Several entries back I posted about the problems our Navy's underwater sonar is causing various species of whales - in that post it was the melonheaded whales. Here is a simple action you can take to send a letter over your name to the Secretary of the Navy asking that the Navy avoid areas that are known breeding and feeding grounds for the whales. This letter comes from the Biogems Defenders section of the NRDC, an organization I've often written about here.
I'm at a real low point currently, election-wise. Went to a meeting last night, where we had encouraged "undecided" voters to come and share their concerns, ask their questions about the Kerry campaign. I left the evening wanting to slit my throat. Although I have to say, the FOOD was good. It was catered by one of the top restaurants at the beach. Anyway, the whining and kvetching, the expecting to be spoonfed all information, the utter laziness of people who seem never to have heard of the Internet, or newspapers, or even of the amazing idea of thinking for themselves.
Is the "October surprise" getting closer with every breath we take? Are all these goddamn polls that show Dubya ahead by mulitple points real? Do they matter? Am I going to have to move to Costa Rica? Do we truly deserve the leaders we get? Can this country be collectively that gullible and stupid? Then, yes, it's time to move to Costa Rica. Though I'd have to leave a 23 year relationship to do it. G says we have to stay here and fight on. sigh.
Finished with the college voter registration drive, continuing to work on registering any citizens within our local Hispanic population, and registering folks at the beach on the weekends. Signed up for phone banks and for driving people to the polls on Election Day. Doing everything I can, no matter how hopeless I feel. Not slitting my throat just yet.
2 comments:
Fret not, my dear. The latest polls show the gap has narrowed, and the internals show that Bush's approval rating is a low 48%, which is the kiss of death for a sitting president. Plus, there is still the debates.
I agree with G. As heavenly as living in Costa Rica sounds, the fight goes on, even AFTER Kerry wins.
An aside on Costa Rica: did you know that the country asked to be taken off the list of the coalition of the willing because its Constitutional Court has deemed it violates the country's pacifist principles? Paradise with a conscience, how about that.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-rica10sep10,1,3525448.story?coll=la-headlines-world
Not to worry, Mary Ellen. There's a long time to go in this campaign. The debates will put the Bush away once and for all. They will wake up his supporters so they can see how foolish his plans are.
That Happy Chica,
Marcia Ellen
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