TOMATOES
One poet’s wish for peace, the safe return of our troops, and a good old-fashioned lunch.
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THAT’S NOT SADDAM
I don’t know where Raed is, but I know where Saddam Hussein was not today; he was not walking around on a Baghdad street, mobbed by joyful supporters. That guy was as fake as a $3 bill. He was too thin, his moustache was too gray, his cheeks were too puffy, and he had a very uncharacteristic stupid grin on his face. I hope that the butthead is dead, and I think it’s possible he is.
He had doubles ready to go a long time ago, remember?
Peace!
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Old Glory: It’s a process, not a product
Yesterday, I was leaving my condo and noticed my American flag hanging from the balcony rail. I wondered why I’m flying it in these difficult days. It’s not because I support the war, though I support the troops. It’s not because I’m against the war, though I’m certainly against war.
After some pondering, I decided that the flag, for me, symbolizes the best of what we are as a country, irrespective of what we do. This war is a mistake; that doesn’t make America a mistake. America is in the process of trying to be something good and noble, not always succeeding to our highest standards, but always worth the effort. Americans are good people, brave, generous and hardworking.
BAD DOGS? I usually go around saying that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners, that all dogs are inherently good. Even pit bulls can be loving, loyal family pets, good with children — the most highly decorated service dogs in WWII. Then I read something like this, in which a Rottweiler kills a toddler, and I wonder. Are some dog breeds inherently dangerous? Are some towns right that certain breeds should be banned? I’ve always been against it, thought it was reactionary and ignorant. But it merits
~K
SUFFER THE CHILDREN I’ve seen a lot of interviews and press conferences coming from the war with Iraq lately. a lot of arrogant, fanatical and stupid men have been appearing on my TV. I wish that the reporters would interview some children. Their perspective on the war seems more relevant. And what about the animals? I don’t even know if people in Iraq keep pets the way we do here. I’m sure some people do. When the coalition and related charities ship in humanitarian supplies, do they include pet food? Veterinary medicines? Bet they don’t.
~K
OH BLOG ME Well, I tried and tried to upload my new blog to a subdirectory on my Web site. After a while, I got frustrated, then a little nauseous, then I gave up. I can think of a few world leaders that would do well to learn from my example. Just say So It Goes and go make some tea.
~K
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