Whatever minute political differences we may have had in the past (albeit on completely different issues, and more of a philosophical nature), let it be noted that I am in complete agreement with you and hope that many - and I mean many - others (especially in America) take up a similar concern with the ongoing systematic institutional discrimination that is especially affecting the poor / racial minorities. So often the public seems co-opted by small "progressive" measures or diverted by other stories almost immediately afterwards and as much as Canadians and the French (among others) may keep this horrific event and the American administration's involvement in it in their memory, it is the average American who really needs to remember not to forget.
i took the liberty of posting a very complimentary reaction upon reading, as well. you canadians totally have your shit together, man. makes me want to invest in some warm sweaters and go AWOL on this rotten country. hahaha...
yeah, but rehnquist won't exactly be dearly missed by anyone with even the slightest progressive inclination in this country. if you're implying that we need to pay more attention to roberts, that might very well be true, but i've got friends directly affected by this thing, and i can't help being preoccupied with it.
I wasn't talking about New Orleans not mattering anymore, in fact, I believe it is central now for the American character to look at NO and look at what this country should be. I have to say, Americans have been quick to respond, much more than the government. America cannot forget about what happened in New Orleans if they are ever to build a government that they trust in again. In fact, America should make this the top story for years to come, we should look at New Orleans being reconstructed in order to really look at everything that has gone wrong with America for the past 30 years. When I say it's over, I man trying to make someone responsible, trying to pin this down on the administration. Bush cemented his legacy this past weekend. Roberts moving to Rehnquist's spot means he can nominate an actual ideologue to the O'Connor spot, and there goes your swing-vote.
thanks for clarifying. and while i agree logistically (and it is refreshing to see a little logistics once in a while), i think in terms of attitude and, for lack of a better word, "character" of the country, this catastrophe could potentially lead to immense re-evaluation. and whereas bush may now have the pawns in place to prevent any attack carried out by judiciary means, the "hearts and minds" of his nation may finally turn against him. but that's gonna take memory and cunning and a kind of compassion that too often is pushed aside in the name of profit and so forth.
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So often the public seems co-opted by small "progressive" measures or diverted by other stories almost immediately afterwards and as much as Canadians and the French (among others) may keep this horrific event and the American administration's involvement in it in their memory, it is the average American who really needs to remember not to forget.
I don't know how interested you are in other people's takes on the issue but my girlfriend had a similar take: http://www.livejournal.com/users/feminin/101664.html?thread=394016#
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i took the liberty of posting a very complimentary reaction upon reading, as well. you canadians totally have your shit together, man. makes me want to invest in some warm sweaters and go AWOL on this rotten country. hahaha...
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It doesn't matter anymore.
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When I say it's over, I man trying to make someone responsible, trying to pin this down on the administration. Bush cemented his legacy this past weekend. Roberts moving to Rehnquist's spot means he can nominate an actual ideologue to the O'Connor spot, and there goes your swing-vote.
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