New Year

Saddam Hussein was hanged just one crime against humanity, and not for the scores of crimes he committed during his decades long dictatorship.

How come, then, can't we impeach George Bush on the following 10 crimes?

1. Violating the United Nations Charter by launching an illegal war of aggression against Iraq without cause, using fraud to sell the war to Congress and the public, and misusing government funds to begin bombing without Congressional authorization.
2. Violating U.S. and international law by authorizing the torture of thousands of captives, resulting in dozens of deaths, and keeping prisoners hidden from the International Committee of the Red Cross.
3. Violating the Constitution by arbitrarily detaining Americans, legal residents, and non-Americans, without due process, without charge, and without access to counsel.
4. Violating the Geneva Conventions by targeting civilians, journalists, hospitals, and ambulances, and using illegal weapons, including white phosphorous, depleted uranium, and a new type of napalm.
5. Violating U.S. law and the Constitution through widespread wiretapping of the phone calls and emails of Americans without a warrant.
   
   

This is wishing everyone much health and happiness in 2007.

Remember, in a few hours we will be embarking into a number 9 year which symbolizes completion. 9 represents a cycle reaching its conclusion, and is filled with life's experiences. The experience of 9 is one of integration and synthesis, inclusivity, and universality. 9 is the link we have with the rhythmic ebb and flow of life. It teaches us to return what we have been given so that the creative energy that passes through us may continue to circulate. 9 also brings freedom. When we are free from obsessive personal desires, we are liberated into the world of 9.

So happy new year everyone as 2006, a year 8 (year of all things in balance, rewards & losses) comes to an end. I hope you are able to tie up those loose ends and look forward soon to a new 9 year cycle.