[NIFL-WOMENLIT:1913] Re: Fwd: state of union and more

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Mev and Ujwala,

The night McCain won the NH primary I was so energized I stayed up until 
10:00. I was sleeping on the sofa, had just had a foot operation, felt 
mournful, and by 8:30 had decided to pack it in. (I have a friend in Arizona 
who thought it hilarious that McCain could be considered a liberal in the 
Northeast.)  My antipathy to Bush started out as being entirely visceral, 
then it became his programs;  I was able to give up the visceral.  I wish 
with all my heart that the president of the US would choose other paths.  I 
wish he would put money into USAID which used to be a major funnel for 
overseas programs like health and education.  I wish somebody would notice 
that there is a linkage between the programs here that are not funded and the 
programs overseas that are not funded--don't do it for ourselves, don't do it 
for others.  What was it, a month to start the war in Afghanistan?  AND WE 
CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET EVERYBODY IN THE COUNTRY INSURED?  AND EDUCATED?  

I want renewable energy, and a beautiful environment, babies who thrive, 
homes for everyone....  The only person I see on the horizon is...Kennedy?  
One guy!  Who else should I watch?  

Patriotism?  I have flown a flag in a little holder next to my front door for 
years.  In my neighborhood I am conspicuously deviant....I don't like to 
offend people, it's so often impolitic, but I must say there are a lot of 
government people who sure offend ME.

Andrea

Andrea

    



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