In order for a society to function, there have to be rules that everyone adheres to. If no one follows the rules, then it really is every man for himself. And if we don’t stop glorifying the self as the ultimate–if we don’t stop treating citizens like criminals and patsies to be played and bilked at every turn–if we don’t reinvest our common government with the power to protect its people–then we’ll have no society.

Welcome to the jungle

http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/02/18/welcome-to-the-jungle-how-gotcha-capitalism-has-destroyed-the-american-social-contract/

I'll be in Florida next week visiting family (Boca) and will have a car to drive home to (DC) around the 10th.

SO, thinking of trying to hook up with some of youse along the I-95 corridor. If you're nearby and may be available, please let me know.

ellenbedlington at aoldotcom.

Thanks

Written by David Rennie in Washington
Sunday, 20 January 2008

General Wesley Clark, the front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House, launched a high-risk attack on American foreign policy yesterday when he said the Bush administration should face an investigation into possible "criminal" conduct in its drive to war.

Gen Clark, who as Nato supreme commander led the war in Kosovo, accused the Bush administration of entering office already determined to attack Iraq, then seizing on the September 11 attacks as justification.

Last time, many of us followed election happenings with the use of these resources:

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

Book TV will cover General Clark's headliner speech live from
the Miami Book Fair International about "A Time To Lead."

11:00 A.M. est

C-Span 2

'Yet republicans who admire the integrity that appears to be synonymous with Clark might also find him an attractive choice.'

http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=20451&ret=Default.aspx

I would like to propose a project. We won't discuss it here, so please contact me (click my name), and thereafter we'll talk elsewhere.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

Please familiarize yourselves with Fundrace2008, which is available at HuffPo.

That's all folks!

LET'S GET TOGETHER!

Ellen

As we know, A Time to Lead will be officially issued shortly (early September), and I've had some thoughts on adding to the 'official' tour events planned by the publisher.

The official tour will cover New York, DC, Chicago, SFO, LA, Seattle, Little Rock, and Portland. I'll inquire whether its Portland, MAINE, or Portland, OREGON! I will also ask for the exact dates and places, including any 'metro-area' venues, and any other questions you might have.

All of this is just MY thoughts, so please contribute.

“The Man for all Reasons”

From the right front seat
Cris Hernandez Jr, Chief Warrant Officer (Ret)
Former Personal Security Officer to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Casa Grande, Arizona

If you are lucky, once in your lifetime a truly exceptional person will cross your path. I met and know such a person: General Wesley Clark. For three years, I had the privilege of working for General Clark when he served as Supreme Allied Commander-Europe. I can attest to the fact that he is a General's General and a soldier's General.