I put on my tin foil hat and rant with the help of Bob Dylan... The journey into my wacky mind starts with a chilling article in the LA Times and Richard Clarke's Book. Along the way we meet my friends at KPFK, Loose Change and the FBI.... LA Podcasters promo by Larry Winfield of Sundown Lounge.
"Political World" by Bob Dylan... "Powerline Blast" shot by Marisol...
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Hey Todd
Thanks for your poetic stream of thoughts.... Do you remember the Friday after 9/11? The national candle light vigil? You are so right, it was a time of "silence and compassion."
Cheers,
--Lance
As a conservative, my first thought when I saw you had a "political rant" coming, was "Oh no. Not you too."
But I was pleasantly surprised that you did not spew some hate-filled garbage like is all to common from both sides of the politcal spectrum.
It's good to have an opinion, and your show gives you a forum to let others know what it is.
Thanks and as always, I enjoy your casts.
Hi Lance,
I was really interested when you mentioned Richard Clarke's book. I only know of him from listening to some the 9-11 Commission hearings from Audible (this was before podcasting took off, and I had to get my audio fix somehow) and talked about it in this post last year: mommy bytes: 9-11 Commission Hearings
I haven't checked out the book myself, but it does sound fascinating.
- Angela
Lance, such a measured opinion was greatly appreciated. I do think there's a lot wrong with the way things are going in this country, but I agree that there are also a bunch of things still going right. So far, my right to protest the things that aren't going well, and recommend how things would be done better, talk with others about my concerns and hopes haven't been shut down.
I have to say that I'm not confident that those currently in power, on either side of the aisle, are very interested in protecting our rights, but would rather respond to the big dangerous world out there. With elections coming up, we have a chance to exercise our rights and keep those in power interested in helping and boot those we don't see as helping.
I've done a fair share of travelling, so I can agree that we've got it pretty darned good here. That, though, isn't reason for us to sit on our laurels. We need to encourage people to make changes by setting an example of a government and a people willing to make changes ourselves. That's my two cents.
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