Brother John

The Dixie Chicks had it right. I don't like their music, but I like their integrity. I, too, am ashamed of our president (and our veep, and all their nasty chronies). Sorry if that offends, but it's really how I feel. Feel free to boycott me.

Meanwhile, looks like things are heating up in Latin America, thanks to our boy, W, who is on a little week-long PR mission. I applaud our brothers and sisters in Latin America who are taking to the streets in a widespread showing of opposition to the policies of Bush.

Ok, I know, Hugo Chavez takes things a little too far. And it's a drag that the stature of our country has sunk so low. And I am appalled that so many American troops and innocent people are being killed and maimed thanks to the policies of the current administration. But I am so sick of the lies and deception and the arrogance and sheer stupidity of our so-called leaders.

These jerkfaces are screwing up our country in a zillion ways. It will take many years to correct, and it seems fine citizens here are just getting clued in. So I thank the people in Brazil and around the world who remind us how wrong we have it. Thanks for having the balls to speak truth to power, even when getting sprayed with tear gas, beaten and arrested. Thanks to the Dixie Chicks, who got seriously boycotted for speaking out, and could've killed their career if not for their talent.

So you go, Latin America. Make a big old scene where ever our president goes. Uprisings can be powerful, and can make a difference.