Not Again
A short simple diary. Not that many years ago, America was embroiled in a Civil Rights war. The 50s and 60s saw a great number of articles, pro and con about "negroes". Remembering some of the articles...
View ArticleHe made me laugh! The last 10 years, he made me cry..
Personally, I always felt comedy and music were the two most important distractions a human being can have. Since we live in a society that is so competitive, stress is a bi-product of our daily...
View ArticleBreaking News: God Does Not Play Dice With The Universe
Yes, I know I stole the line from Professor Einstein. However, I felt its meaning is more relavant today in terms of our misuse of the planet and her resources, than what his meaning of the space time...
View ArticleSantorum's lack of courage in Dover
As a Pennsylvanian, I have been aware of Rick Santorum's support and encouragement to introduce educational topics that would repudiate any of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution teachings for some...
View ArticleA Sports Respite
There has to be a diary, a comment, some semblance of a non-political word out of this site in over a week. So, I waited, and I waited, and I waited, and.... That's it, I can't wait anymore.
View ArticlePast The Midnight Hour
RIP Wicked Pickett. His voice was unique, his style unforgettable. In the height of the soul 60s, his style was copied but never equalized. His was as distinct a voice as those who have passed before...
View ArticleThe Birds
I guess I should add to all the bird posts going around. Although, this is not about quails. I am not a proponent of hunting. In fact, I think I've fired a weapon twice since I've been out of the...
View ArticleAre there any posts this month?
Sorry to intrude upon all the truth in politics going on on this blog. However, I was wondering if there are any diaries written this month about Black History Month. I didn't see any, so I figured I'd...
View ArticleDrug prices for US elderly up 6 pct in 2005
I don't wish to bore anyone with this news because the vast majority of bloggers here are not senior citizens. However, I would like to point out your parents and grandparents do not benefit from the...
View ArticleMea Culpa
Last year some time, I had a bit of a flame war (not a particularly ugly one) with Kagro X about our efforts and obsession to impeach Bush. At the time, I felt it was over zealous and naïve to think...
View ArticleI Apologize!
This is a short, simple diary. I know I said I was through writing diaries, but, I wanted to write an apology to whoever wrote the diary about the Rush Limbaugh thing. I really don't know much about...
View ArticleHablas inglés?
I was born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love. I was born in West Philly, but my family moved to North Philly when I was a little kid. I lived for a time in South Philly, and frequented an...
View ArticleThe man who taught Martin Luther Kings Jr. Has Died
The Rev. Melvin H. Watson, who helped train Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, has died. He was 98.
View ArticleDuty, Honor, Family
Late last night, I was informed of the death of an old friend and mentor of mine. I am not able to attend his funeral due to my wife's illness while he will be laid to rest down south. I live in...
View ArticleChildren Are Dying
Just felt like changing the subject from Lebanon It was officially reported today that 600 children die daily in the Congo according to UNICEF. More are displaced and sexually abused. According to...
View ArticleHippies were just part of the 60s
I really enjoyed reading yesterday's diary about hippies. It brought to mind my favorite era. It was a time unlike any other in my lifetime, a freedom of spirit we experienced that was an important...
View ArticlePeople are sick (or racist, or both)
I am not writing this to announce a breaking story. In fact, it's been a long time since I wrote anything on the internet. I figured there are too many people who have similar slants who write much...
View ArticleFootball or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
I had a bug up my ass this morning. I know this is a political blog, but, this morning, I am not angry at Barak Obama, Joe Lieberman or Porky Pig. I live in Philly. This is Sunday. I don't give a damn...
View ArticleRemembering John Lennon, and someone else too
Since we commemorated the death of one popular singer/songwriter yesterday (who I thought was a great talent), I must ask this question. Can we do the same for another great talent (singer/songwriter)...
View ArticleRIP Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records, who shaped the careers of John Coltrane, Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and many others, died yesterday in Manhattan. He was 83.To...
View ArticleI am starting to feel old
Not because I am slowing down. I have ailments, but that isn't it either. It's not about my own health. It is about my thoughts now deal with remembering the past.People think about things that are...
View ArticleA Long Time, But I Quit
Meet the Press was a radio show my parents listened to just after the war ended. The host then was Lawrence Spivak. I usually found the show boring. It always dealt with political decisions and...
View ArticleI Feel Better Now
Everyday there are diaries and posts of all kinds critical of everything and calling out numerous people for numerous things. There are well written diaries and comments that deal with science, art,...
View ArticleRIP Max Roach
Sorry to intrude on the political banter today. I rarely write diaries, and when I do it is usually about music, which is something I do know about. I am sure most who are part of the community do not...
View ArticleI Will No Longer Buy The Inquirer
I realize David Sirota diaried this subject on Wednesday. I just wanted to put my two cents into the mix about it. I just wanted to point out the subtle method right wing corporations are using their...
View ArticleI Made Up My Mind: Updated
After much contemplation, a great deal of research, and an abiding faith in my great judgment (ok, maybe not so great), I have decided who I will support for the democratic nomination for president. I...
View ArticleI Changed My Mind, I Now Support a Candidate
Last week I decided to skip the primaries and not support anyone until the GE. Today, I found a candidate with true leadership abilities. Based on his courage, he forced the Senate to back down until...
View ArticleZen and the Art of Politics
Sozan, a Chinese Zen master, was asked by a student: "What is the most valuable thing in the world?"The master replied: "The head of a dead cat.""Why is the head of a dead cat the most valuable thing...
View ArticleI Apologize
I figured since there is a diary demanding Obama apologize for saying there are people out there who are pissed off, I might as well apologize too.
View ArticleThe Message We Should Be Promoting
There have been times when this website nails it on the head. The Iraq War, health care, global warming, civil liberties. Then there are times this website acts like hyenas ready to pounce and scavenge...
View ArticleA Few Observations
Last night was the first time I watched any of the debates from beginning to end. For some reason, my attention span doesn't allow me to listen and watch condensed campaign stump speeches. However, I...
View ArticleThe Most Powerful Voice
I know I don't write rec'd diaries. I am from another generation. Well, I'll make this short and sweet. The most powerful voice I ever heard sing a song died. His name was Levi Stubbs.He was my age....
View ArticleI am in Shock
I was going to write about how great it was for the Phillies to win the World Series. How important it is for this great city to feel good about something again.However, that's not what I will write...
View ArticleIt was fun
That's all I really wanted to write to many here who care about democracy and deal with democratic politics. Obviously, this website has changed. I am not one of the more popular commenters so my...
View ArticleA Little Music
A couple of old friends came over last weekend who used to play with me in a band many moons ago. We reminisced about the good old days when we practiced in our basements and garages and played gigs at...
View ArticleIn Cahoots
This is a short, but not very sweet diary. It concerns the use of one of the oldest daily newspapers in the country and its owner's penchant for changing a bastion of respectible journalism into his...
View ArticleBiggest Mistake
I don't want to write a very long diary. Sometimes the less said the better. I just wanted to write down a feeling I had about health care reform and how Congressional Democrats and the President made...
View ArticleBigger Mistake
I wrote a rant yesterday about Obama's commitment to HCR because he decided to go to Copenhagen. I was pissed off about a lot more than just HCR and the summer olympics.
View ArticleThis is War!!!!!
While everyone bounces off the wall about their number one topic, the most important event that reflects how money rules and corrupts even progressives, will be seen starting tonight.
View ArticleRemembering Sam Cooke 45 Years Later
I do not expect this diary will be widely read. If the name was John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Sarah Palin and Joe Lieberman, I am sure there would be greater interest. This is not a diary that attacks...
View ArticleIt's Been 10 Years - The Minstrel
Now that it is that time of year when politics is supposed to take a break and it is time to put away your memes, flamethrowers, complaints and miseries, I would like to reflect on a giant of...
View ArticleWho Is More Worthy for Me to Follow?
It is actually a rhetorical question. First let me wish everyone a Happy New Year. Maybe if we start off on the right foot, there will be less flamethrowers tossed around.For the first time I commented...
View ArticleRIP to all my friends and Teddy
I am really saddened by what happened in Haiti. I wish I can do more than write a check.I have been to Haiti on a number of occasions. I have friendships with many Haitians that have lasted many, many...
View ArticleAt Least for One Single Day
At least for one single day, can we savor the moment? Can we smell the coffee without any distraction? Does every good thing have to be followed by a bad one?There are very few times in life when an...
View ArticleTooooo Maannnnnyyyyyy Words
I listened to some great jazz tonight, but I voted tonight for the third time in a primary. Then I turn on the TV and my wife (who is now on her card night) left on MSNB). Chris, shut up about that ad.
View ArticleChill Out People
I would love to give a pep talk about how to deal with losses, but I simply don't have the energy nor the desire. Besides, when people are depressed and angry, they tend to shoot the messenger.
View ArticleA Message to the Pundit
I am not someone who writes many diaries here. I do comment and try to inspire critical thinking in others, but I do not consider myself one of the more popular stars of this community.I will not use...
View ArticleI Have Changed To Non-Commit
Not that I want to persuade anyone to adopt my thinking. I don't. Each of us have to do our own critical thinking.I was supporting Bernie Sanders up until yesterday. I did some critical thinking about...
View ArticleJust For One Day
Today is a holiday. It is supposed to be a day that pays tribute to a “real” American and International hero. Not some temporary White House wannabe who needs the adoration and obsession of a few...
View ArticleThe Biggest News Story of the Day is Not The Donald
I’ll keep it short and sweet since no one seems to be paying much attention to it. Apparently Assad dropped a chemical weapon on his people again.Well, at least McCain went medieval on Trump about his...
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