Ya know, sometimes this synchronicity thing gets a little weird. So, I brought up the homeland defense thing, and 2 days later, the news was carrying the info on the reservists... so I didn't say anything, out of respect for the possibility you were answering my question.  Whether it was in response or just another strange coincidence, thanks for the info.

Meanwhile... nice touch on the news conferences...

10/26/2002 - Hi guys!

I actually respect that you don't have time to consider every opinion all the time, but there's this one of a hundred things  that keeps going through my mind. My father constantly talked about Joseph Stalin.  And it was always in the context of what Stalin said it would require to topple America.  This was long before I understood economic wars... and it's kind of like Revelations... you read things and interpret them based on the knowledge you have at the time... when the actual events or circumstances arrive, unless you're willing to continually be able to put the pieces together like a jigsaw puzzle, you won't ever see the picture in the puzzle.

So, I fully understand the domino theory, actually agree with the hypothesis.

I more fully understand how drugs would be used as a way to weaken the country. My father always said the danger was not actually in the use of the drugs, but in the negative effects of the delivery system.

And 3rd, and most troubling, is the concept of spreading troops and equipment out around the world such that we are unable to defend the homeland.  Frankly, with all due respect, that is the psoition I believe you are putting us in.  And you are doing nothing tangible in the area of homeland security... Let alone the economy.

I have a whole 26 minute piece I recorded one night regarding my personal experiences during natural disasters, governmental response times and what the government can and will actually provide when a disaster occurs... the resources that are and are not available to actually manage emergency situations, and the misconceptions people have regarding what they expect from the government, and what the government actually delivers.  It was a sort of depressing situation to describe. So, I decided not to run it.  But I probably will one day soon.

Even more, with the latest warnings about possible attacks on the railway system... I have to say that I've suspected all along that the abnormal number of derailings and such were not by accident... and yeah, I used to know someone who worked for Southern Pacific for more than 20 years, and he filled me in on the various causes of train derailments and salvage operations and all sorts of things he learned as a yardmaster... in addition, I did a 60 minute radio broadcast many years ago that focused on the problems with train accidents and cars and trains colliding... you name it..  One day we'll talk about my research into the treatment and conditions of Native Americans.

Anyway... looks like I have a great deal of work ahead of me... I look forward to it. I'm sure it's interesting watching Chuck come out of his shell... but here I am, ready to take on this Cultural Revolution and the Renaissance of the Arts and creating a whole new operating system for the world... lofty goals, but, as you know, I believe it's possible.    And as I always say, what makes me believe I can do it?  Because I say I can.   That's the one single part of me that I never allow myself to lose sight of.

Now, I know I've given you all lots of great material to use against me should I ever actually emerge in public... I look forward to the discussion.  This truly will be an interesting journey.  Because I know that the worst thing that could possibly happen is that I can do some good in the world by speaking out and, in my own quirky way, by setting an example of some sort and giving people the opportunity to choose their lives again.  If that's all I accomplish, then my expectations will be exceeded.

PS to John... I've been reconfiguring my equipment to a digital recording studio, so I haven't gotten any music produced.  Wrote a few more tunes  since the last writing  Anyway, I promise to let you know when they're ready. :} Really.

Take care.

10/17/2002 - It's interesting to consider the millions of ways I could cause people to realize what's actually occurring in the world... to connect the dots on all of the events and put it all together... whether you put it in Biblical terms or just in terms of how animals and plants are dying, water is becoming scarce... and the territorial race for space... as well as the blasphemy of fenaticism, and the general threat to the "white-domination" of the world as  being projected on Al Qaeda or any other group being rebellious toward the dominators.   Tough words,   I know, but right out of the Bible.

Delay, deceive and... too bad we didn't know the N Korea nukes before the vote on Iraq... and I know that you believe that you'll do all you want to do, and even if people disagree, you'll continue to do it, because, after all, it would be difficult to stop you and even harder to retract once an act is done. 

What worries me most in it all is a bio-accident occurring somewhere, and having it spread before it can be detected and eradicated... whether intended or not... my gut feeling is that it's happened a few times already and noone's been told..  All this aggression and bully-tactic politics makes it an even more dangerous world.  It's time for you to truly consider that alliance, not compliance, makes for a workable world.    Compliance will only cause more people to resist.

I know you have a lot of people stymied and fooled, but there are some of us who are simply not in the power seats yet to effect the changes that need to occur.  I know how to counter the verbal and rhetorical tactics.. apparently many either do not or are unwilling to counter them... it is all pretty offensive.  It is a true war of words, and right now, like I've told you I thought before... you guys are  truly good at it.    We'll see if I'm as good at it as I think... it'll be fun to see, won't it? :}

I keep losing the actual reference in the Boble, because I get distracted by others, but there's a part I keep meaning to bring up... it goes something like this:    whatever you do for others, you do for me, whatever you do to others, you do to me... remember that whatever your words and actions create in the world, that it is actually an expression of your true intent, and does not just serve a short term purpose, because it's the long-term purpose that gets generated in the ripples  of the short term.  Like in Machiavelli, what's expedient in the short term may well defeat you in the long term.

I find it interesting that a while back I described my position as that of being David to your Goliath, and the stone in my sling is the truth...  My resolve has not waivered.  In the end, I win.

Peace. Out.

10/16/2002 - Hi Guys! By now, I'll bet you're wondering "what's he going to say next?"   That's the beauty of it.  Even I don't really know.  But I know this, I'm absolutely committed to cleaning out this governement and working to unite countries instead of learning new ways to separate them and cause them to take sides.

It's a serious thing that so many people are going around cliaming they are   God... (noitce, I never claimed that :}) But it's an indicator of the paranoia factor among people.. It's an indicator of the need people feel to do something to protect themselves against things that are out of their control.  And I know things will get worse before they get better, but you can be sure, when people are ready to give up what they've always counted on, people like me will be here to help restart things and guide things to a more compassionate administration of the affairs of the people.

I've had numerous moments of doubt about whether to continue on this path or just ignore it all and accept what's going on.. and I tell you, every time I decide to quit, I simply can't.  Because I truly understand the promise of America, of our Democracy.    I truly understand the needs and desires of the American people. It is by their goodness that corruption and fenaticism controls them simply because they believe in the promise so much, and they trusted so much, and they so don't want to deal with the pain and embarrassment of having to admit they've been fools. The ultimate weapon.    Denial.

The good news  is that when people are given true choice and decisions that reflect their choices, they always choose the best possible thing.  I'll be doing my best to make sure they are provided an alternative vision to your policies so the difference between what you do and propose, and what's possible, is absolutely clear to the American people and the world.

And I'll do that not because I'm some sort of a miracle worker.  I'll do that because I know how.  That's  the American  Way.

Peace. Out.

10/12/2002 - Hi guys!  It's been difficult for me to figure out what to say these days.   Things are getting dangerous, and I want to be prudent in what I say because I wouldn't want to increase further tensions in any arena that would incite anything. 

See, it's like when I work with employers, I look at the business, what I was hired for, I do that job, and then I look to see what else I can give... I don't waste company time... I'm very proud that most employers have had to replace me with at least 3 people. And I treat their companies as if  I owned them.. the equipment, the resources.. and I consider their employees as my employees... I figure I have certain skills of empowerment, and they hired those skills too.  And that's probably the most fun for me. And I don't get angry with peers.  Only with authority figures and father figures. :} It's one of those irrational ontological animal instinct domination and submission things us guys get so hung up on. Sorry, writing the book makes me get psychological like that :}

The point is  That's kind  of why I actually think of the people of America "my people"... in my own way, I care about each and every one of them. And, I'm becoming concerned.

I've got a bunch of things that  concern me, but I decided to put them in the daily report.. I'm in a good mood, so I promise to keep it from being personal. But I think you might find it informative.

Ya know, I lived in Silver Spring and worked in Rockville... just down the street from some of those shootings... after the manhole cover blowouts in Georgetown and the fires in the Metro, I knew what was coming... as one journalist put it "You don't have to be a clairvoyant to see it coming".   That's a big reason why we left D.C. Didn't want to witness it. And it's an obvious logical result, whether domestic or international.  That's what aggression generates.  Equal but opposite reaction.    Anyway, I kept getting this image of a license plate, so I passed it on anonymously.  Ya never know, it might help. Weird, huh?  It's really a shame though. I know some very cool people there.  It makes me very sad.

So, I want to make ir clear again that, despite the fact that we so disagree about politics and people, I give you all the benefit of the doubt that all of what you're doing is the right thing to do.  But it's just like engineered foods to protect plants from bugs and viruses and bacteria.. the bad stuff still needs to eat, and it will find a way to adapt and overcome.  As for biological weapons, given transportation systems and all the ways they are able to transport people and bugs of all sort, once it gets loose, it's loose. Please make good on your promise to make war the last choice.  It sounds as if it's the only choice you made long ago.  And the whole world will oppose you.    Because they'll simply feel endangered by the aggression.  They'll go along for awhile, but then you'll find yourself standing alone in the aggressions.   And it's not like I'm predicting that or causing it.. it's just history repeating itself.

I'm gonna go do the column.  Remember, the Bible says the evil comes from the sons, not the fathers.  I'm ot referring to me.  I'm talking like, Saddam's sons, not Saddam, Franklin Graham, not Billy... and so on. So, don't you hurt my people. And tell Ariel that agression only breeds aggression.  And you really should both read the Bible, and actually understand how we are repeating the history in that back too.    We don't have to.

Wrote a new song.. called  "It's a Brand New Day".  Wrote a few more too.  I'm gonna roll a couple of 'em out in the next day or so... tell John to practice it so we can do it in D.C. some time soon.

Take care.  Peace. Out

PS Love the red tie. Love those old colors.  The renaissance has begun!

10/10/2002 - The checked kind of ties don't work well for you... they distract from your face.  Just a suggestion.

10/9/2002 - Hi guys. As you well know, I've been working my tail off the last few months... needed to take a few days off and get re-organized.

George, I have to hand it to you, that was the best speech I've ever heard you give.   Loved the jacket, and especially the tie.  But, then, given the color, you knew I would :}

All I can say is that I hope you meant what you said about war being the last choice... in my book, the way that shows up for me is that you've already gotten to your last choice... nonetheless, for the moment, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.    But...

The thing that holds me up is that, when asked the question "Why now?", your guys always say  "Why not now?" That isn't a good answer.  Not by any means.  While I've never actually discounted the possibility that Iraq has all these weapons you claim they have, I still say that making war isn't going to resolve it.    Tenet says they may use them if they think attack is inevitable... it's a great scare tactic, but it sure makes me think the best way to handle things is to make friends and empower the people, not tempt them. 

And, if the attacks in Yemen and Kuwait are Al Qaeda related...and I believe they are... consider the message delivered the other day... turn the situation around for a minute...  their position is understandable.  I find it incredible to think that we have the attitude that when the U.S. speaks, the whole world should simply comply.    Terrorists turn into terrorists because they believe they have no other peaceful options left.  They didn't say they would escalate... they said if we escalate, they will respond. 

It's like what's going on in the middle east... every act of violence brings more violence, not peace.  What needs to be diffeused on both sides is the sense of persecution and oppression they feel, that's manifesting itself now.

On another subject... thanks for ending the port stirkes for now.  That was a good thing for America and the world. You might want to suggest to them that all the extra money for management in the reconfiguration and tooling of the ports might better be spent re-training workers, accomplishing the modernization and empowering many of those workers with new futures/careers.  And sure, some jobs may be lost.  But consider the lessons of the crash in Detroit when automakers provided vocational training for their layed-off workers years ago.

The bottom line is important, but so is investment, and r&d... I consider that training to be part of that.  Leaving people to scramble to find a way to make a living, as opposed to empowering them, makes for a better country, a better political climate, as well as leading to the kind of cultural fabric we both agree on, but approach in a different way. Remember, force doesn't work as well as empowerment. Force is brutality, it's felt that way, and it's responded to with eual but opposite force.    Neither is productive.  It just wastes time and money by creating resistance instead of workability.  And it's bad for people's psyches.

Don, I know that you don't have time to talk to every person who has an opinion on things... but you know, every once in a while, you might come upon someone who has a different way of approaching things that works better than what your rule book says.    Not a criticism, just some insite.  It's like me... I don't think I have all the answers, but I do believe I have a different way of approaching things that cause better outcomes...  it's a difference in theory and philosophy...  and when I listen to other people, it just enhances my perspective, gives new options, includes more considerations.  Ya might think about that.

Take care... where'd ya get the tie?

10/4/2002 - Ya know what, you're blowing it.  I could help you, but since you don't listen to anyone, I won't waste more of our time than necessary.   You should read this story, then read your Bible... if you actually do that.   Listening to Jerry's opinions is no substitute.  At some point, the American people will reject you and your friends, and you will deserve it.

Mormon church makes anti-war statement

10/3/2002 -   How about setting me up with an appointment with Mitchell Daniels?  For some reason, his name seems important.  Do you know him?   Have you talked to Nelson?   He could be a great advisor...

10/2/2002 - Hi Guys!

Doesn't the world feel just a little bit nicer?  I'm gonna have to make sure to keep writing that book.  Seems to help.  What I find most fascinating these days is the nearly parallel and opposite existences we have.   Anti-thetical.  I love Journey With George.  You knew I would. :}

So, here's the strangest part of it for me.  According to what I read and see, all of you and I become really good friends and I work with you somehow, as a silent partner or whatever, I never know how these things happen... anyway, and we fix the world and make everything fair and right, or... the other thing happens that I refuse to entertain for too long.  It's too much bother.  Nonetheless...

I had a conversation with someone recently... and I have to admit it was a disappointing conversation... I was told that the Bible was nothing more than a bunch of interesting stories with little congruity or relevance.  When I read it, it looks more like a manual, but even more, it has one prophet after another talking about how things end up going a certain way if we don't work things out.  I  think my book says where I stand, even if I never write another word, though I will.

The part that worries me is what it says at the end of Deuteronomy, the old testament for a change, and it goes like this:

Deuteronomy 28:49 - The Lord shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;

50: A nation of fierce countenance which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favor to the young.

51: And he shall eat the fruits of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land, until thou be destroyed...

I won't go on.  Sort of reminds you of Cambodia and Thailand, doesn't it?    Like I always say, I don't have to make this stuff up.  It's sad, though, because I know deep in your heart, you think you're doing the right thing too.   Such is the human condition.

Be careful out there!

9/28/2002 - Didn't feel like typing  Audio

9/27/2002 - Well, I've been sitting back watching to see what happens next.  The Bible says I'm speaking to deaf ears, but, guess what, this nation and the world are not toys or implements of war for you to avenge your father's threat.  This is an entire nation and a planet.  You do not own it.  You stole it.  Watch what happens next.   It's time to wake up the world to you and your friends, and apparently the only way to cause that is to allow enough bad thing to happen that people start refusing to comply and stand up to your tactics.  And they will. Watch where Lili goes.  And you probably think it will land on Jamaica.

9/26/2002 - Don - Ain't it wonderful how modern communications work.  I see you.  The media communicates, the word is spread.  Gotta love it. :}  I went 64 hours... noticed you were a bit tired too... Symphony, opera or anything else... how about Rockumentary? :}  Glad to hear ya'll want to be more bi-partisan about things... but, I got the latest GOP memo... doesn't seem to echo the same sentiments.   Have a great day.

Here's one for you: Kinda fits, given the weather lately.

Nahum 1:3  The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

1:5 The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwelleth within.

1:6  Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger?  his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him..

1:7  The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

9/25/2002 -   Set a new record for myself... 58 hours straight.   At least now there's no doubt where you stand. Not that I had my doubts. See ya on tv :}  Don really does have a great sense of humor.

3am PT - Hi Don - Did you know that in the book of John, it predicts the attacks on the WTC?  Thought maybe you'd get a kick out of that one.  Want me to tell you what else happens?   Maybe we can prevent it, if you cooperate with me... :}

Be good over there.

9/24/2002 - First, I want to apologize for lashing out at you.   If there's one thing I have learned and often forgotten is that I should never commit words when I do not have the time to express what I really want to say.  And I often forget that other people do not know me well enough to understand that I mean no harm.

What is on this site is not personal to you or anyone else.  I began to report the news in a way that people could see the patterns of what was occurring in the world.   I was dismayed at what occurred in the election of 2000.  To me, it was the ultimate betrayal of everything I was raised to believe was true about this country, and what I believed God promised and required of this country.

As time went on, more and more, my actions seemed to foretell small things, to distinguish great things, and take actions that did not require more than what I had learned in my various vocations and interests.  And then, little by little, things were revealed to me and I looked to my Bible for answers...the Bible my mother had left me... which I have had for many years, and only looked at from time to time. She had marked it incredibly for me, evern had left certain bookmarks I hadn't noticed before.

Anyway... my promise to you is that I will continue to be someone who defends Democracy, seeks ways to care for the animals and plants and rivers and such... and an uncompromising stand for human rights.  And I can't always guarantee that I will be civil... but I will do my best... but, let's start again.

I am not naive about the need for military strength and such... I just need to be sure... as an act of integrity.... that peace is persued, and that this planet is not damaged any further.  That's why I'm here...

John, if you want to join me on stage in the future to sing some songs, you'll be welcome.. so long as it does not promote justice without compassion.

But to Dick Cheney... drumming up support politically based on exploiting hatred and violence is unacceptable.  It's just the sort of thing I will  not overlook or be silent about again.

Have a great day.  God Bless this nation.

One more thing: Nelson Mandela really wants to talk to you.  He's a good guy. Please take his call.

9/24/2002  1:30 am pt - Heck no, I don't sleep. it's a waste of time. George, talk about the same old song and dance. There is nothing new in Tony's propaganda.   Nothing at all.  What else ya got... other than lies, that is? Yawn. I don't understand why you're so anxious to go to war.  Blair makes the case for all the people Saddam has killed... how many did we kill in the Gulf War, and how many will we kill now... instead of taking a peaceful course?  And how many of our people will die?  Shortsighted at best. I dare any of you to realistically state what the human toll will be on us.  Not to mention our economy.

"They need a leader that can make its people rich and successful"... The United States could use one of those too.  The purpose is not disarmament... the purpose is to bankrupt the United States.  And to think I used to respect Tony Blair.    Another one bites the dust.

9/23/2002 - 11pm PT:   Gentlemen, I learn more every 5 minutes.  With all due respect, send me a phone.  Time for the game to end.   You have my phone number for arrangements.   You might want to consider cancelling Tony's speech.

9/23/2002 - I know you don't want the Skull & Bones thing to come out, but it's too late.   It will become a big issue very soon.  I've had internet contacts pushing me to expose it for months.

What I find most interesting is how you and I actually pick the same issues to discuss... the difference is that I choose resolutions that are related to empowering people... you empoewr yourselves.  In the end, you still lose. Lose. Lose.    Keyboard got stuck. Amazing how that happens.

Ya know what I think is most fun, though.  I think I'm going to announce my candidacy in January... a new song and dance for ya.. and you'll have all that great info to slander me with... and all the stuff you're hiding that'll slip out little by little, and undermine your evil efforts.  Won't that be fun?  Can't wait to see what you do now... a book, maybe?

Oh.. a little style tip... everytime you use your right hand to help enunciate your message, you're forecasting.

Couldn't resist. But at least, I didn't put it on the main page.

Interesting how we're playing the game of bad things happening to those I mention again.. do you really want to go there?  I don't think so.  I'll just make the case and have my friends send it out over the net to everyone they can.    Just can't play fair, can you?  Pressuring allies all over the world... they'll just hate you.  But then, that's what you want, isn't it?  Remember, no matter what, God says you lose.  He's on my side.

9/21/2002 - Don... when is the US going to stop jerking the UN around on the commitments it's made and broken since George took over?

Ya know... I'm down to 4 cigarettes a day... not bad for a 2-3 pack a day Camel habit, huh?  I start jogging tomorrow... I figure I"ll make it as least to the end of the driveway... that's good enough for the first day... course I have a long driveway. :} Gotta get ready for taking my act on the road.

Interestingly enough, I watched the profile of John Ashcroft on CNN today... I'm sure that doesn't surprise you... :}  It was really interesting.  He and I have a lot more in common than I thought.  I love the Assembly of God Church.  One of my favorite worship services. I used to go the Assy of God Church in Scotts Valley, at Bethany Bible College.  But, when they asked if I wanted to actually join the church, they handed me this rule book... and my thinking is, if you're  a fisher of men... you can't exactly exclude people from your life just because you don't agree with their habits... after all, nobody's perfect. 

The other thing I thought was interesting though, is that I was reading Numbers in my Bible at the time.. one of those synchronicity things... just opened it up to Numbers. Can't remember the chapters.. but it was talking about the difference between vindictive and compassionate justice... even more interesting was the part about how having witnesses testify for the purpose of causing the implementation of the death penalty makes the person testifying a murderer... in God's eyes...  it's all about intent.

I think I've said enough today... I'm not taking tomorrow off... so don't get too tricky:}  Oh yeah, that little surprise I laid out the other day about me... I assumed you already knew where I was going when I kept talking about reading Ezekiel...    it's strange... didn't ask for the job.. but it really is what I've always believed about my life... kinda strange... but I'm looking forward to it... we have such a great planet and great people... being a peacemaker will be very satisfying.  Anytime you really want to have peace in the Middle East, let me know.  I really do have some great ideas. Of course, they're not typical. :}

Peace. Out.

9/20/2002 - Ya know, I know you have your own agenda, but now might be a real good time to call Ariel and tell him to knock it off.  Sharon is inviting an attack form other nations, and that would not be productive for anyone.  It would really p_ me off.

9/19/2002 - Hi Don -  I hope those nice women didn't cause too much trouble.. glad you (as always) had a good sense of humor about it.  The old Walk of Life.

Just between us, for the record, I'm really not in favor of unlimited legalization of marijuana... I do think it would be better for everyone if it was legalized, controlled and taxed... and I definitely think we should do everything to keep it from kids.   But, keeping it illegal will not stop it from being used.  You can't just force people.  They won't accept it.  Why is it such a big deal to this government, other than control to empower drug companies?

A little Bible verse for you. Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. -  Proverbs 15:16

I  guess the part I don't understand about people like you guys is (ohoh, I said I didn't understand again) is why domination and all are so important to you.  When you die, all of it will be for what?  For Who?  What will the destruction gain?    What will the wealth gain you?  Why does anyone need that much money?

9/17/2002 - Good morning;

I have this part of my philosophy that when you get what you ask for, embrace it. I highly recommend that you seek ways to make things work with Iraq.  If you continue to be belligerent, the world will see your true intent and condemn you.

Be good to my friends in Santa Cruz.  You may have noticed that we Cruzers don't just quit.  The harder people resist folks like us, the more commited we become.    And we're incredibly commited people.  Santa Cruz is a whole city full of activists. It wouldn't take much to turn it into a national campaign.  Course, that would be a good thing.

9/16/2002 -   Hi Don .. thanks for talking to us. I know there's an iceburg... no one denies that the threat of terrorism exists and needs to be dealt with... I wouldn't be surprised to find that Saddam has wmd.. I just say, there are ways to deal with it without using weapons of mass destruction.  Like I keep saying, it begins with one speech.   But then, as the bible says, you guys won't see the error of your thinking.   But, I did my job in informing you.

The bible also says someone will come and arrest me at some point.  If you guys come, be gentle.  As I say, I am a man of peace. I won't resist.  Just remember, though, that inevitably, that move will cost you in public opinion.  Just something to keep in mind.  Especially since, when all is said and done, all that wil be revealed is my commitment to peace and world well-being... it'll be just the catapult I need.  Can I bring my bible, a couple books and my guitar?   I'll dedicate a song to you. :}  If you play back up on it... The alternative would be to come and have an intelligent conversation.   I'll answer any question you ask.  I still check for the secure phone in front of the garage everyday.

That's it for now.   little voice in my head told me to get out of the house, but I'll be here. Because I really don't have anything to hide.  And as you can tell by the site, I prefer to confront problems.  Say hi to Pete.

9/16/2002 -   Woke up, turned on the tube, and by golly, there you were, George. All I can say is that if you're not going to give me some money as a faith-based charity, you should at least pay me for setting the tone of your speeches.

The good news is, I see the possibility of being nationally known one day soon.. who knows, maybe a song or two will become hits or something, and then I'll have the opportunity to speak to people on a national basis too.  And then, we can expose the truth about all those pretty little words you use, the truth that you talk alot and do little or nothing, except to damage the fabric of America and the world little by little... until you let the bombs fly.  And then the world really will know what you stand for.  I look forward to THAT day... they day George Bush and Company are exposed.  The day is coming.

What you're doing is wrong.  And whether I'm able to convince the world to oppose your policies, or whether I fail... someone else will rise to oppose your political evil... and one more after that, and one more after that... Read Machiavelli... you can'twin the way you're working, and your tyranny will reveal itself.

By the way, I appreciate the remarks and your concern for me... I assure you, I'm doing very well.  And I'm going to take your advice and start jogging... I expect it will be the thing to help me stop smoking too.  See, good comes out of all things when you look for the real opportunities.

Peace. 

9/5/2002 -   Well, here it is, just in time for the meeting.   Please give my best to Mr. Blair. I want you to know that I spent a great deal of time on this mix, and had to leave out such greats as Glen Campbell's "Country Boy", Pink Floyd's "Money", Guess Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again"... and a few other tunes... but I got it whittled down to this...   not a song or a word is superfluous. Only 1 or 2 you might not like. Be sure your player is NOT set for shuffle.   Listening in order makes all the difference. The Mix

Patriot's Day... nice touch. :}

9/4/2002 - and then we revert to the chorus.

Egypt knew.  Israel knew.  Italy knew.  Germany knew... Bet we could find a few more.

What if I told you I have a copy of a memo to Karl Rove that provides information that Saddam Hussein never used chemical weapons on his people... as well as a human rights organization that says it can prove it?

And another story gained through Israeli Intelligence that exposes the military bases already surrounding Iraq?

I bet you know what I'm talking about.

By the way, since you're so into faith based organizations, certain ones, that you now want to funnel taxpayer money to... consider that we say we are a faith-based nation... like you say... that means everyone is eligible. Cool.

You're under a microscope.  I mean you no harm.  I am simply a stand for this world finally taking the steps we all know are the right things to do.  And you might notice, the world is saying yes.  There is no arrogance in that statement.    Just a statement of fact.

Ashcroft has already exposed a trend to rigidity, and to undermine our liberties. It would seem that Mr. Hatfill has a pretty good case against you.

All in all, Americans will see the patterns.  And, just like the analogy about the terrorists... they did it... you're doing it, sir.  Since you won't win, why won't you stop? And you know what I'm talking about.

Please tell Karen hi, and share with her that I like working from home too, and that I sincerely respect her skills.

PS  Ya gotta admit, the Pay Pal thing is pretty funny. :}  Anytime you want to send me a phone, we can dispense with a great deal of this public dialogue.  Oh, yeah, I'll have a great music mix for you and Tony on Friday.

9/3/2002 - Let's strike a new chord.

By now, you must have figured out that I'm not the crazy guy you probably thought you had on your hands in the beginning. I'm actually a pretty easy guy to get along with.  And, I don't back down on matters of principal.

When people work for me, I jokingly give them my rules, which are 1) Don't brown nose me and 2) Don't scheme against other employees.  They get a couple of chances, but, either of these things, in my book, are reasons to find someone a new job they're better suited to.  Notice I didn't say fire.  Everybody's got to learn lessons, and unless someone is actually stealing or doing direct damage to the business, there's no reason to be vindictive.  Otherwise, everybody.. and I mean everybody has something to offer.  I could list a couple of dozen people who had been labeled mavericks who turned into excellent leaders.

The good news is, I've never really had to fire people, even though I was perfectly willing to, and have advised others to at times... My point is, when people, even those who are considered less useful or productive... when you hear them and acknowledge who they are, whatever they are, and  when you listen, people are empowered, considered included and are more willing to listen to you. 

Mind you, I'm saying this in an earnest attempt to help you think out of the box.    I may not perform it well, but The New Patriot Song is real for me... my commitment to Democracy is real.  My commitment to World Peace is absolute.  Music    And I know that sounds naive, but, as a cultural creative, if you think out of the box, it can actually be conceptually simple.  And yes, I know the terroist threat is real and needs to be dealt with.  Peace must sometimes be fought for.   And I'm conceding nothing, conceptually.

I want to applaud you for taking the position that you will make your case to Congress... and if you have information that you want to withhold for strategic political purposes, that will be obvious too.  I hope that we get a good bi-partisan panel of people seeing all of your appropriate information, and then provide their feedback... the representatives of the people reporting to the people... then reality is reality. Secrecy games won't cut it.

I say this with no disrespect.  You all dug yourselves a hole by your conduct in the election. Fundamentally, I don't trust you.  Neither do a lot of Americans.    That doesn't mean I can't work with a valid point, and as a citizen, I don't require knowing details that would compromise national security or anything like that.    What I need to see, what America needs to see, is genuine concensus of the leaders of this country, the elected leaders and representatives... and a propaganda campaign won't cut it.  I'm just trying to be straight with you.

We need to know the intent of an incursion, its goals and specific limitations and costs... and, most importantly, that all other options have been seriously and genuinely persued.  That would provide integrity and credibility.

And one final note on the trust thing.  Why should you trust Tariq Aziz? Why should you trust Saddam Hussein? Why should they trust us?  Why should anyone trust anyone?  Expecially in an environment of secrecy, and old "national wounds"..  settling "old scores" and seeking to dominate while claiming a free market system.  See, there are millions of systems, and, in a vacuum, they could all work.  The question is, who is holding the vision, who is keeping the people and the government and the culture true to the vision?

I say, we can choose to create that vacuum... it just takes being willing.  Can is easy, if one is willing.

And I am willing. We're going to build this union, and fee market believers will like it because it will reduce the dependence of the people from the government... not to replace it, but to generate community and responsible living. Whatever that really means, what people choose. That doesn't mean control... it does mean structure.  And there's a huge difference.  And it requires empowerment, not suppression.

Freedom of expression is not truly about words... words are nothing more than a vehicle to deliver the thoughts and images in our minds.  It is intent which determines the expression.  And if the intent is hate, then hate will be expressed.  If the intent is peace and love, then peace and love will be expressed.  They may be conceptual, but they are words as powerful as the words and images skillfully placed before the minds of the American people to cause them to hate and want to kill. Any skill, any power can be used for good or evil.  Intent causes the actions, the expression of the intent.

In business, if I am anything, it is a systems and process analyst and designer. To see, in its simplist, most minimalistic form what is required to build anything. And the greatest requirement toward fulfillment is the intent of people. And it requires the same delicate balance fundamentally illustrated in the Constitution of the United States.    But, it's like the word quantum.  People have distorted its meaning to now mean something of huge - tangible change or transformation.  But that's not true.    It may be the result.

Something quantum is identifying the fundamental distinctions of something such that it causes a minor alteration in the "timeline"... if you will... and provide the opportunity to choose a million "parallel universe-like" outcomes. It's like identifying a gene, and treating it, to cure cancer.

As a human being, I consider myself an artist. And I do not at all see them as beng separate.  There are millions of people on this planet who hold this same feeling, the same vision.  It is time for that new vision, not the old paradigm that has children starve and people suffer around the world because of economic dis-advantage and sheer avoidance or inconvenience.  That is  not what God had in mind for us.

Habakkuk 2:2 And the Lord answered me and said Write the vision and make it plain upon tables, that they may run that readeth it.

3: For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it. because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

8/31/2002 - I knew you guys had a sense of humor... singing from the same songbook... that's a good one.   :}  I wonder what inspired it? Maybe we should jam sometime.   Like, at your conference on anti-American attitudes... I'm sure we'll hear some more announcements of your opinions... one of the things you don't seem to understand, though, is that it would work out better if you were to actually engage a few people who disagree with you... makes it all seem more credible... you might learn something.   We subversives, or, more pleasantly referred to as cultural creatives, can come up with some pretty good ideas.

Well, it's good to know that the rest of the world is interested in keeping things contained in Iraq... 60 countries is a lot of countries, and would certainly make for a good world war... but, who would you hire to clean up afterword?   And, if the Afghanis are so "liberated" by our military actions, then why has Kabul banned the broadcast of tv shows that have music and dancing in it... sounds like they're just going back to their old ways..  having the State Department protect Karzai sure doesn't make it seem like they're all that happy with their liberation.

I'm not going to say a whole lot more 'til I hear more from Chuck Hagel and Zbigiew Zbrinski... haven't heard Tom Daschle's position on things yet, but I'm hoping I will.     Til after Sunday, a quote from Earth Wind & Fire.. "When you feel down and out, sing a song"  and from James Taylor "Love must stand".

Live long and... well, I guess you've already done the final part... prosper. :}

Peace. Out.

8/30/2002 - Ya know, I get about 90 stories per day on you guys... alot of talk, and very little substance.

It's nice to see George out there helping his friends buy elections... yup, George, we'll take your ability to do that away as soon as the Union gets going. It's all registered.. just gotta get the site online.  Steve Largent was one of my favorite football players... what a receiver... we'll leave that on a positive note.

I've got some more really great Bible verses for ya... somebody's using my favorite Bible, though, so we'll save that for tomorrow.  I'm wondering, why do you always look so mad when you say you're a patient man?

Last, another note to Ari... truthfully, Ari, you do your job well.  I just have this thing about your boss.  I wanted to make one clarification, though.  On that "silliness" comment.  See.. it actually was in my plan somewhere along the line to see if I could sell a song or two out of doing this site... and maybe pick up a talk radio gig somewhere as well.  but not even close to a primary reason... only one reason.. to bring greater visiblity to the issues I present.  If I sold a song for any amount tomorrow, it would go toward paying my taxes, and more, faster computer equipment... maybe an assistant or two to get more on the web... That'll come.  I'm a decent songwriter... won't say anything about performing... it's fun.

But it's not about money... like so many others doing the kind of thing I do... it's about truth and information.  And exposing propaganda... and no, I'm not really pointing that finger at you.  Just tell David Gregory not to do the fetal thing anymore when he sets up his questions for you... it just doesn't look good... for  a Texan.

8/27/2002 - The audio on these isn't great, but it makes a reasonable point. Have your winamp and Windows Media Player Handy.

Remember this? Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. - Santayana

1) Adolf
2) JFK
3) Martin Luther King
4) JFK
5) McCarthy Respondent
6) McCarthy
7) McCarthy
8) JFK

And, regarding your use of police and government agencies to suppress dissidence:

9) Daley

Update: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday the decision on whether to attack Iraqi President Saddam Hussein will be based on leadership, not consensus, despite growing public anxiety about the prospect of war.

This, of course, is the arrogance that has us all opposing this administration, and why we don't believe they give a rats' a$% about the PEOPLE of America..  First, a coup via election fraud, all kinds of policies to prevent transparency in government, secrecy, un-prosecuted fraud and civil rights violations... you guys make your true character show every day of the week.  You all just think you're always right, an no one else's opinion s matter.  Well, that's what we think about you, too.

Even Kissinger almost slipped yesterday when he began to say that the U.S. should set up terms to inspect Iraq, and then use that refusal to allow inspections as an excuse... where he stopped and altered the phrasing... to attack Iraq.  Like I said, when James Baker gets involved, I smell a propaganda setup... just like during election  2000.    Trust me, your tactics will catch up with you, and your administration will be expelled.  It's just a matter of time.

8/26/2002 - Dear Dick - I look forward to a world where people can live in peace and freedom too.   When are you guys going to vacate the White House.   I want to plan a party.

Meanwhile.. training the Iraqi exiles will not convince Americans to go to war for the interests of Halliburton, Unocal and other companies.  People are catching on to your treachery.  I'm still waiting to hear more than just rhetoric.   And the rest of the world awaits to decide if the United States is an enemy or a friend.  Notice how the preponderance of nations decline to join you in your quest for global domination.

MAKE PEACE NOT WAR.  An old concept you all might wish to try.    It tends to work, when it's done sincerely.

We have a November surprise for you, too.

8/26/2002 - Okay, so you can find all the legal loopholes... but can you make a   case for your plans that actually make moral and ethical sense?  I doubt it.   Telling the world that members of your administration agree with you is like a schizophrenic having a talk with himself.  Proves nothing, except that you clearly want to kill people.  We already knew that.

PS - Just went to retrieve my email, and had 4 messages... usually I have upwards of 200 in the morning.  And the emails about our last conference call.. sent almost a month ago.. people are slowly getting them one by one.  Maybe Mr. Hatfil's attorney needs another client.

8/24/2002 - Here's a new mix for you. 

I'm very glad to hear that you're only planning to trim the brush.   I'll bet some American Citizens would be jubilant at the opportunity to volunteer for this kind of thing.  Just give 'em a campground, some good, non-engineered food, a rock band or two and we could call it the Citizens Environmental Volunteers... with funding provided by government, and reducing the burden upon the forest service, who would then become leaders of the new foresters.

And, what to do with the brush?  Don't burn it.  Check out this website.    I'll bet you've heard of this.  It's called Arbre and it's all about taking vegetation and stuff, things we throw away as garbage, and turning it into a gassified fuel, much cleaner than fossil fuels, and allows for nearly full recycling of our wastes. Pretty good idea, huh?

It's good to know that Colin Powell will be attending the Earth Summit in Johannesburg on Monday... I have friends who will be there too... and then the following week, trips to the camps where the children with aids are abandoned by their parents. We had this idea, once, to have 40,000 people converge at a reservation in South Dakota where it's the most economically depressed place in the nation... and then we'd take pictures of 29,000 of them, laying on the ground as if they represented the 29,000 children who died every day from malnutrition, disease, famine... we thought then the American people could see what all those dead people looked like...they have faces and families too. www.unep.org 

Ya know, I saw that Hitler movie when I was in high school... another thing I lost access to after I asked few questions.  Speaking of synchronicity, last spring, I did some serious research on Christmas tree farming... and so, being a pencil-necked geek, I started collecting saplings from the rainforest that surrounds me.  Right now, I have 40 trees that could be planted... I'll bet others could find even more.... there must be a hundred more in the woods.

If the Saudi Ambassador (coming to Crawford on Tuesday, right?) knows of anyone in the family who has a son named Ferdie who went to Humboldt State University in the early 70's, please tell them to say hi.

8/23/2002 - Tonight it's about Civil Liberties, the Constitution, Freedom of Speech

You may have noticed that even FISC doesn't agree with Aschcroft's policies in regard to the 2002 Policy Guidelines regarding suspension of habeus corpus and the use of illegal wiretaps and searches while surveiling "suspected terrorists" who are U.S. citizens, and then turning incidental information over to local authorities for prosecution for minor and justified offenses in order to inflict political persecution and abuse authority by using covolutions of criminal statute to intimidate and suppress those who oppose you.

Fleischer's statement today... the Iraq War obsession is "self-inflicted silliness"  even though the latest USA Today poll shows that support for an Iraqi invasion has fallen 12 points in the last 2 months. That's from 65% in June, to 53% today.  That's not silliness. That's an indication that the people in this country are becoming better informed.

John Ashcroft is just as oblivious... he says, of people like me, there are "those who wish to distinguish themselves, and to whom prosectuion is not a deterrent".    The threat of prosecution doesn't deter a lot of people. Like certain politicians. And if you find some sort of reason to prosecute me, like alot of other people who threaten you with their exposure of the truth, someone else will come along and do it.   Remember, I'm not the one who cheated on an election, adn then was brazen enough to call on other countries to listen to the voices of the people.  The actions of your department and the police supporitng your brand of domination to suppress are simply wrong.  It is occurring all over this country and around the world because people ultimately will not put up with it.  No matter how many bogus laws and executive orders are issued.

Mr. Bush, caught the speech in Stockton... you guys catch on pretty quick.

First, let's point out the little accounting error to the tune of $215 million that was supposed to be going toward things like... forest fire prevention... that just somehow got lost in the accounting processes of the Federal Government... Those protesters in the audience won't be the last such group of people you face... because people are waking up and dealing with the truth about the policies of your administration.  And they don't like it.  The more they know, the more they dislike it.  And you know it.    The whole essence of a propaganda campaign such as you're running depends on the suppression of opposing views... and opposing views are everywhere... they're beyond you, beyond me, they have a life of their own.

If John Ashcroft gets his surveilance policies, then we really should get Presidential TV.  Then you'd be in trouble too.. Just like the smear on Al Sharpton.

I know this isn't what you had in mind, but here's a faith based... by your deinition... charity.  Bread for the world at www.bread.org    Of course, they're not about preaching your view of fundamentalist religion.

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

That includes the causing of schools to teach creationism in science class.  Offer a class on theology, and at least be honest about what you propose.

Any questions? ineverreadtheconstitution@democraticfundamentalism.org

If you chose to disregard the Constitution and wish to now claim that you had your fingers crossed when you took your oath of office and swore to uphold the Constitution... and that includes intent, not finding the loopholes then let us know that at ihadmyfingerscrossed@democraticfundamentalism.org

Now, here's the funny thing.  This web site is like tv... if you don't like the program, turn it off.  Don't read it anymore.

By the way... something I wish I was going to and you ought to, is the www.Fortune.com Economic Summit.  It sounds like there will be some brilliant minds and communicators there talking about the real future and opportunities in our economic system.  I'm sure it would be fascinating.

Now, let me tell you about forestss and clearing the land... legislation caused by Ronald Reagan that required taxes be paid on timberlands that had trees 18 inches or larger...  if they were'nt cut down, landowners faced penalties...

After leaving the Big Bend Ranch, I came back about 10 years later. This was in the hills above Eureka about 5 miles east of Maple Creek... in Humboldt County, California.    I knew that the area had been logged... and after the small forest fire we had due to lightning, which we were able to put out with the help of  tankers full of that icky orange slime...10 years later,  I came back, and it looked like a moonscape.   Totally clear cut. And where I am now, half of the mountain behind us, half of the mountain was clear cut, half was left unharvested.  The laws these days generally allow clear-cutting, so long as timber companies leave a patch of woods big enough to give the appearance of a forest, and mostly, to keep people driving along on highways form seeing what's really going on.  I know we disagree about the value of seeing and living in truly majestic country, but again, at least be honest about what you have in mind.  Instead of hiding behind all of  the pretty words.  And wasting Homeland Security time on people like me.

Do I have to give a list of all the ways I've been hindered?

And as for me, if I should sell a few songs or a book, isn't that my right? After all, I live in a capitalist society, isn't that the American way? Double standards.  More of the same.

8/20/2002 - Let's talk about Iraq, Al Qaeda, Homeland Security....

As I've said before, I am not someone who wilts like a lily when war is necessary.   The key word is necessary.

If I was Iraq, if I was Saudi Arabia, if I was African, if I was any number of countries, I would be angry at the United States.  That is not to say I would condone or allow their activities against us.

What I believe is missing is an acknowledgement of the activities of the United States that would precipitate even the idea that actions should be taken against us.  I know I am in disagreement with a number of people who believe in a free market economy, so long as the United States is dominant.  I have no problem with free markets, so long as appropriate checks and balances are in place to protect the interests of the people.     I know we are in disagreement on this issue, but I believe the excesses in the United States, as well as many other places in the world, prove my point.

See, I actually believe that an acknowledgement of U.S. activities would be the first step toward world peace.  But, barring this, as unlikely as it is that this "Christian" based nation would do such a thing, what I don't hear about is valid reasons that would support the idea that an invasion of Iraq is necessary.  And I can imagine that necessity.

On a surface level, if I was Iraq, I'd be building bunkers, re-positioning military weapons and equipment, and trying to find any weapon possible to defeat my invaders.    It only makes sense that a leader would do that.  To make it sound like they're maniacal and aggressive for doing so is nothing but propaganda.  And, at this point, with the U.S., British and Australian forces based in Northern Iraq (where a bio-weapons factory would be useful in order to topple Hussein), if I was Saddam, I would not be willing to allow inspectors/spies in the country either.  Let's try to be just a little realistic.

Because, the United States has weapons of mass destruction, creates biological weapons, covertly assaults people in other nations... etc.  It's just what countries do these days.  It's what terrorists do when they believe noone is willing to listen or make adjustments that cause equality and freedom.

I'm quite aware that Arab nations operate with a different value system, and that their responses to things are based on motivations different than ours... we, theoretically, base our decisions on fact and science.  Many decisions in the underdeveloped, less educated Arab nations are often based on emotionalism and pride, and simple human responses to injustice.  So, the possibility of war and terrorism is much greater.    The same is true of Israel, even if only a responsive act.

So, the bottom line is, other than the provovations we have perpetrated upon Iraq and other nations, and the reasonable responses they have to our provocations that are propagandized to make them seem like monsters out to destroy us for no other reason than pure evil intent, why Iraq?  Why now?  Show me an example of the aggression they have perpetrated in order to warrant our aggressive actions.  What happened 10 years ago, apparently with some support from us, doesn't count.  That was then, this is now.  Otherwise, all I see is one more way to manipulate the weather through massive oil field fires.

Aren't these fair questions?

8/6/2002 - So, in respect of the time you need to do the things you need to do, I'm gonna cut to the chase about a few things. I know you don't like what's on this site.  I didn't expect you to. I said in the beginning that I would play by the rules if you would. The problem is, you don't.  And I'm aware of that too.

You need to understand that I carefully considered every part of my life before I started this, to be sure that I wasn't reasonably prosecutable on any of the things in my past.  I can clearly show that every single thing that's on my record is directly related to some kind of corporate or government corruption from 1993 through 2001.  I have all the evidence I need to prove my positions. I've had a very interesting life, and it really wasn't by accident.   I believe in synchronicity, but those 7+ years defy that classification.

Now, in a few days, and it's taking longer than I thought, I'm literally going to lay out numerous experiences I've had throughout my life for the purpose of providing at least a little insight as to how I process my observations of life, all of my transgressions and very brief explanations, I'll even be saying the things I'm ashamed of and embarrassed of and proud of. And I suggest you wait  a few days to hear all that.  A great deal of that information will pertain to other people's criminality, which I have no desire to persue.

Frankly, if I have to defend myself, I will have no choice but to expose a member of your administration.  That is not my goal.   Like I said, I'll play by the rules if you do.  And this is not extortion, because there's all kinds of corroboration, including FBI contacts that were made to report yet another governmental indiscretion that no one wanted to do anything about.   So, I did the leg work myself, to protect myself if I was implicated in the future. I'll just say that in the last 7  years, I have done everything I can to stay under the radar, like not filing government papers as people normally would, because every time I do, certain people track me down and begin to harass me for not going along with their crimes. My cause is not to cause anyone that kind of prosecution.  It would not be productive, and is only incidental.

So, when friends who are assisting me with loans, say to pay my taxes, star getting notices from the IRS for sanctions and penalties that are errors on your part... unless you're going to claim that Turbotax is grossly in  error in the way it computes taxes, ie, when you do your little economic wars without a  plausible reason... bear in mind that I would never take a position in a legal matter unless I was sure I could argue the case, and I assume attorneys would do it much better.

So, just be a little patient. The helicopters, the IRS, the tails... I don't really know who's doing it all, but it doesn't really matter. My favorite so far is the email I got one day from a supposed internet provider saying they were bringing the network down, and they gave me a time they would be doing it,  and that if it was inconvenient, to let them know so they could reschedule.  ISP's don't work that way.  That one was hilarious.

I'm a very fair person who really doesn't like any of these affairs... but I'm also just as stubborn and persistent as my family elders.  I'm not trying to be arrogant, I'm a very direct person.  Take this as a sign of respect to you, not a challenge, because this course will not be productive, at least in the court of public opinion.    And I'm trying very hard to be fair about this.  You get to say whatever you want on tv, and I get to talk to a few at a time. I'm okay with that.

8/3/2002 - So, I want to say a few things to bring this conversation back down to earth. 

When I started this thread, I wanted to be sure you knew who I am in this matter... my incredible love and respect for Democracy supercedes my personal concerns, as well as yours.

I've heard some who say that people like me are out to destroy you.  It's not true.  This is so.. so not personal that, in an intellectually honest discussion, Chuck Rehn and George Bush are irrelevant.  It has to do with an objective discussion of Democracy, and what it means to be an American... It has to do with how we can not turn our backs on our responsibilities to a land and a nation and a society, and, at least in my belief,  a people  truly given a gift from God.

There's an excellent movie on tv these days called "The Contender" starring Jeff Bridges.  It's a good movie, but the most poignant part is when the vice-presidential nominee is exposed as an atheist.  Her response was to state that she worships in the temple of Democracy. 

I am certainly no atheist, but that remark resonates very deeply for me, because I truly do believe our country is a gift from God, intended to be an honorable example and leader of the world in the message of God, the message of freedom and equality and justice and the empowerment of the human spirit. 

If God truly made us in his/her image, and there are passages in the bible that describe God as both, then I would have to say that what is occurring is a distortion of the values in the messages and wisdom that God has provided us for wrongful ends.

Believe me, I'm as surprised as anyone that this sort of preaching is coming out of me, that I'm going around the world telling people "God Bless You" and all the other things that would have people make remarks like "come in off the ledge".  I am nowhere near "on the ledge".  I am firmly grounded.  I am empowered.

My law is the golden rule. The mantra I've had since I was a child has never changed.

I am not perfect, but with every step and every breath, I will seek to be more perfect as I walk in the path of God.

People might scoff at me because I speak of the teachings of God. Those who fear the truth would.

Those with unpopular views or views "not in fashion" are often scoffed at. But, look at what I say in this journal. What part of God's teaching am I not representing with my words.  Let me say it another way.  What part of what I am saying is not found in the bible YOU read?

It's all part of how I know I'm doing this based on my belief in God, and the teachings that I so agree with - I agree with people like Bob Barr, about how we need more moral discipline in our culture.  We've sort of lost track of it.  But you can't force it on people. 

God gave us free will, and he was serious in his intent when he granted it.  He wanted to know that people chose to follow him out of free will and choice, not force, coercion or fire and brimstone styled intimidations.  And God would certainly not approve of global oppression, and destruction of all the beautiful gifts placed on this planet for us to share.

I've driven across this country 4 times, and even though I was weary after every trip, all I wanted to do after resting was get back into the car and do it again.  We are blessed with such a beautiful land, and such wonderful people. And because of the values we profess as a nation, we are burdened and blessed with the responsibility to cause a world that is just and at peace.

I loved my Southern Baptist Preacher's sermons, I truly did. But I've always believed that faith should  be based on choice, and I actually chose not to be a minister because I was concerned at how organizations used God, and people's righteous absolute faith, to further political goals.  And I firmly believe that churches are absolutely necessary in any culture.

I doubt there is anyone who, deep in their hearts, wants to hurt others or deprive others.  Humans do things that we know are wrong out of frustration, disillusionment, hopelessness, fear and desperate acts of survival. 

It's easy to place people in jail, and ignore the social conditions that cause their criminality.  And sure, there are people who are pathologically criminals, truly mentally ill, but God told us to treat them with compassion and love, not vengeance and evil. They are still our brothers and sisters to care for.

I'm not into pampering people who are truly criminals. I'm into understanding them.    For to understand them would have us understand the deepest, darkest parts of ourselves that we hide behind the veil of the facade of righteousness.

The parts of us that come to the surface when our backs are up against the wall.. and we look to the patterns of our culture for wisdom that will lead us to the actions that we take, and our leaders of this great nation have provided us an example, a role model, that says that what there is to do when your back is up against the wall is whatever it takes, right or wrong, good or evil.

God's hope is that we will remember his teachings and apply them in every moment of our lives, and not fall prey to the temptations afforded by power and wealth, domination and oppression, advantage over the vulnerable.  That is the truest test of character, and the scale by which your actions, and the actions of each of us as individuals, will be ultimately judged. Values that would have us give when it would be easier to take, care when it would be easier to ignore, love when it would be easier to hate.

The idea that we should have a planet where all of the resources and fruits of this planet would be managed in such a way that serves us all, as a one world, planetary government is a righteous cause.  But you are doing it wrong. It must be done.    But not this way.

I say that with the ominous power and authority of someone who holds the honor and title of President of the United States could make 1 speech and bring the world to peace.    But that would take an equally unyielding commitment to justice and equality and freedom, and a commitment to the symbol of those virtues that we call Democracy - inspired by the grace and will of God by whatever name we call him.

I am sure you believe I do not respect you, and I beg you to understand that is not true.  I have every bit of compassion and care for you that I have for every person on this planet.  But I know that my task is not about you or me.  It is about saving the greatest symbol ever created to represent the voice of God in the history of this planet. America. Land that I love.

What I know about you comes out of wisdom gained by my own experience.  As a teen I suffered the brutality of a man who was as cruel and evil as a man could be when he was drunk.  I understood his pain, because he had lived a tortured life.  And this same man who did my sister and I so much harm when drunk, was the same man who taught me how to love and show my feelings and and express myself. The man, who, when he was sober, was a friend to all, and everywhere he went, people loved him.

And so, if you had told us of the affliction of your vices, I would have honored you.    Because I would have believed that your acknowledgement would have been a sign of your enlightenment by your tribulations.  Instead, we experience the policies of a man who is frightened and alone in his conscience, afraid to lose control for fear of failure in the eyes of the people who have deceived you to bring you to the actions you are taking.  To beat the demons of your vices took courage.  To deny your demons under the veil of the facade of righteousness for fear of exposure is the act of a coward.    It is a sign that you truly do not trust the people to understand that we are all inherently flawed and make mistakes, and to have the intelligence and wisdom to make decisions and evaluations based on the honestly expressed ideas that you bring to the table for discussion today.  You have been charged with the honor and responsibility of leadership, and you have failed.  Do not be ashamed.  Learn from it.

I hold myself above no one. I am a person who considers himself a fundamentalist Christian.  But not by the twisted interpretations of the world.  Not by the pressure of my peers in a church.  But inside a very profound and personal relationship with God, which is subject to no one else's judgement, and requires no external validation

And it is not my duty, as a fisher of men, to judge and condemn others.  It is my vigil to plant seeds of empowerment, to honor the dignity of every person, plant and animal on this planet.  And, then to pray that they appreciate the gifts they have been given.

And you need to know that a whole lot of people will be concerned over my saying that I am a fundamentalist Christian.That term, like Islam, has been distorted to the point where it's meaning is lost to a mis-perception.  I did not cause that. But, that is fine with me.

And you probably think I'm one of those Democrats out to get you, but I am not.  I have no true party affiliation, and I  assure you, there are plenty of Democrats who dislike me.  But that is not my concern.

I have no party loyalty,  as I did not when I ran for the school board in Arcata California in 1972. I support honest, compassionate leaders. There are plenty on both sides of the aisle.

I did not want to win that race 1972, and when overwhelming support caused me to believe that I would win, I quit making speeches and withdrew my visibility because, heck, I was just a 17 year old kid.  But I had a purpose.

And that purpose was to expel the corruption at the helm of our schools that impeded their ability to empower the young people with skills they could use in their communities, so that their communities and all of the heritage that accompanied and strengthened that community would not be lost. It was during that time when rural flight threatened to make ghost towns out of cities that overflowed with the goodness we so desperately say we want today.

And I succeeded at my task, as I knew I would, as the truth ultimately does.  The principal was fired or asked to resign, and the President  of the school board was un-elected.  And things got better very, very quickly.  All from planting a seed, and speaking up as an American with the right to do so.  That truly is what makes this country great.

And, since I too could be declared as living under the veil of the facade of righteousness by writing these words, having declared myself as a leader, I will, in a day or so, publish the story of my past, my failures, and the defining moments of my life that have lead me to this moment... facts that will lead you to the same conclusion I came to last weekend... that every moment of my life, every experience I've ever had, every hardship and every joy I've ever felt, and there have been many of both... have been to prepare me for this very moment, to stand and challenge you at this juncture in history.   And so I will.

And my challenge is this:  If you were to do the righteous thing, to acknowledge the truth and resign your office, I would be your champion.  Because I truly understand the courage it would take to make that announcement.  I would be your champion, to honor the man who truly did bring honor to the White House.  But I warn you, if you deceive the people with your fancy words and lies, you will destroy yourself. You can run but you cannot hide. And you know the truth. And so do the people of the world.  And the results of your lies can not, must not be tolerated.  And whether you accomplish global domination or destroy the world, you will not escape the judgement of God. 

So I request that you pray, that you listen to your heart and listen to the voice of God... I believe all people know the difference between right and wrong.  And when deciding what there is to do, in determining what is right and wrong, I also believe this:

There is nothing that cannot be accomplished for the good of the world and its people.    It's not whether you can, it's whether you will.  And so I ask you, please, sir, with all due respect and love for my fellow people, will you?

To James Woolsey...  if you have information regarding Saddam's plans for global domination and fascism, then I'll be the first to publish.   Meanwhile, calling him another Hitler is a little far fetched.  There are few countries that could engineer that feat.  The U.S. is one of them. But as always, accuse those of your own sins, and take the moral high ground.

Mr.  Bush, you make all those speeches about the golden rule, and still, you don't do it.  The welfare reform act of 1996 was adequate, but as you and your friends know, you know, the ones who whittled it to death (like the McCain Feingold bill) it barely does what it needed to do when it was passed, let alone now.

Now, I know you've been pre-occupied with this war in Iraq for about 6 years - ever since Tony Blair visited you back in Texas years ago... like the Guys from China will be meeting with you in October - but there are these people in America who elected a leader.. when they got you instead, they still expected some pro-active work on their behalf.  

On the subject of welfare recipients going to college... work instead of going to college.  Frankly, it seems reminiscent of keeping slaves un-educated so they could not advance themselves.  By all means, keep the lower class subservient and dependent by abandoning them to their own devices because they don't have honorable role models and the privileges of wealth... then complain about their criminality.   But, that's what the lower priced buildings are for, after all. Not for the likes of Ken Lay. 

More time, less crime. Bet that one drives you nuts.  Why do human beings and patriotic citizens have to risk going to jail over people's corruption and the lack of enforcement that would send them to jail?

I remember a little phrase - "It's not greed to ask for what you need."    Orleans.

By the way... the statement "we're not going to let corporate fraud undermine the economy" - makes me wonder what else you're planning to get the job done.  Will it be the recession caused by the next Gulf War, which of course is similar to the recession after the last Gulf War?  Or the upcoming war in Southeast Asia? Again.

Is this true  www.thetruthabouttexas.com    ?

Oh, and tell Donald Rumsfeld that there was this guy named Daniel Ellsburg, you know, back in the Viet Nam war days... he leaked war plans too, and it was that way that the American people found out about the lies of the Viet Nam war... maybe someone in your department has a conscience, too.