This will be a short diary because I am more interested in the feeling of the DailyKos community than in discussing my own thoughts on the matter.

In light of the arrests of three CodePink members at a Congressional hearing today, I wanted to poll the community on the usefullness of this type of civil disobedience.  So, please let me know what you think...

America has been made aware of the barbaric practice of 'honor killings' by the publication of a shaky, grainy but heartbreakingly graphic video of seventeen year old Dua Khalil Aswad.  She was beaten and stoned to death by a crowd of neighbors and family members, all of them male, for the crime of being seen with a Sunni man that they believe she had married.  This has already been diaried exceptionally well by Kossack exmearden here and by one of my favorite TV creators Joss Whedon.

What this terrible incident illustrates is part of the vast cultural gap that lies between typical Americans and typical Iraqis.  In this gap resides concepts of tribalism, misogyny and religiosity that the West tried, and mostly succeeded, to leave behind years ago.  And I, in all of my athieistic glory, attribute at least part of this growth to the stories of Jesus Christ.

The Republicans face serious losses in the mid-term elections. Any hint that they might have a plan to get out of Iraq while holding onto some honour might save them from a rout.

It is vital that we get out in front of what is being orchestrated and make it very clear what is happening.

More after the jump...

On the local NPR affiliate this morning they were interviewing Ralph Ferrucci, the Green party candidate for CT-Sen.  At the very end of the program he was asked if he would endorse Lamont and he said that he was open to talking with him and throwing himself behind Lamont if they came to agreement on certain issues.

I see this as a positive sign and a strategic opportunity but I haven't really thought through the politics of it.  I was hoping to get some pros/cons from the people here.

Link to radio show after the jump...

Thank you!  Yes!  Thank you!

Please! Really, thanks!

You know, it has been an exciting experience seeing all this energy being pumped into this great party!  It has been said that our party, 'Connecticut For Lieberman', had grown old and tired.  That it had been taken over by those who would rather scold their own than fight what is wrong with America.  Well, I am hear to tell you that 'Connecticut for Lieberman' is no longer irrelevant and with your help I plan to make it a party that we can all be proud of!

Words drowned out by cheers...Banners waving wildly.

Keep in mind that Joe Lieberman is EXCLUDED from this discussion because he has taken a much more active role against his party than HRC or the typical centrist dem.  

http://www.dailykos.com/...

Many people may have problems discussing issues of 'branding' because it smacks of selling yourself as something you are not in order to get votes.  Let me be absolutely clear about one thing: I am not advocating the misrepresentation of Progressive Values in order to get votes.  What I am talking about is the accurate communication of what the party is about in order to combat the inaccurate caricature of the Left that the Republicans have spent 25 years creating.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...

Mr. Lentz is also running for congress:

http://www.lentzforcongress.com/

His blog outlined two specific problems with reconstruction and two constructive solutions that can be implemented as part of a Progressive Platform.

Read his blog first then more after the fold...

I am open to all types of suggestions (although I am hoping there is at least one good place for crab).  Martini bars, brew pubs, Goth clubs (so that I can catch Cheney giving interrogation demonstrations).  Hopefully the locals can help me avoid anything touristy.

And maybe slip in a neo-con liar so I can see if I can infiltrate.  ;)

Plus has anybody stopped by any of these places like Media Matters?  Are they open for the random visitor?

Any suggestions appreciated!
Terrapin