RON PAUL / RALPH NADER. THAT'S THE TICKET.

They both oppose war and intend to reduce self-serving corporate influences. Both know what they believe, with conviction. Paul and Nader would reform national health care. Yes, the former would encourage more freedom and alternative solutions; the latter would nationalize it. Either way would be better than the mess we have now which is riddled with graft, injustice and falling care.

A Paul-Nader team in the White House would deliver peace, balanced budgets, economic integrity, and confidence in the American people.

Paul and Nader; Peace and Prosperity.

It's all so simple.

Thoughts While Watching Truth Slip Slide Away:

The beat goes on. The armed forces of the nation of Georgia attacked its breakaway provinces of S. Ossetia and Abkhazia, which border Russia. A similar operation was undertaken years ago, and resulted in Russia sending in a permanent peacekeeping force under the auspices of an international agreement.

The breakaway provinces, especially Ossetia, declared their own independent nationhood at the same time as Georgia, when the Soviet Union fell apart. Georgia would not recognize Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states, and became violent about it. The two provinces turned to Russia for recognition, trade and support. While broiling for about a decade, the situation was calmed by the presence of Russian peacekeepers and the expressions of friendship from Russian leaders such as Putin.

It was the Georgians who started the fighting and shooting this week. Georgian attacks killed 10 Russian civilians, peacekeepers who were there to prevent violence. Russia moved in to deny Georgia's annexations and to rescue its own people.

Instead of starting Cold War II, we should dig into the motives of Georgia's strange actions. The Georgian army was trained by American and Israei advisers. Hmmm.

Meetings & Events

The Dixie Pessimists' Club invites the public to Frenchy's to hear this month's speaker reveal the truth about growth, crime, water shortages, traffic, and affordable housing - which all are beyond solving. Reservations are required so call today, if it's not already too late. Seven pm on Tuesday.