Holy Sh*t

Cat Stevens, former musician in the 60's and 70's - most noted for his music "Peace Train" and "Morning has Broken" has been deported from the United States because his activities could be linked to terrorist activities..

Apparently there is some "intelligence" that said that he contributed to the Islam group Hamas in 2000.. Ironically he also made contributions to the victims of 9/11 and the children victims of the war in Bosnia..

He is apparently on most "watch lists" because of his chosen association to Hamas in 2000.. Whatever intelligence that is being uncovered recently - it does raise the question of "why.."

If there is credible, reliable information - then present it.. No.. Wait.. Gotta back track that because Colin Powell did "present" weapons of mass destruction evidence -- which -- oops, didn't exactly pan out did it??

The point being, Cat Stevens -- now Yusuf Islam -- is highly regarded as pushing peace through Islam is not just being targeted as being a possible terrorist (or terrorist sympathizer) but he's been kicked out of the very country where he wrote the song "Peace Train" during the early 70's at a time in our history with Vietnam and civil rights..

I can't offer proof one way or the other.. Obviously if Cat/Yusuf has changed his ways, become an Islamic fundamentalist supporter, then it would be reasonable to keep an extra eye or two on him.. I won't discount that.. But we have a man who reportedly has been a peaceful advocate throughout his life and transition into the world of Islam 30 years ago .... I have to ask this:

"The moment we kick 'Peace Train' out of the US, does that mean we no longer believe in Peace??"

Again, who knows what he is like today.. But in this day and age - when you have peaceful participants wearing anti-Bush t-shirts being arrested and harassed, one has to ask the question:

"Is this enough??"

Are my days of commenting on the Conservative movement in this country numbered because I offer a differing, contradictory point of view of how Bush is conducting business?? Am I going to kicked off to Britain too - or have My name go through the "watch list" the next time I fly again...

Exactly what is going on here??

Did we all of a sudden repeal our right to free speech?? I can't hold an opinion because "gosh it might not be agreeable with what Bush is doing on Pennsylvania Ave??" If this is really the case, then I'm very disappointed.. We got attacked, it was horrible, and yet we have a President going to war over nothing - we still don't have those responsible in custody nor will it matter..

Bush does have one thing correct: "we cannot win the war on terror.." (His "Today Show" interview with Matt Lauer.) I do agree with this because he's made this world an insane place to begin with.. It's HIS mess that we're having to clean up and will undoubtedly suffer for a long time coming..

The world is the only answer because it's going to take a concerted world effort to help thwart the fundamentalists.. But the longer Bush is in office there will never be a concerted world effort.. Bush won't allow it.. And if I'm a leader of my country, I doubt very seriously I want to help us out either because of how one man managed to screw up so much - that it puts the world at enormous risk..

Ironic how we NOW go to the United Nations asking for help.. But realistically, why should they?? Especially after we snubbed our noses at them - saying "we're going in if you don't.." Whatever aspirations, motivations, and other intelligence bungles we can equate, Bush wants help now because he's LOST CONTROL of the situation.. He's admitting he failed and wants the rest of the world to help fix the problem..

How insane can we be to elect a President who does this??

Bottom line: we can't..

I realize the Kerry isn't the strongest person the democrats have, but he's the only option we're going to have to get Bush out of office.. Can Kerry do worse?? I don't really see how.. We're alienated from the rest of the world, we've effectively excused ourselves into hell for what we did in Iraq, we're no closer to ensuring our safety any more than we can stop the sun from shining tomorrow.. We're diving into budget deficits on a level that can't even be entered in any of our calculators, we're cutting taxes, slashing programs, and fighting a war with no real enemy -- just a belief..

Exactly how can Kerry do worse than Bush??

Want to win the war on terrorism?? Simple: make friends..

Want to make the world safer?? Simple: make friends - again..

Want to stop budget deficits?? Simple: no you don't if you're a Republican because you stand to GAIN money if you HAVE money..

Want to restore programs?? Simple: no you don't because if you were a recipient of any of those programs then you were just not responsible enough in your life to get a real job, a real life and earn real money to prevent you from having been laid off to begin with...........

Now can anyone understand why there's no way I can vote for Bush in the coming election??