well, i dont expect that any politician would change any existing policies. that is why if someone were to run for office without the politics, i.e., focus on what you are about, and admit anything the opposition might try to use against you - thus stealing their thunder - and just go to the business of taking care of the public (domestic or otherwise) without being sidetracked by all the money, mudslingers, and hesaid/shesaid garbage, something significant might be accomplished. Jason ICQ#: 154998177 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Addison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@sustainablelists.org> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:42 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] My prediction
And not a peep out of anybody about foreign policy. Everybody's still fast asleep eh? That's damned sad. Does anybody here seriously think the Dems will change foreign policy? - that there's any difference between Dem and Repub foreign policy? - that there's anything else that matters? "If I were the president, I could stop terrorist attacks against the United States in a few days. Permanently. I would first apologize -- very publicly and very sincerely -- to all the widows and the orphans, the impoverished and the tortured, and all the many millions of other victims of American imperialism. I would then announce that America's global interventions -- including the awful bombings -- have come to an end. And I would inform Israel that it is no longer the 51st state of the union but -- oddly enough -- a foreign country. I would then reduce the military budget by at least 90% and use the savings to pay reparations to the victims and repair the damage from the many American bombings and invasions. There would be more than enough money. Do you know what one year of the US military budget is equal to? One year. It's equal to more than $20,000 per hour for every hour since Jesus Christ was born. That's what I'd do on my first three days in the White House. On the fourth day, I'd be assassinated." -- Bill Blum Best wishes Keith >honestly, if i were willing to vote in any of this foolishness, i >would have to run for office and vote for myself because i cant >think of any decent reason to throw my support behind one single >issue when so many need fixed. i keep wondering why a voter would >vote on one single issue when the person carrying it is totally >against everything else the voter believes in. the system >is definitely cracked, but not totally broken, but the crack will >separate if this single issue voting continues. we need candidates >that will be direct (no doublespeak), honest (spreads no bull'), and >- if need be - aggressive (takes no bull'). > >Jason >ICQ#: 154998177 >MSN: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>JAMES PHELPS >To: <mailto:biofuel@sustainablelists.org>biofuel@sustainablelists.org >Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:22 PM >Subject: Re: [Biofuel] My prediction > >Snip -Anyway, to address your wonderment, I wonder that the "fickle >cycle" you observe is actually a blurring of party lines and the >steady development of what works in the best interest of all people >and the planet, Snip > >Mike, Some observations, > >The way I see the repubs is undefined, They don't manage to stick to >any sacred ground just what works to stay in power. This would seem >to be more characteristic of a party that is "owned" by some dark >master in the corner. > >There are good people in the party that may come awake and come to >understand that they would be better served by going independent. > >The Democrats may have also learned that the people will judge the >work they do and how they handle things. > >Will the people stand behind the tough issues? in example: Global >warming, the environment, cuts to defense budgets to obtain >alternative fuel transitions? > >Will they define the priorities the world needs defined? Can they >build consensus or will the voters boot them when the going gets >tough? Have we turned into cake and eat it who care who dies for >this end? > >Any way thanks for the reply I just wanted to get some dialog started. > >Jim > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>M&K DuPree >To: <mailto:biofuel@sustainablelists.org>biofuel@sustainablelists.org >Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 4:44 PM >Subject: Re: [Biofuel] My prediction > >James...A few of my Republican friends (I am registered Independent) >are shaking their heads today mostly angry with G.W. for having >lost both Houses for the Repugs. Unfortunately, I hear no remorse >for the incredible loss of life and suffering this man and his >cronies have wreaked on the people of my country and of this world. >And to be honest, I wonder that it is over. > Anyway, to address your wonderment, I wonder that the "fickle >cycle" you observe is actually a blurring of party lines and the >steady development of what works in the best interest of all people >and the planet, not just a select few. As I said, I wonder that the >havoc BushCo has wreaked on the country and the world is over, and >not just a new face. Nonetheless, "the people" voted and "the >people" said they have had enough. Will the new representation be >representative? If it is, or hopefully as it becomes so, I believe >we will see less and less of the "fickle cycle" of which you >speak. Mike DuPree > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>JAMES PHELPS >To: <mailto:biofuel@sustainablelists.org>biofuel@sustainablelists.org >Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 1:41 PM >Subject: Re: [Biofuel] My prediction > >Sure, >What I mean is Dems were trounced just awhile back, Before that >Repubs got the same treatment all in 2 year cycles. Are the parties >changing values each time or are the people voting based on feelings >at the time vs a steady belief in who they voted for 2 years ago >(and why). I am not saying this is a bad change, what has happened >in the election, but rather an observation that voters are less >likely to stick to an unpopular issue even if it is the right thing >to do. (nothing specific here) > >Jim > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>M&K DuPree >To: <mailto:biofuel@sustainablelists.org>biofuel@sustainablelists.org >Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 3:59 AM >Subject: Re: [Biofuel] My prediction > >Jim...not sure what you mean by folks "basing judgments...on hype >vs. good data," at least this election. Generally speaking, the >return of the House to the Dems this year is a referendum against >the war in Iraq...no hype there, plenty of "good data" (hey, this >sounds like a Bob show coming on). Could you please explain further >the "fickle cycle" you have in mind? Thanks. Mike DuPree > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>JAMES PHELPS >To: <mailto:Biofuel@sustainablelists.org>biofuel >Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:03 PM >Subject: [Biofuel] My prediction > >About this time last year I mentioned I one of my posts that Dems >would make sweeping victories in the next general election. I >predict that they will take both the senate and the house even >tonight. One thing that I find disturbing is the "fickle cycle" >that is happening in the USA. I think people are basing judgments >based on hype vs. good data. This is good for the world this time >but what about when the going gets tough and the Rush dittos start >going. > >Could we discuss this a bit? > >Jim _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.1/527 - Release Date: 11/9/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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