It's been quiet, I've not blogged much
I've been too disheartened.

All that was feared for Iraq, happened.
It is now a violent country with little hope of civil society in the near future.
The country is being strip-mined off her riches.
It is becoming Iran-lite.

What was feared for America, happened.
Bush was re-elected.
On almost all fronts, the country moved to the right.
I know a pendulum swings the other way too.
Patience is needed...
but oh, how much damage can be done while we wait.

In many countries, freedoms are curtailed in the name of fighting enemies that hate their freedoms. My country too. How far will it all go??

I have not stopped blogging, I have taken a break from it.
I have not stopped speaking out, if anything I speak out more now.

I may resume blogging again one of these days, as our elections grow nearer.

Disheartened was never a reason to give up.
As for America and the UK, some day those chickens will come home to roost.
And again, those paying the price will be simple folk who had nothing to do with what was done in their name.
And yet, they voted.
Next time, my eyes will be drier.