Wake Up Call

Every morning at 5:30AM sharp the radio wakes me up to the wonderful sounds of the folks at National Public Radio. I drift in and out of consciousness for 30 minutes or so before I turn towards the radio with my good ear to listen. This morning was a bummer. There was bush with his sing-song delivery talking about his Supreme Court nominee, and yes it was from my standpoint the worst possible choice because it will cause a definite meltdown in the United States Senate. It will endanger all moderation and the long cherished and effective tool for minority views, the filibuster. Both Republicans and Democrats have used this tool, but now the republicans will change Senate Rules kill the filibuster and when that happens any pretense that senators like Pete Domenici are anything but right wing politicans will disappear. Call him and let him know that today. Show up at his next public meeting and let him know. This is the time for a real fight and accountability. (The photo here is of Actor James Stewarts great portrayl of a filibustering Senator in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.)

bush's appointment of Judge Samuel Alito Jr. will endanger my daughter's right to control her own reproductive choices. It will split this country terribly.