The Air Up There…
The following was typed in my adreneline/panic - induced semi-comatose caffeine hyped state on Friday, as we flew out to the the left coast for a California style wedding. More updates soon!
Ladies and gentlemen, this is your ebjournaler speaking. Coming to you live from 34,000 feet above the Earth. Um, it’s freaky as usual.
Welcome to my random ranting as I desperately cling to the hope of survival.
A couple things that are on my mind:
1) Katrina. There are so many feelings that I have about this subject. I am devastated by the loss of life, by the inhumanity of people, and amazed that the thing most of us not directly affected (by living, or being related to people down there) are discussing how this is going to affect gas prices. Yes, gas prices. I would gladly pay five dollars a gallon if it meant there wasn’t as much suffering for the people that are living in the cesspool that is New Orleans. I can’t pretend to know how those people feel, nor would I even want to learn, but it depresses me that the media coverage is on the anger of the people down there, the looting, and the continued destruction of the city. I don’t know if there will be a Newer Orleans, but I hope ALL are watching and learning. On the flip side, I hear that the six major networks, along with cable stations, will be doing a roadblock broadcast for a major fundraiser, along with what happened in the aftermath of 11/9 (I’m European.)
Recently, on NPR, I heard a fairly long piece on how Americans, per capita, give the most to charities when compared to other “modern” countries. I contribute where I can, but I don’t know if any of us will ever feel like it is enough. Wow, this isn’t what I’m trying to get across. My point is, I feel helpless, and that we, as a people, give a lot, and I don’t know if I’ll ever feel not guilty about not giving more (Must be my former Catholic side. 
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2) Our Clueless Leader. I’m so happy that the President decided to cut his five week vacation short by two days. You go, boy. I try REALLY hard not to get political here, because my purpose is well, to journal. But any soundclip I hear recently of Mr. Bush Jr. makes me long for the days of Bubba C. To point:
“It’s important to conserve energy. Don’t buy gas if you don’t have to.” (I’ll try to find the exact quote soon. But, the part about buying gas if you don’t have to, vintage W.) WHO IS HOARDING GAS???? It’s not like a sale on Rubbermaid tubs, that you can store in your basement for when you have to add ANOTHER box to the Christmas decorations. IT’S GAS.
Better now. For what it’s worth, the other sound clip that has stuck in my head is “We need immediate action now.” Thunk.
3) We landed. I lived. O.C. updates, complete with pictures, fantasy football draft results, and how spending three hours at the airport can be a good thing… all in the next few days. Until then, enjoy Waiterrant.
RSS Trackback URL 5. September 2005 (20:49)Filed under: General, Entertainment Tonight, Exploring
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David R. Mark
5. September 2005 | 23:18 hBush should use the “bully pulpit” to push down gas prices.
I outline steps Bush should take, some of which Candidate Bush suggested back in 2000.
It’s crucial that Bush be a proactive leader, rather than trying to spin a likely recession.
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