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Thursday, May 01, 2008
38 years later..what's changed?
From the 1970 release "Monster" by Steppenwolf
Monster
Once the religious, the hunted and weary
Chasing the promise of freedom and hope
Came to this country to build a new vision
Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope
Like good Christians, some would burn the witches
Later some got slaves to gather riches
But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
And once the ties with the crown had been broken
Westward in saddle and wagon it went
And 'til the railroad linked ocean to ocean
Many the lives which had come to an end
While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland
We began the slaughter of the red man
But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
The blue and grey they stomped it
They kicked it just like a dog
And when the war over
They stuffed it just like a hog
And though the past has it's share of injustice
Kind was the spirit in many a way
But it's protectors and friends have been sleeping
Now it's a monster and will not obey
(Suicide)
The spirit was freedom and justice
And it's keepers seem generous and kind
It's leaders were supposed to serve the country
But now they won't pay it no mind
'Cause the people grew fat and got lazy
And now their vote is a meaningless joke
They babble about law and order
But it's all just an echo of what they've been told
Yeah, there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watchin'
Our cities have turned into jungles
And corruption is stranglin' the land
The police force is watching the people
And the people just can't understand
We don't know how to mind our own business
'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who's the winner
We can't pay the cost
'Cause there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watching
(America)
America where are you now?
Don't you care about your sons and daughters?
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster
Words and music by John Kay, Jerry Edmonton, Nick St. Nicholas and Larry Byrom
Monster
Once the religious, the hunted and weary
Chasing the promise of freedom and hope
Came to this country to build a new vision
Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope
Like good Christians, some would burn the witches
Later some got slaves to gather riches
But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
And once the ties with the crown had been broken
Westward in saddle and wagon it went
And 'til the railroad linked ocean to ocean
Many the lives which had come to an end
While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland
We began the slaughter of the red man
But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
The blue and grey they stomped it
They kicked it just like a dog
And when the war over
They stuffed it just like a hog
And though the past has it's share of injustice
Kind was the spirit in many a way
But it's protectors and friends have been sleeping
Now it's a monster and will not obey
(Suicide)
The spirit was freedom and justice
And it's keepers seem generous and kind
It's leaders were supposed to serve the country
But now they won't pay it no mind
'Cause the people grew fat and got lazy
And now their vote is a meaningless joke
They babble about law and order
But it's all just an echo of what they've been told
Yeah, there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watchin'
Our cities have turned into jungles
And corruption is stranglin' the land
The police force is watching the people
And the people just can't understand
We don't know how to mind our own business
'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who's the winner
We can't pay the cost
'Cause there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watching
(America)
America where are you now?
Don't you care about your sons and daughters?
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster
Words and music by John Kay, Jerry Edmonton, Nick St. Nicholas and Larry Byrom
Monday, April 28, 2008
Two Charlotte NC Greens in Democrat primary
North Carolina law does not allow third parties. The law as written was declared unconstitutional and it has not been replaced with a new law, so there is no way to get on the ballot. The Libertarians have gathered the needed signatures under the old law, but since it is unconstitutional I don't see how it can be used to certify a new political party.
There is another law suit, filed by the Libertarian Party as was the first, with the Green Party joining in on the process, which will hopefully establish some sort of reasonable signature requirement.
In the meantime, Nick Triplett and Ken Davies are running for Mecklenburg County Council in the Democratic primaries. I have heard Ken and Nick speak and they are both exceptional candidates. Nick has won the endorsement of the Black Political Caucus.
Nick, as the article points out, serves on the local and state level as an important part of the Green Party leadership. Ken is a more recent but no less crucial member of the Green Party leadership. Ken and his efforts were important in organizing one of our most well attended and received events, an impeachment rally in a large city park.
The Charlotte Observer has an article about their races over here
There is another law suit, filed by the Libertarian Party as was the first, with the Green Party joining in on the process, which will hopefully establish some sort of reasonable signature requirement.
In the meantime, Nick Triplett and Ken Davies are running for Mecklenburg County Council in the Democratic primaries. I have heard Ken and Nick speak and they are both exceptional candidates. Nick has won the endorsement of the Black Political Caucus.
Nick, as the article points out, serves on the local and state level as an important part of the Green Party leadership. Ken is a more recent but no less crucial member of the Green Party leadership. Ken and his efforts were important in organizing one of our most well attended and received events, an impeachment rally in a large city park.
The Charlotte Observer has an article about their races over here
Sunday, April 27, 2008
A New Menu of Candidates
One thing that differentiates we Greens from the corporate parties is that we trust our members and supporters to work on behalf of our issues without having to tow the party line. Wanna set up a website to promote Green Party candidates? Go ahead and get started!
The folks over at New Menu have taken the step of setting up a website to do just that, and one of the people listed at the site is Bryan Smith, a local member of the Green Party and a member of our state steering committee. This is Bryan's second run for office.
This time through Bryan will be running as a Green in a partisan race. The New Menu website set up for his campaign looks great. I only wish it had a method to give to candidates as well!
At any rate, take a look at Bryan's campaign and New Menu in general and I think you will see seeds of Green victories.
The folks over at New Menu have taken the step of setting up a website to do just that, and one of the people listed at the site is Bryan Smith, a local member of the Green Party and a member of our state steering committee. This is Bryan's second run for office.
This time through Bryan will be running as a Green in a partisan race. The New Menu website set up for his campaign looks great. I only wish it had a method to give to candidates as well!
At any rate, take a look at Bryan's campaign and New Menu in general and I think you will see seeds of Green victories.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Another short video
I realize that these are of no use to those of you on dial-up, but for the broadband folks, check out this video.
I hope to get back to semi-regular blogging. For now, I'll just say that the finincial crisis has abated a bit, and I plan to not get in that situation again if I can avoid it. :-)
Peace...and thanks.
I hope to get back to semi-regular blogging. For now, I'll just say that the finincial crisis has abated a bit, and I plan to not get in that situation again if I can avoid it. :-)
Peace...and thanks.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Proof (if any were needed) that the Green Party matters
In articles at Ballot Access News editor Richard Winger reports that neither Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor nor any of Arkansas' Representatives in Congress will face major party opposition in November.
If any proof that the Republicans and Democrats see precious little difference between themselves, this is it folks.
Fortunately, the Green Party is on the ball, and all these political hacks will face Greens at the ballot box come November. Go Arkansas Greens!
On a more personal note, I hope to be back to regular blogging in a week or so. Family health issues have gotten more intense, and between offering what little help I can and trying to keep my micro-business from turning into a micro-micro business, I have had little time to properly keep the blog up and running with regular posts.
Peace out gang...and keep your chin up. We will win. We must.
If any proof that the Republicans and Democrats see precious little difference between themselves, this is it folks.
Fortunately, the Green Party is on the ball, and all these political hacks will face Greens at the ballot box come November. Go Arkansas Greens!
On a more personal note, I hope to be back to regular blogging in a week or so. Family health issues have gotten more intense, and between offering what little help I can and trying to keep my micro-business from turning into a micro-micro business, I have had little time to properly keep the blog up and running with regular posts.
Peace out gang...and keep your chin up. We will win. We must.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Recorded from Death Row
And I don't mean Death Row Records...I mean death row. The recording is by the Prison Radio Project, and is a recording of observations by Mumia Abu Jamal about Cynthia McKinney's campaign for President as a Green. You can listen to it at Cynthia McKinney's website.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
William F. Buckley Jr. is dead at 82
Founder of National Review, Buckley was willing to stand on what he saw as principle for decades with limited success. being born rich didn't hurt I feel sure, but standing firm for conservative doctrine faced with so few successes is an example we Greens will have to follow if we are to ultimately win.
The BBC article is here.
The BBC article is here.
