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Welcome to Bush world, and thank you for riding the World's Worst Nightmare. This ride is not for children, senior citizens, pregnant women, homosexuals, the faint of heart, the chronically or terminally ill, the uninsured, the reasonable or rational, the hopeful, the lower or middle class, nonbelievers, non-Americans and those who are not "with us." Please fasten your seat belt, secure all belongings and be sure to keep your head and arms inside the coaster at all times. Enjoy the ride, Republicans. Everyone else, hold on tight—you're on your own. (Disclaimer: Bush World accepts no responsibility for its actions or their consequences.)
Chip Balzer
Nassau, N.Y.

As a bishop and leader of a denomination, I generally shy away from blaming the church for various problems. But the presidential election showed that the Christian church is failing as a teacher of the Gospel. Until Election Day we could blame George W. Bush for the atrocities in Iraq. But now we, the people of the world's supposed leader in democracy and freedom, have guilt on our hands for ratifying the least moral president we have had in years. The church's failure is shown by the fact that so many supporters of Bush cite moral values as their reason for electing him. What God do these people worship? Do they really think a country stained with the blood of 100,000 dead is a moral improvement over one stained blue dress? That sort of thinking must break God's heart. But yes, ultimately it is the church that is to blame. Rome obsesses ad nauseam about abortion. The mainline Protestants let Third World conservatives hold them back from real progress in equality out of fear of breaking up their communions. The evangelicals are more concerned about Old Testament rules than Jesus' message of love. Meanwhile, a president who attacks a country based on false assumptions, loses the respect of most of the world and strives to write discrimination into our Constitution is touted for his moral values. If Bush wants to be our moral leader, he should truly point us toward God's love and away from the culture of fear and hate that until now he has promoted.
The Most Rev. Mark S. Shirilau
Archbishop and Primate, Communion of Ecumenical Churches
Irvine, Calif.

Eminem for President -- The cleverest man in America

Eminem brilliantly played both sides of the US
presidential election. If Kerry won, Em could
claim part of the credit, thanks to the release
of "Mosh" on the web. But with Bush winning, the
huge promo posters of Eminem dressed as Bush
(suit and Republican red tie), underneath the
word "Encore", look perfect.

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RBK SNEAKER - "HOOKED" DVD CONTEST:



Speaking of which it's almost getting to that time for year-end "Best Of" lists and, if I felt like I'd seen enough films this year to justify doing a top 10, I think this would still end up high on the list which is what I said when I first saw this movies a few months back. Simulatneously uplifting and tragic, this movie is about more than basketball and is celebration of the human spirit. Buy it, watch it

HOOKED trailers (in case you missed 'em the last time)

- Yahoo/launch trailer
- Windows: High | Low | Real: High | Low

And for more on the film also check out the official website.

Either of which is also probably where you can get the answer to the question "Name one NBA player interviewed in Hooked" for a chance to win a gift certificate for a pair of RBK sneakers and a copy of the Hooked DVD. Email answers to me (along with mail address info) by November 18 (subject line: "RBK contest). A winner will be selected at random.

Contest courtesy

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"When you win, there is a feeling that the people have spoken and embraced your point of view, and that's what I intend to tell the Congress. I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it ... I'm going to spend it for what I told the people I'd spend it on." .... the president [also] signaled strongly that any bipartisan cooperation would be on his terms and over his agenda.

Hey New Yorker friends,

I'm passing along this message from the Working Families Party, the
progressive political party here in New York. I'd like to encourage you
to vote for your favorite Democrats on the Working Families line -- Row
E. It counts just as much as a vote on the Democrat line, but it sends
a message that you value progressive ideals: living wage jobs, civil
rights, women's rights, peace, education funding, no more tax cuts for
the rich, etc.
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Dear Friends:

In New York, John Kerry will win the Presidential election. That’s
good.

What will make it better is if a good chunk of his vote gets cast on
the Working Families Party line, Row E.

The WFP is a coalition party dedicated to issues of economic, social
and environmental justice. It’s a party that opposes the
“winner-take-all” right-wing forces that are dominant in our country.

A vote on the Working Families line COUNTS JUST AS MUCH as a vote on
the Democratic line, but carries a little extra punch. Think of it
as a vote not just for Kerry, but also for living wage jobs, public
education, universal health care, and an end to pre-emptive wars.
Think of it as a vote for decency.

PLEASE – if you’re voting for Senator Kerry, vote for him on Row E/WFP.
Just look for the Working Families logo on the ballot. It’s the Good
Housekeeping Seal for progressive-minded voters.

Also email this note around to your friends anywhere in New York State:
every vote counts.

Thanks!
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Related: The Official Slam Bush mixtape