the administration on Tuesday of political interference and muzzling him on key issues like embryonic stem cell research. read more »