The inherent right in the people to reform their government, I do not deny; and they have another right, and that is to resist unconstitutional laws without overturning the government: Daniel Webster (1782-1852) US Senator
We're thankful for Rep. Jack Murtha for showing us it's patriotic to speak your mind and disagree with this administration.
We're thankful that there are only 14 months left of the disastrous Cheney/Bush administration ~ that is, if they don't declare martial law before January 2009.
We're thankful to Lt Ehren Watada ~ for having the courage to take a rightful stand against the legality of the illegal Iraq war and occupation .
We're thankful Judy Miller won't be reporting on Iran's WMD program for the New York Times.
We're thankful Keith Olbermann's ratings are up and Bill O'Reilly's ratings are down.
We're thankful for the Internet ~ for the ability to communicate ideas and the truth instantly to people throughout the world.
We're thankful for the success of progressive talk radio.
We're thankful for Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and others who can bring humor and satire to our morally trying times.
We're thankful the Dixie Chicks aren't ready to make nice.
We're thankful for good friends ~ particularly the ones who are honest with us and love us anyway.
Allen L Roland http://blogs.salon.com/0002255/2007/11/22.html
Freelance Online columnist Allen L Roland is available for comments , interviews and speaking engagements ( allen@allenroland.com )
Allen L Roland is a practicing psychotherapist, author and lecturer who also shares a daily political and social commentary on his weblog and website allenroland.com He also guest hosts a monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on www.conscioustalk.net
Cartoon courtesy of Steve Benson / Arizona Republic