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Lift everyone up.
Author: Raine
Date: 07/06/2008 13:23:05
Good morning. I am getting a late start of things. I have been thinking lately of patriotism and what it means. One of the most patriotic things you can do is vote. It was no more than 40 years ago - 40 - that people in America were still dying for the right to perform the simple act of voting.
This weekend we celebrate our nation's independence, and we are still fighting for that very right.
A patriot forces change in order to make this country better. A patriot questions the status quo. A patriot raises all Americans up. A patriot is one who loves the American experience and knows that in its flaws we can strive to be a better country by fixing what is broken.
Those who marched for civil rights are patriots; those who fight to save our Constitution are patriots. We have patriots today walking among us. They don't need a flag pin or purple bandaids. They have the courage to risk it all for our country. Our soldiers are not the only patriots, and we must stop the co-opting of patriotism for politican gains.
Patriotism was striking in Birmingham. Patriotism is sitting down and performing acts of non-violence to end injustices. Patriotism is what drives each one of us to commit random acts whatever they may be to make this country a better place -- not for a few -- but a better place that lifts every American up.
Patriotism forces the change that might never happen if no one speaks up. Someone has to be the rabble rouser; otherwise, no one will pay attention.
Go -- be a little patriotic today.
:heart: and :peace:
Raine
This weekend we celebrate our nation's independence, and we are still fighting for that very right.
A patriot forces change in order to make this country better. A patriot questions the status quo. A patriot raises all Americans up. A patriot is one who loves the American experience and knows that in its flaws we can strive to be a better country by fixing what is broken.
Those who marched for civil rights are patriots; those who fight to save our Constitution are patriots. We have patriots today walking among us. They don't need a flag pin or purple bandaids. They have the courage to risk it all for our country. Our soldiers are not the only patriots, and we must stop the co-opting of patriotism for politican gains.
Patriotism was striking in Birmingham. Patriotism is sitting down and performing acts of non-violence to end injustices. Patriotism is what drives each one of us to commit random acts whatever they may be to make this country a better place -- not for a few -- but a better place that lifts every American up.
Patriotism forces the change that might never happen if no one speaks up. Someone has to be the rabble rouser; otherwise, no one will pay attention.
Go -- be a little patriotic today.
:heart: and :peace:
Raine
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Comment by 
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 13:43:10
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 13:43:10
Great post Raine.
Speaking of voting............look what I found online!! OMG! Did this happen while I was away and nobody told me???? How evil of all of you for not letting me know!!
Bobber news story
:banana:
Speaking of voting............look what I found online!! OMG! Did this happen while I was away and nobody told me???? How evil of all of you for not letting me know!!
Bobber news story
:banana:
Comment by 
capt on 07/06/2008 13:48:55
capt on 07/06/2008 13:48:55
Patriotism knows no manners or civility when the country or its leaders are wrong or doing wrong in our name. It is every citizens responsibility to give voice to dissent and act according to the larger picture and the larger concerns.
"My country, right or wrong," is a thing that no patriot would think of saying except in a desperate case. It is like saying, "My mother, drunk or sober."
G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 14:22:07
Freaking GREAT!
Love it
capt on 07/06/2008 14:22:07
Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post Raine.
Speaking of voting............look what I found online!! OMG! Did this happen while I was away and nobody told me???? How evil of all of you for not letting me know!!
Bobber news story
:banana:
Freaking GREAT!
Love it
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 14:47:32
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 14:47:32
Hey. Poor w. He's gotta go do the bidding, er, I mean, he cannot insult the Chinese. So he's gonna go to the opening of the Olympics.
Sorry I'll be missing this. Harrumph!
Sorry I'll be missing this. Harrumph!
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 14:52:33
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 14:52:33
Looking forward to seeing the movie. Never got to see the B'Way show.
:kickcan:
:kickcan:
Los Angeles (E! Online) - Don't pull out the polyester and platforms just yet, folks. It was just for a movie premiere.
For the first time in 22 years, all four ex-members of ABBA appeared together at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
The Swedish pop/disco quartet—Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog—didn't perform, but throngs of fans went wild at the sight of all four together again in Stockholm.
They were joined on the red carpet and theater balcony by the stars of the soon-to-be released film. Mamma Mia! is a big-screen adaptation of the highly successful musical featuring ABBA's biggest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me."
The foursome shot to fame in the mid-'70s and performed together publicly for the last time in 1986. In 2000, they turned down $1 billion to reunite for a concert tour.
Comment by 
Raine on 07/06/2008 15:14:14
:thud:
Raine on 07/06/2008 15:14:14
Quote by capt:Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post Raine.
Speaking of voting............look what I found online!! OMG! Did this happen while I was away and nobody told me???? How evil of all of you for not letting me know!!
Bobber news story
:banana:
Freaking GREAT!
Love it
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/06/2008 15:16:25
Since you were away, you probably didn't see my posting that Sirius would be doing an Abba channel for two weeks in anticipation of the movie.
livingonli on 07/06/2008 15:16:25
Quote by velveeta jones:
Looking forward to seeing the movie. Never got to see the B'Way show.
:kickcan:Los Angeles (E! Online) - Don't pull out the polyester and platforms just yet, folks. It was just for a movie premiere.
For the first time in 22 years, all four ex-members of ABBA appeared together at the Swedish premiere of Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
The Swedish pop/disco quartet—Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog—didn't perform, but throngs of fans went wild at the sight of all four together again in Stockholm.
They were joined on the red carpet and theater balcony by the stars of the soon-to-be released film. Mamma Mia! is a big-screen adaptation of the highly successful musical featuring ABBA's biggest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me."
The foursome shot to fame in the mid-'70s and performed together publicly for the last time in 1986. In 2000, they turned down $1 billion to reunite for a concert tour.
Since you were away, you probably didn't see my posting that Sirius would be doing an Abba channel for two weeks in anticipation of the movie.
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 15:21:42
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 15:21:42
Oh really? Thats great for ABBA fans..........I'm not really one of them. Their music is quite perfect for a show. Perky, catchy, everyone can sing them............. I think that's what made the show so popular, even among those of us that aren't fans.
I'm gonna go see: Get Smart. It was a toss up 'tween that and Wall-E.
Raine, I hope BobR will let us know how is campaign is coming, yes? I will do whatever I can to support him.
:lol:
I'm gonna go see: Get Smart. It was a toss up 'tween that and Wall-E.
Raine, I hope BobR will let us know how is campaign is coming, yes? I will do whatever I can to support him.
:lol:
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 15:27:25
capt on 07/06/2008 15:27:25
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Bernadette: No, I'll join this conversation on the proviso that we stop bitching about people talking about wigs, dresses, bust sizes, penises, drugs, night clubs, and bloody Abba!
Tick: Doesn't give us much to talk about then, does it?
Bernadette: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: "No more fucking ABBA!"
Bernadette: [after Felicia tells Bernadette about her ABBA story] Are you telling me this is an ABBA turd?
Comment by 
BobR on 07/06/2008 15:38:58
:rofl:
Feel free to forward any campaign donations to my PayPal account... :whistling:
BobR on 07/06/2008 15:38:58
Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post Raine.
Speaking of voting............look what I found online!! OMG! Did this happen while I was away and nobody told me???? How evil of all of you for not letting me know!!
Bobber news story
:banana:
:rofl:
Feel free to forward any campaign donations to my PayPal account... :whistling:
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 15:41:57
capt on 07/06/2008 15:41:57
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 15:58:54
capt on 07/06/2008 15:58:54
Obama Could Carry Georgia, But Several Factors Must Come Together
Obama carry Georgia? That'd be peachy!
Obama carry Georgia? That'd be peachy!
Comment by livingonli on 07/06/2008 16:38:51
That should be a
since the finale won't air in the US for another couple of weeks. Sci-Fi is actually running it in a 90-minute slot so it won't be edited for time.
On another note, I was driving into work and I saw another motorcycle zigging through lanes and it zoomed right by my car. It scared the shit out of me because I was having a flashback to the accident from the other day . If he's going to crash for going too fast, I just want him as far away from me as possible.
livingonli on 07/06/2008 16:38:51
Quote by capt:
Doctor Who finale: did Russell T Davies pull it off?
Someone mentioned the Doctor Who show?
That should be a
since the finale won't air in the US for another couple of weeks. Sci-Fi is actually running it in a 90-minute slot so it won't be edited for time.On another note, I was driving into work and I saw another motorcycle zigging through lanes and it zoomed right by my car. It scared the shit out of me because I was having a flashback to the accident from the other day . If he's going to crash for going too fast, I just want him as far away from me as possible.
Comment by Raine on 07/06/2008 16:51:17
Happy Birthday Frida...
Raine on 07/06/2008 16:51:17
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 07/06/2008 16:58:49
IzzyBitz on 07/06/2008 16:58:49
Happy Sundee Everyone!
Poor bloggie has driven into a couple of ditches this morning. I hope it can pull itself out.
I'm off to brunch and a walk on the beach. Hopefully the tourists and inlanders have gone away. They always leave such a mess on the beach. Bastids. OY!
Poor bloggie has driven into a couple of ditches this morning. I hope it can pull itself out.
I'm off to brunch and a walk on the beach. Hopefully the tourists and inlanders have gone away. They always leave such a mess on the beach. Bastids. OY!
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 17:12:18
capt on 07/06/2008 17:12:18
Comment by Raine on 07/06/2008 18:21:31
capt? we are applauding McCain cause he hates the cables and the bloggers?
Raine on 07/06/2008 18:21:31
capt? we are applauding McCain cause he hates the cables and the bloggers?
Comment by Raine on 07/06/2008 18:36:17
Raine on 07/06/2008 18:36:17
OK, I think it is time to paint...
Comment by Raine on 07/06/2008 18:38:12
IT is the PEACHTREE state after all.
:P
Izzy! have fun at the beach! We were hoping to go to the pool today, but we had a big old t'boomer blossom and it has been raing for the past few hours.
And that is all good, we need the rain.
Raine on 07/06/2008 18:38:12
Quote by capt:
Obama Could Carry Georgia, But Several Factors Must Come Together
Obama carry Georgia? That'd be peachy!
:P
Izzy! have fun at the beach! We were hoping to go to the pool today, but we had a big old t'boomer blossom and it has been raing for the past few hours.
And that is all good, we need the rain.
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 18:41:39
I love it when gramps hates bloggers specifically. It's like being on the right list. It also shows how out of touch he is. I hope he includes it in his stump speech everywhere! The Youtubes will destroy him (I think)
- um, what was I saying?
capt on 07/06/2008 18:41:39
Quote by Raine:
I love it when gramps hates bloggers specifically. It's like being on the right list. It also shows how out of touch he is. I hope he includes it in his stump speech everywhere! The Youtubes will destroy him (I think)
- um, what was I saying?
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 07/06/2008 18:46:37
trojanrabbit on 07/06/2008 18:46:37
Hello everyone.
Well the AM transmitter is done and I had it playing on the bench downstairs. Now it's time to move it upstairs to the computer room and see how it sounds on some radios other than the little piece of junk I had.
There's a '53 Philco table model next to the computer that gets used once in a while. First thing that got blasted though it was 'Eight Miles High' and I thought that's how far it was going into orbit when I cranked up the volume.
AM is capable of MUCH better sound than what you typically get from the local rundown CC trash.
Well the AM transmitter is done and I had it playing on the bench downstairs. Now it's time to move it upstairs to the computer room and see how it sounds on some radios other than the little piece of junk I had.
There's a '53 Philco table model next to the computer that gets used once in a while. First thing that got blasted though it was 'Eight Miles High' and I thought that's how far it was going into orbit when I cranked up the volume.
AM is capable of MUCH better sound than what you typically get from the local rundown CC trash.
Comment by livingonli on 07/06/2008 19:07:59
livingonli on 07/06/2008 19:07:59
If we're going to talk about McCain, we need some Grampa Simpson drops.
Comment by Raine on 07/06/2008 19:18:15
damn kids with the blogging machines and 8 tracks.
He doesn't have a clue about bloggers, he doesn't even know how to use a computer, and I dare say that makes him a very dangerous person in this day and age.
Raine on 07/06/2008 19:18:15
Quote by capt:Quote by Raine:
I love it when gramps hates bloggers specifically. It's like being on the right list. It also shows how out of touch he is. I hope he includes it in his stump speech everywhere! The Youtubes will destroy him (I think)
- um, what was I saying?
He doesn't have a clue about bloggers, he doesn't even know how to use a computer, and I dare say that makes him a very dangerous person in this day and age.
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 19:53:48
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 19:53:48
Back from "Get Smart". I laughed. I did not cry.
I did eat too much popcorn. *burrrrrp*
:clap:
I did eat too much popcorn. *burrrrrp*
:clap:
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 20:40:22
Love Steve Carell. He has become an icon of funny.
capt on 07/06/2008 20:40:22
Quote by velveeta jones:
Back from "Get Smart". I laughed. I did not cry.
I did eat too much popcorn. *burrrrrp*
:clap:
Love Steve Carell. He has become an icon of funny.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 20:52:15
So, funny? Nu? I thought so, very much.
Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 20:52:15
Quote by velveeta jones:
Back from "Get Smart". I laughed. I did not cry.
I did eat too much popcorn. *burrrrrp*
:clap:
So, funny? Nu? I thought so, very much.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 20:52:16
So, funny? Nu? I thought so, very much.
Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 20:52:16
Quote by velveeta jones:
Back from "Get Smart". I laughed. I did not cry.
I did eat too much popcorn. *burrrrrp*
:clap:
So, funny? Nu? I thought so, very much.
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 20:56:19
velveeta jones on 07/06/2008 20:56:19
Missed it by that much.
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 21:53:31
Don Adams?
capt on 07/06/2008 21:53:31
Quote by velveeta jones:
Missed it by that much.
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
Don Adams?
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 22:15:15
capt on 07/06/2008 22:15:15
Buy local, dance global?
Comment by 
Shane-O on 07/06/2008 22:21:31
Beeped for the show...
Shane-O on 07/06/2008 22:21:31
Quote by capt:
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the DesertBernadette: No, I'll join this conversation on the proviso that we stop bitching about people talking about wigs, dresses, bust sizes, penises, drugs, night clubs, and bloody Abba!
Tick: Doesn't give us much to talk about then, does it?Bernadette: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: "No more fucking ABBA!"Bernadette: [after Felicia tells Bernadette about her ABBA story] Are you telling me this is an ABBA turd?
Comment by 
Random on 07/06/2008 22:37:31
Random on 07/06/2008 22:37:31
*asleep on the blog floor*
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 22:45:18
Dead.
Mondobubba on 07/06/2008 22:45:18
Quote by capt:Quote by velveeta jones:
Missed it by that much.
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
Don Adams?
Dead.
Comment by livingonli on 07/06/2008 22:50:33
Maybe VJ meant Mel Brooks. Although he seems to be busy these days converting his old movies into broadway shows.
livingonli on 07/06/2008 22:50:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by capt:Quote by velveeta jones:
Missed it by that much.
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
Don Adams?
Dead.
Maybe VJ meant Mel Brooks. Although he seems to be busy these days converting his old movies into broadway shows.
Comment by livingonli on 07/06/2008 22:55:19
*puts Random on blog couch*
livingonli on 07/06/2008 22:55:19
Quote by Random:
*asleep on the blog floor*
*puts Random on blog couch*
Comment by Random on 07/06/2008 22:58:22
*paws at air*
Random on 07/06/2008 22:58:22
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:
*asleep on the blog floor*
*puts Random on blog couch*
*paws at air*
Comment by livingonli on 07/06/2008 23:08:44
livingonli on 07/06/2008 23:08:44
Time for dinner.
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 23:15:19
capt on 07/06/2008 23:15:19
Shane-O RAWKS! 
Comment by capt on 07/06/2008 23:29:29
Mel Brooks makes WAY more sense than Albert Brooks which was the first one that came to mind.
capt on 07/06/2008 23:29:29
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by capt:Quote by velveeta jones:
Missed it by that much.
I was hoping for a cameo from Mr. Brooks..........
Don Adams?
Dead.
Maybe VJ meant Mel Brooks. Although he seems to be busy these days converting his old movies into broadway shows.
Mel Brooks makes WAY more sense than Albert Brooks which was the first one that came to mind.
Comment by Random on 07/06/2008 23:49:19
Random on 07/06/2008 23:49:19
Random wathing Blazing Saddles.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 07/06/2008 23:51:15
m-hadley on 07/06/2008 23:51:15
Heya Kids,
I'm baaaack, sans the boyz
Still pondering what to blog about tomorrow morning - shall I elaborate on what a douchebag Doug Feith is (just watched his little fishface on 60 Minutes), or should I discuss the strange confluence of faith, family and falderal that occupied my mind during at least four of the ten + hours I spent on the road today... Suggestions welcome - I missed you all and want to say a big THANK YOU to Raine for taking care of the bloggie today - I love the memos I hope you all enjoyed the 4th more than my doggies did :P
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
I'm baaaack, sans the boyz
Still pondering what to blog about tomorrow morning - shall I elaborate on what a douchebag Doug Feith is (just watched his little fishface on 60 Minutes), or should I discuss the strange confluence of faith, family and falderal that occupied my mind during at least four of the ten + hours I spent on the road today... Suggestions welcome - I missed you all and want to say a big THANK YOU to Raine for taking care of the bloggie today - I love the memos I hope you all enjoyed the 4th more than my doggies did :PCheers,
mfaye :hug:
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/07/2008 00:02:04
Mondobubba on 07/07/2008 00:02:04
'Tiger' Gatorade, its got what plants crave! 25% more electrolytes.
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:06:13
velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:06:13
:lol:
Oh Children!
Yes, I meant MEL Brooks. He and Buck Henry originated the "Get Smart" series.
Oh Children!
Yes, I meant MEL Brooks. He and Buck Henry originated the "Get Smart" series.
Comment by Random on 07/07/2008 00:09:39
Random on 07/07/2008 00:09:39
Daddy loves froggie. froggie love daddy?
Ribbit...
Ribbit...
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/07/2008 00:13:54
:rofl: :rofl: Well played, Random!
Mondobubba on 07/07/2008 00:13:54
Quote by Random:Daddy loves froggie. froggie love daddy?
Ribbit...
Ribbit...
:rofl:
:rofl: Well played, Random!
Comment by Random on 07/07/2008 00:15:41
tired, tired of playing the game.
Random on 07/07/2008 00:15:41
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Daddy loves froggie. froggie love daddy?
Ribbit...
Ribbit...
:rofl:
tired, tired of playing the game.
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:16:20
Well..........DUH!
velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:16:20
Quote by Mondobubba:
'Tiger' Gatorade, its got what plants crave! 25% more electrolytes.
Well..........DUH!
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:36:36
velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:36:36
Hey.......what's this about a Rove/Edwards debate? :blink:
What? When? Where?
What? When? Where?
Comment by velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:40:13
Found it. Not 'til Sept? Damn!
velveeta jones on 07/07/2008 00:40:13
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hey.......what's this about a Rove/Edwards debate? :blink:
What? When? Where?
Found it. Not 'til Sept? Damn!
Comment by livingonli on 07/07/2008 00:47:02
Everything below the waist is Kaput.
livingonli on 07/07/2008 00:47:02
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Daddy loves froggie. froggie love daddy?
Ribbit...
Ribbit...
:rofl:
tired, tired of playing the game.
Everything below the waist is Kaput.