A New Year, A New Tragedy

Hello folks!!!

It's 2010, I know this greeting is late and I haven't written since autumn (lol) but the recent tragedy in Haiti has inspired me to write. I am going to live blog the hope for Haiti broadcast that will be airing in a few minutes. Hope your tuning in. It's on HBO,VH1,MTV, and many more. (I'm watching on t.v. one. And its starting....

Autumn Thoughts

So this is my first post in this lovely season of Autumn, my favorite of all. The air is crisp and the metamorphosis of nature is so apparent and beautiful. I envy natures way of informing the world that its changing; its stages of growth and cycling are so graceful. In Autumn, we witness the world transitioning; dying, ripening, being reborn right before our eyes And like the penultimate stanza in a poem, or 2nd line 7th syllable of haiku, we stop to marvel at the beauty autumn brings before moving on. How could I not fall in to suit and change, transition into a better, more aged me?

"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" -Anais Nin ~~~~What a powerful quote, I know my day is coming soon.

Mule of the World

I had a dream last night, I can't remember it all, but there were a bunch of men that I knew and I remember feeling discriminated against because I was a woman. After confronting them, one of the guys say "You know the woman is the mule of the world". This being a quote from Zora Neal Hurston's Their Eyes were watching God had me pondering the plight of women worldwide. It makes you wanna holler I am human, and I am worth so much more than this. Expect a future blog entry on this issue.

Obama is my pacifier...

but he should have left me crying and angry. They got me to shut up temporarily, but I'm about to spit that shit out and yell even louder. Another future entry!!!

Happy Autumn everyone!!!!

Live blogging Howard Dean (after thought)

I heard the same ole same ole. He simply agreed with everything Obama and the democrats have been saying. I'm pretty liberal but i was hoping for a little divversity in opinion. There were no tebaggers outside though, and it was a pretty positive townhall and nnamdi remarked. Its all politics as usual with his answers, but at least the Dems are trying to do something. Therepublicans arent doing a damn thing except bickering and talking shit. He autographing books now, but i'm broke so I can't buy one. Its called Howard Dean's Prescription for real Healthcare Reform

you can purchase it on amazon!!!!

So I'm going to live blog the open mic tonight at nine. Hopefully I'll do a better job, stay tuned.

Live blogging Howard Dean Question from audiencem

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2nd question (a doctor): Why hasnt the party exposed the leaders in the healthcare debate and their ties and interest in the insurance companies

its being exposed by bloggers

dean ate a tomato mozzerella panini

my vegan quessadilla was great (but messy)

Dean likes bloggers, he's mentioned us alot in the question answer section.

3rd question reproductive health in bill

I think they will remain silent about issue.

yo i suck at this....lol but i'm trying

busboys' mics suck....scared the shit out of me at least 3 times so far

one dude asks why is it called THE PUBLIC OPTION if it isnt open to all americans. (4 % of population wow didnt know that). he's pissed, he even asked his congress who told him about it.

Dean thinks that it should be limited, the dude doesnt think so.

there's that mic again... owwww my ears.

and its done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Live blogging Howard Dean

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Thinks that undocumented immigrants under 18 should recieve our health care.

Mandates are unwise politically.

Free healthcare for everyone under 25.

Doesn't think vouchers are a good idea.

Thinks young people would sell a voucher on ebay and buy a harley.

Public option isnt essential but favorable.

customers and shareholders, make money

"Public option is only real change

nnamdi; what made you go into medicine

"process of elimination"

worked jimmy carter 2nd campaign

run for national vermont delegate and won

worked with carter people partied with kennedy people.

Basically he agreed with everthing obama said, and gave cute little stories about his way to the top.

Time for questions from the audience.......

Live blogging Howard Dean (its started)

Found out 2 things so far , Dean won DC in 2004 primaries (every section ), and Dean is a medical doctor. whaatta ya know?

Nnamdi is doing great, asking really tough questions. Dean is talking alot....sounds like an infomercial, so i have to turn off my adhd....

"how come we dont have choice that congress has"

"Let americans make their own choices"

he's getting rowdy... I LOVE IT!!!

Live blogging Howard Dean on Healthcare at Busboys

So I'm going to attempt to blog Howard Deans discussion on HealthCare and the Open mic tonight LIVE at Busboys and poets. Dean will be discussing healthcare, which is a crucial issue that gets bigger and more dramatic as time goes by.

I remember how impressed I was of Dean back in 2004, the first time I was eligible to vote. I wanted him so desperately to win at least the democratic primaries. He was passionate, sensitive and what a fighter!!! Instead he was knocked out of the race by Kerry. And of course you know the rest of the story, pure hell under Bush's second term. I wonder how different the U.S. would be under Deans rule. I guess anyone would have done it better than Bush!

Anywayz, this event starts at 6, and is moderated by Kojo Nnamdi from our favorite DC Station WAMU 88.5. This should be a treat. I will try to get some photos, but I am seated behind him.