keep your eyes ahead

Hello everyone… it’s been awhile since I last wrote but there’s been so much going on that I knew I couldn’t stay caught up in writing, so I decided I’d not even stray towards the keyboard for having to edit myself too much. So, despite the dizzying array of political topics to tackle (tacky campaign tactics, Gubernatorial disgraces (back-to-back!), perilous pastors, etc.), in addition to the standard Bush Administration Mortification of a Nation posts, and with all the great music and films turning up out there, I thought I’d adopt the philosophy of ‘less is more’, and take a little break. Aren’t we all getting a little too much information anyway? Today, however, is a day that shouldn’t go by without observance. So I guess I’m back, and happy for it.

I thought I’d start by sharing some… for lack of a better word, humor (I just can’t help it):
During a videoconference with U.S. military and civilian personnel yesterday, President Bush praised the troops fighting in Afghanistan, claiming he was “a little envious” of their “romantic” fight:
“I must say, I’m a little envious,” Bush said. “If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed… It must be exciting for you … in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You’re really making history, and thanks,” Bush said. (more on ThinkProgress.org)

And with that I propose that we all take a moment to observe, as difficult as that may be, that five years ago today the US invaded Iraq and since that date 3992 American lives have been lost. On May 1, 2003 “mission accomplished” was declared and since that date 1785 days have passed… and bin Laden is still at large. The Bush War has been a political and financial debacle that has to date served to kill 1019 more Americans than 9/11 did, and served to threaten our well being well more than ensuring our safety. And Dick sez “So what”about what Americans think. Sigh.

Thoughts and prayers to our soldiers near and far and their families, to the people of Iraq, and to all of us who dream of peace. Let us keep our eyes ahead, and envision a positive change.

Keep Your Eyes Ahead (and don’t go back to there again) by Helio Sequence

 

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