Finally - some good news for the day.

Family values belong in the family not in politics. My values are my own and I don't want anyone else's forced on me. Religion can't do it because it has no force other than a vague threat of hell. Government can try to do it with laws but that disenfranchises a huge number of the people. I believe having my own values is a constitutional right.

Family-Values Politics Loses Its Value - To the Contrary (usnews.com)

Millions of (Uninsured) Children Left Behind

These money grabbing conservatives are heartless.

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: Millions of (Uninsured) Children Left Behind: "'Compassionate conservatism', indeed. "

12,000 Companies Stuffed Into a Caribbean Mystery Spot

A quirk of physics; The black hole where our money goes.

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: 12,000 Companies Stuffed Into a Caribbean Mystery Spot

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: Iraq Round-Up!

Good coverage that keeps you current on events in Iraq long before they are "news".

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: Iraq Round-Up!

FEMA Administrator Forced to Appear Before Congress

Having people live in poison trailers sounds like you want to kill them. Katrina effected the poor and minorities most. They didn't have them means to get out of the city and have been forced to live in poor conditions whether they accept a poison trailer or not. Hould we be looking at this as a class/race war?

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: FEMA Administrator Forced to Appear Before Congress

No End In Sight

AlterNet: Blogs: Video: No End In Sight [VIDEO]: "The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq’s descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, NO END IN SIGHT is a jaw-dropping, insider’s tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officials such as former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Barbara Bodine (in charge of Baghdad during the Spring of 2003), Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, and General Jay Garner (in charge of the occupation of Iraq through May 2003), as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers and prominent analysts."

Democrats Are Their Own Worst Enemy

Where are the leaders when you need them? This piece makes a good point about spineless Democrats.

Democrats Are Their Own Worst Enemy

An Iraq War Vet Sounds Off On Racism, Violence in the Ranks

I didn't know how many were being poisoned by depleted uranium or some of the other facts in this excellent video. This must be stopped.

AlterNet: Blogs: Video: An Iraq War Vet Sounds Off On Racism, Violence in the Ranks

The Horror of Living In Iraq

This is what is happening in Iraq.

AlterNet: War on Iraq: After Reporting in Iraq, America Feels Like a Bizarre Disneyland

AlterNet: Blogs: Video: Olbermann to Bush: "Go there and fight your war...yourself" [VIDEO]

AlterNet: Blogs: Video: Olbermann to Bush: "Go there and fight your war...yourself" [VIDEO]: On Countdown, Keith Olbermann delivers a powerful special comment about the leaked Bush Administration letter that blames Senator Hillary Clinton and all war dissenters for President Bush’s own failures in Iraq.

Global 'elders' launch new alliance

These men and women have proven themselves and will make a good source for advice. I hope someone listens to the peacemakers, the elder states person.

Global 'elders' launch new alliance csmonitor.com

Iowa Farmers Look to Trap Carbon in Soil

This was a good read for me. I post so much negative stuff that it's good to have some positive happenings to share.

NPR : Iowa Farmers Look to Trap Carbon in Soil

Ice Blocks Used to Chill Buildings

What a great, and more natural, idea!!!!

Discovery Channel :: News - Technology :: Ice Blocks Used to Chill Buildings

Will Ferrell as George W. Bush on "Global Warmings"

Funny but true.

AlterNet: Blogs: Video: Will Ferrell as George W. Bush on "Global Warmings" [VIDEO]

White House Cover Up of Pat Tillman's Death Continues

Exactly what does executive privilege cover, besides dirt?

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: White House Cover Up of Pat Tillman's Death Continues: "Kathy Kattenburg: The Bush Administration cites 'executive privilege' yet again, this time to justify keeping the official records on Tillman's death from the public. Kathy Kattenburg: The Bush Administration cites 'executive privilege' yet again, this time to justify keeping the official records on Tillman's death from the public. "

Bush on Saddam: "That Mother F**cker Tried to Take Out My Dad"

I agree, it's a daddy thing.

AlterNet: Blogs: PEEK: Bush on Saddam: "That Mother F**cker Tried to Take Out My Dad"