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Politics Fodder.

Activism.

When the Screamers Lose.
You may be passionate about your cause, but don't demonize the other side.

Anti-War.

Counter Demonstrations at Four Corners.
Pro-war protestors join peace activists at our vigil.

Selling Peace.
There is a lot of people making money selling ideas and propaganda.

Stop the War.
Through getting progressive candidates elected, we can stop the war.

What Does Pacifism Mean Today?
Why fighting should always be a last resort in our society.

Apathy.

Democratic Dawgs.
What choices does one have when the Democratic-candidate really sucks?

Why I Don't Get Involved in Politics.
I'm not particularly involved with campaigns or party activities, because so much politics is unthinking and untruthful.

Why I Hate Politics.
Democratic decisionmaking is often based on inaccurate information.

Changes.

What Spurs Change?
Some thoughts on activists and driving change.

Democratic Party.

Cuomo on the Mohawk.
The man from Guy Park Place has yet to decide to run.

Give Democrats a Chance.
If they screw things up badly in the next two years, we can vote them out off of office.

Landslide Spitzer.
Eliot Spitzer will provide the progressive leadership our state so badly needs.

Suburban Progressives.
Are all suburbanites little more then limousine liberals?

Why I Am A Democrat.
The basic principles that reinforce my commitment to the Democratic Party.

Why I Still Like David Soares.
Despite problems in his office, he cares and fights for good.

Why I Voted for Phil Steck for Congress.
It doesn't hurt to make a statement when the results of election are known.

Why Kirsten Will Win Re-Election.
Gillibrand's passion, political ability, and stature help secure her re-election.

Internet Politics.

E-Campaigning.
It has it's limited roles even as it becomes well adopted.

Liberals.

My Uneasy Relationship with the Left.
Progressives need to do more to change insitutions and not individuals.

Libertarians.

Libertarianism.
A pragmatic look at libertarianism.

Media.

A Need for Media Self-Censorship.
We need the media to be careful about how it reports, and for the police to stop feeding the media violence.

The Media Are Usually Right.
Despite cynicism the media is right much of the time on issues facing the nation.

The Race for Conclusions.
Fort Hood shootings are a lesson in all of our prejudices.

Republican Party.

Republicans Get Their Revenge.
Years after Democrats attempting to discredit the president, Republicans get their chance to try to discredit Obama.

Senator James Wright, Redo?
What We Do and Do Not Know About The 48th Senate District.

The Temporary Death of the Progressive Majority.
I'm as shocked is anybody about what has happened in the Senate.

What the Hell: Anton Konev?
Anton changing parties just to run for office will prove to be a serious mistake.

Rural Communities.

Myth of Red America.
Rural America isn't all that red, it's just us Democrats haven't reached out deep enough to embrace it.

Red-Baiting Liberals.
Too many Democrats are being exclusionary towards rural people.

Voting.

Vote.
It's a simple thing: don't forget to get out and vote.

Why Do Not More Young People Vote?
Young people are disenfranchised not unlike other minorities.