Evidently, the new theme of Bush’s campaign is “We’ve turned a corner, and we’re not turning back”. Eep. That’s exactly what a lot of us are afraid of.
Archive for July, 2004
Here is the text of John Kerry’s wonderful speech last night at the DNC. I wasn’t excited before, but I sure am now. He has lived his whole life to be president of the United States. Let’s get rid of the loser we’ve got in there now and put in someone who was meant to be there!
I think this was my favorite part of the speech last night:
We welcome people of faith. America is not us and them…I want to say this to you tonight: I don’t wear my own faith on my sleeve. But faith has given me values and hope to live by, from Vietnam to this day, from Sunday to Sunday. I don’t want to claim that God is on our side. As Abraham Lincoln told us, I want to pray humbly that we are on God’s side. And whatever our faith, one belief should bind us all: The measure of our character is our willingness to give of ourselves for others and for our country.
and this
That flag doesn’t belong to any president. It doesn’t belong to any ideology and it doesn’t belong to any political party. It belongs to all the American people.
I like pigs and everything, but I think even I would shoot this fucking thing if I came across it in a forest.
This is a great article about an amazing young girl, Ilana Wexler, who is the founder of Kids for Kerry. At 12 years old, she stood up in front of the DNC on Tuesday night and gave an impassioned speech that encouraged kids to get involved in their world.
And she made fun of Dick Cheney 
“Our vice president, he said a really bad word,” she said. “If I said that word … I would get a time out. I think he should be given a time out.”
[link via freakgirl]
John Edwards just finished his speech at the DNC. I’m overwhelmed. I had an email from my mom earlier today regarding Barack Obama’s speech (also unbelievably inspiring), and she said it made her proud that there were other people out there who saw America the same way she does, but who are able to express it more eloquently. That’s how I felt while listening to Edwards. He told the crowd “the truth is, we still live in two Americas,” one for the rich and one for everybody else. “It doesn’t have to be that way,” he said. “We can build one America.”
In a fit of pessimism the other night I was telling the hubby that if Bush is reelected I will lose my faith in humanity. But over the past few nights, watching the DNC, I realize that there are a lot of people out there who think and feel about this country just like I do. I can’t forget about them, and the fact that we are all in this together. Even if Bush is reelected (which he WON’T - insert Jedi hand wave), it’s OK, because I’m not alone.
Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush’s daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him and a bad guy when Bush needed a “we can’t find Bin Laden” diversion.
Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.
The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.
A woman can’t be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.
The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches while slashing veterans’ benefits and combat pay.
If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won’t have sex.
A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy. Providing health care to all Americans is socialism.
HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.
Global warming and tobacco’s link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is a impeachable offense. A president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.
The public has a right to know about Hillary’s cattle trades, but George Bush’s driving record is none of our business.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you’re a conservative radio host. Then it’s an illness, and you need our prayers for your recovery.
You support states’ rights, which means Attorney General John Ashcroft can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the ’80s is irrelevant.
Friends don’t let friends vote Republican.
[via Miles at Monkeygroup]
A heartbreaking story about puppy mills. When I was little, I used to love going into pet stores to look at the puppies, but now every time I do, I start bawling like an idiot. I think about what they’ve gone through and what their mamas have gone through and it breaks my heart. So please, people, don’t buy puppies and kittens from pet stores. Adopt from a rescue organization or the pound. Just look what you can get if you do.
For those of you who, like me, forgot to watch the Democratic National Convention last night, here is a link to President Clinton’s speech. Sigh. I miss him.
This weekend is International Greyhound Memorial Weekend. Check out the site of the Greyhound Protection League and what they are doing to find homes for the thousands of “retired” racing dogs. Maybe, if you’re looking for a new pet, you can consider adopting one of these great dogs who desperately needs a loving home after years of abuse in the racing world.
