Displaying 10,651 To 10,680 Of 10,917 Comments A Mandate for Civil Disobedience I am too tired to summarize this, but it is a good piece about why we fail to protest and about the effects of morale. Really worth a scan. http://baltimorechronicle.com/2009/120809LEVINE.shtml Time for bed. Until, tomorrow! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 17, 2009 @ 12:02 am I can’t argue with anything you said–agree completely. I have been fence sitting about whether or not to support this bill, vacillating between thinking we cannot let this become a win for the Republicans (and I mean in 2010-2012)and thinking that we have to start somewhere, that it’s a decent first step. Now, I’ve pretty much decided that while it is a first step, it’s a step in the wrong direction. The bottom line in my decision-making process is remembering an adage that has helped me many times: Do what is best for yourself instead of what is bad for the other guy. I want to punish the Reptilians, but what I should want more is health insurance reform. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 11:45 pm If you have contacted a representative in Congress, other than the ones from your area, you soon learned that they only want to hear from their constituents. They want you to give them your address and telephone number, so I lie. I went to these sites to make up fake addresses/phone numbers. If I could I would post them here, but when I changed computers, I lost that data. I hope this helps: Zip Codes by City Area Codes by City Contact Info Senators Contact Info House of Representatives » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 11:30 pm It is a real shame! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 12:37 pm How would that work? Would it be like you vote and then next week, vote again? That’s intriguing! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 4:31 pm That was beautiful, e’cat!It reminded me of Mother Teresa’s famous quote: “We can do no great things; only small things with great love.” » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 4:09 pm I have several issues with Obama– especially about his dealings with Wall Street. But I spend some time on the Huffington Post, where I read the comments of Reptilians and other Reich-wing types, and let me tell you– there is a huge difference in the Parties! Do you think FDR or LBJ were the same as Hoover and Goldwater? because I don’t. I may not be as enthralled with Obama as I was– not by a long-shot, but I know that I have real hatred towards the Right. I have seen their Christo-Fascism and want none of that for America. Do the Democrats take campaign bribes from big business– yes. Are they good enough–not at all. But to me, it is not a choice between voting for the lesser of two evils; it is a choice between real evil and mediocrity. I’ll take mediocrity. But what I’ll also do is to continue to work for real Progressives, and to hold all Dems feet to the fire any way I can. That said, I would love to find a way to make my Progressive voice heard, and one way to do that is by voting a third party liberal or socialist candidate. I won’t ever do that again, though, if it had the slightest chance of putting another Reptilian in power. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 4:06 pm That’ what I’ve been wondering too!! I think we should figure that out. (You first–LOL!) » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 3:25 pm C’Lady, let’s both blame Khirad. LOL!! Actually, I’d like to post something about that someday– that’s how I think things through, by writing. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 3:23 pm Thanks, Pepe for bringing C’Lady’s comment forward. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 3:16 pm http://baltimorechronicle.com/2009/120809LEVINE.shtml The above is an article I came across just now while organizing my bookmarks. It’s about how we as citizens are too broken and demoralized to protest, and why. Worth a read, and so appropriate to what you wrote about, AdLib. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 3:08 pm I’m no expert on that, but I don’t think either France or Russia had a middle-class. On the other hand, the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, reigning in the power of the King of England. It was the culmination of the peasant and nobles’ revolt.The Magna Carta is considered the founding document of English liberties and hence American liberties. We need a new Magna Carta, curbing the powers of corporations. I’m ready for revolution. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 2:29 pm The Founding Fathers were amazing– pure genius. They knew the corrupting power of the Church, Anglican and Catholic. And I agree; people hate unfairness. Perhaps it’s part of our humanity, the pattern-making part that needs rules. Of course, in the case of theocracies, we jump from the frying pan right into hell. But I understand the impulse to try a form of government where the rules are known, spelled out and codified, as a theocracy’s is. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 2:22 pm Don’t get me started…!:~) » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 2:00 pm One of the main motivations for the return of theocracies in the Muslim world is the sense that secular governments are corrupt and behave reprehensibly. The Taliban came into power and were encouraged to do so by the populace because of the excessive corruption of the government. Same in Iran, after the Shah. I am simplifying here, but it was certainly a factor. People crave justice, fairness. They look to theocracy as a hope that at least in those institutions, morality might triumph. Sadly, power corrupts. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:52 pm Aha! Thought so! ;!) » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:43 pm And in Europe folks are a LOT less acquisitive, much less consumerism. They value time to be with friends, to relax, not things. I have a friend from Norway. I once asked her how they stood the long winter nights, the cold and darkness. (I’m a native Angelino) She told me in the winter, they light a lot of candles, buy flowers frequently, and spend the evenings visiting each other. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:41 pm Wow– that “get rich” gospel is a whole ‘nother topic! What does that tell us, right? Great insight. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:36 pm Did you see this 538/Nate Silver blog: http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/12/why-progressives-are-batshit-crazy-to.html Check out the cost/savings of the status quo verses the senate bill. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:33 pm Gee, I never heard of that movie and it sounds good! There are several movies on that theme too. I think one with Gary Cooper in the 30’s– a guy can keep a vast inheritance if he can spend X amount of money in one year. But because he has so much, no one will sell him anything. And you know what– it’s partly true. The rich get lots of perks that help them stay rich–easier credit for one thing, accountants that help them pay less taxes, lawyers to prevent them from signing rigged contracts– just a bunch of shit. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:30 pm Already done– thank you!! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:23 pm Thank you, AdLIb and Bito for both of those “assignments!” It’ll be fun. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:10 pm That reminds me of a quote I stumbled across yesterday: “For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.” — Patrick Henry » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:06 pm I think that is not his motivation, but his justification. A perfect example of having no sense of shame, no conscience. He is able –as are we all– to easily justify his treason of his party and his voters. In his case, he tells himself it’s about the deficit or something. God, I really despise him. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 1:03 pm One of the most deeply disturbing aspects of what we are witnessing is the apathy, bordering on the comatose. Something else I need to ponder. WTF?! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 12:55 pm Wonderful post, C’lady! And I have begun to see the ugly underbelly of many Progressives too! I have to think about the reasons for this, but it is so upsetting to watch. Look, if had my moments too, but I, like you, try to listen to people, and they talked me back to sense. I’m going to find the article you referenced– thanks! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 12:01 pm There are two main causes for the selfishness and greed we see more and more in our society, I think. The first contributor that comes to my mind is injustice. We are taught since childhood to play by the rules; that fairness is highly esteemed. As kids, we used to chant, » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 11:44 am I just want to say this is a great blog and I am thinking about it! More to come… » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 10:59 am I’m making dinner now, but want to read those later– thanks! » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 5:06 pm Boomer, look into the referendum process too. I don’t remember what it is exactly, but here in CA, we were always taught about that as in conjunction with the initiative process. » Posted By Chernynkaya On December 16, 2009 @ 4:28 pmComments Posted By Chernynkaya
http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp
http://www.1areacodescountrycodes.com/
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml
And I have to chuckle a little–you sound like my husband. He is adamant that there is no god, but he believes in hell! Go figure…
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