I believe one of those groups is the pro-Israel lobby. Much of that lobby is what I would call 'fundamentalist jews.' Some would call them 'extremists' instead. But the idea isn't so much for me about their sect or adherence to certain texts... so much as it would be about their stance on the issue of Israel, obviously.

That said, I think the stance on Israel is how I would point out the kinds of jews I think are a problematic special interest group in America in 2006, much like evangelical pro-lifers for example. The question eventually becomes, how far will they go for that special interest?

I just don't personally feel that Israel is worth our kids getting bombed for. And I think most Americans would agree with me if they saw it that way. Now, maybe they don't. But seeing as how Osama said that's a big part of the reason he attacked us... I think they probably should. (And please don't give me semantics about not 'believing Osama.' Our ties to Israel have killed too many people and we all know it.)

Nice New Drug Plan.... real nice. Typical Republican legislation though, screw the poor to pay their friends. When will people learn? Ever? Abortion? Y'all values-voting seniors better worry about your heart medication.

Medicare's new prescription-drug program is causing thousands of low-income seniors and disabled Americans to lose their drug benefits, prompting at least 14 states to pay for their prescriptions.

So, the following is an argument for a smaller, more unified and agile, warmblooded tent... in the face of our current enemy, is this adaptation? Well, it's a way of securing unity. I think that we need to adopt a different policy with the rural states. I think we need to, as a party, put up moderate or even Progressive Democrats ONLY; even if there's someone more likely to win. It's what has become necessary.

Every dollar we Kossacks spend on cable tv... every penny we contribute to traditional media is being used to destroy this country for our children.

It is my opinion that any Kossack with integrity must call their cable provider (hopefully Comcast) and cancel their subscription... today. And you of course need to tell the phone operator why.

Does it happen just about everyday in America to Mexican immigrants?

I rented a great movie at Hollywood video the other day here in L.A.

I can't guarantee it's available everywhere. With our movie buffs here in L.A., we get better movies I think...

Anyway, check it out if you can get ahold of it.

It's by Peter Watkins from the early 70's.

"Foucault you motherfucker!!! I said Foucault! Don't you read motherfucker?!!?"

And this is of course the problem with Republicans and their lost Wars.

They make the U.S. look weak. Thanks Bush... for another lost Republican war.

He's a coward; a liar. He's psychotic. He's a man who is endangering the lives of our children through his now blatant disregard for our National Security. How many agents are investigating Vegans... rather than the Islamic militant who's going to suitcase nuke my city? And is that on purpose? Does it mesh 100% with his pre-911 dimsantling of government programs investigating the hijackers? I mean... by his actions, we really must assume he's salivating for another terrorist attack here in the U.S. Praying for it no doubt. Everything he does (or doesn't do) seems to invite it. Yeah, it sucks when your President is trying to kill you... if you happen to live in an urban (ie liberal) area... like New Orleans... or NYC for example.

He was spying on American activist groups. He was wasting the money and manpower we thought he was spending spying on Islamic militants... to monitor Quakers?

Nixon was a Quaker.

:)

And then he tells us our kids are in danger from terrorists... and that's why we need to support him?

;(

Anybody in California?

I'm health care shopping. Maybe someone's found a decent individual plan out there and can let us all in on the secret. Maybe this diary would be helpul to people in general to discuss how they negotiate the rough seas of health care coverage in America.

Exactly why will we lose the Iraq War? Why can't even just 100,000 Bush voters of age stand up and be men? Or women? I realize not everyone can physically fight... but certainly 2% more can... 4%... give us somethin' to work with people... come on! You can't all be 400 lb. slobs with anal cysts can you? Hmmmm....? So where are they? Yes folks, it's beyond question. I hate to admit it... but we've got a case of 'The Cowards' on our hands here in America.

So why will we lose the Iraq War? Because the Americans who wanted the war and supported the war apparently don't have the personal integrity to actually fight in the war. Big surprise. And that's the problem with Republicans of course. Zero integrity. Zero guts. Zero real beliefs. Republicans have lost this war. All around. Top to bottom of the filthy rotten tree.

This is a tragic loss for Democracy in our country and Arizonans did it to themselves. When the turnout is low, the GOP wins... because the GOP are the radical Evangelicals and the business owners, who have the time/mental condition to wait in line for hours.

Fact.

As long as the poor and middle classes in America are kept away from the polls, we cannot change the direction of this country. Get real Arizona. Get your bigoted head out of your ass and wake up to what's really going on.

We were. My family was. But my uncle is bisexual... so my mom and dad left the church a few years ago because of it's bigoted stance on gays and lesbians.

Everyone probably knows that the Methodists have had a pretty intense debate over gays/lesbians in the church. Many Methodists are fairly liberal and sensible. So much so, that Methodists are looked at with some disdain by the Fundamentalist American Taliban crowd.

Well, the Methodist Church has finally decided. And they chose bigotry and hate over love. In my view, no liberal should belong to the Methodist Church any longer. My Texas raised, Indiana-residing parents quit. So why can't you?

Kamp Kos?

Now, how many of y'all out there had a grandpa or an uncle... or even your own mom and dad... who had a cabin by a lake somewhere?

We did. But with the new global Bush economy, only the very fortunate these days seem destined for such things. And what about us urbanites? We need to think of new strategies for vacationing... in this America. I've got precious little time or money for it... yeah, we need new strategies.

What about a Co-op?

BushCo needs to pay.

I think that if Americans have any dignity left, they should start protesting with their wallets... at the very least. I'm going to try not to buy any of the products on this list until the White House is cleaned up and the DeFrist Republicans are out of office.

I recommend that everyone on Kos read through the list and do the same. I hope that this diary (with more input in the 'comments' on other problematic corporations I'm sure) could be used as a resource of sorts for anyone.

Now, it's been documented that corporations who chose to donate to Democrats have suffered in the past 5 years. I'd love to put up a list of pro-Democratic companies. Slim Fast is one... but... I'm thin. Feel free to add some if you like. Christmas is coming. Let's make it a Blue one.

But I figure at least avoiding the products of those who throw in with the Rethugs, that's a start though.

Don't even really know how to find out other than posting this diary and asking all y'all nurses what the status is.

I have a few problems with this... tattooed on my extended body.

51% of Americans don't believe humans evolved from other species and insist that God created humans "as they are."

90% also claim it is possible to believe in both God and Evolution.

I guess the lesson is that Americans can be tolerant... but when it comes down to facts... not for me brother!

And just a note to get started. I'm not a lawyer. I'm not in the military. I don't really even know what the actual Law is here. So I may in fact be way off base on the issue of execution. But from a moral standpoint, it seems pretty clear to me.

More blood on Dick Gephardt's. And all the Dems who lacked the courage to do what they knew was right.

Blood on their hands. The Republicans of course. But I blame all of our leaders... our press... we the people protested... maybe that wasn't enough... so ourselves as well.

Lot's of blood.