I've seen this done on other journals and thought it was a swell idea so here we are. And I encourage the rest of you who have been to a few concerts (or special events) to do the same. My list is very short and I hope to remedy that.

( Seen/Upcoming/Aborted List || Updated 09.05.08 )

Those on my flist who live in America know there are many, many problems facing this country at the moment (though I'm sure those who live in other countries are probably facing their own problems), but I need you all to take the time to hear me out. This problem is one that directly affects me and WILL affect you if something isn't done soon.

I am, of course, speaking of the high fuel prices. Those of us who drive know what a pain in the ass it is to fill our tanks. Some of us are lucky and are able to bypass the driving thing to get to work or wherever we need to go, but what about the folks, like my father, who NEED to drive to make a living? He's a truck driver. He needs to drive, but he can't afford to and this is the sad reality that is facing many, many truckers across the nation. Many have not been able to drive for MONTHS because they can't buy gas.

On Monday, April 28th, my father, mother, and I joined a convoy of trucks to Washington DC to protest. People don't even realize that event happened! Though we saw loads of TV cameras/crews, the coverage was scarce. The message, however, did reach the ears that matter. President Bush gave a press conference on Tuesday, April 29th, discussing the EXACT things we came to talk about it. Not too shabby, but it's only the beginning.

Now I know a lot of people just ignore these things because it's just a "truckers problem". This is the WRONG attitude to take. You may think it's a "truckers problem", but it will soon become YOUR problem when there's a strike and you can't buy food among other things. As the old saying goes, IF YOU GOT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT! These truckers can't go it alone and they don't want to. The organization that sent us to DC is named Truckers & Citizens United. Everyone can help.

How? Well, there are few ways (first two points courtesy of OutoftheMist):

• Contact your local representatives, your congressman and your Senators and let them know we have had enough. Send letters, make phone calls, sign petitions, (one petition can be located at I DON'T THINK SO [Fuel Petition]), sign it and pass along the web site. Also, tell them you support the TRUCC Act and the H.R.594 bill.
  
• Join in the 2nd stage of the truckers protest. On May 5th, truckers across the country will be parking their trucks in protest. They are asking the American public to join in and stay home. Can we afford it? No more than anyone else. Can we afford not to? What do you have to lose? Our jobs, our homes, our very existence is being threatened right now.
• There is a boycott on Exxon/Mobile for the entire month of May. Please join in.
• Can't call out on May 5th? Why not post some signs to show your support? Put 'em on your car, in your lawn, post a flyer at work! Anywhere the public can see it and learn more about it to get involved.
• Protests are popping up all over the nation. If you hear about one, why not go down and see for yourself what's going on? It's the best way to truly understand if this is something to support or not, but, really, who doesn't want cheaper gas?

I try not to get political in my journal, but this is personal. This could seriously affect my family and the domino affect will start and it will affect your family too. John Lennon said apathy isn't the answer and I'm just trying to do my part.

I want to thank all of you who have read this post. I know it was long and preachy, but I need to get this message out there for the sake of our country. Let me make this perfectly clear, though. These guys don't want your pity they want your support. Everyone wants something done about the fuel and these folks are willing to stand up and say, "We're not going to take it!" for all of us. I don't (I hope) think I'm asking too much to show a little support.

( Mercy Sakes Alive, Looks Like We Got Us A Convoy )

As you can tell from my previous entries, I'm not one to get political in my journal.

However.

I was just informed of a bill that's heading for the Senate that I feel, whatever your political beliefs are, everyone should know about. Some people may already be aware of it, but there may be others, like myself, who hadn't heard of it.

HR 1955 - It's been called a "thought crime" bill, it's been described as "unconstitutional" by Dennis Kucinich, it passed 404-6 in the House, and, frankly, it makes me nervous.

Here is an article on Daily Kos (not a site I frequent) about it. If you search for it in Google you might find a few more, but not too many which, again, makes me nervous.

Whether you think people are making too much of a big deal about it or feel that there should be an even bigger deal made of it doesn't matter. I just want everyone who lives in and loves this country to be aware of it.

"...there is still time to halt the horrors coming upon us--but not much time left."

....failed.

Big time.




Deja vu for you, theyjustfade, but you summed it up so well with Tequila.

So, this is a fan fiction story by probably my FAVORITE Beatles fanfic writer ever (never mind I don't read a lot of Beatles fan fiction). Happy Halloween, everyone!

( All I Really Wanna Do...Is BOO-galoo! )

Gacked from starrylove:

**Got this from a friend of mine... thought I'd pass it along to the communities I'm in, ya know... get the message out there. Repost in your journal/other communities if you agree with its cause**

Dont spend a fuckin cent this thursday (stolen from Sway)
That's right, this Thursday, we need everybody to scrape by without spending one single penny all day. This is a huge movement around the US to strike a huge blow to corporate America on the day of Bush's inauguration.
Do whatever you might the day before to prepare, but please don't spend a dime on January 20th. Imagine if the worst day for the American economy in decades happened on the same day that Bush spends $40 million to throw himself an inauguration party. It could send a huge message and grab headlines around the entire world. Band together to send the strongest message possible, the message of the almighty dollar!

If ya need something, buy it in advance. NOT ONE DAMN DIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

repost!!!


Isn't that funny? It's amazing what people will come up with just to revolt against Bush. Hey, if you want to do it go ahead, but I thought it was kind of funny. I know I won't be spending a dime, but that's because I don't have a dime to spend. -sighs-

I just wanted to wish anyone who has been apart of my life in some way a Happy New Year! I love you all!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear.

EDIT: I just wanted to say a few words about 2004.

2004 was such a good year for me. I did so many things I never dreamed I would do. I met so many great people and I even fell in love for the first time. So many wonderful things happened to me along with some bad things that only made me stronger. Out of all the years I've been on this Earth 2004 has been my favorite year. I'm going to miss 2004 very, very much, but I look forward to an even better 2005. Well, let's hope! :)