Toxic Texan

I know I am not the only one that distinctly recalls the prez's claims that the evil dictator, Saddam Hussein (boo hiss), had used chemical weapons against his own people (shock horror). This was yet another of the many reasons to go to war with that smidgeon of a country known as Iraq. One could easily make the jump - if he used it on his own people (people much like himself in religious and political persuasion) it would be even easier for him to use it on us, the infidels. That was a good one. I mean, the thought of chemical vapors swirling through our public mass transit system or dropped on some booming metropolis causing hundreds possibly thousands to fall victim to horrible symptoms and effects of a burning agent leaves the imagination to enter into a terrifying arena.
Enter Italy's state-run RAI24 news television, who last week broadcast a documentary regarding the use of white phosphorous by the US military in Fallujah. If you click the link to your left (bushflash), Eric has the video. The pentagon categorically denies that it was used on civilians. Yet, in the video we see companion animals, kids, and women. From what I gather, prior to entering Fallujah the requirement to be considered an insurgent was to be over the age of ten. Ten. This is who we are fighting? This is who we consider to be a threat? Is that in dog years, because the animal looked pretty menacing and...golly! Was that an rocket propelled missile launcher next to his left paw? Probably. Bastards. Now, let's see. Is there a history of this sort of thing coming out of this administration pretty much on a regular basis? We see video or photographs and some idiot gets on television or the radio and says "no, wasn't me. we don't -fill in the blank-." Isn't that the definition of insanity? Repeating an action over and over again expecting a different result. Eric also has some compelling evidence that this administration believes that it creates its own reality. That regardless of what others see, hear, touch or smell, this administration believes that if they say that they saw, heard, touched or smelled the opposite then that is the reality. Torture pictures and video? We don't do that. Chemical weapons? huh? Us? Ok...maybe against the evil insurgents but not against innocent civilians. Video? Can you say computer generated imagery..how stupid are you American people anyway? Do you think Mickey Mouse is real? Good thing those grounded in fact and reality are in control.
It absolutely floors me that the resident in the White House who, with that smarmy smirk, a wink, and compulsive head bobbing three years ago told everyone that he was privvy to ALL the information as president, and, therefore, knew much more than we or anyone else did, so war was inevitable. Yet, now, he shrillingly screeches that Clinton knew, congress knew, the aboriginal natives in the most remote reaches of the world had the same information as he did - and hell! Congress voted for war. How lame is this guy? What was his platform? Integrity and character? Stellar examples of that.
The only bright spot I am beginning to see is a semblance of sanity eeking through the blinds of congress. Moderate republicans are beginning to say ".....hmmmm. This war sure is costing a lot. Maybe these tax cuts for the top 1% aren't the best idea right now." or "Golly, Iraq isn't looking so great. And you know, citizens that elected me are beginning to call and ask when we'll be outta there." and of course "Yikes! Have you seen the resident's approval rating???" Would you want to be associated with that?? As an elected official? You have to pay attention to polls and calls. You have to as an elected official. If you want to keep your job anyway.
Now is the time to start thinking about change. We, as compassionate people, have to start mobilizing. My primary concern has always been the dependents or the oppressed in our society - animals, children, gays and lesbians, seniors, the environment, the disabled, etc. I want someone who cares about those outside the inner circle. I want someone who consistently proves that they will reinforce the safety net, not slash it to bits. I see several people, but I personally want a Boxer or Pelosi/Obama ticket for 2008. These two women constantly stand up and speak out for those without or with a very weak voice and no one moved me more at the democratic convention that Barack Obama. What a freakin' rock star! I will always remember him saying "I AM my brother's keeper." Right on. I am. We all are.