Say What You Need to Say
by Linda Buzogany on Oct 22, 2011
I write letters. To celebrities. Musicians. Yoga teachers. I’ve had one-sided conversations with Dave
Matthews and Stephen Cope. It is foolish, yes. But I can’t be held responsible for words I write after a bad blood sugar night, all sleep deprived and open.
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A too-long national chapter, over. All “our troops will be home for the holidays” from Iraq.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 21, 2011
At last. “Our troops will definitely be home for the holidays.” “So today, I can report, that as promised, the rest of our troops in Iraq will come by the end of the year. After nine years.” I enjoyed reading this paragraph more than any other string of words in recent memory: WASHINGTON — President [...]
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Jon Stewart to GOP re Qaddafi: “Are you that small?”
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 21, 2011
“What the f**k is wrong with you people? Honestly, what’s wrong with you? Are you that small? Are you that, you know what else we really got to give credit to the Chinese. Without the invention of gunpowder…” Qaddafi is dead. Libya Celebrates. GOP, which criticized President Obama every step of the way (including for [...]
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Does the US Needs a Time Out? A Rant Worth Listening To.
by Tamara Kerner on Oct 5, 2011
This should be reposted again and again until you all listen to this rant.
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Watch: President Reagan called for an End to ‘Crazy’ Tax Loopholes that let Millionaires pay less than Bus Drivers.
by Waylon Lewis on Oct 3, 2011
Reagan Called For An End To ‘Crazy’ Tax Loopholes That Let Millionaires Pay Less Than Bus Drivers (with video). The Buffett Rule = The Reagan Rule. You know the country has tilted hard right when we’re using President Reagan to justify the cause of the middle class. Love this:
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Just made my 1st donation to Barack Obama 2012—got a mug & dog leash.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 26, 2011
When faced with uncertainty, chaos—early and decisive action is the difference between loss and victory. Redford votes with me out of loyalty…but secretly I know he’s a Republican (allllways wearing Red). The mug is silly, but I want a mug sitting around for years to come, and drinking morning coffee is among the best moments [...]
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President Obama comments on GOP Debates.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 26, 2011
“Some of you here may be folks who actually used to be Republicans but are puzzled by what’s happened to that party, are puzzled by what’s happening to that party. I mean, has anybody been watching the debates lately? You’ve got a governor whose state is on fire denying climate change. It’s true. You’ve got [...]
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Immortal Technique: History Lesson.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 20, 2011
Underground hip hop—Rap with a Conscience. ~ ~ From Poverty of Philosophy by Immortal Technique: “In fact, I have more in common with most working and middle-class white people than I do with most rich black and Latino people. As much as racism bleeds America, we need to understand that classism is the real issue. [...]
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Time to support Obama. Why? Doughnuts, etc.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 13, 2011
Can liberals learn to constructively support, instead of sacking their own quarterback? We’d better—it’s game time, and Michele Bachman is making Rick Perry is making Mitt Romney is making Ron Paul look moderate is making Huntsman look extreme for backing “science.” Even the Wall Street Journal can’t seem to dislike this new jobs plan: Obama [...]
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9/11/11: Ten videos worth watching.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 11, 2011
A round-up of today’s most moving moments: Presidents Bush, Clinton (eloquent), Obama; Paul Simon’s sounds of silence; children sing Empire State of Mind…and an epic anthem. Let this anniversary be about sadness, remembrance, heroism, empathy, community & Love—not Gitmo, TSA, Patriot Act, war or civilian deaths wherever they happen. ~ ed. NY Times: Unlike Mr. [...]
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Bill Maher kills it (the Republican Party) on Jay Leno.
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 10, 2011
Now, I hate linking to Jay Leno, the Coco-back-stabbing big meanie, but Bill Maher was on a roll. And I don’t even usually love him. But: home run after home run:
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Why I Went to D.C. to be Arrested at Age 64. ~ Ellen Gunter
by elephantjournal.com on Sep 9, 2011
At 64, I’d never been arrested before. I was bricked and egged during anti-war protests in the Vietnam War days, even shot at in a high-speed car chase during the sixties because I had the audacity to be a car with black friends. But I had never been handcuffed and taken to jail until that day.
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Three Photos: “The Losing Side.”
by elephantjournal.com on Sep 3, 2011
One man alone can not bend the arc of history. Each of us has to get up off of our proverbial (or literal, these days) couch and help our leaders to bend it, if only a little bit. So while many of us complain about President Obama, how many of us have helped give him [...]
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Would You Go to Jail With Prostitutes, Drunks, and Daryl Hannah?
by Bud Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
“In any nonviolent campaign there are four basic steps: collection of the facts to determine whether injustices are alive, negotiation, self-purification, and direct action”. Wise words from the civil rights era – now we’re in the Earth Rights era – it’s time to take action.
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I couldn’t watch all 43 seconds without crying. {Video}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Aug 18, 2011
Pierce Brosnan’s powerful video about the slaughter of endangered whales. Plus, info on how you can help.
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Thanks for lookin’ out for all of US, Tea Party.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 8, 2011
U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz “said he was well aware of how the leadership had used his and others’ willingness to let a default happen as a negotiating chip, and said he didn’t mind at all. ‘We weren’t kidding around, either,’ he said. ‘We would have taken it down.’” (washingtonpost.com) Well. Apparently the US Public has [...]
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S&P agrees: it’s “The Tea Party Downgrade.”
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 7, 2011
Media forgets to report why S&P lowered US Credit Rating for 1st time in History: Congress Republicans. It’s a cynical plan, that would be masterful if We the People and our media weren’t stupid…which we often are: Congress challenges President Obama on the Debt Ceiling, something that’s been passed a hundred times without controversy by [...]
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Have You Ever Been to a Sit-In? Here’s Your Chance!
by Bud Wilson on Aug 3, 2011
With one stroke of his pen, President Obama may approve a massive oil pipeline across the entire midwest from Northern Albert Canada to the Gulf Coast refineries of the United States. You can join a Sit-In in Washington later this month if you prefer clean energy alternatives.
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Even Politicians Need Love—Ask the Buddha!
by Ed & Deb Shapiro on Aug 2, 2011
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter, and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. ~ Abraham Lincoln The political arena right now can make any sane person feel sick and angry, because of the few selfish leaders imposing their own egocentric whims. As we have seen in [...]
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Halle-f*ckin-lujah: Debt Ceiling Compromise. {Info, Video}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
It’s about time. “We’re not done yet.” ~ President Obama The lowest level of spending since I Like Ike. Tea Partiers hate the deal. Dems fear it. So…for both sides…it can’t be all bad. That’s compromise! Tea Party Freshman Republicans can still upset deal. “Much damage to US financial stability reputation has already been done [...]
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Top 10 Ways President Obama can win over the GOP.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 28, 2011
Put Chuck Norris on the Nickel. Gotta save your nation from self-inflicted economic calamity? Congress too busy fighting amongst themselves to jump out of the car as it speeds toward the cliff? No problem: David Letterman has his famous Top 10 List hot n’ready: Okay, let’s get serious.
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To the People of Norway… ~ Barack Obama.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 27, 2011
For more.
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George Carlin: “They’re coming for your Social Security.”
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 27, 2011
“Politicians? Media? They don’t give a &*(# about you.” That said, we got (and he’s demonstrating) freedom of speech. That said, support independent-of-corporate control media. That said, getting all negative won’t help—but knowing the lay of the land will. Could he tell the future? Read tea leaves? No. But he could think for himself. It’s [...]
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“There will be major, major cuts in Social Security by 2012.”
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 27, 2011
“This Senator is going to fight back.” You tell ‘em, Senator Bernie: Congratulations Senator Coburn. f there was ever a time in the modern history of America that the American people should become engaged in what’s going on here in Washington, now is that time. Decisions are being made that will impact not only our [...]
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“None of us know anything about disliking one another when we come into the world.”
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2011
Integration, & a Biracial President. A moment to appreciate how far we’ve come. Ruby Bridges, an iconic girl made iconic not only by history and her own bravery and innocence, but by Norman Rockwell’s iconic painting that proved the lie to those who thought he only picture conformity and whitebred happiness, meets with President Obama. [...]
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President Obama meets with Dalai Lama again. Video, photo.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 18, 2011
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President Obama talks to students: “If you’re only talking to people who you agree with, then politics is always going to disappoint you.”
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 17, 2011
On March 8th 2011 President Obama surprised and took questions from a group of Boston Area College Democrats, Republicans and Independents after his speech at Tech Boston Academy in Dorchester, MA.
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The Top Ten Dalai Lama Quotes…Mistranslated.
by John Pappas on Jul 17, 2011
To Commemorate the Dalai Lama meeting with President Obama, let’s have some fun. We have all played the classic “Telephone” game, where a message starts at one end of a line of people, is whispered from one person to the next and turns out to be radically different from the original message. Fun, right? Were you ever [...]
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Bill Maher sums up the whole Debt Ceiling thing.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 10, 2011
Of the Rich, by the Rich, for the Rich. Skip this paragraph: Here’s what you need to know: Democrats are trying to compromise, sacrificing their sacred cows—even offering to cut social security a little, something that’s never been offered by liberals, not ever. Republicans, knowing an election is coming up and Congress is divided—meaning Obama [...]
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Obama Has a Big Problem With White Women. ~ Jolee McBreen
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 6, 2011
Real Headlines Vs. Fox News Headlines
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President Obama “evolving” on Gay Marriage.
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 30, 2011
Should a president allow states to decide, let the national debate resolve itself—or lead and antagonize the opposition? What’s more moral? Easy. But what’s most effective? Up ’til now, he’s stayed out of the national Gay Marriage Rights debate, while pushing legislation that makes him the most pro-Gay Civil Rights president in US history. But [...]
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President Obama magically calms crying baby. Video:
by Waylon Lewis on Jun 21, 2011
Human Interaction of the Day. I’ve watched this three times, now. There’s something funny and delightful about seeing a man’s effect on a real-life baby—now if only dealing with complainers on the left and right were so “easy.” From Gawker: Obama is a Baby Whisperer. “You okay, baby?” he shouts in the crying baby’s face. [...]
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Goodbye, (USDA) Food Pyramid. It Was Nice Knowing You. ~ Ariel Scott
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 9, 2011
The new visual features a plate with color-coded daily food portions making it quite easy for people of all ages to understand…
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Let’s Leave Behind No Child Left Behind.
by Waylon Lewis on May 29, 2011
President Obama’s weekly address: “why it’s so important to replace No Child Left Behind.” Teachers and students and parents out there…what do you think? Weekly address: Bonus:
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At least for a night, Poetry more important than War or Polls.
by Waylon Lewis on May 29, 2011
Poetry at the White House: Videos. Poetry, Spoken Word, Music: are Arts a Matter more important than Polls & War-making? There are moments when what should be & what is overlap. Sharing our QOTD via Esperanza Spalding, I tripped across these videos from two years back tonight. There’s something powerful about taking the time to [...]
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An Israeli Girl’s cup of coffee with her enemy, this morning. ~ Tal Nimrodi.
by elephantjournal.com on May 21, 2011
Just like how I don’t understand why there are some Palestinians who want to harm us, I don’t understand why my younger brother has to go watch over a 12 family settlement in the West Bank instead of being with his family in Passover. I must admit, I don’t have a solution, but I do [...]
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Do you speak “yoga”?
by Chelsea Roff on May 17, 2011
You won’t hear me telling first time practitioners to “activate jalandhara bandha” or feel their psoas lengthen as they extend their leg. As a yoga teacher, we have to learn to speak TO and not AT our students.
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Obama on Veganism.
by Waylon Lewis on May 9, 2011
Obama responds to Vegan re: Factory Farming & Sustainable Food Systems. Eating Meat contributes more to Climate Change than all Transportation. Great to see the man’s thoughts of sustainability and food: Senator Barack Obama responds to a question from vegan, Nikki Benoit, during a public meeting at Gibbs High School, Saint Petersburg, Florida (August 1st, [...]
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Reconsidering the killing of Osama Bin Laden. ~ David Telfer McConaghay
by elephantjournal.com on May 9, 2011
We are being told that a reviled murderer has been murdered during a “badass” raid on a luxurious compound outside Islamabad. by tharealMrGreen Think I’m Crazy? At Least You’re Thinking. As with any big! exciting! important! breaking! news story everyone needs to know about, no one seems to have much of a clue about what’s [...]
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Stephen Colbert: “I steal Clif Bars from Whole Foods.”
by Waylon Lewis on May 8, 2011
“Like blaming the broken shower rod on sex.” Stephen Colbert? Sick of hearing about this new President Obama: The Colbert Report Tags: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive
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President Dubya announces the killing of Ardilla, the Gopher.
by Waylon Lewis on May 5, 2011
Breaking News. Three good things: President Bush Reacts to Osama Bin Laden’s Death with Will Ferrell from Will Ferrell
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Dalai Lama supports President Obama vs. Osama?
by Waylon Lewis on May 5, 2011
The Dalai Lama weighs in on killing of Osama bin Laden. “Forgiveness doesn’t mean forget what happened… If something is serious and it is necessary to take countermeasures, you have to take countermeasures.” In Buddhism, there’s a long tradition of warriorship. Generally, such warriorship is about bravery in everyday life, not war. The battle is, [...]
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Here’s my long-form Birth Certificate. Here’s Osama bin Laden. Anything else?
by elephantjournal.com on May 4, 2011
Via What? Well, arrest a few bankers? Get another great Supreme Court Justice in? Reverse their decision to count corporations as people, who can fund campaigns? Fix the economy? Get out of Afghanistan soon? (Since you asked. I’m pretty happy so far, with Health Care & everything listed on whatthefuckhasobamadonesofardotcom).
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Why conspiracy theorists love to theorize about conspiracies…
by Ben Ralston on May 4, 2011
It’s not important whether Osama planned 9/11; it’s not important whether he lived in a cave in Bora Bora or a mansion in Pakistan; it’s not important whether he’s alive or dead. It’s not important, compared to the simple question “Am I happy?”
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editor’s letter: Let this historic moment be about Peace on Earth for all, not a Celebration of Revenge.
by Waylon Lewis on May 2, 2011
This is Waylon Lewis’ weekly editor’s letter, that appears first in our free email newsletter, which gathers the 10 best blogs/videos/events/articles each week. Overwhelmed by twitter, Facebook? Want a pretty, professionally designed email once a week, free? Subscribe. ~ Peace on Earth! Hold that thought. “Do not rejoice when your enemies fall, and do not [...]
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Fox Freudian Slip.
by elephantjournal.com on May 2, 2011
God Save US from Ourselves:
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The right way to react to the killing of Osama bin Laden? ~ Jay Buchanan
by elephantjournal.com on May 2, 2011
…is your way. The below comes via a longtime pal of mine, tonight, who offered this sentiment as part of one of countless crowded, righteous conversations and arguments about how to properly celebrate, or not celebrate, Osama bin Laden’s death. I thought it important, worth sharing, and simply beautiful. ~ ed. I would pray that [...]
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WTF has Obama Done So Far? ~ Juliana McCarthy
by elephantjournal.com on May 1, 2011
I think we have something to add to the list…
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Obama zings Trump, to his face? White House Correspondents’ Dinner video:
by elephantjournal.com on Apr 30, 2011
The Correspondents’ Dinner is among the finest traditions in democracy…
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