reconstruction

Though it’s not often directly referenced, one of the things that’s always held over the heads of people who want social justice is Reconstruction.  Just think back to Nina Simone singing “Mississippi, Goddamn” when she talks about “people keep saying, ‘go slow.’”

Barack Obama shortly before the 2004 Presidential election on the Iraq War:

Erik Schelzig on the U.S. Democratic primary:

Neither Democrat has managed to drum up much campaign cash or public attention, and yet they both argue that Alexander is out of touch with Tennesseans and ripe to be picked off.

The answer is a BIG NO-WAY....I would be glad to rethink my position if TDOT eliminated the gas tax with a Constitutional amendment in place that would forbid its resurrection as long as toll road fees exist.

Some people really hate the far left. Although they are wrong on so many issues I try never to hate. More, I feel sorry for their lack of knowledge. I guess their lack of a quality education, mixed with their unwillingness to learn, admit facts or law that may contradict what ever it is they want to do at that particular moment has held them back.

From this morning's NY Times:

Five Years of Sacrifice in Iraq Memorialized
Sponsored by the Nashville Peace and Justice Center

When: Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

Gas has never been more expensive in US history.  This is due in part to a mismanaged US economy, panic and greed of speculators, and the war that Bush administration officials said: