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Archive: December 2007

December 2007 - Back Issue

2008 Election
The Election: Not A Battle Of The Sexes
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“Obama ignited a spark of hope in me, and I am excited to participate in this election as a first-time voter.” Sierra is part of the Berks for Obama group.

How Do We Beat the B-Word?
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If a senatorial condemnation can be called for because a general’s name was punned in a newspaper ad, can’t someone suggest that calling a U.S. senator a b*tch in a national election is not good form?

Art & Culture
The Art of Revolution: Social Resistance in Oaxaca, Mexico
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“What began in early June as the annual teacher’s strike for greater pay soon grew into a bitter struggle between Oaxaca’s governor and a broad coalition of leftist groups protesting poverty, corruption in state government and a lack of fair elections. Matters turned bloody…”

Election 2007
Election 2007 & Berks Dems
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The Berks County Democratic Committee is being urged to have the members be more active and participate on committees and there is more activism in the party now; but it still needs major improvement. We have improved a great deal; but there is a lot of work to be done.

2007 ELECTION UPDATE WHO GOT SCHLUMPED?
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You would think that if you have former Homeland Security Secretary Ridge making endorsement commercials for a “shoe-knifer,” someone would have caught the irony in it.

The Opposite of Voter Apathy

What is the opposite of voter apathy? Involvement. Participation. Frustration. Hope. Maybe, all of the above.

A Philosophy of Government!

Either we have a progressive philosophy or join the Republican losers club.

Food
Milk By Any Other Name Is … ?
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Believe it or not, there was a time when you purchased a gallon of
milk and that is what you got milk.

Humor
Republican Christmas Carols
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Christmas Carols that Only a Republican Could Love!

KADC Holiday Bash!

Scenes from this years Kutztown Democrats Christmas Party

Democratic Christmas Carols

The sights and sounds of a Democratic Christmas!

All I Want For Christmas
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The CS2 Christmas card…what Progressives want Nancy and Harry to receive from Santa!

Poetry
A Birthday Menu For Siqueiros

David Alfaro Siqueiros was one of the three eminent
muralists along with Rivera and Orozco of the Mexican Revolution. On this
occasion in 1963 he was imprisoned by the Mexican government for
organizing a protest demonstration against President Nixon’s visit to
Mexico.

How The PFC Almost Died

It had been shade and coming sun on our way out
With fragrant leaves that reached in from the verge
To drip the end of night on us as we crawled by.
The gullied road would clap our teeth together
And ruts and washes heaved us closer, then apart
As we sat with our carbine barrels pointed up.
But when we […]

Political Rhetoric
Quotes To Ponder

Political quotes to remember

The War On Christmas?

Understanding some basic argumentation fallacies and strategies, such as those prevalent in the “War on Christmas” debate will hopefully help us to begin the process of reclaiming our public sphere and our democracy.

Politics: World
The American Way Of Life

Will the latter years of the present century suffer the agonies of a
third general war, fought as a protest against the United
States expansion and aggression? Or will the people of the
United States wake up in time to abandon an obsolete pattern
of imperialism?

Travel
Milan In October

This macho acrobat behind the wheel was
actually trembling beneath the fiery gaze of the towering
gorgon who was singeing Milan’s polluted air with a
fusillade of Italiano expletives.

For The Sake Of Good Wine

“I was on the verge of panicking. What would I do now? The wine and the jacket were on a railroad terminal platform in Zurich and I was on my way to God knows where.”

December 2007 - Back Issue Columns

Mid-Month Supplemental
Keeping you up to date with late breaking news and issues along with previews and other items of interest.
A CommonSense2 Holiday Special!

Is nothing sacred? Check out our holiday mid-month supplement!

This Issue & Site News
Everything CS2 site related: article info, site developments, coming attractions.
December 2007 CommonSense2

CommonSense2 wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and presents to you our Fourth Issue. We hope you enjoy!

Editorials
Opinions, rants, confessions and predictions appear in this monthly commentary.
Activism Part 3: The Path To The Voter
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You can't talk about the horrors of Iraq as if you were discussing the mating habits of whales. Don't talk about the millions of uninsured as if you were reporting the results of the latest Pillsbury bake-off. Show us your heart. Make a connection.

Unsung Heroes
People who work tirelessly for progressive change in our community and state
Walmart vs. Unsung Hero - No Contest!!!

I think a positive thing is growing up in a very liberal family in a conservative area. You either decide to ostracize yourself and be lonely or you decide to recognize the value in each person's opinion.

To Your Health
Ron Stouffer and Rosie Skomitz have been waging battles in the health care wars for 15 years. Check back every month for views, opinions and information vital to you and To Your Health
Has the Grinch Stolen Children's Health Care?

Is the SCHIP debate a wily shell game to take our eyes off real health care reform?

The Keystone Scorecard
Sylvia Baylor chronicles the absurdities of Harrisburg and our State Legislature. Occasionally The Keystone Scorecard will feature guest authors.
My Fair Lady

LIFE MIGHT IMITATE ART IN THE REGULAR WORLD - BUT IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE IT IMITATES "MY FAIR LADY"

The Road Less Traveled
I’ve known Kathleen Welch for 35 years. I’ve learned to respect and admire her resilience and her refusal to buckle under to conventional wisdom. As you get to know her through these columns I’m sure you’ll feel the same.
Putting The "Fun" Into Fundamentalism
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"Hearing this, Rick informed me in no uncertain terms that I had been married to a fundamentalist vegetarian ... It takes all kinds to make up a world, I guess, and that s OK. As long as only one kind isn t running it."

The Dark Visions of Sheldon Kaplan
Sheldon Kaplan explores and brings a world into focus that is unseen to most of us
THE GREAT MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BAR

Milton has to be looking down in disgust, especially since the company's motto is "The Great American Chocolate Bar".

IF ONLY THEY ALL WERE TURKEYS!

Who knows, maybe if our troops would dress up in turkey outfits, they could possibly be pardoned and come home for the holidays and be with their families instead of serving time in this perpetual "prison" war.

THE LAST SUPPER?

Yes, the suits keep the bubbles blowing and most Americans get caught up in those bubbles and some probably made some nice cash, but that's how Ponzi scheme's work. The only problem is, what will our world be like when the Bull is consumed by the Bear?

That Woman!!
Dorothy Reilly - You may love her, you may hate her, but you’ll never be confused about where That Woman!! stands.
Disorganized Ramblings
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We are immersed in insanity!