Timothy J. Russert, Journalist 1950-2008

Friday while riding in the hot sun from Williamsburg around 3:30 it was announced that Timothy J. Russert of "Meet the Press" past away. Mr. Russert was a fixture on Sunday morning for me. He was meticulous in the interviewing of his guest. While listening to the accolades from his colleagues about how he studied for every subject he interview, they were utterly amazed at how he performed his craft. Very moving to say the least.

Now what I was thinking was, okay, if Mr Russert does HIS homework, what are the rest of the journalist doing. Most of them basically said they wait from him to do his work then copy him. It gives me the image of the smartest kid in the class is taking the exam and the entire class is looking over his shoulder. Now the smartest kid in the class is gone, now what!!!!

What I would suggest for those who would like to honor Mr. Russert is to re-commit yourselves to finding the truth, expose the frauds in our society, raising a more informed electorate. Make a habit of doing the research and asking the right question instead spouting talking points. Take the time to think about the opinions you are shaping, Like Mr Russert thought of his father when he interviewed his subject.

Mr Russert was a Journalist, Newsman in the truest sense of the word. For that he will be sorely missed.

Peace

Anybody but HER.....

I wrote yesterday that Clinton had Senator Obama in a tight spot. After last night not any more. There are a few matters to examine to not place her on the ticket. Most of the so called "Weakness" of the Obama campaign. I will break these myths down one by one and give you the facts.

Obama can't get the working white vote in Ohio, PA, WV, KY: false

Fact:

1. The Rush Limbaugh factor, that counts for about 5-10% of her "hard working class white vote.

2. Most of the white working vote didn't start to peel off from the Senator until Ohio and Texas primary, which is when Rush put out his call.

White women are so upset about treatment of Clinton they won't vote for Obama. False

Fact

1. Soccer Moms who have not voted Democratic in two political elections cycles.

2. Those women who stated that they would not vote for the Senator have not been voting us in the first place.

Senator Obama has a Hispanic problem - Terry McAuliffe. False

Fact:

1. The hispanic states Nevada, Texas, New Mexico and California were mostly too close and he actually got more delegates out some of those states.

2. The only reason why he lost in Puerto Rico is that he was not that widely known.

Senator Obama can win POTUS with out her, and it would be the best thing for him to pick someone else. Not another women, but a border line Republican or a blue dog democrat.
Ex. Chuck Hagel, Mike Bloomberg, or Jim Webb.

Peace

HE DID IT

BARACK OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!!!!!! He is the first African American to have this title.....I am so proud of him tonight. Who would have known in August 2004 that this would happen... Here is the speech that set it OFF!!!!!


CONGRADULATIONS TO SENATOR OBAMA FOR BEING AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL. ON TO POTUS!!!!!


PEACE

Angel of the Night....A Tribute

This beautiful woman is these photos is a muscial icon. Her name is Angela Bofill. Ms. Bofill has had many hits such as "I Try", "Tonight I Give In" and my favorite "Angel in the Night." I also got the pleasure of seeing her live twelve years ago. She was awesome by the way. But I am not making this entry because I am a admirer of Ms Bofill's body of work. I am writing because of something more tragic.

Recently I was peruzing the net I was reading that Ms Bofill suffered two strokes in 2006 and 2007. But this gets worse, Ms. Bofill is one of the millions uninsured Americans. She has a staggering figure of 50,000.00 worth of medical bills. When I read about this I was stunned I'm trying to figure a way in which to help. Ms Bofill does have a website here is the link.

http://www.angelabofill.com

Please visit the site and contribute.

Here is a few sample of Ms Bofills work.....Enjoy!!!!!

Single Payer Healthcare in the US...Reprise

I was just listening to Randi Rhodes today ran across commerical. This is a website that is lobbying for Single Payer healthcare. This is a law that healthcare industry are trying to block.

http://www.hr676.org/


Read about, get the information and volunteer.

Freedom ain't free

Peace

Think about it

Clinton supporters and the true Democratic principle.

You all TRULY need to rethink this notion of voting for McCain. Obama supporters need to listen as well. The only people that speaking defecting to the McCain are not Democrats. They are Rush Bo phonies that we have allowed to infiltrated our primary process. Don't let these people manipulate you.

Most of you are young; this is your first experience. However I have sat through Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton and Bush II. I've seen this country go through it's peaks and valleys. I've seen good candidates go down over media hype and lies. I have NEVER thought I would never see a looming food shortage, financial crisis where Americans are literally living off of their credit cards.

This is way too important. I read your posts, your passion, your pain. I am with you. We can't afford to bury another soldier, another family homeless, more loss of freedom for the sake of false sense of security. Read the principle we stand for. JUSTICE, FREEDOM and EQUALITY. I beg you; please go to the DNC website. Http://www.dnc.org

Peace

Dedicated to MLK