Afghanistan: thumb on the scale

Some needs to edit this to add faces from the Obama administration to those from the Bush administration. Because lives are still in the balance and Obama has his thumb on the scale. Jackson Browne:

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Another great song -- one of my favorites -- thanks, Revere.

Peace on Earth, goodwill to all mankind -- how can anyone want anything else -- but so many strive to harm others. If we put all of this war effort into preventitive medicine, medical research and care, effective/useful education, sustainable agriculture -- what a different world we would share.

The new social enterprise efforts seem to offer a viable hope for a peaceful future.

By Cathie Currie (not verified) on 30 Dec 2009 #permalink