real shabby dee » US politics

Governance

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:32:52 +0000

There is nothing intrinsically wrong with government. The effectiveness of the system is directly proportional to the active involvement of the populace. A corrupt government reflects the disengagement of its citizens.

Lambs To Slaughter

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:56:24 +0000

When the US launches a drone and kills an Al-Qaeda leader, are we justified in killing his wife, children, and grandchildren? Are they culpable by virtue of being related? Does the threat the terrorist presents supersede the recruiting tool we provide by murdering family, particularly children?

Hazardous Conditions

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:28:48 +0000

Republicans: speed bumps on the road to progress. And as it stands, our wheels are gonna need alignment.

Scene of the Crime

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:26:34 +0000

Rob a bank, get a jail cell. Rob someone with a bank, get a mansion.

You Get To Keep Your Television

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:57:42 +0000

Much good has come from socialism, both in the US and around the world, without resorting to totalitarianism. Don’t worry, your TV is safe.

History As Mythology

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:05:19 +0000

A staggering amount of what the average person considers history is mythology. This is a hindrance to progress.

Cutting Off Your Nose To Spite Your Face

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:49:49 +0000

Reasonably, everyone would like to pay lower taxes. When politicians speak, it has special meaning. “Cut taxes” is code for “limit the government’s ability to help and protect you while channeling wealth into the hands of the already wealthy.” Be suspicious when you hear these words. It frequently has little to do with your tax burden.

In the Henhouse

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:36:29 +0000

Financial collapse, economic malaise, soaring debt. Corporate dominance, crumbling infrastructure, dangerous consumer goods. Protracted wars, environmental disasters, mining tragedies. Conservative chickens coming home to roost.

A Word Problem

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:41:27 +0000

Given: Tennessee passed a “state sovereignty” resolution in 2009.
Given: The US Constitution has no explicit provision for federal disaster relief.
Given: The recent flooding in Tennessee is catastrophic.

Prove: Tennessee should have a reasonable expectation to receive federal disaster aid.

Workers of the World! Unite!

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:00:20 +0000

Happy May Day! While the rest of the world commemorates, through International Workers’ Day, the courage and sacrifice of the American workers who struggled to advance labor rights, we dance around the maypole or more likely ignore it all together. Remember the martyrs of the movement and consider the need for a renewed commitment to solidarity, peace, and justice in light of contemporary society.

I may not light a bonfire today, but a bonfire burns eternally in my heart.