Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Democracy is Against America. Who Knew?

So, Ole' Bushy has finally spoken out about Cindy Sheehan, the so-called Rosa Parks of the anti-Iraq war. And do you know what he said? That her non-violent protests are "advocating a policy that would weaken the United States." Wait, what's that? Did I read correctly? That a non-violent, free-speech protected protest is going to weaken the United States? Hmmm, I'm confused. I thought that the United States was the product of a protest (and not even a non-violent one) against an oppressive colonialist government. I also thought, apparently wrongly, that the right to do the same--to oppose, to speak out, to state our personal opinions--was what made America America. In fact, I'm pretty sure that the Constitution not only protects people like Cindy Sheehan, but also was written by people similar to her, people stating their opinions about the values of the United States, about what rights we should all have. Bush is essentially saying that Democracy will weaken the United States. Now that seems like an odd statement, doesn't it?

What's that you say? We lost our Constitutional rights to free speech, protest, and Democratic dissent when Bush was elected in 2000? And we gave our renewed approval of this anti-democratic United States when he was re-elected in 2004? Hmmm, guess I missed the changing of the Constitution while watching bad reality Television. Well, I guess that means I can't complain about anything ever again. I mean, I wouldn't want to advocate a policy that would weaken the United States, not even for the sake of Democracy.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Lonely in DC

Doesn't it seem wrong that the most pressing, far-reaching anti-war protest thus far is happening thousands of miles away from our nation's capital? Props to Cindy Sheehan, but what about us DC people, many of whom moved here in hopes of being part of one of the most active, pungent political communities in the world? Apparently all the lobbyists, polysci graduate students, and Senators are wrong. The center of politics isn't DC--it's Crawford, Texas. That's where the most powerful man in the world spends most of his time, "running" a campaign to destroy liberty across the globe. I guess in the end it doesn't really matter whether things are happening in DC or Crawford, as Cinday Sheehan is learning. Bush doesn't give a fuck if he's on the Potomac or in Texas. He's too busy "getting on with his life." Sigh.

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Thursday, August 04, 2005

Back to School

It's already August! Where in the world did the summer go? Of course, with the 100+ heat index here in the ole' District, I must say I can't wait for Fall. Also making me miss Fall are those damn back to school commercials pulling at my heart. No new binders, no new notebooks, no new pens, pencils or white out. No new classes, academic calenders, or syllabi. Although I am enjoying my free time, I'm kinda sad. This is the first August I haven't been prepping for the semester ahead...

On another note, I'm still only a contract worker and without benefits, health insurance, and a guarenteed salary. Wonder if that has anything to do with me missing school? Nah...

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