Brought me back to a time in college. I was driving on a side road next to a stream at the foot of the hill, and I saw a couple baby ducks squashed dead on the road. Having driven this road in both directions numerous times, I knew that there was no way anyone could have not seen these baby ducks crossing the street. I have no doubt that whoever killed those baby ducks purposefully sped up to run them over.

That got me thinking. People are in charge. God is a reflexive Stone Age construct of primitive humans trying to come to grips with a complex and dangerous world. Seems unlikely given the evidence. So now the only option is to try and awaken others to the fact that their destiny is their own and that their unique contribution to the welfare of the universe will not be forgotten if it is made.

When I make my political decisions it’s always because I ask myself, “..how would you feel…”

My neighbors, family and some friends don’t understand what is at stake, and they won’t care until their son or daughter gets busted for a joint here in super rich suburban CT.

I’m a progressive because I don’t ever want to tell these people I know that they should have fucking listened to reason instead of the television. I’m talking to as many people as I can (and they’re all surprised at what’s really happening to the constitution) because it’s the fucking right thing to do..

Besides that – I became officially politically active by marching in Washington DC in April ‘04 – The March for Women’s Lives – and when I (literally) bumped into several co-workers – well, it was a beautiful thing

good for you, AldeaMB!

My neighbors, family and some friends don’t understand what is at stake, and they won’t care until their son or daughter gets busted for a joint here in super rich suburban CT.

I’m a progressive because I don’t ever want to tell these people I know that they should have fucking listened to reason instead of the television. I’m talking to as many people as I can (and they’re all surprised at what’s really happening to the constitution) because it’s the fucking right thing to do..

Besides that – I became officially politically active by marching in Washington DC in April ‘04 – The March for Women’s Lives – and when I (literally) bumped into several co-workers – well, it was a beautiful thing

About: Women’s History – Margaret Mead Quotes

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

As for what first got me interested in politics, it was 1972 and I was 8 and in the 3rd grade, and my school put on a mock debate between students playing the roles of each candidate. One of my friends (whose father was a well-known local politician) played the McGovern role, and did it so passionately and convincingly (no doubt coached by his dad) and made such a strong case againt the kid who played Tricky Dick that I was hooked for life–as a Democrat, of course.

And as Watergate became a huge story and I became increasingly aware of the Vietnam war in its waning years, I became even more pro-Democratic and anti-Republican. Nothing that I’ve seen since has given me any reason to change my mind about this one iota. And much of what I’ve seen has only further reinforced this view.

I like this quote because I happen to believe that it’s true, and very, very powerful and inspiring. It’s what 1776 and the Abolitionist, Suffragette and civil Rights movements were all about. And, of course, what we’re all about.

“a decent respect to the opinion of mankind”

and

“let facts be submitted to a candid world for the truth of which we pledge a faith yet unsullied by falsehood”

Also, anything by either John or Robert Kennedy. Jefferson’s and Franklin’s writings, too… Pushkin and Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn…

Oh, so many…