Sunday, October 31, 2004
A sign in Fort Worth, Texas this week.
Faith Abuse: When God Becomes A Campaign Ploy
todays word: Machiavellian .
A Bush win would truly be the result of a
truly machiavellian campaign.
posted by txpoollover, October 31, 2004 09:07 | link | comments
Saturday, October 30, 2004
The Stock market crash
Can Bush Out-Hoover Hoover?
... W. Bush is the first president since Hoover under whom there has been a net
... the Republicans' bluff by playing not one, but a pair of Hoover cards: ...
The Great Depression and The New Deal
posted by txpoollover, October 30, 2004 08:39 | link | comments
Friday, October 29, 2004
Happy Birthday Robin!
my lovely sister was born in Summerville S.C.
today, we are practically twins except one
year apart and differing genders.
Best to you have a great day and get out the
vote in San Fran~ Love Mo
California Secretary of State - Elections & Voter Information ...
posted by txpoollover, October 29, 2004 19:46 | link | comments (1)
Some Republicans see the voting booth as a country club where a few people decide that others just don't belong. They reject the foundation of our democracy: we believe in the sacred principle of One Person, One Vote.
Now that fundamental right is under threat. Every day we hear of new GOP tactics to corrupt the system and prevent people from voting.
Our volunteers have made direct contact with voters in thousands of precincts. But the prospect of intimidation and legal manipulation grows every day. Please help us ensure that every American who wants to can get to the polls:
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute
We finally started living up to the One Person, One Vote principle only a generation ago. For a hundred years after the Civil War our laws systematically blocked millions of people from voting. It took until 1965 to pass federal law that ended the schemes of Jim Crow.
We outlawed poll taxes and literacy tests because they are undemocratic. But those bad laws were made even worse by selective enforcement -- to discriminate against opponents of those in power.
The tactics today are the same as in the bad old days.
The 2000 election opened the eyes of the right-wing fringe that runs the Republican Party. When conservatives on the Supreme Court stopped votes from being counted in Florida, they saw an opportunity. They could again manipulate the legal system to justify denying people the right to vote.
Now we have a Republican in Ohio trying to throw out heavily Democratic new voter registrations because the paper isn't thick enough.
We have a Jeb Bush appointee in Florida drawing up a wildly inaccurate list of supposed "felons" that included thousands of innocent African-Americans -- but almost no Latinos (who are much more likely to vote Republican).
Republican officials in Pennsylvania tried to move polling places out of inner-city neighborhoods for "safety" reasons.
Right-wing Republicans question whether new voters -- particularly the young and the poor -- "deserve" to vote. They wonder out loud whether Americans who they think aren't "informed enough" or need a ballot in another language should be allowed to vote at all. Suggestions like these are disgusting and immoral.
They know that George Bush's failures have affected people who until now never gave politics a second thought. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Americans have registered to vote for the first time this year.
Republicans say they fear fraud. But they really fear defeat.
We cannot wait for judges or legislatures to stop them. We have to protect Americans at the polls on Election Day and defend against any attempt to tamper with our fundamental rights.
There are two ways you can help. Find your polling place and make sure that you and everyone you know votes:
And make a contribution now to help get voters in swing states to the polls on Tuesday:
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/contribute
We have just a few days. Please act now.
Governor Howard Dean, M.D.
Watch:
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As Americans prepare to choose their next president, FRONTLINE offers viewers a special, two-hour dual biography of the two candidates who hope to lead the nation for the next four years. The fifth installment in FRONTLINE's continuing election series pairs filmmaker Martin Smith and correspondent Nicholas Lemann, who go beyond sound bites and political rhetoric to explore how the candidates and their values have been shaped by family background, history, victory, and defeat. By eschewing political pundits in favor of insightful comments from friends, families, colleagues, political adversaries and top journalists who have incisively reported on the candidates, "The Choice 2004" offers viewers -- and voters -- a chance to see the candidates in a fresh light before the campaign reaches its climax on Election Day. Attention Fence Sitters: 101 Points to Ponder Before Taking to the Polls by Maureen Farrell | ||||||
posted by txpoollover, October 29, 2004 03:53 | link | comments
Thursday, October 28, 2004
I voted early today so I asked 11 year old
Jaime. Who are you voting for?
"I'm voting for Kennedy" he replied
Forget the laundry. Let the dirty dishes pile up in the sink. Break out the TV dinners and tell the kids to do their own homework. On Election Day, we'll need every last person to pitch in.
If you're not able to travel to a swing state, please take some time to help call voters there and remind them to go to the polls. It's worth missing a few hours of work or school to help swing the most important election of our lifetimes. Together, we'll call half a million swing state friendly Kerry supporters who are unlikely to vote -- unless they hear from us. In this incredibly tight election, they could make all the difference.
Can you join us, by hosting or attending a phone party on November 2nd?
http://action.moveonpac.org/gotv/
MoveOn volunteers have worked hard over the past months to find these battleground-state occasional voters. On Tuesday, we've got to make sure they vote! All you need to host a party is a computer and a printer. All you need to attend is a cell phone. Either way, we'll guide you through it step by step. And it's an efficient use of your time: you'll do more to beat Bush on this single day than any other. Late afternoon and evening are the most crucial hours. You could also host a lunch hour phone bank.
The party you host could just consist of you and your friends, or you can open it up to the whole MoveOn community. Every time MoveOn members have gotten together -- from bakesales to the opening night of Fahrenheit 9/11 -- we've had fun. On Election Day, we have one last chance to come together, meet each other, and play a key part in taking our country back.
And think about taking the day off from work or school. Play hooky for Kerry. What are you going to remember in 10 years? The memo you rewrote? The lecture you slept through? Or the way it felt watching the returns come in on Tuesday night, knowing that our national nightmare is coming to a close and you helped put us over the top?
Sign up to host a phone party or find one in your area now, at:
http://action.moveonpac.org/gotv/
Sincerely,
--Adam, Eli, Hannah, James, Laura, and the whole MoveOn PAC Team
Thursday, October 28th, 2004
P.S. By the way, we've put together a great new poster you can print and display to show your support for a change in the White House. Proudly display our new "Give Bush the Boot!" poster in your car or home window. Download the poster at:
http://www.moveonpac.org/lnvb/poster/
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Call A Voter!
This is an idea we just can't promote enough: Votercall.org's system for reaching registered voters who might not go to the polls . If you've got a phone and a computer, you're all set. Take action now and make a difference for election day!  [Archive] |
posted by txpoollover, October 28, 2004 12:14 | link | comments
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, October 27, 2004 04:56 | link | comments
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
BUSH MUST BE DEFEATED
lyrics as heard on Folktown Serius radio:
Bush Must Be Defeated*
Listen
bush must be defeated
bush must be defeated
bush must be defeated
bush must be defeated
bush must be defeated
his evil gang unseated
his base of power deleted
his energy depleted
bush must be defeated
further services unneeded
his departure speeded
there's a land but you don't lead it
bush must be defeated
the rose garden weeded
a new frontier reseeded
we'll no longer let you bleed it
bush must be defeated
this mistake not be repeated
our desires not go unheeded
we will not twice be cheated
bridge:
bush must be defeated
his goodbye coffee heated
his inaugural spats uncleated
his white house bed short-sheeted
bush must be defeated
his welcome's been exceeded
successors must be greeted
the imposter excreted
bush must be defeated, etc.
posted by txpoollover, October 26, 2004 18:02 | link | comments
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posted by txpoollover, October 26, 2004 03:22 | link | comments
Monday, October 25, 2004
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The Forests Are Scared....
...by the Bush administration's plans to open America's last wild roadless forests to logging. Watch the "Monster Slash" video for an entertaining take on the plans.[Archive] |
posted by txpoollover, October 25, 2004 04:13 | link | comments
Sunday, October 24, 2004
I won't be a Road Rager anymore!
Other Road Ragers can now know
my name and number.
Are you prone to Road Rage?
take this quiz:
| ... persons: ! ROAD RAGE ! INVESTIGATION CONSENT FORM: This investigation is designed to examine people's perceptions about road rage. |
posted by txpoollover, October 24, 2004 14:14 | link | comments
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Road Rage Kills!
Study Links Traffic Jams, Heart Attacks
In a study that gives new meaning to the concept of a "killer commute," researchers have concluded that people caught in traffic are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack within the hour than those who aren't tied up on the road. 
Full Coverage
posted by txpoollover, October 23, 2004 18:50 | link | comments
Friday, October 22, 2004
The latest thorn in the Wal-Mart crown is even worse than being a Bush backer. They have decided to ban Jon Stewart's---AMERICA (the Book). Amazon.com: Books: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents ... As far as I'm concerned, book banning is but the beginning of a fascist regime. I will take a stand here and refuse to spend another penny in a Wal-Mart anywhere as long as they think they can censor reading material in America! Book banning is not the American way!
from: Barbara's Daily Buzz
http://www.buzzflash.com/dailybuzz/
Banned Books and Censorship -- A Closer Look at Book Banning
... Provided by Ocean City Free Public Library, this site encourages you to explore
book banning as a whole, by having you "click on a pumpkin" to find out about a ...
posted by txpoollover, October 22, 2004 12:37 | link | comments
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Smoking banned in more places each year.
I smoked from age 13 to age 42.
I was hipnotized. I never smoked again.
I really think I was dying of smoking, difficulty
breathing, endlesss coughing and hacking. I
was tired of being an outlaw, banned in public.
Driven to the back of the building to puff,
next to the dumpters, where bums hang out.
I never want to have to hold a little
microphone up to a hole in my neck to speak.~MK
Kick Ash Doc
As you may know, they are forcing people in New York City to quit smoking inside bars, restaurants, and just about every public space. The phrase, "Smoking or non-smoking" has vanished from the vernacular. Here's an update on how that's working out for 'dem New Yawkiz (almost none of them talk like that BTW).
posted by txpoollover, October 21, 2004 04:51 | link | comments
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
some good Q&A about voting:
I need your help getting the word out regarding the US ...
| ... Where can I register," "What are my state's requirements," "Where do I vote," and "How ... State) maintains a list of election contacts for all states: http://www ... www.kottke.org/04/09/need-us-voter-info - 64k |
Michael Moore.com : Take Action : VOTE!!
| Where do I vote? ... Be aware, however, that some states will not let you participate in the ... matches the address you used to register to vote, that's all you need. ... www.michaelmoore.com/takeaction/vote/faq.php - 20k - |
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"We remain a land of great promise, but it's time we need to move America towards the fulfillment of its promises...Economic justice, civil rights, protection of the environment, a decent life for all of our citizens, respect for others and humility in exercising our power at home and around the world. These core issues of American identity are what's at stake on Nov. 2." —Bruce Springsteen, Oct. 11, at the Vote For Change concert in Washington, D.C. (To see a video of Springsteen speaking, click on the picture.) [Archive] |
posted by txpoollover, October 20, 2004 05:51 | link | comments
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, October 19, 2004 04:52 | link | comments
Monday, October 18, 2004
TODAY IN HISTORY
OPEC ENACTS OIL EMBARGO:
October 17, 1973
The Arab-dominated Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC) announces a decision
to cut oil exports to the United States and other
nations that provided military aid to Israel in
the Yom Kippur War of October 1973. According to
OPEC, exports were to be reduced by 5 percent
every month until Israel evacuated the
territories occupied in the Arab-Israeli war of
1967. In December, a full oil embargo was imposed
against the United States and several other
countries, prompting a serious energy crisis in
the United States and other nations dependent on
foreign oil.
OPEC was founded in 1960 by Saudi Arabia, Iran,
Iraq, Kuwait, and Venezuela with the principle
objective of raising the price of oil. Other Arab
nations and Third World oil producers joined in
the 1960s and early 1970s. For the first decade
of its existence, OPEC had little impact on the
price of oil, but by the early 1970s an increase
in demand and the decline of U.S. oil production
gave it more clout.
In October 1973, OPEC ministers were meeting in
Vienna when Egypt and Syria (non-OPEC nations)
launched a joint attack on Israel. After initial
losses in the so-called Yom Kippur War, Israel
began beating back the Arab gains with the help
of a U.S. airlift of arms and other military
assistance from the Netherlands and Denmark. By
October 17, the tide had turned decisively
against Egypt and Syria, and OPEC decided to use
oil price increases as a political weapon against
Israel and its allies. Israel, as expected,
refused to withdraw from the occupied
territories, and the price of oil increased by 70
percent. At OPEC's Tehran conference in December,
oil prices were raised another 130 percent, and a
total oil embargo was imposed on the United
States, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Eventually,
the price of oil quadrupled, causing a major
energy crisis in the United States and Europe
that included price gouging, gas shortages, and
rationing.
In March 1974, the embargo against the United
States was lifted after U.S. Secretary of State
Henry Kissinger succeeded in negotiating a
military disengagement agreement between Syria
and Israel. Oil prices, however, remained
considerably higher than their mid-1973 level.
OPEC cut production several more times in the
1970s, and by 1980 the price of crude oil was 10
times what it had been in 1973. By the early
1980s, however, the influence of OPEC on world
oil prices began to decline; Western nations were
successfully exploiting alternate sources of
energy such as coal and nuclear power, and large,
new oil fields had been tapped in the United
States and other non-OPEC oil-producing nations.
Energy Information Administration
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What else happened today?
historychannel.com/tdih/tdih.jsp?category=general&month=10272962&day=10272982
I remember as a young high school kid ,stalled in long lines at the gas pumps, in my 1969 Valiant 100.
What has changed? Are we dependant on foreign oil? 1973 remember The Watergate Scandal?
worse than Watergate read: http://hellointhere.motime.com/1098076948#359204
posted by txpoollover, October 18, 2004 05:34 | link | comments
Sunday, October 17, 2004
"Is he the one that is running against Bush?,well that's who I'm for!"~ Suzette R.
-on seeing this Kerry-Edwards sign: http://hellointhere.motime.com/1097641707#356173
TODAY'S EDITORIAL
John Kerry for President
John Kerry has qualities that could be the basis for a great chief executive and we enthusiastically endorse him for president.
John Kerry for President - Join Our Campaign
16 days to the election
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Today in History
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posted by txpoollover, October 17, 2004 06:46 | link | comments
Saturday, October 16, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, October 16, 2004 16:19 | link | comments
Friday, October 15, 2004
Todays History Question
Who was Mata Hari ?
Born on my birthday died today in 1917
Mata Hari - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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MATA HARI EXECUTED:
October 15, 1917
Mata Hari, the archetype of the seductive female
spy, is executed for espionage by a French firing
squad at Vincennes outside of Paris.
She first came to Paris in 1905 and found fame as
a performer of exotic Asian-inspired dances. She
soon began touring all over Europe, telling the
story of how she was born in a sacred Indian
temple and taught ancient dances by a priestess
who gave her the name Mata Hari, meaning "eye of
the day" in Malay. In reality, Mata Hari was born
in a small town in northern Holland in 1876, and
her real name was Margaretha Geertruida Zelle.
She acquired her superficial knowledge of Indian
and Javanese dances when she lived for several
years in Malaysia with her former husband, who
was a Scot in the Dutch colonial army. Regardless
of her authenticity, she packed dance halls and
opera houses from Russia to France, mostly
because her show consisted of her slowly
stripping nude.
She became a famous courtesan, and with the
outbreak of World War I her catalog of lovers
began to include high-ranking military officers
of various nationalities. In February 1917,
French authorities arrested her for espionage and
imprisoned her at St. Lazare Prison in Paris. In
a military trial conducted in July, she was
accused of revealing details of the Allies' new
weapon, the tank, resulting in the deaths of
thousands of soldiers. She was convicted and
sentenced to death, and on October 15 she refused
a blindfold and was shot to death by a firing
squad at Vincennes.
There is some evidence that Mata Hari acted as a
German spy, and for a time as a double agent for
the French, but the Germans had written her off
as an ineffective agent whose pillow talk had
produced little intelligence of value. Her
military trial was riddled with bias and
circumstantial evidence, and it is probable that
French authorities trumped her up as "the
greatest woman spy of the century" as a
distraction for the huge losses the French army
was suffering on the western front. Her only real
crimes may have been an elaborate stage fallacy
and a weakness for men in uniform.
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What else happened today?
historychannel.com/tdih/tdih.jsp?category=general&month=10272962&day=10272980
posted by txpoollover, October 15, 2004 04:02 | link | comments
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Todays Word: secular : The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
One day I hope America will have a secular president
and government. Free from religion and a true
uniter not a divider of our people.~ MK
posted by txpoollover, October 14, 2004 05:30 | link | comments
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I donated to the local DNC
http://hellointhere.motime.com/1097641707#356173
I donated to breast cancer
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
and to PBS, just this week
How often have you wondered
whether a charity is legitamate
or not? read this:
Charity Scams
Fortunately, many people like to give with an open heart to
help others in need.
Unfortunately, that means we've created a climate that's
ripe for fake charity scams and scam artists. They know they
can tug at our heartstrings -- and rake in the cash.
Fake charity scams often set up quasi-legitimate agencies so
that, at first glance, they look real; they may also name
themselves something similar to other legitimate charities.
They may even carry 'ID' in the name of the charity, complete
with a logo.
These scam artists use all of the standard methods to collect
'donations' for their charity scams -- tables at the local
mall, going door-to-door, email, and telemarketing.
All this makes charity scams harder to spot. However, here
are 8 tips to help spot charity scams:
1. BE WARY of every opportunity that presents itself --
especially when it presents itself in the wake of some big
disaster that gets lots of media attention.
2. Ask for the name, address, and phone number of the charity
-- and whether or not it is registered. If the presenters
claim that it is registered, get a registration number. The
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers information
about national charities; you can call 703-276-0100 or go to
their website:
==> http://www.give.org
If you're trying to figure out whether or not some particular
charity is worthy of support, check out this section of the
site:
==> http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp
They publish their standards for rating charities, and then
rate over 600 different charities using these standards.
3. Verify with the office of the charity that there is indeed
a campaign going on, or that they've authorized the charity
drive that you're being invited to contribute to.
4. Don't ever donate cash if you can help it. Write a check to
the charity -- not to the person standing in front of you.
This also helps you document the donation for your records and
for your tax return. And don't give out bank information!
5. Ask what percentage of your donation goes directly to the
cause. Legitimate charities will have ready answers because
they are used to the question. :-)
6. Get a receipt with the name of the charity on it.
7. Be especially cautious about getting a charity donation
request by email. Most legitimate charities don't use email
for their solicitations. (Some legitimate charities will email
people who have donated before -- but never respond to
requests where you've never donated.)
8. Be especially wary about charities that claim to be raising
funds for the local police or firefighters. Check with them
first!
9. Don't give in to pressure or 'guilt trips' about 'suggested
donations' or 'requested minimum contributions.' Once you've
determined that the charity is legitimate and you've decided
you want to contribute, simply give what you can and want to
give -- it will be appreciated.
10. The best way we know of to avoid charity scams is to
decide IN ADVANCE (while you're doing your annual or monthly
budget) which charities you'll support and CONTACT THEM. Then
you can gracefully turn anyone else down who comes your way
with hat in hand.
For more tips on avoiding charity scams, visit:
==> http://www.scambusters.org/charities.html
It's great to be a giver -- but give cautiously so you're not
enriching scammers or a questionable 'charity.'
posted by txpoollover, October 13, 2004 05:37 | link | comments
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Today in History
COLUMBUS REACHES THE NEW WORLD:
October 12, 1492
After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian
explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian
island, believing he has reached East Asia. His
expedition went ashore the same day and claimed
the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who
sponsored his attempt to find a western ocean
route to China, India, and the fabled gold and
spice islands of Asia.
Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451.
Little is known of his early life, but he worked
as a seaman and then a maritime entrepreneur. He
became obsessed with the possibility of
pioneering a western sea route to Cathay (China),
India, and the gold and spice islands of Asia. At
the time, Europeans knew no direct sea route to
southern Asia, and the route via Egypt and the
Red Sea was closed to Europeans by the Ottoman
Empire, as were many land routes. Contrary to
popular legend, educated Europeans of Columbus'
day did believe that the world was round, as
argued by St. Isidore in the seventh century.
However, Columbus, and most others,
underestimated the world's size, calculating that
East Asia must lie approximately where North
America sits on the globe (they did not yet know
that the Pacific Ocean existed).
With only the Atlantic Ocean, he thought, lying
between Europe and the riches of the East Indies,
Columbus met with King John II of Portugal and
tried to persuade him to back his "Enterprise of
the Indies," as he called his plan. He was
rebuffed and went to Spain, where he was also
rejected at least twice by King Ferdinand and
Queen Isabella. However, after the Spanish
conquest of the Moorish kingdom of Granada in
January 1492, the Spanish monarchs, flush with
victory, agreed to support his voyage.
On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos,
Spain, with three small ships, the Santa Marýa,
the Pinta, and the Niýa. On October 12, the
expedition reached land, probably Watling Island
in the Bahamas. Later that month, Columbus
sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland
China, and in December the expedition landed on
Hispaniola, which Columbus thought might be
Japan. He established a small colony there with
39 of his men. The explorer returned to Spain
with gold, spices, and "Indian" captives in March
1493 and was received with the highest honors by
the Spanish court. He was the first European to
explore the Americas since the Vikings set up
colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland in the
10th century.
During his lifetime, Columbus led a total of four
expeditions to the New World, discovering various
Caribbean islands, the Gulf of Mexico, and the
South and Central American mainlands, but he
never accomplished his original goal--a western
ocean route to the great cities of Asia. Columbus
died in Spain in 1506 without realizing the great
scope of what he did achieve: He had discovered
for Europe the New World, whose riches over the
next century would help make Spain the wealthiest
and most powerful nation on earth.
posted by txpoollover, October 12, 2004 18:16 | link | comments
Monday, October 11, 2004
Never have so many words been typed
out that have been read by so few.
That is my definition of blogging
Time flies, It has been over a year on
this here blog, I think it's a great idea,
but may not be suited for everyone.
I never could get any of my family
involved much, or friends. I have got
alot of readers, and response from
strangers. Not strange people, just
folks I have not met. I plan on keepin
on. This has been entertaining and fun.
I hope to blog on forever.
I still get some spam and some chain
letters. "send to 10 friends" etc. I
don't even know 10 people , not even 5!
People have better things to do I reckon.
Like watching the goddam tv, which is
80% crap. The other 20% is PBS. So
watch Public Telivision if you must watch
the Janet Jackson Boob tube.~ Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, October 11, 2004 15:21 | link | comments
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Tomorrow
On Monday evening, you have a chance to see an unprecedented musical and political event that will never be repeated again. Some of the most talented American musicians of the last 20 years will share the stage at the Vote for Change grand finale concert -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Bonnie Raitt, R.E.M., Jackson Browne, the Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam, and Dave Matthews Band among others. MoveOn PAC is presenting this amazing tour (proceeds go to ACT), and people nation-wide are hosting house parties where MoveOn members can watch together.
At these parties, we'll gather strength for the final push and get some important work done. At the parties, we'll each handwrite a few letters to swing state voters -- an integral part of our Leave No Voter Behind field program.
Will you join us for this historic event? Attend a house party near you, or host one, by clicking here:
http://action.moveonpac.org/vfc/
There won't be a DVD or a television re-run -- this is your only chance to see these musicians perform together. The concert will air Monday evening on the Sundance Channel. If you have more than 60 cable channels or a satellite dish, you have Sundance, and we hope you'll consider hosting a party. Not all of our members have Sundance, but they really want to see this concert.
Before the show, we'll hold a special nationwide conference call to hear a message from Bruce Springsteen and other musicians. If you're going to host a party, you'll need a speakerphone or, better, a computer with speakers and high-speed cable or DSL Internet. If you don't have this, you can team up with a friend or neighbor. If you'll be a guest, we'll ask you to bring snacks or help clean up afterwards.
As we enjoy the music, we'll each write a few personal letters to voters in swing states who are undecided or unsure they'll make it to the polls. All the research shows the best way to motivate someone is to invest time in a personal contact. This increases people's commitment to vote. Handwritten letters are a powerful way to share why this election matters so much to us.
Monday's show will be politically potent, and it will also be a seminal moment in the history of rock and roll. Rock speaks to the heart and soul of American ideals. You won't get another chance to hear America's most respected musicians as they call upon our noblest dreams. An election concert like this has never happened before, and we hope the MoveOn community can be part of it.
Would you like to attend a house party and join one of the most exciting events of this election?
http://action.moveonpac.org/vfc/
We hope you'll be there on Monday!
Sincerely,
--Adam, Eli, Hannah, James, Laura, and the whole MoveOn PAC Team
Friday, October 8th, 2004
PAID FOR BY MOVEON PAC www.moveonpac.org
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
posted by txpoollover, October 10, 2004 15:42 | link | comments
Saturday, October 09, 2004
 Voter Turnout Crucial to Women's RightsTime is Running Out. We Need Your Help.The countdown clock is ticking faster and faster — time is almost up. Once all the votes are cast and counted, will women's rights supporters be able to say we did everything we could to protect our future?Election Day is only 25 days away. Scary, isn't it — the prospect of four more years under the same administration. And the next four years won't be just like the last — they'll be even worse! Voters for equality and justice must be out in full force at the polls. Let's show the prognosticators and pollsters what a real gender gap looks like! We can do it, but we must switch our already noble efforts into high gear. And we can't do it without YOU. Read on to find out how you can truly make a difference on Nov. 2. What You Can Do: Five Ways to Help Get Out the Vote 1. Take a week (or two) and join NOW PAC in one of our swing state Get-Out-the-Women's-Vote campaigns! If you'd like to join our efforts in Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington or Wisconsin, email Linda Berg or call 202-628-8669 x121. These states were chosen because they have NOW-endorsed candidates in close races, marriage discrimination initiatives on the ballot, or the need for a large number of women and progressive voters to turn out at the polls.
2. If you're in one of the above target states, plan a get-out-the-vote event and post it on the America Votes and America Coming Together calendars. If you're not in a battleground state, consider donating funds to NOW to support field organizers or contribute to progressive candidates in those states. 3 . It's not too late to join our exciting 10 for Change online campaign. The site is new and improved and packed full of election tips, articles and useful information. Some of the steps are even easier now!4. Download, print and distribute NOW's Get Out the Vote flyer reminding women's rights supporters why they must go to the polls. 5. Sign and circulate NOW's petition demanding that the presidential candidates and congressional leaders stand up for women and girls. We need their leadership to end discrimination and restore women's rights by supporting initiatives and policies that promote health, safety and opportunity for all of our nation's girls, women and families, not just for the privileged few. Still not convinced? 10 Reasons for Feminists and Progressives to Get Out the Vote:Because the current administration and their right-wing, anti-women allies have:
More Resources
We need you NOW more than ever — help turn out the women's rights vote on Nov. 2.
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posted by txpoollover, October 09, 2004 07:37 | link | comments
Friday, October 08, 2004
Presidential Debate from Washington University
Live coverage from NewsHour
Friday, October 8, 8pm
KERA 13/13.1
VOTE 04
watch the debate tonight on Kera 13 PBS
posted by txpoollover, October 08, 2004 05:48 | link | comments
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Fort Worth Celebrates 'Most Livable Community'
this saturday. 10-9-04
America's Most Livable: Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth has received the honor as one of this decade’s "America’s Most Livable Communities", whose innovations in the increasingly popular creative economy have brought vitality and growth to their regions while not losing sight of quality of life issues for their residents.
I don't know why anyone would want
to live anywhere else. Except, if you don't
own a pool, in the Texas summer heat.
It's fall now enjoy , go out and play.~MK
posted by txpoollover, October 07, 2004 04:48 | link | comments
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
from Howard Stern.com
HOWARD STERN AND SIRIUS ANNOUNCE THE MOST IMPORTANT DEAL IN RADIO HISTORY
October 6th, 2004: Radio Innovator Signs Five Year Agreement to Broadcast on SIRIUS Beginning in 2006... Full Story
I will subscribe, and I will listen.
A Dallas station canceled him in '97.
He didn't get back on till 2001
I quit listening to his show because
of the excessive commercial
interuptions and the censorship.
posted by txpoollover, October 06, 2004 15:51 | link | comments
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Watch the Vice presidential debates tonight
I watch PBS, no commercials, truly fair coverage.
read Paul Krugman:
The Falling Scales
By PAUL KRUGMAN
During the first debate, the scales fell from millions of eyes as America saw the real President Bush.
posted by txpoollover, October 05, 2004 05:28 | link | comments
Monday, October 04, 2004
Time is running out!
Get registered!
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posted by txpoollover, October 04, 2004 05:35 | link | comments
Sunday, October 03, 2004
I bought an Adirondack chair today for 15 bucks ,
( already assembled), at Harbour Freight Tools.
Getting a really nice patio put together.
Hot-tub, Kerosene heater, flood lights,
Citronella candles, A new Mosquito Deleto™ System.
I am ready, I can live outdoors!
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
HFT-my toy store~ MK
posted by txpoollover, October 03, 2004 16:57 | link | comments
Saturday, October 02, 2004
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Time is running out Monday night is the deadline to vote in 2004 . Go to the library, check out a DVD or video, or a book! then get registered!
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posted by txpoollover, October 02, 2004 06:50 | link | comments
Friday, October 01, 2004
What time is it? Do you have some spare
change? I have a dead battery can you help
me? The answer is , none at all,
I pretend to be deaf.
If you have to answer , "I don't know,"
"No", and "No, call triple A."
Too many times you read of abductions,
kidnappings, rapes and theft often in
daylight. Here is a new one sent to me
by Patty W. Be smart , be safe, read this:
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Here is another interesting story regarding safety. I would never have thought to ignore someone trying to return money. Even though we may not know this person, it's something to think about! This is just not for women, but men need to be aware also. This came from Margaret Wade: As most of you know, I live in serial killer in the "incident" that happened to me a few weeks ago,and could have been deadly. At first I didn't go to the police or anyone with it because I didn't realize how serious this encounter was. But since I work in a jail and I told a few people about it, it wasn't long before I was paraded into internal Affairs to tell them my story. It was approximately 5:15 a.m. in friend there and was on my way to work. I stopped at the Exxon/Blimpie station to get gas. I got $10 gas and a Diet Coke... I took into the store two $5 bills and one $1 bill. (just enough to get my stuff) . As I pulled away from the store, a man approached my truck from the backside of the store (an unlit area). He was an "approachable-looking" man (clean cut, clean shaven, dressed well, etc..). He walked up to my window and knocked. Since I'm very paranoid and "always looking for the rapist or killer", I didn't open the window . I just asked what he wanted. He raised a $5 bill to my window and said, "You dropped this." Since I knew I had gone into the store with a certain amount of money, I knew I didn't drop it. When I told him it wasn't mine, he began hitting the window and door, screaming at me to open my door, and insisting that I had dropped the money! At that point, I just drove away as fast as could. the man I saw, and the way he escalated from calm and polite to angry and volatile....it was determined that I could have possibly encountered the serial killer myself. Up to this point, it had been unclear as to how he had gained access to his victims, since there has been no evidence of forced entry into victim's homes, cars, etc. And the fact that he has been attacking in the daytime, when women are less likely to have their guard up, means he is pretty BOLD. (So think about it...what gesture is nicer than returning money to someone that dropped it????? How many times would you have opened your window (or door) to get your money and say thank you.... because if the person is kind enough to return something to you, then he can't really be a threat..... Can he???? Please be cautious! This might not have been the serial killer..it probably wasn't... but anyone that gets that angry over someone not accepting money from them, can't have honorable intentions. The most important thing to note is that his reaction was NOT WHAT I EXPECTED! A total surprise! But what might have happened if I had opened my door? I shudder to think! Forward this to everyone you know....maybe they can be as fortunate as I was! PS from the Sender: Ladies, really DO forward this to EVERYONE you know. Even if this man wasn't a serial killer, he looked nice, he seemed polite, he was apparently doing an act of kindness, but HE HAD ANOTHER MOTIVE!!! |
posted by txpoollover, October 01, 2004 15:00 | link | comments (1)
