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Farewell Democrats
KONK REACTOR column
[Published in the KONK Life newspaper on November 22, 2012.]
Farewell Democrats
I proudly supported Barrack Obama against the mega-rich-financed opposition this year and am happy that he kept Romney out of the White House. Like many of my fellow ecology-minded and sustainability-seeking “lefties”, I felt that in this election the highest priority was to stop the regressive policies that Romney and the platform of the Republican Party sought to impose on our great nation. Yes, I’ve been frustrated by the less than stellar progress under Obama on vitally important issues like global warming, destructive drilling and poverty — but the stakes were just too high for me to cast a protest vote this time. (And I do believe that overall Obama has done a fine job in spite of the obstructionists.)
I have voted against the major parties in the past. In 1976 I voted for Eugene McCarthy over Ford and Carter, and in 1980 I voted for John Anderson over Carter and Reagan. Ever since, I didn’t look much to the third parties — especially after the 2000 debacle where the Ralph Nader vote in Florida (with help from the US Supreme Court) gave W the Presidency. (Many in the Green Party react fiercely to this contention, but it’s hard to NOT draw that conclusion.) (more…)
Rock Hall Travesty:Where’s CRAZY HORSE?
KONK REACTOR column
[Published in the KONK Life newspaper on November 8, 2012.]
Rock Hall Travesty: Where’s CRAZY HORSE?
Now that the election heavy-lifting is over with, let’s turn our attention to another selection process with a festering sore: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since the first “class” (Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, etc) was inducted in 1986, there have been 279 individuals and groups given the honor. These days another 6 or 7 are added each year. But over almost 20 years of eligibility there has not even been a nomination for those icons of rock, Crazy Horse. (more…)