Friday, September 30, 2005
Year 2 today for The Kellogs blog
Do I want to continue blogging? Yes, I have hope.
I don't like the fact that Americans are dumber
than ever . According to Nielson, families
are watching T.V. over 8 hours a day!
Americans viewing TV at record levels
The bullshit and commercials on T.V.
are an incredibly effective brain washing
tool of the Corporate government.
Every day the right wing takes more
control over what you see and hear on
t.v. and radio. So far the Republicans
have not been able to control the content
of the internet . Blogging is one of the few
ways America can get the truth out.
One of the few real news networks is
Freespeech Network: Home of Free Speech TV
featuring Democracy Now!: radio and TV news
On traditional radio you will hear free speech
is on Air America Radio |
RIGHT-WING MEDIA GETS DESPERATE
Danny Goldberg, HuffingtonPost.com
Business is booming at Air America, and that's why Limbaugh
and O' Reilly have started spreading lies about the
network's looming bellyflop.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/26178/
Local Public Access TV Under Attack From Trio of Congressional Bills
Local public access television across the United States is being threatened by legislation introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Turn off the T.V., shoppers!
Blog, Read books, garden, walk,
don't drive, stay away from the
stores. ~MK
posted by txpoollover, September 30, 2005 07:41 | link | comments (1)
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
"Where there is vision, the people prosper and flourish, and the natural world recovers, and our communities recover. The good news is we know what to do. The good news is, we have everything we need now to respond to the challenge of global warming. We have all the technologies we need, more are being developed, and as they become available and become more affordable when produced in scale, they will make it easier to respond. But we should not wait, we cannot wait, we must not wait, we have every thing we need - save perhaps political will. And in our democracy, political will is a renewable resource."
-- Former Vice President Al Gore earlier this month at the Sierra Summit
We have to stop Global Warming and we will
stop G. W. Bush and his Occupation of Iraq.
My protest in Washington D.C. ~ MK
read about it on my other blog:
http://hellointhere.motime.com/1127760941#498256
posted by txpoollover, September 27, 2005 06:27 | link | comments
Friday, September 23, 2005
This weekend everyone who is able
must march on Washington.
I will be there to stand
with Cindy_Sheehan to end the mess
in Iraq, and bring our troops home. ~ MK
Tens of thousands are expected in DC and there's still time to book
your trip. Click below to see the United for Peace and Justice site for
the latest info.
http://www.unitedforpeace.org
And check out ActNow, The Nation's activist weblog, for a full range of
info on the weekend's events and how you can help--whether you can make
it to DC or not.
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/actnow?bid=4&pid=23423
posted by txpoollover, September 23, 2005 00:54 | link | comments
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Do you live in a bike friendly community?
Even though we have about 30 miles
of very good bike trails here in Cowtown.
The giant SUV prevails, with one driver.
Definately not a "bike friendly" town.
The other day I gave a fast moving SUV
driver a hand sign, to slow down.
He slammed on his brakes and came
back to confront me. No I did not give
him the finger, just a down pushing
motion with my palm open and facing
down. I told the man "please go slow,
in these neighborhoods" people are
walking here" " I' m walking here."
He said he appreciates my concern
and he was only going 20 mph.
If that is true, it is way too fast
to drive along side of baby buggies
and Moms and kids walking and riding
bikes. read these articles on bike accidents:
Bicyclist Killed in One of Three Morning Accidents Involving Cars ...
KOLD-TV - Tucson,AZ,USA
... after three accidents this morning involving bikes and cars ... advocates say these kind of accidents can be ... already been 206 collisions between bicycles and cars ...
Cars, bikes compete on Tucson streets
posted by txpoollover, September 21, 2005 14:48 | link | comments
Bush's hard fall
His career was based on creating low expectations and then meeting them, but Katrina brought a cold blast of reality.
By Garrison Keillor
"The thing that has been is the thing that shall be; and the thing that is done is that which shall be done: There is nothing new under the sun." Or, to put it a slightly different way, a man walked into the house with a handful of dog waste and said, "Look what I almost stepped in."
posted by txpoollover, September 21, 2005 01:51 | link | comments (1)
Monday, September 19, 2005
Political Justice for Hurricane Families
Shame on America. The horror of Katrina has revealed, not just to this nation but to the world, the growing fissures between the working poor and the ultra-rich, between African American and white citizens, between those who had the resources to get out of New Orleans and those who were left to drown. You've given to relief. Now it's time to stand with those who were left behind to ensure that the when the next Katrina hits, America does not fail the least among us. There are three ways to give. Give now: $10 will help us put this billboard up in Washington, DC; Houston, Texas; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After you've contributed to help evacuees with basic human needs, make a $10 donation to send a message to our representatives in Washington, D.C. and voters in the heartland cities hosting hundreds of thousands of evacuees. Americans need to know that the common good depends upon good government. Your token contribution of $10 will help us put this shocking graphic on billboards, including one outside of Grover Norquist's office at Americans for Tax Reform where 100 influential conservative leaders hold a weekly strategy session each Wednesday. 
Tell Washington: The common good depends on good government
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Give now: If you act now, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar -- and a $49.50, $99.50 or $149.50 contribution buys a $99, $199 or $299 one-way ticket to reunite a family. During the evacuation, mothers -- almost exclusively African American-- had to choose between remaining with older children and carrying infants to safety. Extended families boarded separate buses, unsure of their fate, only to find themselves separated by thousands of miles and trapped in shelters with no way out. Husbands and wives, parents and children, now in shelters, have to endure the continuing trauma of separation. You can reunite a family today by helping us buy one-way tickets which we are providing, without bureaucratic red tape, to families in shelters identified by our friends at the NAACP, ACORN and other groups on the ground.
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Give now: Don't let the government leave evacuees behind again. As Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center puts it, the governing philosophy of the people who run our government is sink or swim for almost everybody unless you are a crony, and then different rules apply. We must act now to ensure that evacuees have a say in how resources are allocated to survivors and to protect the long-term redevelopment of New Orleans and other Gulf Coast communities from opportunistic cronyism. Corporations with close ties to those in power -- like Halliburton -- cannot be allowed to treat disaster recovery efforts as a corporate ATM. Humane treatment of survivors demands more than a handout -- it demands a sea change in politics as usual. Make one donation to our Political Justice for Survivors fund and we'll support a range of local community-based organizations who won't pack up and leave once the media spotlight goes away. These groups include:
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posted by txpoollover, September 19, 2005 12:27 | link | comments
Friday, September 16, 2005
Is this enough for Wal-mart to redeem
itself? Hell No! Do Not Shop Wal-mart.
WAL-MART'S IMAGE RESCUE
Liza Featherstone, The Nation
After Katrina, Wal-Mart sent truckloads of water and
emergency supplies. A business capable of operating so humanely
should do so every day -- not just in a disaster.
http://www.alternet.org/story/25546/
posted by txpoollover, September 16, 2005 17:04 | link | comments
Thursday, September 15, 2005
www.route66online.net/ postcards.html
Get your kicks on Route 66.
My dream is to travel the old
"Mother Road" as John Steinbeck called it
I plan on travelling to Chicago, then from
Chicago all the way to L.A.
I will follow the route as in the
song : NAT KING COLE — ( Route 66 Lyrics )
Of course I will be driving my old '51 Ford truck.
A sound system will be playing various versions
including my favorite by Asleep At The Wheel
Order "Return to Route 66 Postcards" here:
posted by txpoollover, September 15, 2005 12:28 | link | comments
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
O.K. Wal-mart is in the news for their
efforts to deliver water to the victims
of Katrina. The Walton family has
donated 20 million.
Corporate Giving For Katrina $547 Million (USA Today)
That's a start, but the world largest corporation,
should donate billions, W-mart has offered
jobs to Katrina victims. Jobs? the worst in the U.S.?
THE TEN WORST JOBS IN AMERICA
Liza Featherstone, AlterNet
Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be poultry processors
-- or any of the other dangerous, difficult, smelly,
low-paying jobs on this list.
http://www.alternet.org/rights/24927/
Reports on Wal-mart By Liza Featherstone, AlterNet.
We've seen a new side of Wal-Mart in recent weeks. By being first on the scene in many of the places hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, Wal-Mart and the Walton family have shown how the private sector can and should respond - with haste and generosity. Working closely with federal, state and local authorities, Wal-Mart's fleet of trucks, temporary stores and ruthlessly efficient distribution network has, no doubt, helped saved lives.
We applaud Wal-Mart's employees, the Walton family, and CEO Lee Scott for their generosity. We also take pride in knowing that our campaign to hold Wal-Mart accountable for their business practices has, in part, spurred their hasty and generous response.
But because generosity in time of crisis isn't enough, our campaign must continue.
http://www.walmartwatch.com/november
Sam Walton once pronounced at a Wal-Mart rally that "high expectations are the key to everything." We agree. So today, we're proud to reiterate that call by announcing our plans for a nationwide "Higher Expectations Week" November 13-19.
The troubling displays of poverty and despair that have flooded newspapers and TV broadcasts in the wake of Katrina have reintroduced us all to America's forgotten class. While there are many other factors contributing to America's poverty epidemic, Wal-Mart's role cannot be understated.
Wal-Mart profits from and promotes poverty. As our nation's largest corporation and private employer, the standards they set (low wages, unaffordable health insurance, disregard for community and environment) accelerate a destructive race-to-the-bottom across all industries.
Wal-Mart Watch's "Higher Expectations Week" is the culmination of our campaign's first year. Today, we ask you to pledge your support of the weekby signing up and introducing your friends and family to our campaign. Invite friends and family to join in a series of events around the country, including:
- Over 1,000 public events already being planned by 220 partner organizations.
- 3,600 house parties (one for every Wal-Mart stores in the U.S.) will premiere Robert Greenwald's new documentary, "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices."
Sign up for Higher Expectations Week now.
Changing Wal-Mart starts with you - in your community, in your city council meeting, at your local merchants and even in casual conversations with your friends and neighbors.
With over 220 participating organizations, Higher Expectations Week is the broadest challenge to Wal-Mart yet - and one that can't be ignored. In fact, we've already gotten headlines for our plans in Wal-Mart's hometown newspaper.
In recent weeks, Wal-Mart has shown us their power to do good things. Now is our opportunity to challenge them to do more.
60 days and counting. . . I look forward to seeing you at an event in November.
Sincerely,
Andrew Grossman
Executive Director
P.S. Please download and share our latest Special Report - Shameless: How Wal-Mart Bullies It's Way Into Communities Across America. Read six case studies showing how Wal-Mart will stop at nothing to get into your hometown.
posted by txpoollover, September 13, 2005 14:48 | link | comments
Sunday, September 11, 2005
On Saturday I got the chance to talk to
Republicans and Bush supporters in
Azle, Texas, at their annual "Jumping Jack
Festival". I am trying to think positively,
It is hard to do when so much hate prevails
from the other side. Many were glad to see
a Democratic presence and signed up to
join a new group of Tarrant County,
"Northwest Democrats". Many others
were trying to convert people over to their
various "Christian" groups. There was an
Army recruiting tent at the front of rows of
businesses, and groups with literature and
displays under tent canopies. We asked people
why they vote Republican, and why they
support (the worst president in U.S. history).
Not one had any good arguement , or could
clearly state why. No one could tell us why
they believe in our present form of
government. Many had to blame Bill Clinton,
and the Democrats, who have been out of
power for 5 years now.
Like the saying goes. "Democrats fall in love,
Republicans fall in line" ~ MK
Read a good letter below, from the much
hated ,(by the party of hate) Michael Moore:
To All My Fellow Americans Who Voted for George W. Bush:
On this, the fourth anniversary of 9/11, I'm just curious, how does it feel?
posted by txpoollover, September 11, 2005 13:15 | link | comments
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Americans are fat, lazy, stupid and violent why?
YOU DO WHAT YOU EAT
Marco Visscher, Ode
Forget tougher punishments and hiring more police --
the solution to crime and violence is on your dinner plate.
http://www.alternet.org/envirohealth/25122/
posted by txpoollover, September 08, 2005 17:03 | link | comments
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
A Human and Environmental Disaster
In addition to being a human and economic tragedy, Hurricane Katrina is an environmental disaster of unprecedented proportions. Although the extent of the environmental devastation remains unknown, it is clear that Katrina is a wake-up call and a warning not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Recovery from Katrina is also an opportunity to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in visionary and environmentally responsible ways that emphasize energy conservation; encourage the use of renweable fuels; protect wetlands; change how toxic chemicals are stored and shipped through our communities; and ensure that every resident can live in a safe and healthy neighborhood.
But right now our focus must be on the victims of this disaster and their immediate needs. To help, please visit the American Red Cross
Don't Drill! Hit Capitol Hill!
Congress is expected to vote this month on a budget bill that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. (That's the coastal plain of the Refuge at right.) Big Oil and its Congressional allies -- in spite of overwhelming public support for protecting this national treasure -- have buried the Arctic drilling measure deep in the budget. Don't let them get away with this sneaky trick!
On September 20th, thousands of citizens will gather on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for Arctic Refuge Action Day. We'll hear well-known speakers and advocates, and everyone is encouraged to visit the offices of their members of Congress to voice strong support for protecting the Arctic Refuge.
posted by txpoollover, September 06, 2005 18:09 | link | comments
Monday, September 05, 2005
"Sure we'll have fascism in America,
but it'll come disguised as 100 percent
Americanism." ~Huey Long
Bush_strafes_New_Orleans_Where_Is_Our_Huey_P.Long_?
posted by txpoollover, September 05, 2005 07:39 | link | comments
Friday, September 02, 2005
Walking From New Orleans
It is time shoppers to end our
dependence on oil and gas.
Big changes are going to have
to happen soon, until then
carpool, ride a bike ,or walk ~ MK
Beyond Petroleum
by Brian Siu, TomPaine.com
Hurricane Katrina has highlighted the U.S. oil supply's vulnerabilities. It also opens the door for smart alternatives.
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/20050902/beyond_petroleum.php
View Satellite Images of damage
NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press is offering Internet access to a satellite image that covers most of New Orleans, detailed enough that viewers can zoom in to check on particular neighborhoods and streets. The image's resolution is high, at 2.4 meters per pixel. It is posted in a format that allows quick viewing of any area a user zooms in on. Users can quickly see what areas are under water and what structures are still standing. The initial image was taken Wednesday and supplied by the company DigitalGlobe. AP will offer updated satellite images as as they become available. The image is available at: --- http://hosted.ap.org/specials/neworleanssatellite/index.html
posted by txpoollover, September 02, 2005 11:38 | link | comments
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Gas Prices Rise To Almost $6 A Gallon In South...
The song below ,was on an 8-Track Tape
by Randy Newman "Good Old Boy's"
I listened to when I was 16 years old,
while washing dishes at Woolworths.
Louisiana 1927
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tyrin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
President Coolidge came down in a railroad train
With a little fat man with a note-pad in his hand
The President say, "Little fat man isn't it a shame what the river has done
To this poor crackers land."
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
from Randy_Newman_Good_Old_Boys_Lyrics
American Experience | Fatal Flood
Great Mississippi Flood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
posted by txpoollover, September 01, 2005 16:03 | link | comments
