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One Out of Every 100 American Adults is in Jail or Prison
Think about it. 1 out of 100. That is extraordinary and depressing. The AP writes about the new Pew Center on the States study about incarceration rates:
For the first time in U.S. history, more than one of every 100 adults is in jail or prison, according to a new report documenting America's rank as the world's No. 1 incarcerator.
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When public policy is based on the fear of the other, what do you get?
Answer: California
The privatization of the public school system (vouchers & Charter Schools) and the prison system in California has made a lot of folks a lot of blood money through out the years. Organization assocated with these business are some of the largest lobbies in Sacramento. They constantly talk about the need for a security state. Ex-Military turn to law enforcement jobs if no higher education is available. California presently spends more on funding it's prisons than on funding institutions for higher learning. It's a total disgrace. And now the Goobernator wants to close (privatize) our state parks and cut spending on our healthcare and public schools even though public healthcare and public schools are mandated.
IMO, it's totally backward and illogical thinking. There is a lot of greed in there too.
California prisons soon cost more than California universities http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2007/10/...
Governor's budget aims to curb spending mandates http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...
Water is BIG business in California.
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Sierra snowpack above normal; Delta pumping restrictions start
The Sierra Nevada snowpack has water content that is 118 percent of average for the end of February, the California Department of Water Resources says. ...full story: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.co...
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• Bloo Solar awarded $100,000
• Will use money to advance nanostructured materials surfacing
The National Science Foundation has awarded Bloo Solar Inc. of West Sacramento a $100,000 grant to demonstrate a new technique that creates ultra smooth and ultra rough surfaces on tiny wires, one-tenth the diameter of a red blood cell, the company says. ...full story: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.co...
Central Valley farms to get 45 percent of irrigation water allocations
Farmers who purchase their irrigation water from the Central Valley Project can expect 45 percent of their allocations, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
But the Bureau says allocations for those north of the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta may be subject to further review for Sacramento River water temperatures to protect salmon. ...full story: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.co...
Large Central Valley ranch to be permanently conserved
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• Cook Ranch enters into conservation easement
• Must forever remain a ranch
A 2,235-acre ranch 13 miles east of rapidly expanding Stockton in the Central Valley will remain a ranch in perpetuity under terms of a conservation easement the ranch’s owners have sold.
The Trust for Public Land, the California Department of Conservation, California Rangeland Trust and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have struck up the deal with the W.F. Cook Cattle Co. ranch near Farmington. ...full article: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.co...
California sues feds over oil drilling, roads in national forests
• Says it jeopardizes wildlife and ‘pristine forests’
• Forest Service has ‘failed to live up to their promises’
California is suing the U.S. Forest Service for adopting “illegal forest management plans” that permit road construction and oil drilling in California’s largest national forests.
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The grants will support post-purchase education, mortgage loan workouts, and other efforts that help families stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure, the bank says.
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Thankful, thnks for your kind comment on the other thread.
Barack Obama...President Obama. Liking this!
Later folks.
That is quite an article at thenation.com. Begala giving credit to Dean for what he's done!
Bill Press even said Howard was "right" on Tucker show tonight.
Steve Grossman's comment I didn't like. He said of Howard...a prophet without honor in your own land. He was referring to the fact that others will be taking credit for what Howard has done. This is already evident.
We can help stem that by constantly referring to the plan as Howard Dean's 50 state plan that elected a majority in 06 and a Dem Pres. in '08 and a veto proof congress.
Pretty successful I'd say, so far. What next Howard?
and Vermont, of course. but I'm still waiting for a dem to announce...
... In Vermont, Mr. Obama has spent $256,000 to Mrs. Clinton’s $63,000; in Rhode Island, he has spent $311,000 to her $130,000.
and he has 'wall-to-wall' coverage on the local stations - it's amazing what a few grand can do in a small burb llike this! thanks for not forgetting about VT, Barack. you are indeed following that 50 state thingie.
More than one-third of Vermont Democratic lawmakers formally endorsed Barack Obama for President today. Vermont State Senate President Peter Shumlin, a long-time supporter, presented the list of 43 legislators at the Statehouse this morning. Shumlin and a number of the lawmakers took time to make statements:
Shumlin: “After years of a bitterly divided nation, Senator Obama offers the hope of uniting us behind a common purpose. He's reminding us of the good we can accomplish if we all work together. He is engaging the young people of this nation in a way that inspires new hope.”
Photo: Rep. Sue Minter and the Vermont Lawmakers for Change
Senator Susan Bartlett: “In the next few days, this grassroots movement for change will reach out to as many people in Vermont as we can to spread the word about Senator Obama’s ability to make change we can believe in and remind them to get out to the polls on Tuesday.”
8. audrey.nc - That's great news but Grossman can go to H after the way he blithely abandoned Howard in 04 imo.
PBS!! I hope our new Pres Obama or Pres Clinton puts some good liberals in place at PBS. Our stations are like poor stepchildren. Tonight they are running some brain exercise thing that I swear reminds me of the infomercials with Billy Joel's wife and the Texas Ranger (old age-names don't come to me real fast).
13. Maybe I'd better buy the brain exercises they're selling on PBS.
heh heh - a note on the VT Obama blog - interesting:
Hi!
I'm a québécois willing to do volunteering work for the Obama campaign early next week. I was wondering if you were aware of a group of people from Québec that are organizing themselves for that purpose and what is the name of the officer in charge of volunteers for the Obama campaign in Vermont.
Best regards.
Annilow...It's easier to remember him when you think of the Huck & Chuck show...lol
Annilow....
I know, Howard said he told Grossman he should start to look for another job, but he didn't expect he would do it so fast before the Wi primary.
I just don't want all those bums who fought him so, now try to take credit for what Howard did. I think we could help a little, by tooting his horn every chance we can.
On topic, 8:50 PM CST
Republicans rob students and sick people to build prisons. Simple fact. In the late eighties and through the nineties, my major duty at the University was to make college logistically possible for physically challenged folk. These kids were getting a full ride from Pell Grants and Voc. Rehab money. My favorite housing unit had 20 to 30 eager, gifted,challenged indiduals at any given time Engineers, artists, teachers and professionals, we enabled these kids to become taxpayers.
Then came awful Noot's contract w/America and eight years of the Cheney Demon and thirsty George. We have only TWO P.C. students, both credit-carding their education. I worry about the other twenty, thirty, sixty, or hundreds more not getting a great college education. As Dr. Dean says, "We Can Do Better!" If we all work hard and smart and elections go well, our work is just beginning. The damage done at every level by bedarkened failures, is on an equal par w/ global warming. Stay strong and fight like hell. Off to the gym now. A good workout fights the frustration.
"We can help stem that by constantly referring to the plan as Howard Dean's 50 state plan that elected a majority in 06 and a Dem Pres. in '08 and a veto proof congress."
Yeah. What Audrey said. The 50 state plan brings all Americans to the voting process. And the Great Grassroots has developed an online network of watchdogs and shoeleather activists. And they owe much of it to Howard Dean.
And little ole' People Powered us.
Steve...and it's who they're putting in these prisons...many drug users who belong in diversion programs...NOT PRISON!
Reed, It was one such diversion program saved my rear back in 84.
Here's your answer to whether or not BO would bomb Pakistan - which would be a MAJOR error. I don't recall HC saying something like this.
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By Steve Holland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States must be willing to strike (BOMB) al Qaeda targets inside Pakistan, adopting a tough tone after a chief rival accused him of naivete in foreign policy.
Obama's stance comes amid debate in Washington over what to do about a resurgent al Qaeda and Taliban in areas of northwest Pakistan that President Pervez Musharraf has been unable to control, and concerns that new recruits are being trained there for a September 11-style attack against the United States.
Obama said if elected in November 2008 he would be willing to attack (BOMB) inside Pakistan with or without approval from the Pakistani government, a move that would likely cause anxiety in the already troubled region.
"If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won't act, we will," Obama said.
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0132206420070801
Imagine what a kid learns from criminals while in prison as compared to counselors in a program...a no brainer one would think.
I'd like to see that article from The Nation trumpeted everywhere. I still get so ticked when I hear some jackarsse (like Lou Dobbs) roll his eyes when he says Howard's name.
Go Howard! We may never see a Dean presidency but he sure changed politics in this country. What a man.
Howard Dean is always first!
I know of no BO supporters in the tango community. People are upset with the 2 remaining candidates as they were JE and Gore supporters. Several said they'd not vote for either, which is where I'm headed.
I know of one woman who will vote for BO becuz "I don't feel comfortable with Hillary." When I asked why, she couldn't say. It was a feeling only. She knew next to nothing about BO and admitted it.
BO's comment today about the first thing he'd do as prez....he'd sit down in the *Offal* Office and say, "This is cool," did not sit well, tho maybe I've lost my sense of humor. :-) I don't want a cool prez. I want one who knows enuf about the ME to NOT bomb Pakistan or any other country, uninvited no less.
Odds are pretty good that a lot of young people are voting for BO becuz he's sexy in their minds. The photo of him in his bathing suit, buff as he is, is really playing to some of the young womens' fantasies. And I can see why..but that's not a good reason to vote for him.
If HC were younger, with a D cup and long blond hair, I bet she'd be doing better. Hormones rage in the youth and BO is just the guy to get 'em going. Not a bad thing...but this is a presidential election fer god's sake.
And he's young enuf to still have pumping testosterone himself.
This long primary season is giving me a chance to see the reaction to BO, to ferret out info that many of his voters don't even know about....his advisors for example....We all know HC's flaws, so we late voters get the chance to really study BO.
Oh, and the BO TV ads have stopped.
Off to bed...another storm headed this way and sign detail this weekend before the primary so better get my rest. Can't wait for the 4th to be here.
Seashell, wtf. where are you>>>??????????
There are a lot of young people, under 24 who adore Obama cause he is young, articulate, and he is the people they grew up with . African Americans, Hispanics, well everyone.
They like him cause he is THEM.
How dare you use that crap And you talk of your tango community? These kids are hip hop, alternative music. For christ's sake , grow up.
I am almost ___ and I can idenitfy with their choice more than most.
My son, who is apolitical but votes, was so excited to come to our JJ dinner with a bunch of old farts to see Obama. He way sycked. And he and his friends voted for Obama cause WHY, they gave them hope form us old geezers who have crapped up this country. AND THEY VOTED IN A PRIMARY IN VIRGINIA.
These kids are smart.
You need to go back to dancing and not telling the young uns they are voting for a swim suit model. Unless you want a job at faux or cnn.
audrey.nc
Thu, 02/28/08
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Annilow....
I know, Howard said he told Grossman he should start to look for another job, but he didn't expect he would do it so fast before the Wi primary.
I just don't want all those bums who fought him so, now try to take credit for what Howard did. I think we could help a little, by tooting his horn every chance we can.
seashell,
All my sons, their wives and girlfriend, are voting for Barack, believe you me not because he looks good in a swimsuit. I doubt they have even seen the photo. Don't insult the intelligence of people voting for Barack.
seashell - it's your right not to vote in this election just as it is my right to vote for Barack (and I did). He was maybe my third choice - behind Gore and Feingold. I even sent money to Dodd. I did my homework and I concluded that Obama was/is the best choice.
seashell :-)
Thu, 02/28/08
...If HC were younger, with a D cup and long blond hair, I bet she'd be doing better. Hormones rage in the youth and BO is just the guy to get 'em going. Not a bad thing...but this is a presidential election fer god's sake...
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Dont kid yourself sea, people like Obama for the best of reasons. The marketability doesnt hurt, but if Clinton had his resume, she'd be doing better. Democrats and young people look at "experience" as a negative. She's carrying a lot of Bill's baggage and her own.
My favorite reason for liking BO is probably what appeals to most people. He is picking up where Dean left off. The Dean Revolution was about going straight to the people for support and money and snubbing the special interests.
90% of his money is from small donars and has just passed the 1million mark. He openly as disparages special interests money and goes into office beholden to none. Hillary tries to sing that song but just cant. Big money is her lifeblood.
If you look at the paraphaenalia, campaign material, T-shirts, etc. that Obama sells on his web site, it is all "Union Made in the USA." Go to Hillary's and you don't see that. It makes a difference. People notice.
Just my opinion..I think a pres. candidate should exhibit maturity, wisdom and good judgement. Whether he or she has the ability to attract young voters doesn't enter into it.
That is the job of the parents and teachers to inspire an interest in country and constitution. and responsibilities.
If we're only motivated because someone else inspired us, we are in sad shape.
What is going to happen if we're disappointed in the new leadership. Will we go into a 20 year funk waiting for the next Pied Piper?
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Mainers went w/Obama--hardly a "young" crowd, by any stretch of the imagination.
Enough of the erroneous stereotypes.
Nor are VT & ME racially diverse (let's see 70%+, Jo & Reed)!
Blue collar/working-class, poverty, 23% Bach. degree attainment.
Stick those "polls" where the sun donn't shine.
Got an email from Obama campaign yesterday, wanting me to go to VT.
Nada.
You guys are fine w/o an onslaught of ferriners!
TX? Not so much.
Hey, seashell--tell your tango friends to get their sorry asses on a computer; and research roll call votes.
That's disgusting--the ignorance. By May 25th, only one will be on your primary ballot.
Getting rid of Gordon Smith will be a major achievement for OR.
12:32 am EST
Other thread won't come up. Is anyone *here*?
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