All Posts Tagged With: "King"
Tehran, Iran, is not Birmingham, Alabama
Riots erupt. The police respond. Riot gear is employed with relish. The authorities are determined to quell the violence – determined to stop the demonstrators. Unwittingly – it is the authority of government that is the source of the violence. But Tehran, Iran, is not Birmingham, Alabama. Limited access to actual events on the ground […]
20Jun2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tehran, Iran, is not Birmingham, Alabama | Continued
MLK, I Have A Dream” video
In 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. gave the speech of his life time. Some contemporary politicians seem to believe that words do not matter – that giving an inspirational speech is not important. Listen to Martin Luther King and see if you agree. [wp_youtube]PbUtL_0vAJk[/wp_youtube]
5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on MLK, I Have A Dream” video | Continued
Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary
Son, Michael Moore continues to contribute to the dialogue in this country. He was on Larry King Live and took calls from the public. He claims that he will not vote for Hillary because of the Iraq War. Moore has fundamental morals that guides his thought processes. [wp_youtube]pGv6XBxk1IA[/wp_youtube] He is enlightening, compelling, and entertaining. Dad
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary | Continued
Race is perception – why it matters in politics
Son, I am a baby boomer – that generation of people that outnumber the rest of you folks. We grew up with civil rights and anti-war protesting and counter culture movements. Today we are skeptical about those who wish to claim the mantle of leadership for cultural change. Race is always important. We loved Martin […]
26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Race is perception – why it matters in politics | Continued
Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream
Son, Win or lose, Obama has fulfilled the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. I will quote some of that famous mastery or oratory here: “…I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream | Continued
The Mormon Bible – and Mitt Romney
Son, Mitt Romney has said that he will ‘put his hand on the Bible” and take the oath of office. My question is simple, which Bible is he going to put his hand on? I think it is a fair question – he is taking an oath to defend you and me, your children and […]
7Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | 6 comments | Continued