If you want to read some of the best labor-related writings on livejournal (especially relating to the WGA strike) and
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My first choice for the Democratic presidential nomination, John Edwards, is pretty much done at this point, so now I'm supporting my second choice, Barak Obama. I will never vote for Hillary Clinton, unless she was up against Romney and then maybe I could vote for her.

Back in school this week and loving it.

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Finished school today, I think I did good, hopefully 2 A's but I have to wait for my finals to be graded.

Also got my final paycheck of 2007. I made $29,500 this year, I've only broken the $30,000 mark one year (and then just barely). But, onward to better things.

Via 2 Dinar:

Bring Back the Draft: American Service

Via Bruce Springsteen:

Silence Is Unpatriotic

Via VetVoice:

What Military Families Think of the Bush Administration

Via UAW:

Foxwoods casino dealers vote YES to become part of UAW

I've been meaning to do this for awhile, finally getting around to it. This is a list of my favorite veteran's blogs, I read these regularly and you should check them out. if you have other reccomended ones let me know.

VetVoice: This is an amazing new site done by the folks at VoteVets. If you register for an account you have access to all the ( Read more... )

 Along the same lines as my last post, check out the site run by the Air Traffic Controllers Union: Avoid Delays. Find info on your flight and airports you'll be using. Check the status of your flight, the worst airports as far as delays go, worst time of day to fly, travel advice, etc.

It's holiday time which means lots of travelers on my airline, lots of late nights and tons of heavy bags. My union brothers and sisters at TWU Local 556 (flight attendants) made a short video telling you  basic things to keep in mind when travelling by air, check it out here.

i'm working my first overtime shift since I started school tonight, crazy. It's been real nice working less, but the smaller checks are not so hot.

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 Jimmy Carter calls it as he sees it.

Great interview with Mike Farrell, former MASH star, check it out.