43 Years Later

I was too young to remember JFK’s death. But my Mom does, she tells it like this:

“I was nine months pregnant in a little village in Chandalapadu that was so poor, even the dogs begged. Daddy was in Bombay on business. Grandma and Grandpa were taking care of the villagers – as doctor, as pastor. Suddenly we heard the news over the radio, John F. Kennedy was shot and killed. This was a terrible thing, Indians loved this man for some reason, even though he was not their own political figure. The entire village was grieving and into this woe you were born two days later.”

JFK might not have affected my life, but he sure as hell affected my birth.

Countdown to a new Government?

So here it is. Halfway through probably the most important day of 2006. Election day with the possibility of the Democrats taking over power. I say possibility due to the screw-ups from the past two elections - in which both times the exit polls indicated a win for the Dems. But instead, magically the tally edged in the favor of the Republicans. Who knows what the Rove machine has in mind for this mid term election? What I do know is I got my butt out there first thing this morning. Checked off the entire Dem line and am sitting back to watch what unfolds.

It's terrible to think there's nothing else we can do. But there are more options for a new government seeking female. Maya Del Mar, on her exceptional website: The Daykeeper Journal offers a prayer for the planet. This simple prayer asks that those not in alignment of the highest good for mankind be removed from office. Think of many, millions of people uttering a prayer like that. The group conscious level will unfold this earth, rise above the stratosphere and climb into the heavens with such clarity of intent and requirement.

The other thing we can do is a bit more extreme. Maya also compares the USA unfavorably to smaller, less democratically recognized nations such as Ukraine and Mexico. Both of these countries have in the past year endured clandestined, tarnished elections. But instead of acceptance, the people revolted and DEMANDED that they get the candidate they wanted. They basically said "no way, nah ah we gonna accept that lamebrain of a buy-out." And they forced the right candidate into power. Big lesson to be learned here. And if things go red-wise tomorrow, think it's our only choice.

Election Hoopla

Not so happy with John Kerry these days. Not for making the comment about studying hard to avoid getting sent to Iraq, no problem with that at all. I mean of all people John Kerry would know that it SUCKS to get stuck in a hostile country, fighting a war with the sole premise of protecting Big Oil interests. So what's the big deal here folks? I'm ticked off that Kerry apologized for his comment. What he said is in no way derogatory of the troops in Iraq. They only re-affirm the truth about war - it's undesirable, it's dangerous and it's not a final solution.

Kerry should have stuck to his, um, guns. He should have said - I entirely support our men and women busting their asses on foreign soil so I can drive my Canary Yellow Hummer without fearing the disappearance of that little thing called gasoline. He should have said - study hard boys and girls. Learn that education and intelligence can make a difference in this world. You can make a difference by using your God-given talents for the enrichment of all mankind. You don't have to sacrifice your youth, your body, your family or your life for the sake of your country. Be smart and learns how to make a difference in this world by getting a great education. Learn what the world, not just your town or your state or your country thinks. Learn the history of ancient people and lands. Then you will be armed with knowledge to make decisions, instead of following a masculine directive to outpower and destroy.

Ok, so maybe Kerry wouldn't have said all that. But someone sure should.