Just in case

You do not read Debonair Dude, , I wanted to be sure you did not miss this one:) You can go to his blog to read his whole commentary today. His insight is amazing. One of my most favorite bloggers. Don't miss him.

Friday Funny

If you have children in school, this one may interest you.

ON THE NEA Recommended Reading list: Saul Alinsky, The American Organizer

Reveille for Radicals
by Saul Alinsky
Vintage; Reissue edition (October 23, 1989)

Rules for Radicals
by Saul Alinsky
Vintage; Reissue edition (October 23, 1989)
An inspiration to anyone contemplating action in their community! And to every organizer!

Saul Alinsky wrote the book on American radicalism - two books, in fact: a 1945 best-seller, "Reveille for Radicals" and "Rules for Radicals" in 1971. The "Reveille" title page quotes Thomas Paine... "Let them call me rebel and welcome, I feel no concern from it; but I should suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul."

Saul Alinsky, who was a labor and civil-rights activist from the 1910's until he died in 1972, has written here a guidebook for those who are out to change things. He sets down what the goal is: a society where people are free to live, and also aren't starving in the streets. A society where there is legal and economic justice. Then he sets out to say how to get there.

Alinsky spends a lot of time critiquing the idea that "The end does not justify the means." What end? What means? He feels that there are circumstances where one can and should use means that in other circumstances would be unethical. I am not sure I agree, but Alinsky certainly speaks with the voice of experience.

Alinsky's goal seems to be to encourage positive social change by equipping activists with a realistic view of the world, a kind of preemptive disillusionment. If a person already knows what evil the world is capable of, then perhaps the surprise factor can be eliminated, making the person a more effective activist. Alinsky further seems to be encouraging the budding activist not to worry to much about getting his or her hands dirty. It's all a part of the job, he seems to say.

Alinsky, the master political agitator, tactical planner and social organizer didn't mince words..

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I am so thankful my children are no longer in school, but now I have the grandchildren to worry about.

Blog surfing today, I found

This Link. It is called The Bravest. It is hosted by a NY Firefighter who was in tower #2 when it was hit.

It is important you go to it and sign the petition.

In my mind, if you are reading my blog, you would be willing to go and sign the letter also. I hope all of you do. Don't be worried about the enemy getting your e-mail address or knowing your name, they already have it and already know who you are. Signing this letter will not make you any more vulnerable than you already are.

It is time to take a stand.

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New Cook County Correctional Center, Chicago , Illinois

I guess if I ever break the law, I'd better do it in Illinois !

Our military should have it so good!

Once again the taxpayer gets stung.

It also shows that in most cases the quality of life for prisoners has improved considerably from what you might expect.

And I always thought prison was for punishment.!!!!! This is what is wrong here in the USA .

Let me see now .. who was the Chicago US Senator who helped arrange the funds to build this beautiful "punishment center". Oh yes, it was B. Obama!!! No wonder he sees nothing wrong with the wasted spending in his "Stimulus Plan".

I am wondering, is this where all the residents of Club Gitmo will be sent?

Thank you Veterans and Active Duty. We the American people see and appreciate. You are not forgotten.

I know this has been

Floating around the Net for a while, but I think we need to see it once in a while just to remind us of the imbalance of our world today. Also note, on the menu to the left, Mushroom Risotto......I pay for everything I eat (except when I get free meals from my D-I-L at the restaurant she works at) and I have never had Mushroom Risotto.