[Oe List ...] Shocked and Awed

[Herman Greene]

I am also considering changing my party affiliation to the Green Party. The
Green Party, however, must ally with the Democratic Party, I think. Plus,
the Green Party needs a realistic view of defense issues, which does not
mean continuing the current madness, but does mean recognizing that there is
a need for coercive force in some cases.

Herman

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Dear Ones,

I have been listening to KPFA, Pacifica network all day.  Very left-wing,
and
I have found it extremely comforting, since I can hardly bear to think of
GWB's whine in my ear for the next four years.  (I usually leave the room
when he
comes on t.v., to pray.)  Kerry was so much more appealing to me, enough
that
I sent money to the campaign and wrote letters to women in Florida who
didn't
vote last time.

I do think people voted out of fear, and not just fear of terrorism, but of
the "threat" of gay marriage.  Having that issue on the ballots in 11 states
was genius, bringing out more voters than all the young people the Democrats
were able to get out.

Surely we can improve the electoral process before we go through this again.
What an incredible waste of money and energy!  What was it?  $500,000,000 on
tv advertising that didn't change anything for the innocent suffering here
or
in Iraq.  I am considering changing my party affiliation.  The Democrats
seem
to be just as addicted to warfare and petroleum and corporate interests as
the
Republicans.

I do hope that David's idea of an online workshop is acted on.  I know this
letter is rather a ramble, and I apologize.  I awoke in dread this morning,
but
still appreciated the hummingbird, bringer of joy, outside our window.  Chop
wood, carry water, pray, and let's strategize.

Blessings,
Jann McGuire



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