We may never have a chance like this againAfter all how many other community organizers who know what the needs on the ground are will be able to push thru an agenda t to benefit Main St instead of Wall ST with the help of a a Dem Congesss?

The mistake of course will be to suppose that should Obama do so he will ramp up Repug opposition.These people are set to fight him tooth and nail no matter what. He has interfered wth their income stream and eclipsed their narcisstic opportunites to generate hate..Its the legacy of the two party system ,even if he backs THEIR policies. Look at Clinton. They never let up and yet he ended welfare, making poor people disaapear with nary an inquiry into where they went. That did not make the Repugs any kinder to him , in fact that enraged them even more. So since they are detemined to paint him a socialist no matter what he does- I I say go for it - lets do what we can to deserve such a label.

. Bring it on! Universal health care, universal childcare, free college for those who qualify acadmically, home health care visits for the elderly, raise the taxes on corporations and COLLECT them! Ed subsidies for not Agribusiness.Tighten enviromental regs and fast track green industries, Lets go for the whole enchilada.

what makes you think Rahm won't just do what the hell he wants, since

1). he's more than wiling to be an asshole,

2) he has more Washington connections than the O and

3.) he's got an agenda set for him from APAIC and Wall st and thats where his loyalties lie.

An even tempramant is not the best choice of tool for every job.

the new Chelabi?

this election if he was the only alternative to Bush.? Oh , we just did.

I mean Nixon's shenanigans are starting to look like petty boyish pranks. Does that say anything about the speed of darkness and our current velocity?

And so typical that the burden fell on the female of the family.

Its not going to be practical that the MIL travel - it will increase her confusion. Either she should move to one of the sisters' home while she has time to acclimate before the later stages hit or you better consider moving. Maybe that is what they'll want, especially knowing that you all aren't close.I see no way the burden isn't going to fall on you, with them living out of town.

and you living NEXT DOOR.

Even if all the care is paid for and done by others , your proxmity will put you in charge of coordinating, supervising and hiring people- its going to take take some blunt speaking on your part to get your message across and even then , they will have to be underscored with a few episodes where you step aside when all the forces are leaning for you to step forward.

Any coyness you exhibit at this point in time you will pay for later . Be clear !

15 of the 60 pictures the ACLU is fighting the administration about right now , to make public. Photos that prove it was much more widespread than "the night shift."

www.smh.com.au/ffximage/ 2006/02/15/abugrahib_

Even if Bush and Cheney can't do time - we can make their names synonmous with the cruel

and wanton criminals they are.When ever they appear in public the public can recoil with the disgust they deserve. . Hopefully the only speaking they can get is at some

fleabitten VFW at the edge of a vacant lot, where they'll have to fight to get a word in edgewise.

Be gentle with yourself. Everyone makes mistakes and it is no reason to stop trusting yourself, but it is a reason to start listening to your own voices.. Relationships are weird like that- layered .Its like listening to a symphony (if you're not a musician.) Oh sure you hear the bass and the flutes but its really hard to isolate the other thirty instruments and then all at once the violins are doing a long solo. Where the hell did they come from? Thats how these background feelings are , just kind of humming along while you're focused on something big like should you have children.

You're right that is imperative to be honest , especially with yourself. Maybe keeping a journal? but NO ANALYSIS, just "I felt embaressed, happy, puzzled, ashamed. when... " just so the violins don't take you by surprise. Even feelings that seem trivial may be attached to icebergs. If a feeling keep popping up its time to get to know it better, and if you're in a relationship to discuss it.

by thinking you know who you are at this point in time.Get a waitress job in a bar that has bands on the weekend. Try bartending. Learn to love dancing and keep showing up at the place of your choosing..

Put a feeler out on the Craigslist for people who are looking to cruise the music scene or start a poetry group.. Attend some poetry slams and keep your ears open. Start attending writer workshops after a couple of classes - from my little glimpse its a whole nother world.And they're in desperate need of audiences. You have to keep showing up though to become part of it.

Join a writing group thats offered at the library or creative writing class at the community college. Start a blog , you may not have many readers ( or any) but it will get push you towards output.Writing is one thing , but half the fun is to share it and to expose yourself to other perspectives as well..Check out your local alternative paper for creative things happening in your area.

Take theatre classes . The the theatre games alone will have you socializing in a entirely different way.

I couldn't bring myself to read the article. I 'd feel too guilty. Michelle Obama has conducted herself with dignity , why can't we?