Howard Zinn on the occupation of Iraq

and America

"The US is in the grip of a president surrounded by thugs in suits who care nothing about human life abroad or here, who care nothing about freedom abroad or here, who care nothing about what happens to the earth, the water or the air, or what kind of world will be inherited by our children and grandchildren."

My first post

A work in progress. Check back later once I've had a chance to get the hang of things, if you want to read about border collies, mountain hikes, local walks (footnotes--get it?), and the various global political topics that arouse my ire, and maybe yours, too.