Tag Archives: Politics

“What do you think I voted for at Omaha Beach?”

Posted on 22 October 2009 by

One WW2 veteran’s views on equality in marriage and other contexts:

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I liked this poem better than the official one

Posted on 21 January 2009 by

The Velveteen Rabbi gave us a marvelous poem for the Inauguration. I confess to a weakness for Antarctic explorer metaphors. As this cold day dawns you stand at the prow gazing over the ice. It creaks and groans but your … Continue reading →

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Hope instead of fear

Posted on 5 November 2008 by

see Barack Obama pictures I voted for Obama. I rejoice that he’s won. May all gods bless and protect him, and these United States.

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Sovereignty

Posted on 5 November 2008 by

The word “king” comes from the Old English word “cyning”.  It is related to words “kin” and “kind”.  The King is the one who is our kind, who represents our kin. The Latin “rex”, the Sanskrit “raja”, the Gaulish “rix”, … Continue reading →

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Skating the edge of the political pond, again

Posted on 31 October 2008 by

Politics is *not* my topic here chez Urban Druid, but I feel compelled to pass on this meme from Diana L. Paxson.  It’s both pagan and non-partisan, and seasonally appropriate all round. As you call on the ancestors this Samhain, … Continue reading →

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To do good deeds and repair the world

Posted on 30 October 2008 by

The Velveteen Rabbi points today toward a splendid prayer before voting from Reb David Seidenberg.  These words in particular caught my Druid eye: Just as I participated in elections today so may I merit to do good deeds and repair … Continue reading →

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