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Congratulations Iraq!

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Iraq voted in its first paraliment since the 2003 invasion. The turn out was greater than in most western nations. There will be much naysaying and negativity from around America about this. I have to confess I’m at a loss to know what exactly they will find negative to say but I am convinced that … Read more

Peace

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The ‘peace’ mom is camped out at Bush’s house again. I think ‘peace’ mom is an appropriate monicker. I hope that Sheehan at some point is able to make peace with the loss of her son. Aloha

Happy Thanksgiving

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I love the holiday season. I love to daydream about a long ago time when Bing Crosby would be heard on every radio station and every department store would be playing Christmas carols. The holiday season was different back in the early forties. The period that gave us songs like “I’ll Be Home From Christmas” … Read more

I Voted

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I voted yesterday. I participated in the process by which this great country is run. I’m suppose to be happy and proud that I participated and I guess I am. However, I have to confess some frustration as well. California faced a special election this year. The ballot held a number of propositions but in … Read more

Whence comes intelligent discussion?

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During a recent visit to Washington State on the Navy’s dime I had the opportunity to visit an old friend. I used to work for him when I was at Microsoft. We remained friends after I left some six years ago now. I always enjoy his company because we can talk about every thing under … Read more

How long?

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Wow! It’s almost a month since I last blogged. It was definitely easier to blog often when I was overseas. Not sure why. I suppose a big part of it is that while I was overseas I felt like someone might be interested in what I was thinking, feeling, and doing. Now, I feel like … Read more

Rita Relief Effort

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I have been hanging out in Texas now for a couple of weeks. On September 30 I headed down to Beaumont, Texas to help with Rita Relief Effort. I was sent by Great Good Global Support Services in support of Katrina Response Initiative. Once in Beaumont I spend most of my time working for SomebodyCares.org. … Read more

Captain Fishback, I salute you

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The United States military would do well with a lot more officers like US Army Captain Fishback. This article tells the abbreviated version of his efforts to do the right thing. Officers who back and support the enlisted personnel who serve under them is rarer than it should be. aloha