Pomp & Circumstances

[catnip_dreamz]

The Democratic Convention's over, so now we've got to wade through the Republican version followed by a continuous wave of negative political ads from both sides.

I caught the tail end of the Dem's convention and despite my generally favorable opinion of Obama, I was just shaking my head at the pageantry. The fact that it was going on as the same

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[sahlah]

I was listening to the mayor from Atachafalaya Parish on NPR yesterday. I was in tears. He said if his people were being attacked by guns and bullets he would have all the federal aid he could stand - but because it's mother nature... well he's out of luck. I understand from him that millions and millions of dollars are being held up for further study and still he can't get the levees fixed.

Yes, the conventions are for many political reasons - but aren't they the biggest waste of time and resources! I saw a great photo essay of the results of the "Greenest Convention". It was pretty bad the amount of trash. Sigh.

I hope your friends and family will be safe. *hugs*

[catnip_dreamz]

You are right that the conventions aren't the greatest waste of time and resources. They do serve a purpose. However they could do so much more.

For example, I read something that McCain wants to use the Republican convention as sort of a telethon to raise money for the victims of Gustav. Sure, it's politically motivated but it's a step in the right direction.

Rather than spending time and money talking about how they're going to solve problems, why not use those resources to try to actually solve them. If McCain is able to raise money and actually help people, that'd mean a lot more than listening to him just talking about it.

I've been glued to CNN and the Weather Channel today and I really need to get away from it! It does look like things are a lot better than with Katrina. I still have a good friend that I haven't been able to get in touch with but everyone else has checked in safe. Thanks for asking. (-:

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[anonymous]

This is amazing, I don’t know what else to say. Perfect execution of a cool idea!