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Political Waves
10/27/14
"They've got to want it more than we do."
I've waited a very long time to post this article or one like it -- almost all of my Planet Waves
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"They've got to want it more than we do."
I've waited a very long time to post this article or one like it -- almost all of my Planet Waves
10/27/14
Political Waves
7/20/14
Bend -- or break
In this broader discussion of our many differences, it's a no-brainer that we need to put
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Bend -- or break
In this broader discussion of our many differences, it's a no-brainer that we need to put
7/20/14
Political Waves
7/3/14
The Corporate States of America
Corporate expansion. What can stop it now? That little leak in the dike of Constitutional law that
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The Corporate States of America
Corporate expansion. What can stop it now? That little leak in the dike of Constitutional law that
7/3/14
Political Waves
6/22/14
Ready to Rumble
Here's your think-piece for the solstice weekend -- a really interesting read, and a blast of
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Ready to Rumble
Here's your think-piece for the solstice weekend -- a really interesting read, and a blast of
6/22/14
Political Waves
5/30/14
Your Inner Populist
I'm a populist. I suspect you're one, as well. We average citizens are populists when we need
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Your Inner Populist
I'm a populist. I suspect you're one, as well. We average citizens are populists when we need
5/30/14
Political Waves
5/4/14
Kids, These Days!
My 12-year old granddaughter and 15-year old grandson resonate politically like nobody's business
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Kids, These Days!
My 12-year old granddaughter and 15-year old grandson resonate politically like nobody's business
5/4/14
Political Waves
4/21/14
"In this time and place ..."
Tomorrow is Earth Day. I hope we can all find a way to celebrate the event, if not in leisure time
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"In this time and place ..."
Tomorrow is Earth Day. I hope we can all find a way to celebrate the event, if not in leisure time
4/21/14
Political Waves
4/5/14
Movement
I'm putting these two reads together because one is the effect of the mindless machine that is
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Movement
I'm putting these two reads together because one is the effect of the mindless machine that is
4/5/14
Political Waves
12/24/13
“They want total awareness."
There are really interesting possibilities beginning to swarm around the NSA issues. Obama seems to
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“They want total awareness."
There are really interesting possibilities beginning to swarm around the NSA issues. Obama seems to
12/24/13
Political Waves
11/11/13
Typhoon Haiyan
Remember the Christmas Tsunami of 2004? Quarter of a million souls left the planet in short order and
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Typhoon Haiyan
Remember the Christmas Tsunami of 2004? Quarter of a million souls left the planet in short order and
11/11/13
Political Waves
11/4/13
In-justice
Back in 2007 and 8, we saw a flurry of activity within the Dub's administration, salting away
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In-justice
Back in 2007 and 8, we saw a flurry of activity within the Dub's administration, salting away
11/4/13
Political Waves
10/31/13
Fouled
So what's worse? Being lied to or simply being ignored? In North Dakota they decided to go with
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Fouled
So what's worse? Being lied to or simply being ignored? In North Dakota they decided to go with
10/31/13
Political Waves
10/18/13
The 60s, revisited: a cold case and a big chill
There are political echoes ringing in the Universe these days -- louder than usual, seems to me,
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The 60s, revisited: a cold case and a big chill
There are political echoes ringing in the Universe these days -- louder than usual, seems to me,
10/18/13
Political Waves
8/10/13
Bradley Edward Manning, improbable hero
The prosecution has rested in the sentencing case against Brad Manning, who will probably sit out the
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Bradley Edward Manning, improbable hero
The prosecution has rested in the sentencing case against Brad Manning, who will probably sit out the
8/10/13
Political Waves
8/3/13
institutional capitalism is done, put a fork in it
No "pure" -ism ever worked indefinitely: communism, socialism, and certainly not capitalism
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institutional capitalism is done, put a fork in it
No "pure" -ism ever worked indefinitely: communism, socialism, and certainly not capitalism
8/3/13
Political Waves
7/26/13
I ♥ Elizabeth
In our complex and difficult world -- indeed, in our foot-dragging, brain-damaged echo-chamber of a
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I ♥ Elizabeth
In our complex and difficult world -- indeed, in our foot-dragging, brain-damaged echo-chamber of a
7/26/13
Political Waves
7/17/13
The Option: Round Two
Apparently we've finally put an end to the stonewall on Obama's nominees -- they're
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The Option: Round Two
Apparently we've finally put an end to the stonewall on Obama's nominees -- they're
7/17/13
Political Waves
6/10/13
In OTHER news ...
Yes, with everything about the NSA and spying and national security and patriot-whistleblower vs.
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In OTHER news ...
Yes, with everything about the NSA and spying and national security and patriot-whistleblower vs.
6/10/13
Political Waves
5/20/13
50 years ago in Alabama
In the last few years, we've seen an exodus from Congress; legislators retiring, running from the
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50 years ago in Alabama
In the last few years, we've seen an exodus from Congress; legislators retiring, running from the
5/20/13
Political Waves
5/10/13
City mouse, country mouse
[with bygones to those living in Red states everywhere ...] When I was a little city mouse, my
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City mouse, country mouse
[with bygones to those living in Red states everywhere ...] When I was a little city mouse, my
5/10/13
Political Waves
4/30/13
138,500 dolphins and whales ...
I don't know about you but I've been signing petitions to save whales and dolphins, seems
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138,500 dolphins and whales ...
I don't know about you but I've been signing petitions to save whales and dolphins, seems
4/30/13
Political Waves
4/20/13
Chilling
A couple of provocative reads on the Boston issue -- first, from the New Yorker, a perspective piece
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Chilling
A couple of provocative reads on the Boston issue -- first, from the New Yorker, a perspective piece
4/20/13
Political Waves
4/8/13
Hydrogen, carbon dioxide, salt, algea, bacteria ... and cover-up
Making alternative fuels from all the above is quite a breakthrough, don't you think? Algae
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Hydrogen, carbon dioxide, salt, algea, bacteria ... and cover-up
Making alternative fuels from all the above is quite a breakthrough, don't you think? Algae
4/8/13
Political Waves
3/29/13
Birds and Bees
... and even butterflies at risk from the mundane evils of human greed, arrogance and apathy. Wish I
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Birds and Bees
... and even butterflies at risk from the mundane evils of human greed, arrogance and apathy. Wish I
3/29/13
Political Waves
3/22/13
Woodward and Bernstein, revisited
Every once in awhile I read something ... just for readings sake ... that puts one of those little
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Woodward and Bernstein, revisited
Every once in awhile I read something ... just for readings sake ... that puts one of those little
3/22/13
Political Waves
2/26/13
Don't miss 'The Makers: Women Who Make America' ... TONIGHT
Charlie Rose featured a short discussion with Gloria Steinem and Amy Richards last night about the
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Don't miss 'The Makers: Women Who Make America' ... TONIGHT
Charlie Rose featured a short discussion with Gloria Steinem and Amy Richards last night about the
2/26/13
Political Waves
1/2/13
Cliff Diving
Oh, what an exciting [yawn] few days it's been, as first, the House diss'd John Boehner's
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Cliff Diving
Oh, what an exciting [yawn] few days it's been, as first, the House diss'd John Boehner's
1/2/13
Political Waves
12/17/12
Heartbreak, the sorrow of a nation
The need to eliminate assault weapons, increase mental health services and stop the NRA from holding
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Heartbreak, the sorrow of a nation
The need to eliminate assault weapons, increase mental health services and stop the NRA from holding
12/17/12
Political Waves
12/4/12
Filibuster
One of the most cynical things going on in WA DC these days is the abuse of the filibuster. Back in
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Filibuster
One of the most cynical things going on in WA DC these days is the abuse of the filibuster. Back in
12/4/12
Political Waves
11/4/12
Countdown
Did you remember to turn back your clock? One less anxious hour, I guess. I want this to be over now!
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Countdown
Did you remember to turn back your clock? One less anxious hour, I guess. I want this to be over now!
11/4/12