Read this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/4649606.stm
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness ohmygoodnessohmygoodness.
What is going to happen next? For a brief moment last semester it looked as though the Palestinian Prime Minister and Ariel Sharon were working towards stabilizing relations between the two. With Hamas in charge, openly admiting that they will neither recognize Israel or engage in peace talks with them, I fear we are only moving backwards and the wellfare of millions of people, both arab and Israeli, are in danger.
What do you guys think?
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Punctuate this: Americans Pride comes before the Fall
The only reasons I'm proud to be American these days have been because of our Constitution. We've been left with a beautiful heritage paid for by the blood, sweat, and tears of generations of Americans before us. Our Constitution was built to protect us from itself; it empowers us to question our leaders and demand the freedoms we believe we deserve. GWBush is destroying America in its own name; he is profaning our heritage in the same ways that the religious extremists who have so often attacked our great nation have perverted their faith. Hypocrisy, injustice, and tyranny were committed by a "George" earlier in our history, and I'm not referencing the "beloved" (note the sarcasm) George H W Bush either. Our country gives us the power to hold our leaders to high standards, be they standards of grammar, loyalty, honor, or simple human decency.
"If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, and only one person were of the
contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one
person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind."
On Liberty John Stuart Mill
Okay, so Mill is British and from the Victorian Era at that, but he is one of the men who inspired the interpretation of the Constitution that we liberal-minded individuals hold so dear. People can't you hear the sound of the drums? Can't you look at history and see that we're making some of the same mistakes England made in the 1800's? Can't you see that only another World War will quell the raging materialism, conservativism, and utterly detestable imperialism we suffer from? This time, who will save us? What other nation is there to call on? We've estranged ourselves from our greatest allies by telling them all that we can do it ourselves. Well, Bush, either get ready for another pretzel you can't swallow - except this one will be baked in the shape of real war on your precious "American" soil - or get out of the darn kitchen and let someone competent handle this job.
Voters with a conscience: don't blame yourselves yet. It's only when you allow yourselves to be silenced that you've let yourself down. All us "minus one" people need to do what we were made to do: speak. Even if we're wrong, even if we fail to change their minds, we've made our point, and we've utilized our political rights to their fullest. Go get 'em tigers.
As a last resort, I might be joining my fellow disappointed Patriots in Europe. You'll probably find me in Grantham, England, mainly, but I'll pay visits elsewhere. If all else fails, which I can't imagine it will unless we don't give our honest best, I'll wish my beloved country good-bye.
Bush, if you're listening, don't make me leave. Please.
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I've just read some Mills this week for an Environmental Ethics class. His concept of value doesn't seem to extend to animals and plants, however, which is, regretfully, a little dissapointing.
Don't give up quite yet. Only two more years dear. There is a lot of great culture and awareness undernieth, although i do understand your impatience and disgust at our nation's current behavior.
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I'm not exactly sure when I realized it, but I'm over the whole "dreaming" thing agian. I'm tired of being disappointed in people. I'm tired of being disappointed in how things work out. I'm tired of being disappointed in myself.
September was an okay month. It made me happy. It made me hope. People became important. Someone became important. But now things are back to how they were before.
Blame me for quitting. Blame me for not being strong enough to make things work out. I can't save everyone. I can't really save anyone. If I can't save myself from slipping back into the same old habbits - the same red dress, the same bad influences, the same old picture - how am I supposed to conjure up the strength to make a difference to anyone else? Magic?
"All you need for magic is a wand, a magic book, a penny, and bubbles. But I don't know what the bubbles are for yet." --Theresa, my sagely 6 year old little sister
I can't let myself down anymore. I can't be everyone's strength. I can't be there for everyone. I probably shouldn't be there for anyone. I'm no good at it. I'm not a warrior meant to save people. I don't have the sword and armor bit. I don't even have the Amazon bit going for me either. I'm not a good example, I'm not a good influence, I'm not the catalyst in which to place your faith. I can't.
Hear that optimists and go-getters?
I CAN'T.
One day I'll make it for myself. One day I'll break through my own barriers and win. But not today. Not now.
September is over. I'm awake now. No more dreams. No more hoping. Just a whole lot of living. Alone. Without that hole in me filled. Without a perfect life.
I'm alone and it's probably a hell of a lot better that way.
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As if we needed another example f how men just don't get it. Lol. Parden my amusement, you have to admit, its a little funny. And of all posts to randomly comment on...
Hang in there AJ. "Leave time to mourn but be sure not to rust because god knows the only one we have to truly fill us is us."-Terri Deletetsky. Eventually there will be that person, but in the meantime, there are so many other amazing things to feel and experience. Discover the many new types of fulfillment. Sometimes it seems silly to me that we tend to focus on one experience and attribute all value to it. In the meantime I'm glad you arn't settling. A relationship is suppose to be a partnership not doctor/patient relationship. You have too much self love for that mess. -
It's pretty late to post a comment to this but here goes: Your post rings very true to me. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that feels frustrated, passed over or expected from. It sounds to me like this is the end of a "summer romance"? Good things sometimes happen when you look your worst, care the least and want something completely different.
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Its cool outside. Not quite the kind of cool that seeps through your sweatshirt, but the kind that gives you a little shiver the first time the wind blows. The kind of cool that is freeing. The leaves will turn soon. Hurry Tori or you'll miss all of the glory.
I'm in the strangest mood. The air hangs heavy with quiet intensity. Its like putting a peice of spearomint gum in your mouth. That tingly feeling in your mouth, its like that. Excitement and yet an intense feeling that so much has already happened here. I wish i could give this feeling to both of you.
I am spinning spinning spinning in it.
I want to run around in it until I can't feel the cold anymore and my face is red and I have leaves in my hair and I feel like autum.
I'm so glad the season is changing. I'm so glad there is such thing as magic.
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Top six favorite songs, are these current favorite songs or all-time favorite songs?
I'm going to go with current.
1)"Scarlet tide" by Alyson Kraus- I love Alyson Kraus's storytelling and She conveys so much emotion with her beautiful voice.
2)"Sweetheart" by Mariah Carey-This song is just fun to dance too. I miss her old school stuff.
3)"Daughters" By John Mayer
4)"Wheel" by John Mayer-I like the overall message. Its realistic, not angsty. Sort of soothing in a way, maybe its his voice.
5)"Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili Peppers-this one is just fun.
6)"Yom ya'vo V'neerai" By Zo Tobi-I'm not exactly sure of the spelling on that one. its Hebrew for "the day will come and we will see it", I think. Its by a school friend of mine who is one of the most excellent folk singers and magical people I've ever known. I love the story of the song. If anyone wants to give it a listen, they can at www.zotobi.com.
:O) Peace!
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"Drowning Man" is not on blue stockings, Lampost. ::stompts foot::
ahem.
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In times like these I am reminded of Aerosmith's immortal words:
"the past is gone....you've got to lose to know how to win."
and every once and a while a girl can find solace in a cookie cutter pop song. Grieve, I'll be right there with you. You were right, good thing I was there with you today. I'm so glad we have each other. Thank you and don't forget i'm behind you too. :O)
"since you've been gone
I can be free for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah yeah.
Thanks to you, i can get what i want...
since you've been gone."
and while we're at it:
Liberty
Equality
and sorority!
Love you Lampost.
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I love you too, hun. Whatever higher power was in charge today knew we needed each other.
I just unearthed prom pictures and party pictures and kissing pictures. I cried again. Three times a charm they say. I remembered, for the briefest of moments, what if felt like to kiss him and it hit me that THAT was what I dreamed about last night. The slow-dancing kiss. The one I'll never be able to have enough of...especially now...
Here's to the first two steps for my summer: Liberty and taking those sad songs and making them better...Even if I can't be Linus Larrabee this summer, I'll be Jude
It's 12:01. New day. No mistakes. Payday. Thursday -- no Marco, break w/ Mike, and a chance at being Jude, even if it's just for me...Especially if it's just for me.
One day, I'll find Equality and let him into my heart. One day...
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At 10:05 PM,
Mary said…
This is the second ridiculously interesting link that you've sent my way today!
Thank you!
I used to be quite pro-Israeli, but with the recent events I find it harder and harder to think that anyone's right in this situation. I just kind of support my friends of both sides.
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