Are We Surprised?

In case you're not convinced that he hasn't matured during his term in office...

At a White House bill signing yesterday, George W. Bush, yet again, proves himself to be as sharp as cotton when addressed the media as follows:

"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we," Bush said. "They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."

Uhmm...still dumb as a door nail? Yes. Do we want to make sure he doesn't still the elections again in Nov. 2004? Yes. Let's FOX try to clean this one up--if it makes their newscast.

And if that not enough to convince you, there's a story circulation on the world wide web in various message boards (no mainstream coverage of course) including this one, that the local Florida Democratic Party received a complaint that newly sworn-in naturalized citizens were then escorted to register to vote.

They then realized that their voter registration forms were partially filled in by Republicans declaring them as Republicans.

The Late and Legendary Rick James

The very talented and legendary singer/producer Rick James is no more. He died in his LA home this morning in his sleep. He was 56.

One of his most memorable contributions to the world of Soul-Funk is "Superfreak," The Mary Jane Girls and Teena Marie, and 1981 album "Street Songs."

He will be missed.

Al Franken & Paul Krugman @ Barnes and Noble

This evening I went to a Meet the Writers event @ Barnes & Noble @ Union Square (NYC), featuring Actor/Radio talk show host/Political Commentator/Comedian, Al Franken & New York Times Op Ed columnist Paul Krugman.

They both had tons to say about our current administration and mainstream right-wing media's domination over free-speech and oppression of anti-establishment expression in the US. Of course, how can you mention media whores, war-mongers and right-wing nazis without also mentioning bumbling fools like George W. Bush, Bill O'Reily and FOX Network in the same breath.

They both spoke to a jam-packed room about their books (The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century, Paul Krugman & Lies and the Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, Al Franken) took questions from the audience, followed by a book signing. Altogether I had a very pleasant and cerebral evening.
It's always encouraging to see that there are hard-working Americans who are still interested in challenging mainstream views, un-afraid of being labeled "evil."

Land of Free Speech!

A recent poll has shown that 40 percent of Canadian teens have said that they consider the United States to a be a force for evil in the world. 64 percent of French-Canadians called America a force for evil. Greg Lyle, the pollster who conducted the phone survey said that the Canadians were reacting to the U.S. governents belligerence and warmongering.

It's nice to see someplace where you can freely express anti-war sentiments without being crucified by Fox Network.

The sentiments seemed to peak since the Iraq war started. Folks, are we surprised that this is the growing response throughout the world with General Dubya running things?
My reaction is, where can more Americans get a dose of that Canadian enlightening pill? And quickly, so that we can vote him out of the White House!