echosupernova

Torture

echosupernova Apr 17, 2009 11:38

So we should defacto pardon low-level officials/guards who did this?

Clearly they knew that they’d soon not be able to torture prisoners-they either wanted to destroy the evidence that they did by incapacitating or killing their victims and/or have sadistic pleasure in the practice. Such people should suffer no repercussions? Seriously?

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echosupernova Apr 11, 2009 19:59

So, when I heard this story about “fat” report cards (yes, that’s what they’re calling them), I was incredulous and got all bothered, because I put myself in these kids’ shoes. I was going to write a long, angry post detailing why I think this is wrong (and it’s not just isolated to MA, but AR, Britain, and Australia), but I don’t have the energy ( Read more... )

Inauguration Poem

echosupernova Jan 22, 2009 11:15

We should all hear/read this poem, because it's just perfect.

Praise Song For the Day, by Elizabeth Alexander

Each day we go about our business,
walking past each other, catching each other's
eyes or not, about to speak or speaking.

All about us is noise. All about us is
noise and bramble, thorn and din, each
one of our ancestors on our tongues.

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poetry, obama, inauguration

Standing on the Side of Love

echosupernova Nov 12, 2008 22:53

I usually find Keith Olbermann pompous, boring, and annoying--but he sure hit this one out of the park!

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Baking as spiritual practice

echosupernova Nov 08, 2008 13:27

Last night I made Pumpkin Nut Bread for my Northeast Circle church potluck tonight. This is meaningful to me for several reasons: it's a fall tradition/favorite in my family, my mother amuses me, baking is a fascinating process, and I'm taking a traditional seasonal favorite from my family (of origin) to share with my spiritual community.

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echosupernova Nov 02, 2008 21:29

Due to my experiences with marriage (parents' and relatives' marriages) while growing up, and personal thoughts about how the institution is steeped in (hetero-)sexism and outdated ideas, I used to think that I didn't want to get married. I rarely dreamed about weddings and played house as a child--though I think that I always have wanted to be a ( Read more... )

Note to parents...

echosupernova Oct 11, 2008 22:18

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Butterflies!

echosupernova Oct 11, 2008 09:13

I am beyond excited that Obama will be our next President. I am even more excited that my generation (and even younger adults) are getting involved to make that happen, and were instrumental in getting him here.

You can watch this video on www.livejournal.com

Obama '08 - Vote For Hope from MC Yogi on Vimeo.

Reason #1005 That I Love Baltimore....

echosupernova Sep 18, 2008 17:45

So, yesterday I was reading the annual Best of Baltimore issue of the City Paper, and this made me laugh out loud ( Read more... )

For the people who say they would be happy "either way" with Obama or McCain

echosupernova Aug 25, 2008 11:54

Consider this: Serious damage has been done to our foreign relations by the Bush administration. Do you think it would be the best idea to have this candidate in office ( Read more... )