How to vote?

Posted on January 20, 2008 by cfonseca160

I am currently a registered “Libertarian”. While “Peace and Freedom” and other third-party positions are competitive and attractive choices at the polls, I will join a growing number of individuals voting for the “Libertarian” party in the primary election. I recently came across a candidate, a woman, who in the party is most definitely capable and ready to be the United States’ first woman president. I am honored to have received a phone message from her in response to my sharing information with her of party ideal and issue topic.
I am excited about this move toward a stronger, a more free America, that is a shared ideal among the party. My hope is that among Dems, Mr. Edwards pick the right VP in defeat of the former first lady. I would hope the same out of the other men running. And the Republicans have at least one good option for leadership perhaps also. But I repeat, there is only one that is the best for a particular juncture, and that is something that I can only hope I know from this view. May God help us in this very crucial political race.

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123 mil worth sold to Arabia-endorse Edwards

Posted on January 15, 2008 by cfonseca160

Now just months ago we nixed a plan to sell US eastern seaport ownership to a private Saudi Arabian company. That was struck down in the interest of caution, not to mention jurisdictional control- that was wise. I believe Ms. Rice was prepared to formally broker that bad idea. But now, the line was crossed it appears. Just yesterday we sold 123mil worth of precision guided bomb technology to Saudi Arabia? Hmm- why change of “strategy” from our leadership? Where is that darned decision compass? I wonder where those bombs will fall, and just who will be blamed or credited, for dropping them. The concern is that we’re not only selling weapons, but that we’re not being told why. I really cannot think of anyone Saudi Arabia really has publicly stated they want to use this technology against. I really don’t think this sale is worth a slightly better oil barrel price, or any other arguable, perhaps ancillary benefit. There are other providers around the world for our oil partnerships and I don’t believe the myths portrayed here that there is no other source of oil. I believe Mr. Edwards knows this also and will pave us a path out… effectively un-marrying us from Iraq and others. I’m not even broaching any topic about alliance or hatred between and among Arab nations within. If there’s ever a time to boost our working class interests in our country and neglect other nation’s disputes, it’s now. Ms. Clinton, a women’s rights advocate, would be sadly more concerned about women’s rights there, than about their capacity to fire weaponry. So it appears. Sadly, I see that Europeans to arm Saudi Arabia. I’ll be watching to see what she says about the issue remembering that she was pro war. I’d be very surprised if nothing is said about this by the contenders running against her in US elections. I’m voting for the one who most credibly appears in his heart of hearts, to advocate and to have advocated long ago, this opinion I’ve come to share with Mr. John Edwards, the only man to boldly put into personal practice an initiated fight against illegal campaign contribution. The other contenders should rally around him and the American citizen should actuate his nomination.

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Media Kudos

Posted on October 26, 2007 by cfonseca160
I would like to thank the media in majority for fantastic reporting and responsible journalism. I have felt it largely trustworthy since commencement of the War in particular.
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Peace

Posted on October 25, 2007 by cfonseca160

Vote for peace. It’s time to bring our nation together and stop the flow of war. ASAP. 

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Philosphy

Posted on October 25, 2007 by cfonseca160

If the war against something gives one purpose, would one ever choose to succeed in winning it to end? That depends upon how we feel about peace. Is winnable peace better than being left in peace? To be left in peace, we have to leave in peace. To win our peace, we have to make war. Is it possible to win a war against war? So, that we can lose and be left in peace? Make love not war. Make war not love. Is it all the same to her or him? And after your war, remember to make love so you can go right on and make war again. Equal are those who war as those who peace, blessed are those who’ve found their mother’s and wives. In the end, we have all warred and peaced. Embrace peace.

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Southern CA leadership

Posted on October 25, 2007 by cfonseca160
I would like to commend our firefighting efforts and thank our leaders all the way up to and including the national level, for providing support to our State of CA.
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No to divestment

Posted on August 21, 2007 by cfonseca160

Recently I sent a letter of concern to our government, in response to news of proposed fund divestment to a region in the middle-east.
Just say no to divestment fellow citizens! We have many expenses, and we should not continue to support sides that are oppositional.

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Pentagon scrapping anti war database?

Posted on August 21, 2007 by cfonseca160

Psychologists have publicly stated that they have recently lifted a ban. Apparently they used to self censure by keeping themselves separated from the interrogation process conducted by government officials. This self-censure may have amounted to thoroughness comparable to the self-censure of deviant priests in the Catholic Church. I don’t know. I assume there were for a long time now, “exempted” psychologists, hired as government employees for various government contracts. I find this lifted ban interesting in light of what was nearly simultaneously announced. The Pentagon is “scrapping” a database. I hope that the ACLU has made the correct assumptions [not that the ACLU is necessarily our champion] and checked the facts about the Pentagon program closure, which states that it (the Pentagon) has decided to scrap its database on individuals who are anti-war. The database may contain info on foot demonstrators as well as anyone who has petitioned various government bureaus over various citizen concerns, and those who place phone calls outside of the country; right… many of us. It is difficult to know the extent of classified data compilation on this. And further, does this “closure” mean that the information will be simply transferred to the federal bureau of investigation (whom the files are reportedly being sent to according to CNN), to be utilized further under a different umbrella? The ACLU seems to be convinced that the data will not be maintained and used, for example, in one possible scenario: in cooperation with the psychologists who recently have announced that they are lifting their ban against its own (now un-instated) policy of working with local law enforcement and/or state and federal government officials in the interrogation process of individuals.

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Caring for seniors

Posted on August 19, 2007 by cfonseca160

Most seniors, whom I know personally, lead active lives, have responsibilities, are energetic, and would grow lonely if separated from their friends and children. That is a fact. And so, health maintenance is critical. Do your crossword puzzles, watch your favorite programs, engage in hobbies and travel, organize with your church and social groups. If you depend on your children solely for maintaining your mental health, please remember that they may still depend on you as well. So, nurture your hobbies and talents as well.
Also, I advise: Do not let society at large dictate and decide for you, what is appropriate social living. The adage about kicking your kids out of the home at age 18 is no longer applicable. Many families’ members have benefited a great deal from each other while living under the same roof. Many cultures advocate multi-generational cohabitation. So, if you think that your situation is “abnormal”, don’t rush to judgment. Don’t call the police over normal “turf wars”. Generational gaps have to be mitigated and are often done so through a few or more heated, emotionally charged “debates”. Unfortunately, some boomer men can be easily intimidated and feel threatened, as they were raised in a generation where male masculinity was defined by providing financially, for their female counterparts. This does not have to be so. So, be a bit more forgiving of your children’s financial plight, don’t rush to have your adult child medicinally subdued, counseled, or even committed, and everyone will be better off. And, if your child is ready to buy, or to inherit the home, the relationship will hopefully be based on a sound relationship without chastisement, first and foremost.

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The lasting legacy of Lorenna Bobbit

Posted on August 19, 2007 by cfonseca160

In an age that is battered, if not defined by exceedingly bad behavior at the hand of some anti-socials, it pays to look back and remember what happened, so we can be a bit more forgiving of mistrust between individuals (depending on the situation and degree). First, I recall the Rodney King beating. Then I recall the OJ Simpson murder trial and surprising verdict… the attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the Olympic ice rink, and, The Robert Blake trial – to name a few. There are so many more examples in recent times that really give us a large list of men and women in the USA. But, if anything fell short of making men at large lose a bit of their confidence, Lorenna Bobbit is perhaps forever etched in the mind of the modern man of my generation, and the culprit for a gender assault that lasted and lasted; in some ways still lasts. She is a woman who cut off her lover’s/husband’s penis while he was sleeping. Need I say more about trust in the bedroom? Yikes!

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