Indirect Democracy #27 - May 17, 2007

Michael Moore and Cuba -

"For the firefighters and police officers who ran toward the fiery World Trade Center towers and breathed in the air on Sept. 11, the attacks are not just in their hearts or minds. For them, 9/11 is in their lungs, their blood."

That was my favorite quote from an ABC article entitled, "9/11 Responders Gravely Ill."

For all the controversy surrounding Michael Moore and his trip to Cuba, we have to remember that he also took 10 of our first responders from 9/11 to get treatment for their health problems. Despite your beliefs about Mr. Moore (good or bad), he is forcing us all to take a larger look at a healthcare system that leaves behind the people we claim to be Heroes. Listen to their stories and ask yourself what is the larger crime.

The music from this podcast is "Freedom," by the DTs from their album, "Filthy Habits." You can find their music via their MySpace account at:
www.myspace.com/thedts.

A special Thank you again to Maria Halyna for her support of Indirect Democracy. Again, I just read your words - I am the grateful one. And to all the sites including Indy In-Tune that have promoted Indirect Democracy - a big Thank You, as well.

You can also listen to the Global Warming Update, the Presidential Love Horoscope, a word from our newest sponsor and the "What a Weinie" Award.

Thanks for listening.

David Quintana

This podcast begins and ends with a tribute to "The Morning Sedition" and "The Marc Maron Show." It's why I say it's "Six Past the Hour" and have a quick little thing to say when the music is over. Both shows are gone now. But they were informative shows that brought the funny. They were what radio could be. But the less than intelligent forces at Air America Radio ended them. I just carry that spirit with me. So who am I? I am a registered independent voter. I used to be a Republican. (I am seeking long term counseling for it...kidding) Now, as time goes on, I find I am a liberal/progressive...with slight moderate leanings...don't forget - counseling ;) Checks and balances are key to accountability and oversight of our government's actions. So, although I have no current plans on joining the Democratic party, and that although the one Party Rule is done for now, we still have to hold our government accountable (be it Dems or Repub.'s) I also truly believe that we have to find new ways to talk with each other about what ails this country and our world.