"Taking charge of one's own destiny".

The American people should think long and hard about the meaning of that phrase. Not so long ago we were assured by many on Mudcat that the ballot box had given them the oppertunity to rid themselves of this evil regime.
Now Bush declares that he needs more young men for the slaughter while the Democrats sit back congratulating themselves on their "election victory"

It should be clear to everyone....GUEST has told us often enough...that both parties work for the same boss.
The only difference as far as I can see is that the Dems are a bit more cowardly than the Pubs.

People power made things happen over Civil Rights and Vietnam and if America wishes to rid itself of its National disgrace, the same tactics need to be employed.

But times have changed since the 60's and 70's and I fear that the spirit of justice has gone from peoples hearts.
Capitalism has ground us down into a world of slavery where the need to work almost continuously to provide the things we are told are necessary to make our lives complete.

In the words of the lovely Iris Dement..."We got no time to cry"..Ake