Watercooler – Ride Across The River

By: Sunday July 4, 2010 7:00 pm

Happy Independence Day! Here’a great song about revolution from Dire Straits:   I’m a soldier of freedom in the army of man We are the chosen, we’re the partisan The cause it is noble and the cause it is just We are ready to pay with our lives if we must Gonna ride across the [...]

Patriotism = First Principles, Not Military Might

By: Sunday July 4, 2010 3:30 pm

During the July 4th celebrations peak your attention. Patriotism will almost exclusively=Military Might. You will see flags coupled with soldiers, arms and awesome aerial displays. Please contact me if you see the flag wed to social workers, teachers, nurses, or peace activists.

To Honor Our Founding Fathers, We Must Compromise

By: Friday July 2, 2010 6:55 am

Do you hate compromise?

Many people do. An intense disdain for compromise is growing rapidly in our country today.

Thank goodness, members of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 felt differently. So do I.

Fourth of July Cancelled in Seattle!

By: Thursday April 1, 2010 8:09 am

This is a teachable moment wherein we can learn the perils of relying on corporate sponsors for everything.

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