Typical of most Americans and most people in modern society, we shorten the descriptive title and the meaning of important events and important days to remember.

I believe that we all refer to Independence Day as the 4th of July. In doing so, I believe we loose the real meaning of this day.

Thom Hartmann did a wonderful show the other day, where he dedicated the last hour of that show to the true meaning of what the 4th of July or Independence Day really stands for.

This is what July 4th, this Nation, the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution are all about.
Thom Hartmann hour 3 - 7/1/08 - KPOJ
The first half hour is split between his reading of the Declaration of Independence (in typical Thom style) and passages from his book "What Would Jefferson Do".

It should draw a tear from you as it did many of the callers (last half hour) and myself.

more below...

I thought I would post something that has nothing to do with politics.

The following video and song were uploaded 2 years ago. I was just reminded of it by my neice.
http://tacomachickadee.blogspot.com/2008 /06/music-brotherly-collaboration.html

It is a collaberation between her two brothers (my nephews). One is a self made "alt" musician and the other is a videographer.

I know... it is different, but I like it.

My daughter is one of the ballet dancers at about the 2 min mark.

I hope you enjoy this little break from politics. If not, then that is OK to.  :)

We all have heard of the tragedy that hit Darcy Burner and her family just days ago. Well the netroots stepped up to help give Darcy some breathing room and a short vacation from having to raise funds.

We have been doing GREAT!

The comment below is from an update comment I left at EENR.
http://www.eenrblog.com/showDiary.do?dia ryId=1924

WOW! What a way to have a fundraiser... have your house burn down and almost lose your life!

But... we have ALL been stepping up to the plate! I believe in the last few days, on ActBlue, we have raised more money for Darcy Burner then her campaign did on their own just a few days ago.

Here is the update:

9,346
Supporters

$341,627
Raised

Remember that is started out at $250,000.

Here is what they did recently:
http://www.darcyburner.com/blog/lead_art icle/fewer_than_144_hours_to_raise_30000 /

It looks like they raised $72,000 in 6 days. We have helped Darcy with about $91,000 in just a couple of days AND only on ActBlue. I am sure they got a lot more via their website.
http://www.darcyburner.com/

So I say BRAVO to ALL of you!

While I was driving into work today, I heard that Obama is supporting and wanting to expand on bush's "faith based" programs!

This really pisses me off!

I am sure he would do it better and differently... BUT our GOVERNMENT is NOT supposed to be mixed up in RELIGION!

Read more here:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q= obama%20faith%20based&um=1&ie=UT F-8&sa=N&tab=wn

I WILL vote for Obama but he is proving to me WHY he was not my first or second choice! Sorry for the anger but I am PISSED OFF ABOUT THIS!

Our tax dollars are NOT to go to religious groups... PERIOD!

Is Obama letting his religion partially rule his politics or is he playing to the righties by playing to the center?

Remember... the "center" is what used to be the old right and the left is what used to be the center. All of this is because the neo-cons took the repubs and the right FAR to the right.

We are so fucked up in this country.... hm.

There is so much talk going on all over the "tubes" lately about what Wes Clark said and meant.

To get a little perspective about how Wes Clark feels about Obama and what he has been saying about McCain, try reading his own words from his personal blog at WesPAC.

Bush's Third Term

Unite Behind Barack Obama

After reading his words and understanding where he is coming from, then listen to what he has to say. Check out all of the video and audio from the last few days by going here:
http://securingamerica.com

Dan Abrams on MSNBC, Good Morning America on ABC and on the Ed Schultz show.
http://securingamerica.com

Do any of you still think that Barack Obama, his campaign and Wes Clark are not working together?

Look to your left!

This is just a lame ass diary to point you to the MyDD Road to 60 ActBlue page!

Look at all the great diaries that have pushing these great candidates! Come on... with all of us here... we should be able to knock this out in 5 minutes!

Now look left, look for the graphic and please give if you can.
http://www.actblue.com/page/roadto60

Taken from Wes Clark's site. He does not shy away from a fight!
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/

MEDIA ALERT! 6/30/08 - MSNBC with Dan Abrams on MSNBC TONIGHT!, Monday, June 30 @ 9:00PM EDT / 8:00PM CDT

General Clark will appear with Dan Abrams on MSNBC TONIGHT!, Monday, June 30 @ 9:00PM EDT / 8:00PM CDT

9:00 PM EDT | 8:00 PM CDT | 7:00 PM MDT | 6:00 PM PDT

All appearance times are subject to change. We suggest tuning in at the top of the show.

General Clark will also appear Tuesday morning on ABC's Good Morning America. See:http://securingamerica.com/node/3001 for details
http://securingamerica.com/ccn/

Cross posted at DailyKos and EENR.

This is just a small diary with a few words to help push some good candidates and some good ActBlue pages.

I have not been able to give anything for quite a while. I gave a small amount to two worthy ActBlue pages today.

First off, I gave to MyDD's Road to 60 ActBlue page.

They have a great list of candidates that are worthy to support.

Between now and the election, we'll be profiling and targeting several Senate races that themselves serve as the NRSC's firewall against our getting to 60 seats. They will include seats that the GOP simply should not lose and if they do, then you know 60 is within reach.

Our hope is, with your help, to turn longshots into competitive races and competitive races into top tier ones - and above all to make the Republicans spend money to defend and retain seats where they've never had to before. We are going to douse that firewall.
http://www.actblue.com/page/roadto60

Second, I gave to Washington Woman's We The People ActBlue page.

More below...