The Furious Spinner

I forgot to tell you about Moore's speech I heard and saw on C-Span. He's at the Democratic convention. It was a very good speech. (I've been saying that a lot, haven't I?) He speaks the truth, I think.

What did you think of the John Edwards speech? I've heard him do much better. The lights seemed to be bothering him—probably a side effect of some cold drugs. We're having people over tonight to watch and listen to Kerry. I'm crossing my fingers he does a great job. I'm disappointed about their platform and speeches on the war, of course. I want to hear more about what they plan to do in Iraq, more about the environment, the Patriot Act, and women's rights.

My international readers (Canada and Europe) are remarking that Kerry isn't saying anything much different from Bush when it comes to Iraq. I have to agree. Although I have to say I don't really know what his plan is–which is a problem. I don't want him to get into office and suddenly it becomes a Democratic war. Tonight I hope he articulates his plans.

Do you listen to Air America? Randi Rhodes reported this story last week: the Iraqi Prime Minister reportedly shot and killed 7 unarmed prisoners. I didn't hear it reported on the mainstream or alternative media, so I didn't report it to you. Now finally here's a piece on it. It ain't pretty, but it's also not surprising, unfortunately.

Of course, the right wing (rather, the wrong wing) is after Teresa Heinz-Kerry. After all, she's a smart, outspoken woman.

Here's a story of a Canadian man who was tortured, thanks to the United States government, he says. I believe the United States, George Bush in particular, needs to be tried for war crimes. When the administration says they are not going to pay attention to the Geneva Conventions, what do they think will happen? That everyone will just "play" nice? The story of torture is the one that could bring the Bush administration down. I don't understand why it is not reported more widely. We have not heard the full story—or the end of the story.

Smoke from the fires in British Columbia fogged our town last night—at least that's where the news stations said it was coming from. Seems strange, but not impossible. One year when China was having terrible dust storms, we got the pollution from those storms. It's a reminder that we're all together on one small planet. 0 comments

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