by Sheila Condit [courtesy of Blog for America]

It doesn't sit well with me, on Earth Day in particular, that those who carry the mindset of entrenched authoritarian perspectives fashion themselves "Conservative" and Progressives politely adopt their vernacular.  We have done so thoughtlessly, like the television anchors who started to use the Republican party moniker for it's opponents even in the possessive (i.e. the Democrat platform rather than the Democratic platform).  Democratic sounds too,,,well, Democratic.  This isn't correct.  The only thing they wish to conserve is the status quo.  I'm leaping off of the double speak bandwagon.

Perhaps "Rightist" would be more proper.  Or "Traditionalist."  Or "Reactionary."  I'll have to keep working on it, though, Rightist rings pretty well true.

I do not object to conservative notions in a wholesale manner; not by a long shot.  I want to maintain and nurture the earth my children will inherit, for example.  I want it's vitality preserved and strengthened.  Rightists often don't, which means, of course, they aren't truly conservative.

I want to eliminate the glut with which we have all been deluded in this wealthy nation.  I want responsible behavior to guide my use of the abundance available to me.  That's conservative, but not rightist.

by William Monroe [courtesy of Blog for America]

All over the State, County Democratic Meetings are being help on Feb 28th. It is vitally important to show up at these meetings and get involved in the party thru the platform process and by becoming delegates to the District and Sate Conventions.

Here is the list of meeting sites and contact information for every County:

http://www.missouridemsDemocratic Mer.org/2008DelegateSelection/caucuslocations.asp

It is VERY mportant to come to these meetings representing your Presidential pick and to become Delegates on his/her behalf..

The State Convention is really fun. DFA Missouri should, I think, have an info/sign up table as we did four years ago. (More on that latter) I have asked the Convention planner if Gov Dean will be there. (Terry McCauliffe as DNC Chair was at the 04 Convention. ) I will post the yea or nay on that as soon as I learn something.

Remember...the Party belongs to those who show up!

Fired up...ready to go! (To the meeting on the 28th!)

Bill Monroe, Columbia DFA