I feel as if I made a difference. Although I have not kept up the blog, I have had lots of looks, probably half by accident, but I made no bones about how I feel about this administration and this war. I contacted my senators and representatives a couple of dozen times, I signed scores of petitions, I donated to the Democrats for God's sake. I donated to those who seek peace. I educated myself about this administration and this war. Every day that I can, I read the Phila Inquirer, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post. In addition, I read my favorite blogs (listed in my profile somewhere), which provide links to other news articles I may have missed. I made it my business to educate those who "don't have an opinion" or believe the president knows best, and promised my friends who have sons in the military that I am doing everything in my power to end this war.
Of course, the war drags on. Hundreds of Iraqis die every single day. Our deaths are multiplying - every month is higher. BUT people are paying attention to this administration and this war. Bush is at 66% disapproval rating and sinking. Just a matter of time, and fortunately for the majority of Americans we are not affected by this war. This war of choice, this war that was planned on the cheap, this war that has damaged America's morale and reputation. I urge you to do whatever you can to stop this war. If you want to educate yourself, below is a list of books I highly recommend. Pick one up. Your blood will boil. They are listed in order of reading. Latest is first. Haven't actually read Brainless yet, but put it in there just for laughs. If I had to pick favorites, they would be Fiasco, Greatest Story Ever Sold, Price of Loyalty, and Imperial Life in the Emerald City. I loved Bush world too. Hard to limit myself. Of course, I read The Iraq Study Group Report, which is coming back in style. (Apologies for the typefont below)
BRAINLESS THE LIES AND LUNACY OF ANN COULTER, MAGUIRE JOE
Blackwater : the rise of the world's most powerful mercenary army, Scahill, Jeremy.
Greatest Story Ever Sold, Rich, Frank
The looming tower : Al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 Wright, Lawrence
Blood money : wasted billions, lost lives, and corporate greed in Iraq ,Miller, T. Christian.
Our endangered values : America's moral crisis, Carter, Jimmy
Imperial life in the Emerald City : inside Iraq's Green Zone Chandrasekaran, Rajiv.
Grand illusion : the untold story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11 Barrett, Wayne
Fiasco : the American military adventure in Iraq Ricks, Thomas E.
The price of loyalty : George W. Bush, the White House, and the education of Paul O'Neill Suskind, Ron.
The one percent doctrine : deep inside America's pursuit of its enemies since 9/11 Suskind, Ron.
The last true story I'll ever tell [text (large print)] : an accidental soldier's account of the War in Iraq Crawford, John.
American theocracy : the peril and politics of radical religion, oil, and borrowed money in the 21st century Phillips, Kevin P.
Chain of command : the road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib Hersh, Seymour M.
Bushworld : enter at your own risk Dowd, Maureen.
The family : the real story of the Bush dynasty Kelley, Kitty.
Generation kill : Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America, and the new face of American war Wright, Evan.
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