CALIFORNIA BARBS by Carol Wolman

CALIFORNIA BARBS by Carol Wolman

 

Barbara Lee, Congresswoman from Oakland, has been a thorn in the side of  George W. Bush since 9-11.  She was the lone Representative to vote against the invasion of Afghanistan, properly maintaining that terrorism is a criminal activity, not an act of war, and should be dealt with by law enforcement, not by the military.  As cochair of the Progressive Caucus in the House, with Dennis Kucinich, she has continued to speak out against war and the illegal invasion of Iraq.

 

Recently, Barbara Lee was instrumental in insisting that the voting irregularities in Ohio be carefully examined.  The second California Barb, Senator Barbara Boxer, stepped forward to lead a Senate group to also insist that this be done.  Senator Boxer is now circulating a petition questioning the appointment of Condoleeza Rice as Secretary of State. 

 

Hooray for the California Barbs!  May they continue to needle the White House and question its decisions!  How about Barbara and Barbara for the 2008 Democratic ticket!

 

Peace,  Carol Wolman