tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:28:36 +0000Barack ObamaJohn Edwards2008 ElectionHillary ClintonIraq WarMichigan PrimaryRacism2008Democratic ConventionGeorge W. BushJanuary 15PoliticsRepublicanU. S."Dreams From My Father"196019681972ACLUAmericanAmnesty InternationalArabArmyAshcroftBarack Hussein ObamaBarry GoldwaterBasic NeedsBibleBlack Liberation theologyBlack TheologyBureaucracyCanadaCapitalizmChicagoChristianConservativeCyndi LauperDave StewartDemocracyDennis KucinichDictatorshipDr. Martin Luther KingE Pluribus UnumEducationElections 2008FascismFearmongeringForest WhitakerFreedomGlobal WarmingGolden RuleGreen ZoneGuantameno BayHealth CareHillary Rodham ClintonHuman rightsHusseinIn God We TrustIndependantIndependentIranIraniansIraq veteransIraqi PeopleJason AlexanderJoan BaezJohn F. KennedyJohn McCainJoss StoneKurdsLayla AnwarLyndon JohnsonMacy GrayMaher ArarMexicansMichigan Democratic PartyMike GravelMisinformationMitt RomneyMohammedMuslimNational Democratic PartyNational MottoNew TestamentOneOut of ManyPatriot ActPolitical SystemsPovertyRCMPReciprocityRed CrossRefugeesReligious ConversionRev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.Richard M. NixonRobert KennedySexismShiaSunniSyriaTheocracyTorture ListTrinity United Church of ChristUnited NationsUnited StatesWashington D. C.White HouseWhoopi GoldbergWomen's RightsThoughts and perspectives from a well-read liberal point of view. My hope is to provide words for thought for any open-minded reader.http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (palach)Blogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-4928458169500007728Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:55:00 +00002008-08-23T10:53:24.934-04:00Barack ObamaCyndi LauperDave StewartDr. Martin Luther KingForest WhitakerIraq veteransJason AlexanderJoan BaezJoss StoneMacy GrayWhoopi GoldbergThis song is really full of spirit.http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/08/american-prayer-song.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-4461389515243196942Fri, 16 May 2008 00:54:00 +00002008-05-16T11:05:46.905-04:00ACLUAmnesty InternationalBasic NeedsFreedomGolden RuleHuman rightsRacismReciprocityRed CrossRefugeesUnited NationsTreat others as you would like to be treated.Simple reciprocity.Here we are in the 21st century, still facing basic violations of rights that have been established as an ideal for centuries. Too many people seem to believe that the Golden Rule should apply to them, but not to everyone else. In Judaism, (and Christianity) one of the Ten Commandments found in the Old Testament, Leviticus 19:18 http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/05/simple-solution-to-human-rights-issues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-1943328216671610634Thu, 15 May 2008 14:58:00 +00002008-05-15T11:00:02.877-04:00Today, a day that all bloggers are asked to write about human rights, is a good day torestart this blog. I've had a long illness, and miss writing.Here I go again!http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/05/restart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-8011815535304748151Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:46:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:33.223-05:00E Pluribus UnumIn God We TrustNational MottoOneOut of ManyUnited StatesQuick---What is the national motto of the United States? Many think it is “E Pluribus Unum”(Out of Many, One)Actually, in 1956, Congress passed a resolution and established the U. S. national motto as: “In God We Trust”Recently, Stephen Dubner mentioned a contest for a six word national motto (Freakonomics Blog NY Times) that was taking place during his recent visit to England.He asked for http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/02/6-wordsguiding-principle-or-realistic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-6564634625996324432Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:41:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:33.497-05:002008 ElectionGeorge W. BushIraq WarJohn McCainPoliticsThis is just over a minute long. Kind of sums it all up nicely.Really, this picture still makes me ill. Remember, it was taken not long after Bush's brain had attacked McCain's military record and heroism.Some pictures are worth more than a thousand words.http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/02/2-simple-reasons-why-i-could-never-vote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-378177997537098932Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:12:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:34.544-05:00BureaucracyCapitalizmDemocracyDictatorshipFascismPolitical SystemsPoliticsTheocracyThis is a simple, somewhat humorous description of different political systems. First, let's pretend that you have two cows.DEMOCRACYYour neighbors pick someone to tell you who gets the milk.CAPITALISMYou have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull.DICTATORSHIP The government takes your two cows. If you behave properly youmight receive a gallon of milk every month. FASCISM The government takes http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/02/politics-101-cows-and-milk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-5274120054781701921Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:32:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:34.697-05:00AmericanArabArmyGreen ZoneIranIraniansIraq WarIraqi PeopleKurdsLayla AnwarMexicansShiaSunniU. S.Washington D. C.White HouseI came across this post by a woman blogger going by the name Layla Anwar. She paints the Iraq situation in a 'What if it was America?' essay. She calls it 'science-fiction reverse psychology'. Although it was written one year ago, I don't think time has changed any of the meaning.Her viewpoint that Iranians have been in Iraq and have infiltrated many aspects of their society is shared by many http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/if-you-think-of-kurds-as.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-2950158356645820945Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:17:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:35.584-05:002008 ElectionBarack ObamaDemocratic ConventionDennis KucinichHillary ClintonIndependentJohn EdwardsMike GravelRepublicanThis website offers three quizzes, one for Democrats, one for Republicans and one for Independents.It was created by the developers of Thoughtplay, based in England. I took the Independent quiz. It asked a series of Agree/Disagree questions on everything from candidate's age to environmental issues. I really liked Mike Gravel, but knew he wouldn't make it very far. I often found myself agreeing http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/who-should-you-vote-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-4115612231509734520Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:39:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:36.722-05:00AshcroftCanadaGuantameno BayMaher ArarRCMPSyriaTorture ListU. S.Recent news reports indicate that the Canadian Foreign Affairs office issued an instruction manual for their diplomats on how to recognize if one of their imprisoned citizens has been tortured. The part that made it newsworthy is that the United States of America is now listed as one of the countries that tortures prisoners. According to the National Security Reporter Michelle Shephard: "http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/canadians-not-innocent-when-it-comes-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-4718714292143230154Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:48:00 +00002008-01-14T21:07:38.455-05:002008 ElectionMichigan PrimaryMitt RomneyHere's an interesting video by: AndyCobbonUTube called Democrats For Romneyhttp://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-5969449967420176640Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:37:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:37.102-05:002008Barack ObamaDemocratic ConventionHillary ClintonIndependantJanuary 15John EdwardsMichigan Democratic PartyMichigan PrimaryNational Democratic PartyUnbelievable!As an "Independent" voter, the primary process, (being forced to "choose" a party in order to vote in the primary) is irritating enough.However, this election is too important.And like it or not, in the United States the reality is that only a Democrat or Republican will win the White House.There is no one in the Republican race I would want to see as President.WHAT I KNEWI knew thathttp://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/michigan-democratic-voters-made.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-8162868142877008493Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:21:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:38.161-05:00EducationGeorge W. BushGlobal WarmingHealth CareIraq WarJohn EdwardsPatriot ActPovertyRacismSexismWomen's RightsIn his own words… <!--[if !supportLists]--> RACISM AND SEXISM “Anybody who's considering not voting for Senator Obama because he's black or for Senator Clinton because she's a woman, I don't want their vote. I don't want them voting for me.” <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->PRIORITIES FOR CHANGING AMERICA In his message to supporters, Edwards listed his priorities to change http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/things-i-like-about-john-edwards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-7005558671572509617Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:16:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:38.367-05:00"Dreams From My Father"Barack ObamaBibleBlack TheologyChristianNew TestamentReligious ConversionRev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.Trinity United Church of ChristWHAT WOULD JESUS DOTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTThere seems to be a litmus test among some voters. Not only does the candidate have to avow their Christian beliefs, they're beliefs have to fit the mold of the 'right kind' of Christian.Commentary about Barack Obama's religious beliefs began popping up as soon as it appeared he was considering a run for the Oval office. Some critics liked to http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/wwjd-tucc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-4338669591383319956Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:17:00 +00002008-12-10T19:59:38.551-05:00196019681972Barry GoldwaterChicagoConservativeHillary ClintonJohn F. KennedyLyndon JohnsonRepublicanRichard M. NixonRobert KennedyEARLY INTEREST IN POLITICSBoth Hillary and I started out in conservative families. She lived in Chicago, I was just over the border in Indiana--da Region--but part of the greater Chicago area. Although we are a few years apart in age, we both were quite young when we began to follow and participate in politics. I turned fourteen in August, 1968. I remember watching in disbelief when President http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/five-things-hillary-and-i-had-in-common.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-8350742482595869923Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:52:00 +00002008-01-10T18:02:38.510-05:002008Barack Hussein ObamaElections 2008Hillary Rodham ClintonJanuary 15John EdwardsMichigan PrimaryIn trying to decide who I am going to vote for next Tuesday I'm planning a series of posts about things I find interesting and/or relevant about candidates of interest.http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/making-decision-january-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545838519040062614.post-7919206279817413254Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:18:00 +00002008-01-07T21:06:30.070-05:00Barack ObamaBlack Liberation theologyFearmongeringHusseinMisinformationMohammedMuslimRacismI tend to ignore email letters offering me information I might not know on a particular person or subject. I read and research just about everything that interests me, and find that I know as much or more about most topics that make the rounds. Today I decided to glance through a letter about "Obama's Church" to see what possible spin there could be on his house of worship. After stumbling http://glintsoflight.blogspot.com/2008/01/hes-b-l-c-k-flagrant-fearmongering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (palach)0