Ekhtemes ― How convenient to have a government and a foreign oil company to play the villain. How much less comfortable to face the true culprit; me and you and most Americans. Think of how many things we use everyday that are made from petroleum. We are... (More)
Ekhtemes ― We are taking a trip through part of New England. It’s hard not to think what the colonists would have thought of us. The argument we are having dates to slightly before the colonists first set foot on American soil in 1620. ThoseÂ... (More)
Ekhtemes ― I am thinking that maybe this issue has come to the fore just now because maybe for the first time since the Revolution, America’s fate is so clearly bound up with the fate of others. We are meeting this issue everywhere we turn. We see it... (More)
Ekhtemes ― The Tea Party’s basic premises; that government is bad and that the standard of living enoyed by America comes free-of- charge, is plain wrong. Even a fifth grader knows that the way to get things done in a democracy is: (1) express a need; (2)... (More)
Ekhtemes ― Understanding what drew people to the DC Tea Party was difficult because there wasn’t a clear message except that the crowd was angry and fearful. The Tea Party claimed to represent both Democrats and Republicans. Some were angry at Obama,... (More)
I am an independent person with a lot to say. I have an open mind and enjoy meeting unique people. I am here to speak my mind without starting a war...
My mania is politics. I am opinionated and know that I am right. With what all is going on with our country right now, I decided if I did not blog I...
And the Message is! blog site is being created to provide a forum where people are able to share their understanding as to how and why many of us are...