VOTE SMART, I.E. KNOW WHAT THE CANDIDATES BELIEVE

It isn't that having a President who isn't considered "white" bothers some people to the point of being uncivilized, assaulting people and encouragement of anarchy and sedition, it is that they are afraid if our biracial President is successful or perceived as successful, there may be another "black" President. And these people cannot bear that thought.

This is the most crazy-making election season I can remember in my life time.

I believe that Nazi signs about our President, irrational dislike for President Obama, irresponsible behavior by John Boehner, bullying antics, the stirring up of hate by Sarah Palin, Glen Beck and on and on ~ are rooted in overt and covert racism.

For example
Where was all this outrage about our out-of-control budget, when George W Bush was running our national debt off a cliff? The silence from the political right about the hole the USA government was operating in during President GW Bush's two terms was blatant.

And since President Obama was elected, the racists have become emboldened and now we are on the edge of having the crazed bigots represent us in our House of Representatives and Senate.

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When the one of the Dixie Chicks said that she wasn't proud of then President GW Bush, there was outrage on Fox TV about speaking this way about a sitting President. Rationally, one could ask why it is okay to degrade the current sitting President. Fox TV is leading the way in the degrading of President Obama.

It isn't enough to vote. We need to be fully aware of who we are voting for. And we need to hold them accountable and most don't take the time to do that. It is like another job to do so.

I feel many vote for people they don't know anything about. And many vote their prejudices, their narrow-mindedness. So if more of those who are guided by their prejudices and narrow-mindedness vote than those who aren't guided by prejudices and narrow-mindedness, we will have some rough times ahead. Rough times that we have no idea how bad it will be.

Click the post title for Not Ready to Make Nice by the Dixie Chicks

MONTH TEN, DAY TEN, YEAR 2010 - ONE DAY ON EARTH

If you haven't heard of the One Day on Earth project, it's time you did. On October 10th (10.10.10), people in every nation of the world will be documenting a topic that matters most to them over a one day period to contribute to a unique film and archive. Participants that contribute one minute or more will receive the film for free and access to the non-commercial downloadable archive. Subscribe to the Vimeo channel and sign up to participate one day on earth

Founded in 2008, ONE DAY ON EARTH is creating an online community, shared archive, and film. Together, we will showcase the amazing diversity, conflict, tragedy, and triumph that occur in one day. They invite you to join our international community of thousands of filmmakers, hundreds of schools, and dozens of non-profits, and contribute to this unique global mosaic. Through the One Day on Earth platform, we will establish a community that not only watches, but participates.

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One Day on Earth Participant Trailer from One Day On Earth on Vimeo.

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US OPEN 2010 - VAMOS RAFA!

US Open 2010

NOTE:
See my next post to continue US Open Rafa coverage

Round 3
Rafa Nadal defeated Gilles Simon
6-4, 6-4, 6-2
Sunday, September 5, 2010

US TV Schedule


At this link
www.usopen.org/en_US
look on right for
US OPEN LIVE
WATCH IT NOW
Also, click on post title at the top to go to the online viewing

RAFA IS BLOGGING AT THE US OPEN 2010
Submit your question at
rafa@timesonline.co.uk

You must be subscribed to The Times to read Rafa's blog.
But there is a way around this.
There are threads at both of the following fan sites
that post Rafa's blogs:
Vamos Brigade
Rafa's Babolat-sponsored forum
It is free to register at these sites and then you can read at your heart's content.

Round 2
Rafa Nadal defeated Denis Istomin
6-2, 7-6(5), 7-5
Istomin was a very worthy opponent
Friday, September 3
Arthur Ashe Stadium

Round 2 pictures of Rafa
zimbio Rafael Nadal
daylife Rafael_Nadal

Rafa answers press questions

Round 1
Rafa Nadal defeated Teimuras Gabashvili
7-6(4), 7-6)(4), 6-3
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

More Pictures of Round 1
daylife Rafael Nadal
zimbio Rafael Nadal


Pictures before Round 1
daylife-Rafael Nadal
zimbio-Rafael Nadal
www.usopenseries.com

USA TV
ESPN2
also The Tennis Channel at times

Free online watching possibilities
www.atdhe.net
www.fromsport.com


www.usopen.org/en_US tv

www.atpworldtour.com

Join Us at Facebook
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Great information at these Rafa fan websites:

Vamos Brigade

Rafa's Babolat-sponsored forum

Rafa on facebook

Youtube Channel by ATPWorldTour


Round 2 pictures

Rafael Nadal of Spain towels off during his match against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images North America

The shoes of Rafael Nadal of Spain are seen against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images North America

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images North America

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (September 2, 2010 - Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images North America

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images North America

Rafael Nadal of Spain waits for a serve from Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images North America

Rafael Nadal of Spain picks a ball to serve against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan (not pictured) during day five of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images North America

Round 1 pictures

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after a point against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during his first round men's single's match on day two of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images North America

NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after a point against TeymurazGabashvili of Russia during his first round men's single's match on day two of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Photo credit ~ Getty Images Photographer

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts to losing a point in the 11th game of the first set against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Photo credit ~AP

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates during the second set of his match against Teymuraz Gabashvili, of Russia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Photo credit ~AP

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates after breaking the serve of Teymuraz Gabashvili, of Russia, in the third set during a U.S. Open tennis tournament first-round match in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Photo credit ~AP

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning a point in the second set tie-breaker against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Photo credit ~AP

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, adjusts the tape on his left ankle during his match with Teymuraz Gabashvili, of Russia, in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010.


NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Teniis player Rafael Nadal attends the 2010 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo credit - Getty Images Photographer