Scot Woods: PoliticsRambilngs about the War, the upcoming elections and political philosophy.Time to amend the Constitution- October 18, 2005 Our Constitution was created in such a way that, from time to time, as circumstances change, the document which governs our nation can also change. It is important that the law of the land always continue to respect the consent of the governed. Much has changed in the past two generations. One of the more profound changes has been a deep shift in our regard for the bounty of nature and the fragility of our planet. We have (some of us) a much better appreciation for the ways man has changed and..http://blogs.salon.com/0001888/categories/politics/2005/10/18.html#a294 Judith Miller- October 17, 2005 If you've been following the Judith Miller story, you'll know why I've settled on this new nickname for her: "Flame-thrower."http://blogs.salon.com/0001888/categories/politics/2005/10/17.html#a293 China heads to space- October 17, 2005 Two Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending 5 days in orbit. I watched a CNN report this afternoon on the mission, which showed spotless Chinese astronauts emerging from an airplane. It showed neat rows of terminals in their spotless mission control. There was a big "family photo" of their space program on the spotless tarmac of some giant base. It showed the grandiose launch of an enormous rocket reminiscent of America's giants of a generation ago. All of it, really,.http://blogs.salon.com/0001888/categories/politics/2005/10/17.html#a292 Al Gore Speaks Truth- October 7, 2005 He was the greatest president we never had... I do hope I get to vote for him in '08. He says more smart things in one speech than George Bush has said in nearly 5 years as President. Read his speech from earlier this week here.http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/100605A.shtml |