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Going Green on a Limited Budget
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Recently, I was laid up in St. Mary's Hospital for two weeks. Since I receive disability, I had Medicare Part A to cover most of the hospital bill, and the people there were quite explicit in telling me not to even worry about the rest of the hosp...
This message came from the Matthew Shepard Foundation:
"After ten years of effort, and with the enormous support of you and thousands of other activists, the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act is closer than ever to passing the United Sta...
Dennis Kucinich - www.Kucinich.us
Exciting Healthcare Update
Dear Friends,
With your support, your phone calls, your emails, we won a major legislative victory today for a state single payer health care option in the House of Representatives in...
Recently, I was laid up in St. Mary's Hospital for two weeks. Since I receive disability, I had Medicare Part A to cover most of the hospital bill, and the people there were quite explicit in telling me not to even worry about the rest of the hosp...
Many people who call themselves Libertarians can be very Green (and vice versa). However, it's clear that Ron Paul is a strict Libertarian, and that he remains fundamentally opposed to a large percentage of the planks in the GP platform.
Some of the base of Libertarians are OK. Ron Paul is just another pol.
I too have Asperger's Syndrome (sometimes popularly called, "the Geek Syndrome"), and I suspect that many GP'ers share this as well. Most people with Asperger's are very intelligent, but not too good at dealing with the sort of "attitude" that is ...
Get us some details (when & where), and I'll be there!
May 30, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
May 30: National Day of Action
Green Party endorses national Day of Action for Single-Payer health care on May 30
Events Being Planned Nationwide
Stay tuned for actions planned in Reno.
The majority of Americans and physicians agree: We need a...
Day of Silence at Worldwide
April 17, 2009 all day
The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. This year’s event was held in memory of Lawrence King, a California 8th-grader who was shot and killed Feb. 12 by a classmate because of hi...
WaGreens @ FOOD BANK at Food Bank of Northern Nevada
April 9, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm
Join fellow WashoeGreen members giving a hand to the Food Bank. Sponsored by the Volunteer Group.
If you have time constraints, no worries, you need not stay the entire time. But every little bit helps, so if you can come for an hour we'd be deli...
Good to see some CSS options!
Of course, I'm a computer geek myself. I'm especially a fan of Open Source software; you're actually encouraged to install it on as many computers as you like, and the quality is often better than that of commercial ...
Billy, glad you and Dave Baker got a kick out of my "Mutant Nevadans" artwork -- I also sent a printed copy to Sen. Reid.
WATCH OUT FOR ANIMAL SHAMPOOS! When I went shopping for dog shampoo recently, I was startled to discover that COAL TAR is on the ingredients list for many dog shampoos -- this is a substance that is banned from human shampoos etc. because of its c...
Profile Information
- Are you registered with the Green Party?
- Yes
- How long with the Green Party?
- <1 year
- Do you live in WaCo? (Washoe County)
- Yes
- Do you consider yours a "Green lifestyle?"
- ½ Green
- A few words about YOU >>
- I decided to re-register to Green as of 2/23/09, since I feel that the Dems are about to sell us out (again!) I'm also resuming vegetarian dietary habits, in line with my own consciousness-raising.
I worked with the Obama campaign since 4/07, when Billy introduced me to his ideas at a roundtable discussion. I also participated in the NV caucus and the County Convention, though I elected not to go to State this time around.
Though I helped get Obama elected, I do intend to criticize him when I feel it's appropriate, and I definitely have increasing concerns over certain directions he has taken lately, especially with regard to civil liberties and the Afghanistan war.
I tend to be very liberal; I would have gone for Dennis Kucinich if I thought he was viable. In the end, neither Obama nor any other politician will save the world; the world must save itself, period. As a practicing metaphysician, I of course start with improving myself.
Besides grassroots politics, I'm interested in art, especially computer-assisted art, and in open-source software, including Linux, Firefox, OpenOffice, Gimp, Inkscape, and Blender.
I'm particularly interested in how being Green can help with the budget, since I'm on a fixed income; keeping energy consumption down as much as possible seems to be one very good way to get started here.
- For whom did you vote for President in 2008?
- Barack Obama
- What does the near future look like to you?
- Everyone gets along and basic necessities are worked out in neighborhood villages. Necessity becomes the mother of invention. Life gets very local. People relax. Stop running around. Spend more time talking to neighbors in the streets and walking their dogs together., The seeming ceaseless wealth of the late 20th century is not seen again. Depression sets in with many poor people just able to eat and provide shelter for their families while small minorities of a new middle class trade gold pieces and jewelry for goods and services., Recession. People reduce spending. Many move to large-scale apartment communities where food is grown collectively. Necessities are reduced to weekly food provisions and water. Electricity & Internet access & cable TV become big-ticket luxury items.
- Why are you joining WaGreens?
- I'm sick and tired of the Dems making a lot of wonderful promises, then selling us all out once they get into power. Even Obama is clearly leaving a lot to be desired, though he a huge improvement over the alternative from that "other" party. (I won't mention the "other" party by name, as it sickens me to even think about them!)
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Amendment to Permit States to Enact Single-Payer Plans by Dennis Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich - www.Kucinich.us
Exciting Healthcare Update
Dear Friends,
With your support, your phone calls, your emails, we won a major legislative victory today for a state single payer health care option in the House of Representatives in Washington, DC. The House Education and Labor Committee approved the Kucinich Amendment by a vote of 27-19, with 14 Democrats and 13 Republicans voting… Continue
Exciting Healthcare Update
Dear Friends,
With your support, your phone calls, your emails, we won a major legislative victory today for a state single payer health care option in the House of Representatives in Washington, DC. The House Education and Labor Committee approved the Kucinich Amendment by a vote of 27-19, with 14 Democrats and 13 Republicans voting… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 10:31am —
Personal Insight on Why We Need Universal Healthcare Reform!
Recently, I was laid up in St. Mary's Hospital for two weeks. Since I receive disability, I had Medicare Part A to cover most of the hospital bill, and the people there were quite explicit in telling me not to even worry about the rest of the hospital bill.
At least I was fortunate to have the Part A coverage. Many people can't even get that much, as there are way too many people with no insurance at all. Even those with insurance will too often have their claims denied, especially after someth… Continue
At least I was fortunate to have the Part A coverage. Many people can't even get that much, as there are way too many people with no insurance at all. Even those with insurance will too often have their claims denied, especially after someth… Continue
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 10:20am —
Deficit hawks attacking Social Security under guise of "fiscal responsibility"
Another example of how the deficit hawks, led this time by Peter Peterson, want to reduce the deficits on the backs of the less affluent (the elderly and disabled, in this case), rather than owning up to their own greed and how that caused the crisis and the current deficits in the first place.
The current issue of The Nation (dated March 2) has an excellent piece on this. I already called Senator Reed's office (686-5750) and expressed my concerns. Regrettably, AARP has dropped the ball on this… Continue
The current issue of The Nation (dated March 2) has an excellent piece on this. I already called Senator Reed's office (686-5750) and expressed my concerns. Regrettably, AARP has dropped the ball on this… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 1:24pm —
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:52pm on March 12, 2009,
Craig Bergland said… - Dear David,
Did you ever get my post on helping you with your house retrofits?
Haven't connected well with you yet, but know you're out there.
As am I.
Thanks,
Craig
PS, Jimmy C is our last great progressive president. I love him.
- At 1:27am on February 22, 2009,
Billy said… - Guh-REAT photos, Dave! What are you saying to the President he is getting such a kick out of.
Very envious of your time with Jimmy Carter, a HUGE hero of mine. One of the last, great Democrats.
- At 12:04pm on January 9, 2009,
Billy said…
- Well, Hi David! Welcome. Looking forward to your insights as always. Great picture!
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