DAY 4: 12-Days of Dennis Kucinich & His Plan to End the War (ahem)

Ok, I know that I am a few days behind on this concept, but really, I think you guys get the idea and know how to read. I also trust that your opinions will be heard and if there is anything you'd like to discuss-- I'm open to that! I think I will now return this blog to its originally intended notion...

Where Are They Spending Your Money?

This is an interesting breakdown and based on my observances in current events, the accuracy of it seems plausible:

Your Money Goes Here!

And the constitutionality of Federal Income Tax-- yeah, that should be examined by all taxpayers.

Daily Cost of War

This is a powerful reminder of where your hard-earned dollars are being spent:

CostofWar.com

You can go so far as to pick your state and your county and see the reflection there. For Jefferson County, Kentucky, at the time of this post, the ticker read: over $654 MILLION has been leeched from our pockets. And you thought that the ticker for the National Deficit was tough to watch...

That $654 million could go a LONG way towards education, homelessness, health care and well, it could also just stay in my pocket a bit longer.

DAY 2: 12-Days of Dennis Kucinich & His Plan to End the War (ahem)

Important: Each point is taken directly from http://kucinich.us/iraqplan and my own little commentary will follow it. Each day, I'll present another point in his HR1234:

HR 1234 will restore Iraq's sovereignty over its oil, control its food and energy prices, and protect its financial integrity by ensuring Iraq will not be the target of World Bank and IMF structural adjustment policies.

2. US announces that it will use existing funds to bring the troops and necessary equipment home. Congress appropriated $70 billion in bridge funds on October 1st for the war. Money from this and other DOD accounts can be used to fund the troops in the field over the next few months, and to pay for the cost of the return of the troops, (which has been estimated at between $5 and $7 billion dollars) while a political settlement is being negotiated and preparations are made for a transition to an international security and peacekeeping force.
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This almost reads like its going to happen or is happening today. I think that's why it has drawn my attention so- almost like by publishing this extensive outline of a 12-step plan for ending this insanity, he's already created it. Its the tense in which he writes. He isn't saying that we "should" do this and "should" do that. He is saying that in his world, this IS how it will be. I like that attitude a hell of a lot better than someone saying, "Now you SHOULD do this and you SHOULD do that." Who in their right mind is ever receptive to that type of demand or statement? I know as a kid, hearing that "should" word sure did shudder me. And ultimately instilled a sense of resentment and resistance.

I have spent quite some time on Dennis' site and have realized just what a rare find, at least in politics, he is. Perhaps he is the wolf in sheep's clothing or perhaps a figment of all our imaginations-- but the truth is, he IS saying things that too many people before him and AROUND him now in Congress, are afraid to say and well, don't seem to really think too much about. After all, it is far easier to mimic the cry of the leader than to stand on your own two feet and denounce an oppressor and dictator. That, my friends, is NOT a true hero.

DAY 1: 12-Days of Dennis Kucinich & His Plan to End the War (ahem)

Important: Each point is taken directly from http://kucinich.us/iraqplan and my own little commentary will follow it. Each day, I'll present another point in his HR1234:

HR 1234 will restore Iraq's sovereignty over its oil, control its food and energy prices, and protect its financial integrity by ensuring Iraq will not be the target of World Bank and IMF structural adjustment policies.

1. The US announces it will end the occupation, close military bases and withdraw. The insurgency has been fueled by the occupation and the prospect of a long-term presence as indicated by the building of permanent bases. A US declaration of an intention to withdraw troops and close bases will help dampen the insurgency which has been inspired to resist colonization and fight invaders and those who have supported US policy. Furthermore this will provide an opening where parties within Iraq and in the region can set the stage for negotiations towards peaceful settlement.

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Need I say any more? "...Inspired to resist colonization and fight invaders..." This should not only be inspiration for the Iraqi (and other nations) to rise up and declare NO MORE and in a non-violent way, but also for the American People to wake up and see that in the name of OUR freedom and OUR rights, we are stomping on the very rights of others and desecrating their sacred lands and customs. Enough is truly enough. Let's end this delusional illusion and honor people for their culture and well, sorry guys, they were there first. The world is NOT your sandbox (no pun intended) and live and let live. If we don't have the resources to fuel our consumption for the petrol, then by golly, take the lead and invent something (or unleash something already discovered) that will be at such a forefront that the demand will supplement the profits from big oil... oh wait, that's trouble... stay tuned for #2, tomorrow.

Watch a Recent Interview on CNN w/ Kucinich


PS. If you missed any of the GOP debates from the other day, apparently the main-stream media is reporting that their little lap-puppies were the hands down winners-- Romney, Guiliani, etc... But according to the very poll that MSNBC conducted through its website, the PEOPLE see differently and point out that RON PAUL was the hands-down winner.

I watched a condensed version of just HIS responses to the various questions, he's not to shabby either-- NO IRS. And how to do that? Eliminate the need-- ie, no policing the world, no big government etc. Hmm, sounds like he's gonna work himself out of a job. But seriously, some of his points really contradict the main-vein of thought in today's GOP (neo-con) agenda. Take a listen here:

Watch Ron Paul's Answers here! Very interesting, even if GOP.

An Atypical Derby ~ 2007

And they're off!

Well, this weekend was spent celebrating the Derby, by not being a part of it! We went to the Troubadours' land, the As You Wish Woods and had a wonderfully relaxing time. We camped out, socialized, communed and had a healing circle.

We spent a lot of time discussing current events, our upcoming show and well, it was just a fabulous social experience.

They took us on a hike through part of the Hoosier National Forest to this area that had some natural waterfalls and huge rock formations! We had to climb up some slippery rocks and it was quite steep. We took Bruiser and Pig Pig and they couldn't have enjoyed themselves any more than they did! They were quite the troopers on the hilly terrain and they proved themselves, once again, to be 'trail-rated'!



The healing circle was lead mostly by our friend, John. He is of American-Indian heritage and carries many traditions, stories, songs and healing techniques with him. He collected us all around the fire and performed some ancient healing songs and cleansed us with some mystical sage and hand-picked (from the Troubadours forest) some cedar to also incorporate into his ceremony. It was truly healing and magical and the benefits are sure to be seen in the unfolding of the next several days and weeks.



Sunday morning was spent recuperating from the night before and feasting on some english muffins, danishes and coffee. The sun was brilliant in the country air and we managed to also get a fair dose of Vitamin-D and boy, did it lift my spirits. Sitting in that sun, with some magical friends and well, my heart is again, full and ready to runneth over!







Be Peace Now.