For the Fighters

[WilliamPitt]

i knew that i was dying.
something in me said, go ahead, die, sleep, become
them, accept.
then something else in me said, no, save the tiniest
bit.
it needn't be much, just a spark.
a spark can set a whole forest on
fire.
just a spark.
save it.

- Charles Bukowski

[Beetwasher]

1. Ahh, Bukowski!

:thumbsup:

[LSparkle]

4. Love Bukowski ... God how a NEED A DRINK!

[ps1074]

2. The tumult and the shouting dies

"The tumult and the shouting dies;
The Captains and the Kings depart:
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!"

Rudyard Kipling

[WildEyedLiberal]

3. Yes

NEVER FORGET THE BRAVE FEW DEMS WHO TRIED TO STOP THIS.

[Blaukraut]

7. this is only the beginning

We were heard, and while some chose not to listen, they will just have to suffer the consequences. We CAN make a difference. Lets take notes which Dems betrayed us, and work against them when they're up for reelection.
The same goes for the so-called moderate repubs. I think we can afford to lose a couple of red state Dems, like Landrieu, both Nelsons, Johnson, etc. if we, in turn, gain the seats of some moderate repubs in blue states, such as Chafee, Snowe, Collins, Santorum, Specter, etc.

[zippy890]

23. thats the spirit!

hey, feels good to fighting!

[mzmolly]

8. That's right. THE MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATS tried to fight this.

:toast: to all of them!

[jus_the_facts]

5. .

To dream the impossible dream.
To fight the unbeatable foe.
To bear with unbearable sorrow.
To run where the brave dare not go.

To right the unrightable wrong.
To love pure and chaste from afar.
To try when your arms are too weary.
To reach the unreachable star.

This is my quest.
To follow that star.
No matter how hopeless.
No matter how far.
To fight for the right,
Without question or pause.
To be willing to march into hell
For a heavenly cause.
And I know, if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful
And calm when I'm laid to my rest.

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable stars.

:nopity:

[IndyOp]

6. The Impossible Will Take a While Longer...

While I am having the urge to kick some Dems and get the hell out of the US before it collapses - I have to force myself to think of people who know, far better than I what it means to fight:

[spuddonna]

9. Thank you...

My stomach hurts...

What have our leaders done? Goddammit...

[Pithy Cherub]

10. History will stand with us!

Hope, the essence of life, will burn brighter in all of us because we know we have to do our chores - Clean House!

[mod mom]

14. If only we didn't have corrupt elections, this would never have happened.

:(

[AverageJoe]

11. Thank you for Bukowski

He's one of my all time favorite writers. This passage is the best thing I've seen today.

[LSK]

12. you tried to warn us last week n/t

[bettyellen]

15. not to bother?

i'm so ashamed of the risk adverse men here, it's been sad to witness.

[LSK]

19. just that it would not work

However you want to read into it is your right.

[bettyellen]

20. when people who usually rally around good causes don't...

i sure do read into it.

[LSK]

25. how do you know he wasnt fighting his ass off like lots of people

Some people can just see the writing on the wall.

[bettyellen]

26. and some people play it like a game, and lets the odds determine

their action, or lack thereof.

[WilliamPitt]

24. Find where I said not to bother

I'll wait.

It's my fault the cloture vote failed. Me personally. I wrangled those SEVENTY TWO 'aye' votes all by myself.

All I had to do was say I didn't think it would work.

It's all on me.

:eyes:

[bettyellen]

28. sorry, that's how a lot of people took it.

and you did acknowledge that you discouraged alot of people here, no?
i know it wasn't intentional. jeeze, and this is a damned sight bigger than you.
get the weight of the world off your shoulders, okay?

[Roho]

29. Thanks for this post Will

I don't always agree with you but I know you will always fight, and always fight for the right side.

The people that will quit the party are contemptible.

They are turning their backs on Boxer, Dean, Conyers, McKinney, Kerry, Kennedy, Kucinich, Reid, Feingold, Skinner, Will Pitt, H2O, etc etc etc ... people who fight like hell and will NEVER give up.

[Shine]

13. I will NEVER lose Hope in what America is capable of.

Let's keep on shining the Light of Hope!

[kerrygoddess]

22. That's the spirit!

We put up a valiant fight, led by two incredibly valiant Senators! They are to be thanked for the fighting spirit, all who fought are!

[JuniperLea]

16. The Guest House

THE GUEST HOUSE

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

- Rumi

[SeattleGirl]

17. Thanks Will

I'll not lose my spark!

[redwitch]

18. Will what a perfect poem for today!

Next time I'm in Boston visiting the redwitchspawn, I am buying you too many beers at Bukowskis. :-) Is it a date?
Not, like, a date, date, just a date, OK?

[mdmc]

21. I just finished Post Office

:kick: to all those looking for work.. hope...

[Carni]

27. Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose

Not sure how that applies here but it sounds profound (Ok maybe not)

I am pissed off.

I am irate that I emailed and called and faxed and didn't get anywhere but this isn't anything new--I know one thing I am not laying down and rolling over regardless of who or what is in the supreme court.

[WePurrsevere]

30. I'm still standing. I will NEVER surrender my country.We WILL Persevere!

This was one battle amongst others and there are still battles ahead that need to be... no MUST be fought.

Rant or rest of you will but never give in... never stop believing that a few people CAN and often DO make a huge difference. We already have, are and WILL. We will take back our country... Nov '06 is just around the corner and '08 will be here much faster then we think.

Think of all we HAVE accomplished. We've kicked some of our reps in the backside and today many of them stood up to the bullies and thugs. It may not seem like much since the filibuster failed but dammit it's a start. Many of our Dem Reps finally look like they're growing back their spines. We've acted like whipped puppies for too many years... enough is enough... let those who stood united know you're pleased that they have stood by you as a Dem.

Think of this also... after this is all said and done... the "hand" has been revealed... we now know for sure who stands for real democracy... back them and go after the rest.

[GalleryGod]

31. As AL-WAYS...thanks for your appropriate and timely post.

from an old cat who agrees with you 100% of the time.
You've walked the walk...from the 2nd Inaugural through that almost-warzone known as Camp Casey.

Your Man in the Faculty Lounge,
G.G.:smoke:

[byronius]

32. Big effin' fire coming for these ratfinks. Forever Fire.

[WilliamPitt]

33. .

[rumpel]

34. I need some time. The People have given their all to the party so many

times...just to be screwed once again.
Let me me see if the glow can still turn into a spark.