We can still win in Afghanistan
What do I mean by ‘win’?I am not using this in strictly a military sense, but I do believe we can do a much better job than is being done today on the military front of this conflict.We also still have...
View ArticleBreaking: FISA vote on Monday
This will be quick, I am sure the Front pagers will do into detail, but Reid just said a cloture vote will be on Monday
View ArticleLive Blog-Dodd Filibuster-FISA vote-Mothership
Reid pulled the bill and tabled it till next year! Keep pushing your Senators folks...this is not totally over yet. . . . . . Harry Reid called for a cloture vote today and introduced the Senate...
View ArticleGays Living in Shadows of New Iraq
"We thought that with the presence of Americans, life would become paradise, that Iraq would be Westernized," Mohammed said. "But unfortunately the way things were before was so much better than where...
View ArticlePakistan's election; Musharraf is not happy
Very interesting developments going on in Pakistan....From Bloomberg:With 258 of 268 contested races decided, the Pakistan Peoples Party had 87 seats in the new legislature and Sharif's Pakistan Muslim...
View ArticleLive Blog #6 - Petraeus and Crocker
Do not recommend this diary. Recommend the Live Blog Mothership: Petraeus & Crocker to keep us on the recommend list. Part 1 MothershipPart 2 by EllicatPart 3 by TrueBlueMajorityPart 4 by...
View ArticleSan Francisco Election results
Well, I am happy that Prop 98 is not looking good...and Prop 99 is.Prop 98 for those who do not know would eliminate rent control across California. For those of us who rent in San Francisco, this is a...
View ArticleLive Blog Mothership #2 Addington & Yoo hearing
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties hearing on detainee treatment will feature David Addington and John Yoo (under subpoena to appear) at 10:00 am...
View ArticleGot ticket to Inauguration, need place to stay!
I just got notified that I got a ticket to the bash from Pelosi's office (maybe it helps to get her regular email and call there and lobby them once in awhile after all!)The problem is, no hotel...
View ArticleCalifornia Budget Chaos
So...the Assembly is shut down, no Assembly members are allowed to leave. They have been there all night and are still there now.California is one of the few states that requires a 2/3rd vote in order...
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San Francisco Tea Party (photo heavy!)
So, I volunteered to photograph the SF protest. I did a good job keeping quiet most of the time, but some people are just so dumb!There was one fight between an old guy and a black kid who was with...
View ArticleDispatch from Kabul May 3rd
I arrived in Kabul on on May 1st to work with the non-profit I am the president of (volunteer); Afghans4Tomorrow. It has taken me a couple of days to adjust to the 12 hour time difference (actually 11...
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Kim's adventures in Kabul: Dispatch 2
For my second dispatch I managed to get a picture uploaded. I will try a couple more as I write this. If you want to see what I wrote for my first, go here.Well folks, this is an example of our tax...
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From Kabul Afghanistan, Diary #3
If you like, you can see my first diary, and second diary to catch up.My day today was spent mostly doing paperwork (tax stuff) which is just so exciting. So you know we are not some big time NGO with...
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Live from Kabul Afghanistan: Dispatch #4
Salam alekum from Kabul fellow Kossacks!For previous diaries: Dispatch #1, Dispatch #2Diary-#3".Still lots of war damage here. (This is likely left from the civil war from around 1992 -1993.I was...
View ArticleKim in Kabul: Dispatch #5
Well, for those looking forward to pictures of the woman's garden, you will have to wait. I did not go today as when we were planning to do so, the sky let go a downpour. We have had rain on and off...
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Kabul Dispatch #6
Sorry I did not post last night, I am exhausted. I am not here as a tourist but to work (volunteer).If you want to catch up on my series, here are the first 5 diaries.Dispatch 1 Dispatch 2 Dispatch 3...
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Live from Kabul Afghanistan: Dispatch #7
Life for foreigners in Kabul is a challenge, because of the lack of freedom many working here have.Life is much tougher for the Afghans who have returned and now live in these refugee camps. I am a...
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Afghanistan Photo Diary #1
Well I am back home in San Francisco, with an Afghanistan hangover (non-alcoholic in nature). Or maybe it is just the jet lag after a 24+ hour trip home!People are asking me what it is like now...
View ArticleLive Blog #2 - House Health Care Debate
Don't recommend this diary, recommend the #1 DIARYIf you want to volunteer to do another diary (in case we need one), let CITIZENX know. NUMBER 3 Diary up nowHERE
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Got a Happy Story? Afghanistan edition
Got a Happy Story is a community gathering every Monday night where we share stories large and small that have put a smile on our face. The Happy Story diary exists as a way to anchor the community in...
View ArticleHealth Care Summit Liveblog #2
Representative Anthony Weiner started a liveblog today and will be watching this with us and offer his own commentary.This is the second liveblog, the first by Mr Weiner is HEREAnd Liveblog #3 is...
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$1 donated if you watch videos of Kabul project
As many of you know I am the current president of Afghans4Tomorrow, a non-profit, non-political, organization that operates schools, clinics and many other projects including vocational training. The...
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I'm back in Kabul
My first trip to Afghanistan was in 2004, but have been interested in the situation there since the 1990's. You may remember getting chain email letters asking for your signature to denounce the...
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1st hand report from Kabul (photo heavy)
Yesterday I posted my first diary from Kabul.Today: challenges and progress in Afghanistan, and there are many of each as you all may imagine.Construction is everywhere. Since my first trip in 2004 the...
View ArticleJust back from Kabul, thinking of the troops
I just returned from Afghanistan, working with the NGO I volunteer with, Afghans4Tomorrow. I have heard from the Afghans that while they want our military there for security and training (and in part...
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Netroots Nation 2010 Pictures (with poll)
These are some of my favorite photos that I shot during Netroots Nation at the crazy Rio Hotel. I will post a second diary with more tomorrow as I have too many to put in one diary!Of course you must...
View ArticleEgypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #38
You are in the the 38th Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our Egyptian friends and their courageous struggle...
View ArticleEgypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #51
You are in the the 51st Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our Egyptian friends and their courageous struggle...
View ArticleEgypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #79
You are in the the 79th Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our Egyptian friends and their courageous struggle...
View ArticleEgypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #83
You are in the the 83rd Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our Egyptian friends and their courageous struggle...
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Egypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #86
You are in the the 86th Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We stand with our Egyptian friends and their courageous struggle...
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Egypt Liveblog: Sub-Diary #97
THEY DID IT!At least the first step to freedom has been won! You are in the the 97th Child Diary of the Liveblog of the 2011 Egyptian Uprising and other uprisings spreading throughout the Mideast. We...
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San Francisco Labor Rally pics
A few thousand (I am not good on estimating crowds) showed up on a cold but sunny day here in San Francisco in unity with Wisconsin and Labor across the nation.My favorite picture:More.....
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San Francisco Rally for Libya
Today was a day for Solidarity. Solidarity with our workers here in the US and the people in Libya and elsewhere who are suffering under unbelievably horrible dictators.Interestingly, the police did...
View ArticleAfghanistan: Negotiating Peace?
After a year in the making the Century Foundation International Task Force has released its final report on political negotiations in Afghanistan. The Task Force included many heavyweights in...
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What do the Afghan people want?
When it comes to our forces and other military forces being in Afghanistan, you will be sure to get mixed feelings from Afghans regarding having us stay or leave. I doubt any poll could be done to give...
View ArticleWoman says Mullah Omar at her house in Afghanistan
This will be short as I am no able to find much more on this yet.From Tolo News (Afghan media):Homa Sultani, an Afghan MP representing Ghazni province...says..."At the moment Mullah Omar is in...
View ArticleLove my Secret Santa!
I remember one year for my company's Secret Santa event I got a calendar of the "Women of the Railroad". These women were rough looking, dirty and appeared to have toiled all day. I will admit I have...
View ArticleEarning $0.69 per $1 worth free dinner
OK, so I checked into the CPAC conference on CSPAN and found Ann Coulter. I should not be surprised at what she says, and that the audience loved it, but I can't help but wonder, what century are we in...
View ArticleWe’ll stay beyond 2014 if Afghans want: Gen. Allen *updated
Sorry for the short diary, but just saw this on an Afghan news source.During a visit to southern Helmand province, Gen. Allen, accompanied by Afghan High Peace Council deputy head Farhadullah Farhad,...
View ArticleRohrabacher not welcome in Afghanistan
Actually this story is about much more than this.There is a group of Republicans, including Dana Rohrabacher, Louis Gohmert, Michele Bachmann, and Michael Burgess who were going to Kabul to meet with...
View ArticleExplosions in Kabul
This will be brief, but I will update as I get more info.So far it appears there have been 4 explosions in Kabul, possibly near the airport. Or the Kabul Customs office.Reports of fighting and...
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What will happen to women in Afghanistan?
As the US and other ISAF troops prepare to leave Afghanistan women in Afghanistan wonder what will happen to them? Don't get me wrong, neither I nor many Afghans in general want the foreign troops...
View ArticleSOLD Netroots Nation Ticket for sale!
Thanks guys, I have now sold my ticket.Including T-shirt and fees, the total was about $225.Will sell for $200! My contact info in my profile, please share with anyone who was on the fence about...
View ArticleCalling all Northern CA Kossacks
Calling all Northern California Kossacks!Party in Kimoconnor’s garden!Can’t stand what is happening in our country?Life is better when you are doing something to change it.LET’S DO SOMETHING...
View ArticleFacebook allowed violent posts against Omar to stay online
Per the Guardian Facebook allowed a man charged with threatening to kill congresswoman Ilhan Omar to post violent and racist content for years, and took no action to remove his posts when he was...
View ArticleWe are at 217 of 218 needed to Impeach
This definitely has legs.I really cannot imagine more than one Democrat or two voting no.I want this in the history books. This man in our White House is a crook.(edit) Deleted my dumb poll since I...
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"It's like being a woman in Afghanistan is a crime," Disappearing half a nation.
I first went to Afghanistan in 2004 with a Global Exchange trip that enabled me to meet many Afghans and learn their feelings on our attack in 2001. I met with all sorts, from average women trying to...
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20 Years ago protesting war
I was reminded that it is 20 years ago this month that Bush started the Iraq war in large part using lies from Colin Powell.I remember being in the streets to protest this choice over an over. Here are...
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