Last night I began writing my review of Shockley's poetry book. I'll tell you right now, as a sneak peak, that I'm very impressed by it. Because I had been familiar with her work from the online poetry that I had read, I had high expectations for this "half-red sea." I was not disappointed. I will finish up the content for the review, edit it, and have it ready for publishing tomorrow or Monday. Stay tuned.
With the election three days away, I've volunteered to help MoveOn contact voters with progressive ideals to encourage them to get out and vote on Tuesday. I can't stress enough the importance, the sheer significance of this election. One of the underlying reasons I first began this blog in 2003 was because I needed an outlet to voice my concern about the lies, railroading, propoganda, and failures of this Administration. Today, though the themes of my blog have transformed over the years, my observances of this White House, President, and lately the ineptness and scandal-ridden Congress, have not altered. I hope the results of Tuesday's election show an America that has had enough and decided to take back the government by their freedom to vote.
There is a campaign sign here in the Provo/Orem cities that reads "Vote Your Values. Vote Republican." Well, considering what we have seen of our GOP congressmen, "values" is definitely a misnomer. The sign should read "Vote Your Scandal. Vote Republican." After all, that is the revealed face of this no-good party: scandal. Vote for them, and you are supporting it.
On this note, some anonymous someone compiled a slideshow of pictures and video of the past six years of President Bush, Iraq War, Katrina, Abu Graib, congressional scandals, etc. and set it to the music of George Michael's song "Freedom." It's disturbing, yet convincing. It's well worth the watch. Have you had enough? Well then, get out and vote. Enjoy this video.
