10/14 Today’s Buddhist Food for Thought

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

True joy is to be found in working for kosen-rufu, in practicing and taking action for the happiness of oneself and others. The greatest joy in life is to be found in SGI activities. Our activities for kosen-rufu become memories that shine ever more brilliantly in our lives as time goes by.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 (Buddhism Day by Day)

Life is best lived by being bold and daring. People tend to grow fearful when they taste failure, face a daunting challenge or fall ill. Yet that is precisely the time to become even bolder. Those who are victors at heart are the greatest of all champions.

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 (Daily WIsdom)

Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

Political Alert-Huffington Post–McCain Transition Chief Aided Saddam Hussein

Pardon the express, that’s the pot calling the kettle black…and McCain/Palin are accusing Barack Obama on being a terrorist?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/14/mccain-transition-chief-a_n_134595.html

Ouch! McCain’s Housing Solution Is a Gift from Taxpayers to Banks

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jared-bernstein-and-gene-sperling/ouch-mccains-housing-solu_b_133088.html

Sarah Palin Not A Hockey Mom in Philly?

RFK Jr.: Alaskan Independence Party: The Last Refuge of a Scoundrel

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-f-kennedy-jr/alaskan-independence-part_b_133261.htm

Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Obama’s New Deal for America

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amb-marc-ginsberg/obamas-new-deal-for-ameri_b_133041.html

Joe knows it’s getting ugly!

Liz –

The McCain campaign is on the ropes, and sadly it’s no surprise they’re responding with attacks and outright lies.

I’ve heard some pretty unspeakable things in the past few days — deeply offensive smears that we’ll hear over and over again until Election Day.

John McCain and Governor Palin are setting a new low in presidential politics with their dishonorable campaign.

Barack and I are out there every day fighting back. But we need your help.

After last night’s debate, it’s clear why John McCain doesn’t want to talk about the issues facing ordinary Americans — especially the economy, which his own advisers admit he can’t talk about without losing.

Barack won last night by offering clear plans to rebuild our economy from the bottom up, lower healthcare costs, and end the war in Iraq responsibly.

McCain tried to push more of the same disastrous Bush administration policies — more tax cuts for the wealthy and giant corporations, deregulating the healthcare industry and taxing employer-based healthcare plans, and continuing to spend $10 billion a month in Iraq.

So what’s left for the McCain campaign? Negative attacks and lies.

And it’s even worse from some of the well-funded outside groups supporting McCain, whose sole purpose is tearing Barack down with smears.

Instead of focusing on the issues that really matter, our opponents are doing everything they can to encourage this toxic atmosphere.

We cannot stand by and let them get away with it.

Thanks for your support,

Joe

Paid for by Obama for America

Robert C. Koehler’s Brace Yourself….

Chicago Trib columnist Robert C. Koehler’s recent “Brace Yourself” piece on his blog site on voting poll rhetoric….

http://commonwonders.com/

McCain’s Rage—Walking Time Bomb & Threat to National Security?

Brave New Films-John McCain’s Rage

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“I have a temper, to state the obvious, which I have tried to control with varying degrees of success because it does not always serve my interest or the public’s.” – John McCain

Dear Elizabeth,

During last night’s debate, John McCain said we need “a cool hand at the tiller,” but McCain has proven to be a loose cannon. He has accosted his Congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle on everything from the federal budget to diplomatic relations. He is known for hurling profanities rather than settling disagreements calmly. His belligerence is legendary. Even conservative Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi has said, “He is erratic. He is hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me.”

When someone earns the nickname “Senator Hothead,” the public ought to call his character into question. McCain’s propensity to explode undermines his abilities as a rational decision maker, particularly on national security issues — which could prove disastrous considering our country is already involved in two wars.

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With the election less than four weeks away, here’s a chance for you to take concrete action:

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McCain’s temper is critical to his decision-making abilities, and his character must be discussed. As Drew Westen writes, “The political brain is an emotional brain. It is not a dispassionate calculating machine, objectively searching for the right facts, figures and policies to make a reasoned decision.” That why it’s so crucial people know the real Senator Hothead.

Yours,
Robert Greenwald
and the Brave New PAC team