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Thursday, February 19, 2004
Must-read, from Black Commentator:
Howard Dean has joined the list of victims of U.S. corporate media consolidation. Dean shares this distinction with Dennis Kucinich and the people of the formerly sovereign state of Iraq, among many others. Dean was stripped of half his popular support in the space of two weeks in January while John Kerry -- tied in the polls with Carol Moseley-Braun at seven percent just two months earlier -- rose like a genie from a bottle to become the overnight presidential frontrunner. Both candidates were shocked and disoriented by the dizzying turns of fortune, and for good reason. Neither Dean nor Kerry had done anything on their own that could have so dramatically altered the race. Corporate America decided that Dean must be savaged, and its media sector made it happen. This commentary, however, is not about the merits of Howard Dean. If a mildly progressive, Internet-driven, young white middle class-centered, movement-like campaign such as Dean's -- flush with money derived from unconventional sources, backed by significant sections of labor, reinforced by big name endorsements and surging with upward momentum -- can be derailed in a matter of weeks at the whim of corporate media, then all of us are in deep trouble. The Dean beat-down should signal an intense reassessment of media's role in the American power structure. The African American historical experience has much to offer in that regard, since the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements were born in a wrestling match with an essentially hostile corporate (white) media. However, there can be no meaningful discussion of the options available to progressive forces in the United States unless it is first recognized that the corporate media in the current era is the enemy, and must be treated that way. Read the rest! Click on the link below! www.blackcommentator.com
Just saw the movie MONSTER. Freaking fantastic. ...I'm hard to please when it comes to portrayals of Florida and Floridians, and this movie was SPOT ON. I freaking KNOW these people. I am so impressed by the filmmakers. ROCKING FLICK! GO SEE IT!
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
My Uncle D (whose real name is Rick and who is technically not supposed to be my uncle since the divorce but fuck that shit... I WILL NOT BE OPPRESSED!) just went on a little visit to the Everglades with his wife Tao (Tay-o) and sent me some nice pics... this is for you folks up north: you'll feel warm just looking at 'em. ENJOY!
 Air Plants  A Cypress Island  Great White Heron  My Uncle D  Tao and a Blue Heron Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Brian's promised photos of San Francisco City Hall are now on his website! Click this text to visit!
Okay, slide show time, kids! Here are some of my travel pictures!
My first stop on my trip from San Francisco to Margate was Red River, New Mexico, where my brother lives with his wife Shannon and his three kids, Shane, Briannah, and Kade. I spent a few days there, hanging with the family, chillin' at Shane's 7th birthday, and of course we did a little flyering etc. in Taos for Dean.  Shane and Briannah, American Gothic Style, Taos  My Niece is Mad-Crazy-Cute, Yo!  Kade Ain't No Slouch in the Cute Department, Neither, Yo!  My Sister-in-law Shannon Made This Mountain of Cake From Scratch!  An Army Of Youths Strip-Mines The Mountain: Environmental Devastation Results I left New Mexico just in time to avoid getting snowed-in by 9 inches of pure travel-stopping skier's gold, and drove to Arkansas, where I stayed with my good friend Stacy and her boyfriend Shannon, and their kitty Chaucer.  Chaucer  Shannon  Stacy  The Whole Beautiful Family! I had a GREAT time staying with Stacy, Shannon, and little Chaucy, but it was nice to finally arrive in the warm South Florida sun. The skies are blue, the grass is green, and many of my wonderful, beautiful friends are here:  Like Heather.... with whom I spent Valentine's as well as quality:  Karaoke Time! It ain't all roses at the karaoke club, though! There are some:  Really Disturbing Things About Karaoke!! Yesterday I spent a chillin', laid-back, glorious day of beaching and cruising and sunning and bumming (and eating) with Scarlett:  Scarlett, with Beverages And today, we celebrated my Dad's birthday over at my sister's house (she couldn't be there, because she had to work), with my brother-in-law and my nephew Payton!  Rob and Payton  My Dad (Grandpa) and Payton  Dad (Grandpa), Payton, Mom (Grandma), and my dad's birthday cake  Oh, and Rob got a REALLY hot new computer!!! I hope you have enjoyed this my-vacation-so-far slideshow! More pics to come!!! Love to you all! xoxo --Amy! Monday, February 16, 2004
Brian is right now in front of City Hall in San Francisco, in the crowd watching newly-married gay couples emerge with their marriage licences in hand... I just spoke to him on the cell phone: the cheers as each couple came out (every minute or so) were deafening, and beautiful. One guy came out and yelled FREEDOM ala Braveheart. Go to Brian's blog tonight to see photos!!! Click Here for Brian's Blog!
Sunday, February 15, 2004
With love, from me to you!
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