Anonymous Money

I am (free?) speech without responsibility

I can fling mud and rotten eggs from behind an impenetrable wall

I destroy one candidate's integrity without placing blame on another

I guarantee the candidate favoring moneyed interests always wins,

Because (s)he will always have more anonymous money

I am the bane of democracy and the darling of the privileged

Who needs a coup d'etat when there is anonymous money?

Remembering Senator Russ Feingold

I just got done reading Russ Feingold’s book, “While America Sleeps”. It is a worthwhile read, its main point being that we in the US need to pay more attention to what is going on in the world, and encourage our government to do so as well, so we don’t continue getting blind-sided by events like 911.

The book brought back memories of how great it was to have a Senator who held listening sessions in every county of the state every year, and had office staff dedicated to helping citizens with any issues they had with the federal government.

I know of a case where a person who did everything by the book had their application for US citizenship “lost” by the INS. They only got the matter straightened out with a lot of help from Feingold’s Milwaukee office. Don’t go expecting that kind of help from Senator Ron Johnson!

Has Ron Johnson held even one listening session or town meeting? Not counting campaign events with Walker or Romney, has he been back to visit our fair state since he bought the senate seat?

We now have 2 multi-millionaire Senators who bought their way into Congress with their own money. And it appears that retiring Senator Herb Kohl will just be replaced by a multi-millionaire of the other party.

Senator Feingold, I miss you for your mainstream (non-millionaire) Wisconsin values. We didn’t deserve you, and I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to overcome the huge financial advantages of the millionaire candidates and their millionaire and corporate donors to elect another like you.

2012 Prognostications

Friday, January 13, 2012. Ahhh…- perfect day to write about the New Year! With 2011 we left behind old rumors and gather some supporters to help us make it in 2012. How about that?

What are the three things we worry most about? For most people those things are:

Health. Money and Love.

Health – 2012 will bring a mixed bag for most of us. We should take better care of our overall health. When making plans about improving our health habits, we tend to ignore our mental health. This year, we should take better care of our mental health. We need to learn to be kinder with ourselves and accept not only our strengths, but also our flaws. Lets try to develop a healthier relationship with our bodies by paying special attention to our minds.

Money - In 2012 just like any other year, we need it to pay for our daily bread, but just keep in mind that money is a tool and not everything revolves around it. In 2012 we should be careful on how we make and spend money. Try to find a balance between money and everything else – otherwise you will have a very miserable existence. A miserable existence is not a life, just an existence.

I predict that if you work diligently and take time to maintain a balanced life, you will achieve your goal of abundance in 2012.

Love – What will 2012 bring…well…as the old song said – “Love, life's sweetest reward.” That is my prediction…you reap what you sow. And if you didn't plant, well then…start today. Better times are in the forecast, leave behind the turbulent waters and chart ahead with confidence. Hey Don Dino…Happy 35^th your hotness! I know. I need new glasses!