Democracy
I dunno, maybe it's just me but will someone please tell George Bush he really ought to read Webster's Dictionary so he can at least gain a nodding recognition of what he got elected to do? I know he's not much of a reader but the definition is real short – just like the Constitution – and even George ought to be able to manage this read.
According to Webster, Democracy is a government in which the people hold the ruling power either directly or through elected representatives… a majority rule. The principle of equality of rights, opportunity, and treatment, or the practice of this principle… the common people, especially as the wielders of political power.
Really, what's not to understand and why are George Bush and Dick (he shot his friend in the face with a gun) Cheney having so much trouble with the concept? I sure hope our next president is a reader because it's been very painful for the majority of us to see the gridlock and veto threats that have our nation stalled in the worst traffic jam of the century.
Speaking of Next President
Time is running out to get tickets to see Hillary Clinton when she does a campaign swing through the Mountain State. If you need more information on who to contact or how to get tickets go here.
Karen Coria
I know many of you were saddened at the passing of Karen Coria's father recently. Services were held last week but if you'd like to send her a personal note of condolence, it can be mailed to:
Karen Coria
417 N Poplar Fork Road
Hurricane WV 25526
Did We Mention Majority Rule?
'We are aware of absolutely no court decision that supports the notion that a former White House official has the option of refusing to even appear in response to a Congressional subpoena.'
Bush's former political director Sara M. Taylor declined to answer most of Congress' questions about her role in the firings of federal prosecutors. They won't cooperate until threatened with jail time and worse. 7/11
Interesting Findings
From Guttmacher Institute's State News
1. New findings on impact of abstinence-only programs - “ The Case for a New Approach to Sex Education Mounts; Will Policymakers Heed the Message? ”
2. State reproductive health policy at midyear - “ Reproductive Health and Rights in 2007: State Trends at Midyear .”
3. Critical role for Title X in states with Medicaid family planning expansions - “ Stronger Together: Medicaid, Title X Bring Different Strengths to Family Planning Effort .”
4. Consequences of federal and state policies separating contraceptive and abortion services - “ Repeat Abortion, Repeat Unintended Pregnancy, Repeated and Misguided Government Policies . ”
Who Knows
Maybe This Time Dems Have It Right
Stay Tuned and Stay Informed
New Economic Populism Spurs Democrats
By ROBIN TONER
The more populist tone is one indication of a broader debate among Democrats over how much they should break with the centrism of the Clinton years.
Bush Places Our GIs in the Middle of a Civil War, Pawns in the Failed Game of Empire
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