tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post114197663837360755..comments2023-11-02T06:43:49.663-04:00Comments on Watergate Summer: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWERenigma4everhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142955988400093502006-03-21T10:46:00.000-05:002006-03-21T10:46:00.000-05:00This post reminds me of something I used to think ...This post reminds me of something I used to think about. What if God himself sent a new son or daughter to Earth, to lead the human race - a new Jesus. (This is purely a mental exercise and is not meant to make a statement about anyone's faith.) What would happen to the new Jesus? Of course he would face incredible opposition, but when I work it out in my mind, this is how it would come out: He would be (at least figuratively) crucified by the Christian Church and the religious right in general. However, I think he would probably be embraced by the left and even more so by independents.gugonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806091335225724100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142306675708480672006-03-13T22:24:00.000-05:002006-03-13T22:24:00.000-05:00let's not forget the Honor that enigma advocated i...let's not forget the Honor that <B>enigma</B> advocated in the middle of that brainstorm; to go along with the Dignity and Courage she mentions here...the nuts and bolts will fall into place when that is found...any brainstorm, no matter how noble the cause, can turn into a shitrain without those qualities...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142240631666891082006-03-13T04:03:00.000-05:002006-03-13T04:03:00.000-05:00damn right, e.WE THE PEOPLEdamn right, e.<BR/><BR/>WE THE PEOPLEmeldonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771826108251937110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142232869613839852006-03-13T01:54:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:54:00.000-05:00WHAT WE NEED WE HAVE RIGHT HERE, IN FLS, MEL, NATE...WHAT WE NEED WE HAVE RIGHT HERE, IN FLS, MEL, NATE, THE POETRYMAN, LUCKY, AND MORE,<BR/>( all that posted this weekend stirred the embers, rekindled a fire that needs to burn oh so bright)<BR/><BR/>WE HAVE US.<BR/>WE ARE THE HOPE.<BR/>WE ARE THE STRENGTH.<BR/>WE ARE THE CHANGE.<BR/><BR/><BR/>new post up later...namaste.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142232519517254922006-03-13T01:48:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:48:00.000-05:00Good people! don't let's us all lose hope. The p...Good people! don't let's us all lose hope. The pendulum always swings back, and take heart in the bust Dubai deal, the public reaction to dead-eye Cheney, and the waning support for keeping troops in Iraq. We just need something better for this vaccuum than tired old Democrats in Congress riding the fence for so long they have crotch-fatigue. Cut off all money money for these bastids, and make 'em work for the people. Where is the hell does it say in the constitution government for the corporations, by the corporations, and of the corporations?<BR/><BR/>god we need Barbara Jordan!meldonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771826108251937110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142232215556938912006-03-13T01:43:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:43:00.000-05:00Oh and Fat Lady... Your blog Rocks! I love your o...Oh and Fat Lady... Your blog Rocks! I love your open letter to Helen Thomas.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123787436808657264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142232021380628882006-03-13T01:40:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:40:00.000-05:00I'll have the first major post on the blog done la...I'll have the first major post on the blog done later tonight.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123787436808657264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142231973466751682006-03-13T01:39:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:39:00.000-05:00Fat Lady... I don't know if it's Kharma, Kismet o...Fat Lady... I don't know if it's Kharma, Kismet or just Cosmic Alignment but the owner of this blog started a brilliant brainstorm last night over at Crooks & Liars and I've since bought a website and started a blog to support the idea. <BR/><BR/>The blog name is 'June Revolution' at www.junerevolution.blogspot.com and eventually I'll get a site up this week on www.JuneRevolution.com as well.<BR/><BR/>The tagline for the site is: "A little revolution now and then is a healthy thing..." :-)Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123787436808657264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142231226395882192006-03-13T01:27:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:27:00.000-05:00I was on the bus coming home from school when I he...I was on the bus coming home from school when I heard the news that Bobby Kennedy had been shot. Summer was, for all intents and purposes, already here – it was June – and classes were scheduled to end on the 10th. Kennedy was shot on the 5th and died the next day. The bus driver pulled over and began to cry. We all were crying – he meant that much to everyone – even us kids. When was the last time someone inspired like that? Who was the last politician to stand up and tell the truth – no matter the consequences? When Bobby Kennedy died, so did America’s idealism. We became small; almost mean. Obsessed with our Imperial aspirations – manifest destiny ruled; it was every man for himself. Decades of egocentric self-absorbsion eventually yielded the quintessential politician for the <EM>‘greed is good’</EM> crowd. George Bush speaks to the lowest common denominator; he is the Peter Keating of our times; and Cheney is his Ellsworth Toohey. Perhaps, like Roark, its time to burn down (metaphorically speaking) the bastardization that man has made of our founding fathers creation. As Jefferson said: <EM>A little revolution now and then is a good thing.</EM>TFLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532885255909756360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142229702390659842006-03-13T01:01:00.000-05:002006-03-13T01:01:00.000-05:00STILL LUCKY: Where do I fit in this whole thing ? ...STILL LUCKY: Where do I fit in this whole thing ? and that is a huge question for all of us isn't it? And you quoted Mead, I just quoted her two days ago on the Woman's Post, and her spirit must be haunting us this weekend- because her words have been used as a rallying cry and as a Plea on and off this Blog. I never back down, but I do play chess.And in this situation we must try to reclaim our country with Dignity and Courage, and some Strategy. And we must work together and listen to So Many Voices, So Many Disenfranchised.The NOLA Drive Video is Horriifc and added a new level to my concern about the Condition of this Country. We are in trouble as a Country, and in the coming monthes we all need to take a role and a part, our country depends on it. You good blogging brother know this, but the momentum wil be needed to Spread The Word.<BR/><BR/>POETRY MAN: Evrey time I read your latest I hear Marley "Stand up for your rights"...<BR/><BR/>Blog on ....enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142221658469863952006-03-12T22:47:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:47:00.000-05:00enigma, I'm still going too. Seems like around the...enigma, I'm still going too. Seems like around the world and back. I know I'm typing better. Having trouble reading...my eyes keep crossing and glazing over. But you really can stoke a fire. You gotta decide where you fit in this whoke thing. Let's see what perculates up and go from there. Nate's ex-military, doesn't backdown and fears nothing. There's a good soldier there. Never doubt the ability of a small group of people to change the world. It's the only thing that ever has. L&LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142220802425979332006-03-12T22:33:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:33:00.000-05:00POETRY MAN: You speak the truth...and it will set ...POETRY MAN: You speak the truth...and it will set you free? Blog on Good Brother- been trying to send people your way....<BR/><BR/>TINA: Is right, there are millions of DISENFRANCHSED in this country right now trying to figure out if they have a Voice , much less a Vote.<BR/><BR/>STILL LUCKY: I am still here, trying to figure out what we can do to wake people up, spread the word, and help people find a Voice.....THEIR OWN...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142220219387395942006-03-12T22:23:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:23:00.000-05:00Yes! It is time! Rise up!Perhaps if you require in...Yes! It is time! Rise up!<BR/>Perhaps if you require inspiration other than enigma's beautiful work here you might try Poetic Justice. <BR/>(Don't burn the flag, Wash it!)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://apoeticjustice.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">FRIST RANT</A>Mark Prime (tpm/Confession Zero)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04683863540465969835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142220042854258862006-03-12T22:20:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:20:00.000-05:00So much has already been said that I fear I don't ...So much has already been said that I fear I don't have much more to add, other than we bloggers are trying, and those of us who took the time and money to call & fax our elected officials, and write letter after letter to the editor are trying to make a change, but I really think that if we do NOT make sure that our votes are counted fairly and our elections are NOT free from fraud, all of our birching, ranting, and eloquent discussions will amount to squat. THAT is what keeps me up at night... that we will have done this all in vain. I am trying really hard to keep the faith, but upcoming elections are making me very nervous. Especially since we (Enigma and I) have that insane Blackwell as Sec of State. He is the picture of evil and theocracy all rolled into one.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472987991553964064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142219459619184782006-03-12T22:10:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:10:00.000-05:00Nate, you know you can't get the MSM to cover anyt...Nate, you know you can't get the MSM to cover anything that doesn't fit Rovesamas plan. That's just the way it is. I say MAY 1st because that 'Mission Accomplished' sticks in everyones craw. I don't know how the military feel about being used for these propaganda photo-ops with our fearless cheerleader but I'd be pissed. May 1st links is with the rest of the world. BIG DAY for them and we're gonna need their support if we're gonna dig outta the hole they've dug us into. Solidarity baby!!! Think about it!<BR/><BR/>AND enigma...do whatever it takes and good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142219399613253082006-03-12T22:09:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:09:00.000-05:00I am trying to salvage my sick computer...I will h...I am trying to salvage my sick computer...I will head over to the Thread okay? Please know that I have not left you guys sitting here in the dark....I am on my way over...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142218851043728912006-03-12T22:00:00.000-05:002006-03-12T22:00:00.000-05:00Still lucky... On my haloscan post I suggested we ...Still lucky... On my haloscan post I suggested we make it a little bit later than May 1st. I like that day for my own reasons but as a leader of campaigns in the past, I can tell you we need more time to go bigger and do this right.<BR/><BR/>I want media coverage, massive blogosphere coverage, coordinated national events and initiatives. More than just a strike. Don't even like that name. I want a day of action. Take that day off but devote it to action. Freeway bloggers out en masse, calling campaigns to senators/congressman. Every type of civil action afforded us under the Constitution.<BR/><BR/>I've created a blog and starting a website to coordinate some of this through. Called June Revolution. www.junerevolution.blogspot.com and I bought the URL JuneRevolution.com. Every school let's out... Every college and high school senior now has time on their hands... <BR/><BR/>The name of this site we're on now says it wall. WatergateSUMMER! Let's make this the Summer of ending the Bush Tyranny.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123787436808657264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142217893412708592006-03-12T21:44:00.000-05:002006-03-12T21:44:00.000-05:00Hey Nate, I don't where everyone is but I'm in. Ma...Hey Nate, I don't where everyone is but I'm in. May 1st. What has to be done from here I don't know but <A HREF="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/crooks/7490/#933828" REL="nofollow">I'm with you!</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142217434884576962006-03-12T21:37:00.000-05:002006-03-12T21:37:00.000-05:00Hi everyone... was wondering why Haloscan went qu...Hi everyone... was wondering why Haloscan went quiet. Anyone see my last post there?Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123787436808657264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142213901926307432006-03-12T20:38:00.000-05:002006-03-12T20:38:00.000-05:00enigma - you tell me?Good Idea???enigma - you tell me?<BR/><A HREF="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/crooks/7490/#545017" REL="nofollow">Good Idea???</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142201590846357922006-03-12T17:13:00.000-05:002006-03-12T17:13:00.000-05:00STILL LUCKY: I step out to get bagels for the mass...STILL LUCKY: I step out to get bagels for the masses and I keep missing you too ;-( <BR/>Now I will head over your way...or you can sit here...and yes, I think Mirth and I must know each other ( sistas for sure)...I heard a rumor about May First , did you hear it too?.....Thanks for the Great Links...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142201079721890912006-03-12T17:04:00.000-05:002006-03-12T17:04:00.000-05:00I keep missing you enigma. I'm running OJ and blac...I keep missing you enigma. I'm running OJ and black coffee. Maybe I'll just watch some TV for a while. We'll meet up somewhere in here. I see you've been having an interesting day at C&L. mirth is GREAT. You two could be sistas. Power to the People!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142199824404959012006-03-12T16:43:00.000-05:002006-03-12T16:43:00.000-05:00PATRICIA: Did everyone see him this am? He was not...PATRICIA: Did everyone see him this am? He was not on my station- they had an hour long Ladder show- I was pissed- I think Mr.Lucky posted Links- or you can go to Crooks&Liars too. His site is also at the top of my blog- there is RUSS 2008 Organizing in 14 states now.<BR/><BR/>NB: thanks....<BR/><BR/>MEL: Hear Hear..It isn't about what celebrities say...but that we listen to each other.. I can't even remember how Bono came up...We do need all kinds of people speaking out though...I hope that makes sense..<BR/><BR/>AND THANKS TO LUCKY he sent some GREAT LINKS...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142198623509191382006-03-12T16:23:00.000-05:002006-03-12T16:23:00.000-05:00Feingold is trying to speak for us, we need to sup...Feingold is trying to speak for us, we need to support his efforts. By the way, Feingold is a Rhodes Scholar.pissed off patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854364015577541981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-1142198311259516312006-03-12T16:18:00.000-05:002006-03-12T16:18:00.000-05:00Hear, hear. (Nice graphic top right, too.)Hear, hear. (Nice graphic top right, too.)No Blood for Hubrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380206118683017717noreply@blogger.com