The District of Columbia awoke to storms this morning. Huddled under an overhang outside the Iranian Consulate's office, were Americans and Iranian-Americans standing in solidarity with the people of Iran. Notwithstanding the rain, the crowd began its slow march, about two-and-a-half miles to the White House.
As they marched, the rain subsided, giving way to a gorgeous day, almost perfect for a demonstration. The crowd was loud and energetic,venting their anger, frustration, and concern. There was also a sense of hope, in light of an uprising in Iran on a scale not witnessed since the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Young and old alike, expressed their inspiration.
Peon Quotables
Wisdom never kicks at the iron walls it can't bring down. —Olive Schreiner Hazelden.org
Each man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds. --Mark Twain source: Hazelden.org
We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Not the power to remember, but the power to forget is a necessary condition for our existence. --Sholem Asch
Each man with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds. --Mark Twain source: Hazelden.org
We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Not the power to remember, but the power to forget is a necessary condition for our existence. --Sholem Asch
Showing posts with label Democracy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Democracy. Show all posts
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Iranian Protesters in D.C. chant Democracy for Iran
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Craig Ferguson on politics in America and voting
Craig Ferguson recently became an American citizen.
His citizenship was not by birth.
He wanted it, he waited for it and he earned it.
We should probably listen to him.
His citizenship was not by birth.
He wanted it, he waited for it and he earned it.
We should probably listen to him.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Something to think about: Cartooning, Circumventing the Constitution, Pervez Musharraf
Labels:
Democracy,
George W. Bush,
Impeachment,
pakistan,
Pervez Musharraf
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Peon Blog Recommendations: If you read it, they will write.
In this post I am introducing bloggers from around the world. It helps me to explore the wider world that I am not familiar with, which expands my knowledge and understanding. Blogging is also a creative experience for many people. If blogs are not read, then there isn't much inspiration and/or motivation to create through writing.
Congo: Congo Blog - Citizen of Congo or Zaire?
Armenia: What Democracy Means
Bahrian: Mideast Youth
Cambodia: Kamsan Blog
Congo: Congo Blog - Citizen of Congo or Zaire?
Armenia: What Democracy Means
Bahrian: Mideast Youth
Cambodia: Kamsan Blog
Labels:
Aremania,
Bahrain,
Cambodia,
Congo,
Democracy,
Extremism,
Middle East,
Technology,
Zaire
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