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If you’re not reading the following blog every goddamned day — shame on you, petulant bitchhawg. You NEED to be. That El Salvadoran DEITY, Kos, rocks my fucking world.

In my opinion, if the Democrats win this election, it is not overstating it in the least to say that this guy will have had something to do with it. He’s that ALL-talent.

And whatever you do, do NOT fail to read his comment sections. Some of the best, most progressive, most brilliant social and political minds are represented there. Testify, my brothers and sisters…testify!

Now, go.

http://www.dailykos.com

Happy Birthday to one of the most wise, beloved, and popular lj friends around — !

Angie…your entries remain amongst my favorites. They frequently make my day…and always make me think.

Much love to you this day, mama.

This morning when I woke up I was so gottdamned giddy about the outcome of last night’s debate, that I printed up the following in HUGE black letters…and hung it in my front kitchen window for all the cocksucking Repubs out here on the island to see…as they arrogantly sashay past my house with their fucking NO-talent Bichons and Labradoodles. Fuck ’em all — and the smug, pious, misguided, self-righteous, horse they rode in on:

Kerry — 1

Bush — 0

Jazzed about the debate? Translate it into action!

DONATE to the DNC: https:/www.democrats.org/support/kerry.html?dsc=NETA505&team=3

DONATE to KE04 GELAC fund (pays for legal fees): https:/contribute.johnkerry.com/gelac.html

DONATE to moveon.org: https://www.moveon.org/donatec4/creditcard.html

Be active:

1. Write LTEs to newspapers, including some local ones. I cannot stress the importance of this enough. Keep it SHORT. Less than 200 words, and focus in on a topic. There’s TONS of material here at dKos. If you live in a swing state, you could write about how one of Kerry’s bill quite possibly helped your state: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/9/8/231624/9236.

2. Complain to the news organizations when they get something wrong. Praise the news organizations when they get something right. Keep the pressure up. Give ratings and web hits to those who are fair, balanced, and objective.

3. Call in to radio stations, especially non-political ones when they talk politics. Try your hand at calling into a wingnut radio station to correct the record.

4. Listen to AAR. Watch liberal/progressive/fair shows. Ratings = money = people will want to carry them.

5. Google your ass off. You’ll likely figure out who the lying liars (GOP!) are and what their lies are.

6. PROMOTE http://www.dailykos.com and other liberal/progressive blogs. Blogs educate people. We have to get people to these blogs. Plug them at other sites you visit. Plug them in your email signature. Plug them in your personal blogs/journals. Plug them in an instant messenger away message. Also, arm yourself with tons of facts. I’ve started to keep every positive thing said of a KE04 plan by a Republican/libertarian/conservative. Nothing like throwing a GOP person’s word at a GOPer.

7. Engage other independents and Republicans. Even if they don’t move to this side of the political spectrum, at least get them to start thinking. You also never know with GOP true believers. Sometimes the proper comment will strike a chord with even a true believer.

8. Give some money to the Democrats. You can choose to focus on specific campaigns, or give to the national party. You can also give money to ACT or moveon.org or the Truth and Hope radio ad drive (search “joan in seattle” for more).

9. Volunteer at the local Kerry or Democratic headquarters: stuff envelopes, phone bank, work fairs, etc. You can also do all of those things at other groups (League of Conservation Voters, SEIU, etc.)

10. Register some voters; make sure they go to the polls or fill out an absentee ballot.

11. Check your neighbors. Do they need a babysitter on election day or perhaps a ride to the polls?

12. Call your local county Dem HQ, do they have events upcoming? Take a friend who’s not been politically active before now.

13. After your “google” exercise (see above) send personal e-mails to friends and co-workers.

14. Host a social/political event with friends and neighbors. Have Kerry/Edwards literature and stuff for them. Then come back here and tell us about it!

15. Make one phone call a day a personal contact with a friend or family member that contains a personal political message.

16. Talk to Strangers in the Community. “There is no better way to understand what real people are feeling than asking them yourself. Besides, if you ask, you might be surprised. I have met friends of friends and a lot of other people connected to me in other ways (church, acquaintances, etc) simply by saying hello. I also now carry at least 10 voter registration forms with me at all times. I ask first if someone is registered to vote, and if they say yes, I urge them to vote (no speeches at this point). If they say they aren’t, I whip a form on ’em. It is so easy to be a one-person voter registration operation.”

17. Wear KE04 or Democratic paraphernalia as a conversation starter.

18. That Christmas List? That address book? Send out a personal letter of support for Kerry (and other Democrats you like) to those contacts. Tell them that if they have questions, that you’d be happy to answer them. This idea comes from: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/9/14/222412/483

19. Donate food, office supplies, or equipment for local campaigns. See: http://www.dailykos.com/comments/2004/9/15/201727/699/5#5

20. If you see a KE04 volunteer, say something nice to them. “Keep up the good work!”

OCTOBER 1, 2004

How bad was it for Bush?

So bad that FOX News’ website didn’t even run any poll. So bad that all
Matt Drudge could try and boast about on his website was that some
Democrat called it a draw. So bad that even Bush’s people could only try
to say, Yeah, he lost, but so what.

He gave answers that were flat out dishonest, huge gaffes that will
certainly be brought back to haunt him…

THE REST: http://www.moderateindependent.com/v2i19chumpcheck.htm

“I’m not saying that John Kerry has all the answers, but Bush has none, and he’s cheating off of Dick Cheney’s paper.”
–Bill Maher

BAGHDAD, Iraq (Sept. 30) – A string of bombs killed 35 children and wounded scores of others as U.S. troops handed out candy Thursday at a government-sponsored celebration to inaugurate a sewage plant. It was the largest death toll of children in any insurgent attack since the start of the Iraq conflict.

Grief-stricken mothers wailed over their children’s bloodied corpses, as relatives collected body parts from the street for burial and a boy picked up the damaged bicycle of his dead brother.

Thank you, Mr. Bush — now SMILE REAL PRETTY FOR THE CAMERA:

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From the DNC:

Tonight, don’t let George Bush’s henchmen steal another victory. We need your online help immediately after the debate, so save this email, print it out, and have it ready with you as you watch the first Presidential debate tonight.

And be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes immediately following the debate.

(Note from Muffy: If you’re a Republican…please disregard this message. Oh…and don’t forget to go fuck yourself.)

I am working in LA several days a week — writing scripts that will air on the Disney Channel at the end of October. My darling babies will be extras in a big Halloween party scene. Look for the cutest babies ever — and those will be mine.

I am growing out my bangs — and aside from a menacing scimitar shoved savagely up one’s ass…there is nothing more torturous. Bobby pins and self-loathing are my constant companions.

Through sheer force of will and desire, I am getting my blood sugars under some semblance of control. My first visit with Mr. World Famous Nutritionist Who Specializes in Diabetic Magic is scheduled for next month. I am beside myself with hope. Oh, and I started yoga classes on the island last week. Absolutely loved it. Now to do something about this toad-belly I am sportin’.

It is officially official: and I are doing a series of readings in November for the book, “Mamaphonic; Balancing Motherhood and Other Creative Acts”. I pity the fool in the Eastern Seaboard who misses our traveling caravan of psychotic eccentricities and charming skullduggery. Picture me and Bee…in a rental car…sauntering throughout the Northeast…listening to old Johnny Cash and June Carter tapes and stopping at bookstores and thriftstores wherever they may be. We’re goin’ back to Jackson. Yeah. Dates and venues to be announced.

I bought a Wednesday Fucking Addams dress just for the occasion. Now I just need a headless doll to complete my timeless ensemble — oh, and a tight whack o’ thorazine for thinking I can pull it off in the first place. Fuck propriety, I say.

I am still desperately in love with my husband. You should see him in his new penny loafers and old khakis — he looks like Willie Wonka does Kerouac. And his hands smell like soy sauce — always. Be still my freakish heart.

To all my LJ homies — even in the glorious and unimagineable madness that is my life right now…please know that although I am not able to post or comment much, rest assured that I am still reading. And missing you all.

SHYEAH RIGHT

(but I DO still miss my babies, if that counts for anything at all…)

You’re a punk rock mommy! DIY is probably your
motto, because you’re a punk mama at heart.
Your kids are getting your independent spirit
and guts, and learning to solve problems
themselves. You love it when they show their
independence, even when it’s breaking your
heart.

What kind of a freaky mother are you?
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