Well, it's been a while, a while too long since I've been here. I didn't post something on 9/11 even thought I probably should have. And I haven't posted anything since the last vigil I attended. Time has been such a commodity as of late. It always is. Even when you think it isn't. Even if you are blissfully unaware of it. Sort of like soybeans. They are a vital part of our economy, but how many of us know that? But regardless of whether or not we know it, the fact remains. Soybeans are important. I hope you grasp the significance of that.
Since I spoke with you last I've met former Governor Howard Dean, Senator Ted Kennedy, and the man I'm working for these days Senator John Kerry. Dean was in very good spirits, and it was good to see him. I was in awe of Senator Kennedy's speaking ability. He has never been one of my favorites, but wow - what mad speaking skills. Senator John Kerry really did have an air of confidence and you begin to see why people rally around him. He was so thankful to everyone for their time and purpose on the campaign. It was a good experience for me to meet these three. Only 43 days left.
My Aunt was in town this weekend, and it was good to catch up with her. We talked mostly about politics. I'm beginning to wonder what I'm gonna do with myself after this is over. I guess I'll embark on my career as a poker player :)
Be good, and if you can't...
At least be good at it
E
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Five
Well, once again, it's time to do something that I hope to never do again. Something that I wish I never had to do in the first place. This isn't the first time and sadly it won't be the last. For me it will make the fifth time. Number Five.
At 9pm tonight the Commonwealth of Virginia will put James Reid to death.
You can read about Mr. Reid's case here:
http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=133
GO read it.
Now tell me how this is the "right thing" to do. Tell me how the bastard needs to be punished for his crimes - even though he is unable to remember them. Tell me how we should rid our "civilized society" of people like James, whose counsel fell asleep during the proceedings. Tell me how he deserves to die so we should ignore the cruel and unusual punishment that he will have to go through tonight as they have to cut into his arms just to find a vein that they can use to pump the poison to his body.
Now tell me what this solves.
Tonight the Commonwealth of Virginia will be guilty of the same crime (albeit in a much different way) that they are ending James Reid's life for, but it's not just the Commonwealth's guilt. The guilt belongs to all Virginians. James Reid's life is on all our hands. And yours too Governor Mark Warner, especially yours. You are the only one who could have made Mr. Reid's appeals work for him. You are the only one, at this point, who can see justice be done. The only one who can see the system really work.
I've watched this too many times. Once would have been too often. This is five times to often - so far.
Five
At 9pm tonight the Commonwealth of Virginia will put James Reid to death.
You can read about Mr. Reid's case here:
http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=133
GO read it.
Now tell me how this is the "right thing" to do. Tell me how the bastard needs to be punished for his crimes - even though he is unable to remember them. Tell me how we should rid our "civilized society" of people like James, whose counsel fell asleep during the proceedings. Tell me how he deserves to die so we should ignore the cruel and unusual punishment that he will have to go through tonight as they have to cut into his arms just to find a vein that they can use to pump the poison to his body.
Now tell me what this solves.
Tonight the Commonwealth of Virginia will be guilty of the same crime (albeit in a much different way) that they are ending James Reid's life for, but it's not just the Commonwealth's guilt. The guilt belongs to all Virginians. James Reid's life is on all our hands. And yours too Governor Mark Warner, especially yours. You are the only one who could have made Mr. Reid's appeals work for him. You are the only one, at this point, who can see justice be done. The only one who can see the system really work.
I've watched this too many times. Once would have been too often. This is five times to often - so far.
Five
Monday, September 06, 2004
Update
Well, it has been way too long since my last post to the Loopness blog. I have neglected this blog, but no more. Today I update the Loopness.
I wanted to give everyone a quick update. I have a new blog up and running. I think that it is really going to be good. It is more focused than this blog. I wanted to have a place people could go to to discover good music from unknown artists, or artists that do not have much national exposure. You can visit my new blog at http://musicloop.blogspot.com to check out my recommendation(s). As time goes on, I hope to have a few people that I trust with their music analysis posting to it and helping the world discover great artists.
Things on the Kerry Edwards 2004 campaign are good. Everyone is upbeat and has the feeling that we are getting ready for the home strech. There is a weariness that comes from the long hours and the never ending work to be done, however I can honestly tell you that no one is giving up and the resolve to take this country in a better direction doesn't waiver. The next two months will define so much for America and Americans for the next decade. Keep watching and learning.
Remember,
Be good, and if you can't...
At least be good at it ;)
E
I wanted to give everyone a quick update. I have a new blog up and running. I think that it is really going to be good. It is more focused than this blog. I wanted to have a place people could go to to discover good music from unknown artists, or artists that do not have much national exposure. You can visit my new blog at http://musicloop.blogspot.com to check out my recommendation(s). As time goes on, I hope to have a few people that I trust with their music analysis posting to it and helping the world discover great artists.
Things on the Kerry Edwards 2004 campaign are good. Everyone is upbeat and has the feeling that we are getting ready for the home strech. There is a weariness that comes from the long hours and the never ending work to be done, however I can honestly tell you that no one is giving up and the resolve to take this country in a better direction doesn't waiver. The next two months will define so much for America and Americans for the next decade. Keep watching and learning.
Remember,
Be good, and if you can't...
At least be good at it ;)
E
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