Hollywood Declares Themselves–Voter Registration Deadline reminder

John-Boy loses his bearings on stage after speech

From my dear friend Rebecca….

And they called Ronnie Raygun a buffoon?

Calling all SGI Members/Nichiren Buddhists (and other interested parties)…Peace for America Chant Charts

Here in the Western KY/IN Region of the Central Territory of SGI-USA, we are holding a daimoku (chanting nam-myoho-renge-kyo) campaign from late last month to the end of December—”Peace for America”.

Regardless of who you may be voting for on November 4th….we need to be unified in restoring America in the best possible fashion.

If you would like a “Peace for America” daimoku chanting chart, please contact me at: elizabethisaacs@att.net with your email address and I will send it to you.

Thank you very much for your participating in restoring our Country with the best possible solution.

NMRK…Blessings, etc.,

Liz

10/01 Today’s Buddhist Food for Thought

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 1, 2008

I hope that leaders will earnestly pray for the prosperity, safety and happiness of the members who are all so infinitely noble and praiseworthy. May you also never forget to develop yourselves and pray to become people who are liked and trusted by the members, who can work unstintingly for the members’ happiness and well-being.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (Buddhism Day by Day)

Time is constantly passing, one moment following fast upon the other. That‚’s why it‚’s so important to press forward boldly, without complaining or fretting. The person who looks to the future and keeps moving ahead is eternally youthful. Such a person‚’s heart is filled with flowers and shines brilliantly.

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (Daily Wisdom)

I do not know whether these trials equal or surpass those of the Buddha. Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, T’ien-t’ai, and Dengyo, however, cannot compare with me in what they suffered. Had it not been for the advent of Nichiren in the Latter Day of the Law, the Buddha would have been a teller of great lies, and the testimony given by Many Treasures and by the Buddhas of the ten directions would have been false. In the 2,230 and more years since the Buddha’s passing, Nichiren is the only person in the entire land of Jambudvipa who has fulfilled the Buddha’s words.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 997
On Persecutions Befalling the Sage
Written to all followers (and entrusted to Shijo Kingo on October 1, 1279)

Brave New Films-McCain’s Economic Disaster

~the latest from Brave New Films etal on John McCain’s economic disaster.

Description from robertgreenwald:John McCain does not have the ability to fix this economic crisis.  After declaring the fundamentals of the economy strong, he created a political circus in Washington last week by mucking up bailout negotiations; a deplorable stunt, considering he and his political cronies helped cause the current meltdown.

It was McCain and his economic adviser Phil Gramm who pushed for the deregulation that helped lead to the banking crisis, and it was McCain’s crony Rick Davis who had deep lobbyist ties to Freddie Mac.  Don’t let others be fooled by McCain’s economic grandstanding because the reality is his policies and principles will only exacerbate our financial hardships.  That’s why you must spread this video.

McCain is being deceitful with his sudden populist message and support for regulation; his economic policies still favor our nation’s wealthy elite.  Call out McCain’s economic dishonesty.  Send this video to friends and ask them to sign up for a free Brave New Films video subscription to know the latest on TheRealMcCain.com.  Then, post it on your blogs and spread it on networking sites like Digg and Reddit.  These are some of the best ways to reach people who are not following this debate closely.

Let’s make sure everyone knows McCain can’t get us out of the mess he got us into in the first place.

From Obama–Indiana Voters Reminder to Register to vote!

Liz –

The last day to register to vote in Indiana is Monday, October 6th.

Are you registered? Are your friends and family?

If you only forward one email to your friends, family, and neighbors today — make it this one.

The race is tight in Indiana, and each and every vote is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day.

Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the Indiana deadline.

Supporters like you have built the biggest grassroots movement in the history of American politics.

But in just nine days, the time for bringing new voices into the political process will be over.

You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline — it’s a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results.

This election is too important to leave anything to chance. Make sure your voice is heard — and forward this email to everyone you know.

Thanks,

Barack

Paid for by Obama for America

Obama’s Thoughts on the debate

Liz –

I just finished my first debate with John McCain.

Millions of Americans finally got a chance to see us take on the fundamental choice in this election — the change we need or more of the same.

I will provide tax cuts for the middle class, affordable health care, and a new energy economy that creates millions of jobs. John McCain wants to keep giving huge tax cuts to corporations, and he offered no solutions for the challenges Americans are facing in their daily lives.

I will end the war in Iraq responsibly, focus on defeating al Qaeda and the Taliban, and restore America’s standing in the world after eight years of disastrous policies. John McCain wants an unending commitment in Iraq and fails to recognize the resurgent threat in Afghanistan.

Let’s be clear: John McCain is offering nothing but more of the same failed Bush policies at home and abroad that he has supported more than 90% of the time in the Senate.

Americans need change now, and I need your help to get the word out about this movement.

In the coming days, it’s going to be up to you to organize locally and reach the voters that are going to decide this election.

Now’s the time to make your voice heard.

Please make a donation of $5 or more right now to support this campaign for change:

https://donate.barackobama.com/thedebate

Thank you for all that you’re doing,

Barack

Paid for by Obama for America

Cindy Sheehan’s Thoughts on opening the debates…

Here are Cindy Sheehan’s thoughts on opening the debates to the other Presidential candiates who in her own words ’stand for piece’ and a blurb about her still wanting to debate her opponent US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her current run for Congress.

Whether you agree with Sheehan’s political views, ya gotta admit she’s got chutzpah (courage, gall, extreme nerve) and moxie for not being afraid to share her points of view on a variety of subjects.

Shaaaaaar-on (Osborne) Sounds Off on Sarah Palin

Here’s Sharon Osborne’s opinion of VP Sarah Palin on today’s show of “Ellen”…very interesting video.  Watch the video and/or the full visit on Degeneres’s show in your local viewing area/s.  Osborne also gives her opinion on other celebrities etc.

The Palin piece is classic!