mouselion

(08.08.08)

Friday August 8
I propose a nationwide day of fasting for hunger.

All who read this ~ I challenge to join this fast on 08/08/2008 and spread the idea to others.

The numbers of this date are significant because they are the symbol of both the micro and the macro, the finite and the eternal, the self and the cosmos, the self and the human race, the earth and heaven. That may sound flaky, just based on numerals -- but even if it is simply symbolism -- it is a day to call all individuals to fast for the All of Humanity, especially the most unfortunate of us.

~ Mouse E. Lion

Recent comments by this user

White House Accidentally E-Mails Story On Iraqi PM Backing Obama Withdrawal Plan To Reporters

Umm, sorta like the difference between Surge and Escalation?

You must look very nice in those espadrilles, don't ya'! posted 07/19/2008 at 17:47:17

Just found this little gem. Our dear leader is on the ballot to be commemorated in SF:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25735046/ posted 07/19/2008 at 16:56:46

Proof of Obama's superior leadership ability. posted 07/19/2008 at 15:02:05

New Hampshire To Accept Free Oil From Chavez

I don't think Ramirez was exactly trying to compliment either Ch'vez or O'b'ma. And, while I don't want Big Oil running the country neither do I want a socialist dictator. posted 07/19/2008 at 19:15:14

NH is fairly conservative, actually. posted 07/19/2008 at 17:35:41

Now, now Ramirez. No need for smears of the next U.S. president. posted 07/19/2008 at 17:31:01

Gore Surprises Netroots Nation, Says Not Eager To Serve In Obama Cabinet (VIDEO)

I see your point, but at the same -- whether he is ia member of the next president's cabinet is on a lot of people's minds. A lot of folks would like him to be on board. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:44:38

"The best use of talents and experience I have gained in my life is to expand the political space in which these members and politicians address the climate crisis."

IOW: being a politician is what will water-down his cause. Being an independent player, he can do more to advance the cause of America changing its lifestyle habits and infrastructure. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:38:42

Just for clarity (not that I'm the best at spelling), it's "sea change" not see change. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:33:37

Iraqi Prime Minister Backs Obama Troop Exit Plan

But, as you've already pointed out, there's no actual "winning" involved. It's a sense of winning. IOW, it's winning if Republicans can take credit for withdrawing troops, it's "cuttin' and runnin'" if Democrats politically engineer the withdrawal. It's a win/win for B sh and My Cane because they do what is politically popular for two different political factions, the anti-Iraq war crowd and the pro-military-for-every-reason-in-the-world crowd (who need to feel like we "won"). posted 07/19/2008 at 13:12:03

No, he's just trying to take the wind out of the Democratic candidate's sales, in order to bolster the knee oh kahn's chance of staying in the big house. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:00:10

Sails. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:59:26

Yep. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:57:47

They never were. It's not in their nature to be in touch with the commoners. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:42:41

High end is doing well -- because those with a lot of money are not phased. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:40:36

Lets you know who happens to be the "true leader". posted 07/19/2008 at 12:38:06

Somebody should not have liberated you from your education. That's all I'm seeing in your comment. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:32:55

BHO: The Liberator of U.S. soldiers stuck in Iraq. And, of the Iraqis from American occupation -- when they've been saying for quite some time "we are ready for you to leave now".

That Obama can liberate us from future neo con shenanigans, I'm skeptical. They're too tenacious and diabolical. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:32:37

Very good translation. JWD! posted 07/19/2008 at 12:24:51

As someone else has mentioned elsewhere in this thread, the surge is simply a correction to huge mistake. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:17:29

Because he is not presidential material. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:16:26

Pouring into Iraq because the U.S. was struggling to manage the post-invasion and did not secure the borders. In the meantime bin Laden and his top guys dug into the rugged mountainous frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:11:42

He, in fact, said he was willing to go after terrorists in Pakistan. It would not make sense to withdraw from a country where al Quaeda is on the offensive -- and using the border region on both sides as their base of ops. But, you probably can't understand a word I'm saying, so I'm probably just wasting time explaining a very straightforward line of reasoning to you. posted 07/19/2008 at 12:06:26

No, you are. Lead is hard to penetrate. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:58:14

"Maliki's optimism/confidence" = his desire for quite some time to get the Americans to decide to leave. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:46:31

You seem to miss the fact that Afghanistan is war being fought in the defense of the U.S. Since the U.S. is so overextended and tapped out from the Iraq Diversion, the Bush administortion tells the Afghani government to petition the NATO for needed funds. The U.S. should be owning this war like it is Iraq -- not trying to pawn off our responsibility. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:39:56

The primary cause of today's lack of resources in Afghanistan is the war in Iraq. It was in defense of *our* nation. not theirs why we are in Afghanistan. That this is the legitimate war front for 9/11 and not Iraq is lost on you. Also, the fact that we've sunk billons more into Iraq than into Afghanistan. The situation we're in there was not caused by France and Germany, but by the Bush Administration's incompetence. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:29:51

40 years from now *IF* Iraq is a stable, free Democracy. And, perhaps that *IF* would include events and players not yet even conceived. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:23:25

It is if you are soldier in a war. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:21:59

"'m still waiting for the "true leader" to lead France and Germany to meet their obligations in Afghanistan." -- How about the U.S. meeting its obligations in Afghanistan. I'm awaiting for "true leader", who recognizes this fact, to come to power. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:15:19

Victory=time when Republicans say it's time to come home.
Defeat=when Democrats say i's time to leave.
Timetable/time-line=Defeat
Time horizon/aspirational goals=Victory posted 07/19/2008 at 11:14:30

A date is a goal. It's called a deadline. posted 07/19/2008 at 11:04:43

Save Our Starbucks Campaigns Launched: Is Starbucks Brilliant?

How about a Save Our Local Businesses campaign instead. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:30:51

Obama Visits Afghanistan To Tour War Zone

You have to keep a sense of humor -- especially with those who know what they are up to. posted 07/19/2008 at 23:52:15

Brad, I found your pic: you really need to breath and get some exercise:

http://picasaweb.google.com/mouselionmasks/IllustrationsAndPhotosVolume1/photo#5224864555178839538 posted 07/19/2008 at 19:35:40

LOL! posted 07/19/2008 at 18:49:15

http://www.pollingreport.com/BushJob.htm posted 07/19/2008 at 13:54:43

Umm, what thunder? Have you not noticed his DISapproval ratings? posted 07/19/2008 at 13:54:33

Oil Prices Fall In Biggest Weekly Drop Ever

Yeah, "biggest drop ever" is a potentially misleading statement. posted 07/18/2008 at 19:55:05

The taxpayers who stand to save more money by commuting by mass transit than owning a fossil fuel burner and associated costs. posted 07/18/2008 at 19:53:39

But to answer your question fully, it may be that the rise seems faster because it catches you unaware. Or, it may be true, it rises faster. In which case, I think we know the reason why. posted 07/18/2008 at 19:51:56

It takes a while for the oil that is priced at today's price to reach the pump as gasoline. Today it is pumped from the ground. At a certain point in the near future it will shipped and refined. I'm not sure of the exact time it takes for an oil price to impact the gas price at the pump -- somebody has an idea, I'm sure, who's reading this thread. posted 07/18/2008 at 19:47:06

Global Heating: Why We Must Shift to Carbon-Free Fuel (Part I)

I'm somewhat skeptical, but if "hydricity" is indeed a fact that can be practically and economically managed, then this will indeed render Oil irrelevant and solar and wind major players. I'll be looking for more on this. posted 07/19/2008 at 18:07:39

"There isn't a single study out there which says that plugin/electric cars charged with the dirtiest coal plants available would put out more CO2 per mile than a conventional car."

But that fact does not help reduce CO2 emissions. If it is the same, then it is a wash -- and consumers might as well stick with fossil fuel engines. The electric car is no greener than the source of electricity. In order for electric cars to make sense, electric generation must come from cleaner sources. posted 07/19/2008 at 18:04:03

Starbucks Closure List: All 600 Stores, Searchable

Starbucks has used predatory practices to intentionally put independent coffee houses out of businesses. What about those owners and workers -- they don't count, but the ones working for cold-hearted corporateers do? posted 07/19/2008 at 23:43:28

I had no idea there were so many Starbucks! They truly are the McDonald's of the coffee word. posted 07/19/2008 at 23:42:53

As a self-employed person, shouldn't you be wanting to support other independents instead of the McDonalds of coffee shops?! posted 07/19/2008 at 23:40:15

Obama's Foreign Trip: Yes, He Should

Republicans, McCain no exception, have desensitized themselves to castigating their political opponents for the same things they, themselves, do. Their ability to rationalize their actions is a skill that they have been honing for a long time and they are true masters at their art. Obama traveling abroad is a political stunt while McCain's trips were not. Obama promising a timeframe for withdrawing from Iraq is conceding "defeat", while McCain suggesting troop withdrawals in 2013 (somehow not a timeframe) is because of our "victory" there. posted 07/19/2008 at 09:13:29

Starbucks Closure List Revealed: Is Your Shop Toast?

Umm, somehow, I don't think it's exactly a "fad". Maybe the Latte/ over-expensive part, I grant you that. posted 07/19/2008 at 13:26:02

I did not know that supporting local businesses owned by people I know and want to support makes me "anti-capitalist". In fact, I think I'm exercising my right to choose as a consumer in the market place (hmm, doesn't that have something to do with being "pro-capitalist"). posted 07/19/2008 at 11:53:03

Bill O'Reilly Jokes About Waterboarding His Staff

"Shut up!"

http://picasaweb.google.com/mouselionmasks/IllustrationsAndPhotosVolume1/photo#5165780996386033970 posted 07/17/2008 at 19:57:01

Styrofoam Statue Of Liberty Draws Outrage From Environmentalists

It's not that "environmentalists" (which equals "dirty hippies" in your mind) are unhappy -- it's that you are afraid of change. Inevitable change. So, therefore, you castigate those who either are prescient on the matter or who are able to embrace change. posted 07/19/2008 at 09:24:05

Sort of, like, Dick Cheney? posted 07/19/2008 at 09:14:20

"Give us your myriad ways to make creative tax deductions while we pawn our ill-conceived polluting temporary art on some poor suckers." posted 07/18/2008 at 20:07:00

I fail to see the connection of logic between the two sentences. Are they not happy people because they aren't outraged? posted 07/18/2008 at 20:00:02

Carve into blocks and turn it into insulation for low-income homes -- of course, then there's the off-gassing. posted 07/18/2008 at 09:50:41

Can We Do It? Yes We Can!

My point is, do it for personal reasons first. If you take care of yourself first, you will contribute more than a thousand letters could ever do. There is no clear way to point out the disruptions caused by fossil fuel burning. It is too complicated to be explained by pointing out the earth's "temperature". Live and exemplify a green lifestyle in your personal world -- support larger changes, only secondly. posted 07/18/2008 at 09:43:22

Great job on building your home in 1992. I would not consider you a "Flat Earther" or a troll. posted 07/18/2008 at 09:38:19

First thing to do: Quit viewing the changes you need to make as "draconian measures", rather, as essential changes. Don't worry about the "earth's temperature" so much as creating a more sustainable lifestyle for yourself. posted 07/18/2008 at 08:14:25

There's much to be done. Lots to change in your life. Lots to change in the world -- so start right now.

To the Flat Earthers who undoubtedly will be trolling this thread:
Your day is past. Many of us have already been living green, knowing that the majority will join us out of necessity, sooner than later. That sooner than later happens to be now.

They woke up. You need to, as well. Join us. Be the first Green Troll on your block, I dare ya'! posted 07/18/2008 at 07:55:58

Top 10 Most Walkable Cities In America

Your last statement explains why I prefer Brattleboro over N.O. When I run -- it's because I want to. posted 07/19/2008 at 09:31:38

A little more walk, a little less bagel? posted 07/18/2008 at 10:58:06

I live in Vermont and walk or ride my bike everywhere, year round. Can ride public transit to towns as far away as 25 miles away (only, not as often, as Bush cut public transit funding in 2003 -- to help "pay" for Iraq). I only rent a car when going on long distance trips, usually no more than three or four times a year -- more cost effective that way. Have 100% of everything I need near enough for me to walk. It's too bad that people can't see how to do this. Hint: choose where you live wisely. Our grandparent's lifestyle of living in suburbia, driving everywhere is a dead-end now. Be a true activist for reducing fossil-fuel emmissions -- Walk. People will nay-say you. The common argument being that no one person can make a difference that way: they're right. But, that's how a movement works: one person at a time. posted 07/18/2008 at 08:07:47

A Generational Challenge to Repower America

Ridge tops are where wind turbines are located in Vermont. I guess it depends on your geographic location -- but you are making a sweeping generality that is definitely not true. posted 07/19/2008 at 19:20:24

"100 percent renewable and truly clean electricity within 10 years."

The only one with guts enough to say what needs to be said.
Obama: listen to this guy, take a lot of notes.
Not "reduce carbon emissions to 1990s levels in fifteen years" -- 100% renewable in ten years. posted 07/17/2008 at 18:17:51

Safely inside a mountain -- until the next iceage plows that mountain into a plain and your great, great, great-grandchildren have glowing arms growing out of their foreheads and five eyes. ("Thanks, unknown ancestor, for thinking of us!") posted 07/17/2008 at 18:06:31

Gore Makes "Moon Shot" Environmental Challenge

Apparently human nature is largely reactionary and not proactive. posted 07/19/2008 at 15:16:41

Scary Thought: Is Condi Rice Our Last, Best Chance for Peace?

"Vice President Dick Cheney is said to be very hot for "hot conflict" with Iran -- to the point of cozying up to al-Qaeda-linked groups in Iran."

Cheney is not able to learn from past mistakes, is he? Use Al Qaeda-linked groups to defeat the Iranian government, so we can turn around and have to fight al Qaeda in Iran at a later date -- just like we did with Saddam in Iraq and are doing with the Taliban in Afghanistan?

I sure hope we can survive this madness. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:55:52

Something Strange is Happening at the Coldest, Driest Place on Earth

Another way of putting it: water (humidity) is an excellent conductor of energy. posted 07/18/2008 at 03:48:10

McCain Ape Rape Joke Recalled By Sources

We'll be doing all we can to make sure she doesn't feel she needs to walk out the door. posted 07/17/2008 at 14:49:33

Is McCain Flip-Flopping, Calling for Draft, or Just in Fantasy Land?

How does this look to the world?

One nation doesn't attack us -- we throw our entire economy at a war there.

Another nation harbors the leadership of the attackers of 9/11 (whom our leader vowed to track down and kill) -- yet, we insist that nation plead its case in front of the rest of the world, as if not our major conern.

So far out on the Bush Doctrine limb, you'll get vertigo if you look down. posted 07/15/2008 at 19:44:40

Phil Gramm May Be Gone, But His Porn Lives On

Bad news for McCain? Bad news for us. posted 07/17/2008 at 11:46:08

Barry Blitt Defends His New Yorker Cover Art Of Obama

I like it. More to the point than Blitt's, for those who need more of the dots to be connected for them. posted 07/17/2008 at 19:36:18

McCain Campaign Had Protestor Holding "Bush=McCain" Sign Removed From Event

Who is it who fails to acknowledge that Bin Laden & Al Qaeda attacked America? Even McSame admits that -- when he's not to busy confusing himself about who they actually are. What's your point? Or do you even have one, Mr. Zen Jones? posted 07/12/2008 at 07:48:34

Jamie Lynn Spears To OK!: "I Had A Perfect Pregnancy"

Yep. Thanks, celebrity tabloid media. Media is the mirror of a society, what is this saying about who we are. At least, the father wasn't her cousin (-- he wasn't was he?!) posted 07/09/2008 at 09:58:40

Scandal Surrounding The FDA, Cows' Tooting, And A Monsanto Hormone

'Bout as relevant as trying to scoop trout poop from the bottom of river. . . posted 07/08/2008 at 23:50:29

Oil Prices Down: Crude Oil Prices Drop More Than $8 In 2 days

"*hurling* crude back to levels not seen since June 26" -- ?! --

More like timidly inching. posted 07/09/2008 at 08:54:29

Cheney Wanted To Delete Major Parts Of Environmental Testimony

Just still the tip o' the iceberg -- just wait brethren and sistren. . . posted 07/08/2008 at 23:48:13

Why McCain Fails My Mom's Test

Very good point -- not to mention the humongous military aid to certain foreign nations. posted 07/09/2008 at 09:54:48

Your mom was *wealthy* in the true sense, her long life, her family, her wisdom, her feistiness.
My regards, Mouse E. Lion posted 07/08/2008 at 23:56:11

McDonald's Makes Jesus Cry

Chris, don't eat at McDonald's, you'll live longer and be healthier -- but not for the reasons spouted by this association of mouth-breathers (in fact, some would say -- please! let 'em eat there!) posted 07/08/2008 at 12:46:23

World Leaders Eat 18-Course Meal While Discussing Solutions To Global Food Crisis

Seriously, all joking aside:

Friday August 8 (08.08.08)

Was planning a cookout that day -- just made the connect of the numbers.

I propose a nationwide day of fasting for hunger.

All who read this ~ I challenge to join this fast on 08/08/2008 and spread the idea to others.

The numbers of this date are significant because they are the symbol of both the micro and the macro, the finite and the eternal, the self and the cosmos, the self and the human race, the earth and heaven. That may sound flaky, just based on numerals -- but even if it is simply symbolism -- it is a day to call all individuals to fast for the All of Humanity, especially the most unfortunate of us. posted 07/09/2008 at 00:58:45

Mmmmmmmmmmm! posted 07/08/2008 at 16:29:27

Study: Military Gays Don't Undermine Unit Cohesion

The Jesus Christ of my religion teaches not to Hate, not to Persecute. To love your enemies. And, to not Judge -- that's "Somebody Else's" job, not mine or yours.

"Look It Up." posted 07/07/2008 at 19:53:32

Surge Amnesia: The Media's Newest Affliction

"The reason for a little bark and *and hardly any bite* from the Democrats... posted 07/07/2008 at 19:42:47

Bravo! posted 07/07/2008 at 19:42:18

"However, most of the credit for the downturn in violence has been attributed to essentially bribing the Sunni factions and arming them to keep the peace and balance agains the Shia. This is a standard proceedure used by this country in the past when battling other insurgents and it usually results in those same folks and armaments eventually turning them back on us." --Skindoggy

So true, Skin!

The reason for a little bark and so bite teeth from the Democrats is the perception of being weak and soft on terrorism. To question the president and the military scares 'em, and the few that do speak out and try do something are castigated by the conservative Hawks and the Blue WarDogs. posted 07/07/2008 at 19:39:53

McCain: Obama Will Take Away Your Crocs

I meant cheaply-made, in my opinion. Not price. posted 07/07/2008 at 19:22:19

Mine didn't. But I'm a little harder on wear than you, I guess. posted 07/07/2008 at 19:20:58

Crocs are cheap and don't last very long. Plus, they make your feet sweat! -- who wants sweaty feet inside of plastic? Cute, but not as practical as they look.

Gimme a pair Keenes for the summer.

Now, there's an analogy: Practical, durable, well-made Keenes for Obama supporters, and, cheap, impractical but colorful Crocs.

Which do you want, keen? Or, a crock? posted 07/07/2008 at 15:45:36

What About Love? Open Marriage Can Be About Sex And Love

I haven't met a woman yet that I was truly attracted to who ultimately didn't want more than just sex in a relationship. I doubt it is any different for two women who are lovers -- maybe even more so, come to feel -- er -- think about it.

~ Mouse E. Lion posted 07/09/2008 at 00:30:48

McCain's 'Deficit Reduction' Plan Would Cost Trillions

Isn't that sorta kinda Bush and Cheney's original notion that got us out on that limb? posted 07/07/2008 at 19:16:14

Amazing Grace (VIDEO)

(continued response):
Jung begins the above essay with this: "The conscious mind allows itself to be trained like a parrot, but the unconscious does not -- which is why St. Augustine thanked God for not making him responsible for his dreams. The unconscious is a psychic fact are only apparently successful, and moreover harmful to consciousness. It is and remains beyond the reach of subjective control: in a realm where nature and her secrets improved upon nor perverted, where we can listen but may not meddle."

Nowhere do I infer that you can not scientifically uncover the mysteries of the unconscious through empirical methods (that may be possible). What I have learned from this essay and the above mentioned book is that there is more to the individual than the gross physical body and the intellectual, rational mind. Therefore, you can not discount phenomena because it is not strongly accessible to the intellect -- however, you can experience it, and feebly understand it intellectually through that experience. posted 07/08/2008 at 20:28:45

This passage was gleaned from a book called *Spiritual Disciplines: Papers From the Eranos Papers" (which also treats the subject of this article, with an essay called *The Experience of Light* by Max Pulver, another intellectual contemporary of Jung).

Jung begins the above essay with this: "The conscious mind allows itself to be trained like a parrot, but the unconscious does not -- which is why St. Augustine thanked God for not making him responsible for his dreams. The unconscious is a psychic fact are only apparently successful, and moreover harmful to consciousness. It is and remains beyond the reach of subjective control: in a realm where nature and her secrets improved upon nor perverted, where we can listen but may not meddle."

Nowhere do I infer that you can not scientifically uncover the mysteries of the unconscious through empirical methods (that may be possible). What I have learned from this essay and the above mentioned book is that there is more to the individual than the gross physical body and the intellectual, rational mind. Therefore, you can not discount phenomena because it is not strongly accessible to the intellect -- however, you can experience it, and feebly understand it intellectually through that experience.This passage was gleaned from a book called *Spiritual Disciplines: Papers From the Eranos Papers" (which also treats the subject of this article, with an essay called *The Experience of Light* by Max Pulver, another intellectual contemporary of Jung). posted 07/08/2008 at 20:28:07

Thanks for your account of your experience at Quaker meeting. These people can not see what you are talking about because their heart has not been awakened (yet). Their cynical because they don't understand you are talking about something beyond the ability of the limited intellectual mind, which they believe is all they have. posted 07/08/2008 at 16:01:52

For those who discount religions and the mystery of the inner light as simply ancient superstition, I paraphrase the great thinker of psychology, C.G. Jung:

"The traditional masculine world and its intellectualism and rationalism... stands in direct opposition [to the collective unconscious, the realm of spirituality]... Naturally it is not easy for the intellect to accept this, because it involves at least a partial, if not total, *sacrificium intellectus*. Furthermore, the problem thus raised is very difficult for modern man to grasp; to begin with, he can only understand the unconscious as an inessential and unreal appendage of the conscious mind, and not as a special sphere of experience with laws of its own... Moreover, such a conflict cannot be solved by understanding, but only by experience. Every stage of the experience must be lived through. There is no feat of interpretation or any other trick to circumvent this difficulty, for the union of conscious and unconscious can only be achieved step by step."

-- Excerpted from Dream Symbols of the Individuation Process, originally published in *EJ 1935* with a later English translation included in *The Integration of Personality*, a volume of papers by Jung. posted 07/08/2008 at 10:51:20

"In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkeness comprehended it not." The Gospel of (Saint) John posted 07/08/2008 at 10:19:05

McCain Focuses On Iraq While Afghanistan Boils

"General David Petraeus believes Iraq is the central front in the war on terror. *Al Qaeda has even said it is.*"

Yep. Osama bin Laden and his boys are rolling on the ground, laughing themselves to tears on that one. These neocons are like Wile E. Coyote trying to catch the roadrunner. posted 07/07/2008 at 12:20:12

Ex-Prosecutor Accuses Bush Of Murder In Book

We don't *need* to write about Saddam's prosecution. The Iraqis already prosecuted and executed him. Personally, I would have liked to have seen him in front of a War Crimes tribunal at the Hague -- this coming from a "liberal" who was against the wrong war at the wrong time. posted 07/07/2008 at 14:34:08

-- as well as equated Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein with GWB. Although some would certainly agree with that. posted 07/07/2008 at 14:31:04