|
| Loved this article.... no.. just the comment that was left for it!!On Page A-12 of the Jan. 3 Star, I was appalled to see an article entitled “Iraqi refugee crisis simmers.” The accompanying photo shows Iraqi young men crowding on a bus to flee the country. This was the day after the United States announced 3,000-plus deaths of U.S. servicemen and women, not to mention the thousands coming home without body parts and with head injuries. To see this photo makes me sick to my stomach. Why are we sending our young men and woman to “free” a country when they will not fight for that freedom themselves? Now our president wants to send greater numbers to Iraq. More American servicemen and women will have their lives risked and more will have their lives ended. The November vote showed the U.S. citizens did not want this, and once again President Bush ignored of us. As Keith Olbermann pointed out on MSNBC, the president has deadened the collective mind of this country to the pointlessness of an endless war, against the wrong people, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Our service members will be sacrificed so that Bush can say he did not “lose” in Iraq. Our meaningless sacrifice must stop. Daryle Heldenbrand
Lee’s Summit | | |
| 9-28-06 Mindy and Jamal welcomed their beautiful baby boy Vincent.. 
| | |
| As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. | | |
| 
Libra and Cancer
When Cancer and Libra form a friendship, they each supply what the other is lacking. Both Signs are looking for security in their close alliances, and they share an appreciation for beauty and luxury. The two can get along well if they share respect and a common goal. This friendship may start slowly, and at first the two may seem to have little in common. The more they get to know each other, however, the better each person will recognize and respect positive qualities in the other. Cancer and Libra both appreciate emotional and intellectual resources, and they're both suckers for the sentimental. Emotion and happiness are important to both Signs, and they complement each other in many ways. Cancer appreciates Libra's charm and diplomacy, and Libra can tame the wild shrew Cancer becomes when they don't get their way. Libra appreciates the Cancerian love of nurturing and the security that comes with it. Additionally, Libra can help Cancer see the different sides of a situation, rather than making a decision without knowing all the facts. Conversely, Cancer can help cure Libra of their notorious indecision. Cancer is ruled by the Moon and Libra by the Planet Venus. These friends share a love of home, hearth and family. Libra, especially, is about balance, and both share nurturing personalities and a desire for harmony. Together they are able to bring warmth and stability to their friendship like no other pair can. Librans can be snobbish, and Cancer may get their feathers ruffled easily. Cancer is based on emotion, and Libra is based on intellect. Cancer is a Water Sign, and Libra is an Air Sign. Libra approaches life as a pure mental exploration, while Cancer is more kinesthetic in their attitude. Cancer is happiest when their emotional needs are met, while Libra focuses on what things in life interest them from an intellectual standpoint. At times, these two may have a hard time understanding one another. Conflicts can arise if Cancer seems too crabby or Libra lets their charm lead rather than making intelligent, informed choices. Both need to learn that they view the world in different ways. Cancer and Libra are both Cardinal Signs. In this friendship, both will constantly struggle to be at the steering wheel. Libra's indecision may irritate Cancer. Libra is skilled at seeing all sides of a problem, so they are often able to accept Cancer's decisions as long as Cancer avoids getting Crabby. Both are initiators, which can, at times, be a struggle when their ideas and approach differ. The best aspect of the Cancer-Libra friendly connection is their mutual appreciation of stability and balance. Their similar tastes and ambitions makes theirs a friendship of great dedication and harmony. Libra and Aries When Aries and Libra form a friendship, the inherent polarity of the Zodiac is invoked. Aries and Libra are opposite each other in the Zodiac, 180 degrees apart. Each Sign possesses what the other lacks, and when combined with Libra's natural need for harmony, this is a relationship of great balance. The polarity of Aries and Libra can be defined as Self versus Other, but the differences go beyond that. Aries and Libra are impulsive versus indecisive, excitable versus peace-loving, willing to jump right in versus preferring a calm, smooth approach. When they communicate and work together, Libra can teach Aries that their own way isn't always the best way. Signs of opposite polarity often end up sharing a great dynamic. Generally, polar alliances are great when they're good, but challenging when they're bad. All polarities have energies that tend to tangle or knot if understandings are not reached. As a combination, Aries and Libra are well-balanced. Libra is charming, cultural and has good manners that divert some of the brashness of the Aries friend. On the other hand, Aries is far more decisive than Libra, who may waver. Aries can help their friend make decisions more easily and influence them to be more spontaneous. Aries is ruled by the Planet Mars, and Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus. The two Signs coming together form the basic foundation of alliances. Venus and Mars go well together. The symbols are universally recognized as male and female, so this friendship is a good balance of masculine and feminine energy. Aries is a Fire Sign, and Libra is an Air Sign. Air fuels Fire and keeps it going; Libra can be intellectually stimulated by the action and energy of Aries, and both Signs are always starting new things -- they just need to learn how to do it together! When they combine their energies, they can do anything, but this can be challenging at times due to their polarity. Aries' action-oriented approach to life may conflict with Libra's more intellectual attitude. Both Signs have wide-ranging interests, and Aries' desire to participate gives them great stories to share with the more cerebral Libra. Aries and Libra are both Cardinal Signs. Both are initiators, but they really have to cooperate if they actually want to get anything done. Aries will appear to be the dominant friend because of their energy and forceful nature, but Libra is also leading from an intellectual standpoint. Both Signs like being in charge, but Aries gives orders through personal authority, while Libra charms others into doing things. It's important for both to understand compromise. Libra, able to see both sides of any argument, can compromise easily, while Aries may be more unhappy about yielding. Libra may have to give in more often to their friend's wishes in order to keep the peace that they so cherish. The best aspect of the Aries-Libra friendship is the harmony resulting from the union of Venus and Mars. The balance between Self and Other represented by this polarity is a great learning experience for both friends. Each brings to the relationship what the other is missing, so theirs is a highly balanced friendship.  | | |
|
Sophie Demartine,
It may be theoretically possible that somewhere in this world there is someone more rude and irrational than you but luckily I have not had the misfortune to meet that hypothetical person.
Posted by: Ray Seay | Jan 9, 2007 9:50:49 AM
How about Sophie Demartine, a Conservative Liberal, how's that for an oxymoron!
George Bush is not a leader, he does not have the stuff of a “Commander and Chief”, he was a frat rat draft dodger during Vietnam, like so many other Republicans. He was an alcoholic, coke addict, party animal, all signs of weak character. He was a cheerleader not a football player. He was a party animal, with no morals, no backbone, no courage, no integrity, self serving, East Coast elitist...he had all the makings of a great used car salesman, religious preacher, oil industry executive or lobbyist, but President of the biggest Democracy in the World with his finger on 10,000 nuclear weapons! Now how absurd is that!
Now he's a religious fanatic who talks to God, who thinks God chose him to be President so he can conquer the World.
His parents taught him to never back down, to always demand respect, that they were better than the common folk, that the common folk are sheep for the slaughter, to be used and brainwashed to strengthen the Bush Dynasty in money and power. That the world is a game of Risk and that they rolled the dice.
Bush has put all his armies on Iraq and Afghanistan, he keeps rolling and rolling coming up with 1's and 2's and 3's while Moqtada al-Sadr and the Taliban war lords keep rolling 5's and 6's. Even though Bush came in with vastly superior financial strength and the strongest army in the World, he's been quite unlucky so far.
He's transferred almost all his armies from South America leaving only the minimum to hold the Continent and Chavez has taken advantage of recent cards to conquer South America on his last turn. Chavez is now going for Colombia and Mexico and will probably get them this time around when its his turn again. (Maybe God is talking to Bush after all)
Bush is apparently now going to use the remainder of his cards and is putting all his armies again in Iraq to try and finally take the Middle East.
Putin and Hu Jintao have been holding their cards up until now but on their next turn they may have to use them, as you can only hold cards so long.
Khamenei (he has the real power not Ahmadi-Nejad as the press would like us to believe) has been holding his cards too but he may be forced to use them soon also.
Olmert fearful that Khamenei has good cards wants to provoke a confrontation with him now rather than later so Bush will have to use his armies and so he won't have to use his own, after rolling so poorly in Lebanon.
Blair has decided to hold his cards for the moment and to strengthen for the future, finally listening to his Generals and his people, deciding to minimize his losses.
Pelosi , Baker and America's Generals are urging Bush to do the same but their advice is falling on deaf ears because Rove has assured him this time the dice will roll well. Bush has absolute confidence in Rove's judgment, after all he did judge the American people pretty well...until recently anyway.
As for Shinzo Abe, Merkel, Chirac, Prodi etc., they've decided they don't want to play this game and propose to play Monopoly or Bioviva instead.
Who will win this game of Risk?
Posted by: Sophie Demartine | Jan 9, 2007 9:38:15 AM