This message just came in to us here at Stardust at midday today (Saturday 9/22/07). We are passing this information on to you all ......
Families,
We need everyone to come forward and tell your story of your hero. A number of unions will be holding an anti-war rally at the Minnesota State Capitol tomorrow, Sunday, September 23 at 1 p.m. Here is the email they have sent out. We need all our families, Gold, Blue, Vets, and Proud Americans to contact their congressional leaders, newspapers, media (TV/Radio) and let them know we support our troops and the completion of the mission. MN families - call in to The Patriot today! AM 1280 - they need to know/share what is going on so we can get some media attention to how wrong this is. Link to t he program guide: http://www.am1280thepatriot.com/programguide.asp
If you are a member, like myself (Kathy Dunaway) of one of these unions, you need to contact your union and tell them that they do not have permission to speak on your behalf on the War on Terror and that they should stand with our Troops that protect their rights to organize and protest!
We are trying to get a press conference set up for tomorrow. Please watch for another email. Respond to myself and Merrilee that you support us and will contact the union.
We'd also like to get a count of who is in what Union. Please respond using the following email addresses if you belong to that union. Please share this with all your friends who are also members of these unions and wish to be counted in those that do not stand with the union with this protest.
AFSME/ACORN Fed/State/Municipal Employees info@familiesunitedmission.com
AFL-CIO info@familiesunitedmission.com
Minneapolis and Central Labor Councils info@familiesunitedmission.com
Other labor and religious affiliations included in protest info@familiesunitedmission.com
We are working on a plan for Sunday near the capitol - press conference or other. If you are able to attend, please send Merrilee an email so we can know who is available. Merrilee@familiesunitedmission.com
NOTE: We are sending this nationwide, because each state needs to know this is coming - this does not just affect Minnesota! If we get responses to the union offices from everyone involved, perhaps we can pull the rug out from under their feet regarding doing this protest. CALL TODAY !
Thanks,
Kathy
BELOW IS THE EMAIL SENT OUT TO MN AFSME MEMBERS aka ACORN:
ATTN: MINNESOTA ACORN MEMBERS
Unprecedented Coalition Organizes September 23 Rally Against the War
It's not just the usual suspects any more. On September 23 labor unions, religious bodies and non-profits will hold a rally at the state capitol to tell Congress it is time to end the war. Participating groups include: Minnesota ACORN, Minnesota AFL-CIO, the Minneapolis and St. Paul central labor councils, AFSCME, SEIU, the Office for Social Justice of the Catholic Archdiocese, the Methodist Social Ministry Team, the Sierra Club, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Wellstone Action, TakeAction Minnesota, Progressive Majority and more.
No coalition of this breadth has previously come together in Minnesota - nor apparently anywhere else in the country - to end the war. With two-thirds of Americans opposed to continuing the war, and Congress soon to vote on it, this is a tipping point. It is a time to stand up and be counted, and this coalition provides the opportunity to reach out to a broader cross-section of the public than ever before.
The rally - 1:00 pm on Sunday September 23 - will feature Gold Star Mother Becky Lourey and others directly impacted by the war. Please join us at 1:00 pm, Sunday September 23, at the state capitol!
For more information or a ride, contact Brandon Nessen at Minnesota ACORN - 651-642, 9639, Extension 102 -- Kathy DunawayProud Marine Wife kathy@familiesunitedmission.com Families United For Our Troops and Their Mission www.familiesunitedmission.com
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Do It Again, Lord
Do It Again, LordMax LucadoSep 11, 2007
This beautiful prayer was shared by Max Lucado six years ago after 9-11. It is just as pertinent today as it was six years ago. I share it with you once again on this special day.
DO IT AGAIN, LORD America Prays Sept. 15, 2001
Dear Lord, We're still hoping we'll wake up. We're still hoping we'll open a sleepy eye and think, "What a horrible dream." But we won't, will we, Father? What we saw was not a dream. Planes did gouge towers. Flames did consume our fortress. People did perish. It was no dream and, dear Fat her, we are sad. There is a ballet dancer who will no longer dance and a doctor who will no longer heal. A church has lost her priest, a classroom is minus a teacher. Cora ran a food pantry. Paige was a counselor and Dana, dearest Father, Dana was only three years old. (Who held her in those final moments?)
We are sad, Father. For as the innocent are buried, our innocence is buried as well. We thought we were safe. Perhaps we should have known better. But we didn't. And so we come to you. We don't ask you for help; we beg you for it. We don't request it; we implore it. We know what you can do. We've read the accounts. We've pondered the stories and now we plead, "Do it again, Lord. Do it again." Remember Joseph? You rescued him from the pit. You can do the same for us. Do it again, Lord. Remember the Hebrews in Egypt? You protected their children from the angel of death. We have children, too, Lord. Do it again. And Sarah? Remember her prayers? You heard them. Joshua? Remember his fears? You inspired him. The women at the tomb? You resurrected their hope. The doubts of Thomas? You took them away. Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
You changed Daniel from a captive into a king's counselor. You took Peter the fisherman and made him Peter an apostle. Because of you, David went from leading sheep to leading armies. Do it again, Lord, for we need counselors today, Lord. We need apostles. We need leaders. Do it again, dear Lord. Most of all, do again what you did at Calvary. What we saw here last Tuesday, you saw there that Friday. Innocence slaughtered. Goodness murdered. Mothers weeping. Evil dancing. Just as the smoke eclipsed our morning, so the darkness fell on your Son. Just as our towers were shattered, the very Tower of Eternity was pierced. And by dusk, heaven's sweetest song was silent, buried behind a rock. But you did not waver, O Lord. You did not waver. After three days in a dark hole, you rolled the rock and rumbled the earth and turned the darkest Friday into the brightest Sunday. Do it again, Lord.
Grant us a September Easter. We thank you, dear Father, for these hours of unity. Christians are praying with Jews. Republicans are standing with Democrats. Skin colors have been covered by the ash of burning buildings. We thank you for these hours of unity. And we thank you for these hours of prayer. The Enemy sought to bring us to our knees and succeeded. He had no idea, however, that we would kneel before you. And he has no idea what you can do. Let your mercy be upon our President, Vice President, and their families. Grant to those who lead us wisdom beyond their years and experience. Have mercy upon the souls who have departed and the wounded who remain.
Give us grace that we might forgive and faith that we might believe.And look kindly upon your church. For two thousand years you've used her to heal a hurting world. Do it again, Lord. Do it again. Through Christ, Amen. Max Lucado
This beautiful prayer was shared by Max Lucado six years ago after 9-11. It is just as pertinent today as it was six years ago. I share it with you once again on this special day.
DO IT AGAIN, LORD America Prays Sept. 15, 2001
Dear Lord, We're still hoping we'll wake up. We're still hoping we'll open a sleepy eye and think, "What a horrible dream." But we won't, will we, Father? What we saw was not a dream. Planes did gouge towers. Flames did consume our fortress. People did perish. It was no dream and, dear Fat her, we are sad. There is a ballet dancer who will no longer dance and a doctor who will no longer heal. A church has lost her priest, a classroom is minus a teacher. Cora ran a food pantry. Paige was a counselor and Dana, dearest Father, Dana was only three years old. (Who held her in those final moments?)
We are sad, Father. For as the innocent are buried, our innocence is buried as well. We thought we were safe. Perhaps we should have known better. But we didn't. And so we come to you. We don't ask you for help; we beg you for it. We don't request it; we implore it. We know what you can do. We've read the accounts. We've pondered the stories and now we plead, "Do it again, Lord. Do it again." Remember Joseph? You rescued him from the pit. You can do the same for us. Do it again, Lord. Remember the Hebrews in Egypt? You protected their children from the angel of death. We have children, too, Lord. Do it again. And Sarah? Remember her prayers? You heard them. Joshua? Remember his fears? You inspired him. The women at the tomb? You resurrected their hope. The doubts of Thomas? You took them away. Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
You changed Daniel from a captive into a king's counselor. You took Peter the fisherman and made him Peter an apostle. Because of you, David went from leading sheep to leading armies. Do it again, Lord, for we need counselors today, Lord. We need apostles. We need leaders. Do it again, dear Lord. Most of all, do again what you did at Calvary. What we saw here last Tuesday, you saw there that Friday. Innocence slaughtered. Goodness murdered. Mothers weeping. Evil dancing. Just as the smoke eclipsed our morning, so the darkness fell on your Son. Just as our towers were shattered, the very Tower of Eternity was pierced. And by dusk, heaven's sweetest song was silent, buried behind a rock. But you did not waver, O Lord. You did not waver. After three days in a dark hole, you rolled the rock and rumbled the earth and turned the darkest Friday into the brightest Sunday. Do it again, Lord.
Grant us a September Easter. We thank you, dear Father, for these hours of unity. Christians are praying with Jews. Republicans are standing with Democrats. Skin colors have been covered by the ash of burning buildings. We thank you for these hours of unity. And we thank you for these hours of prayer. The Enemy sought to bring us to our knees and succeeded. He had no idea, however, that we would kneel before you. And he has no idea what you can do. Let your mercy be upon our President, Vice President, and their families. Grant to those who lead us wisdom beyond their years and experience. Have mercy upon the souls who have departed and the wounded who remain.
Give us grace that we might forgive and faith that we might believe.And look kindly upon your church. For two thousand years you've used her to heal a hurting world. Do it again, Lord. Do it again. Through Christ, Amen. Max Lucado
United We Roll World Tour Show 9/11/07
Our United We Roll World Tour show today began with a musical tribute to September 11, 2001 and to those who lost their lives, who lost their loved ones and to the many everyday people who became Heroes on that fateful day. We also began our first segment of Hometown Heroes on this day of 9/11/07, where we will recognize those who are the first responders in our neighborhoods and our cities – the police and law enforcement members, the firefighters and the EMS/medical personnel.We had three wonderful interviews with our guests today:
*Joe O’Brien of The Moonshiners – The co writer of The Boys & Girls In Blue and member of The Moonshiners band, who play such beautiful music at so many functions for the NYPD www.myspace.com/moonshiners Joe comes from a family of New York policemen and his understanding of the pain felt by so many by the attacks in New York City makes this song even more special.
*Carol Kana with Give2TheTroops -- an organization focused on keeping letters, cards and care packages going to our deployed troops so that they always know that they have support from home and people who care about them. If you or someone you know could use some support, or you would like to help by sending your own letter or donations for postage, just go to their website. http://www.give2thetroops.org/
*Dennis Griffee, Nat’l Commander of the Iraqi War Vets Org & Afghanistan War Vets Org – The volunteers in this group have made it THE place for any Iraq or Afghanistan Vet to go to get immediate help & support and to be put in touch with those who can help to resolve issues on a long term basis. http://www.iraqwarveterans.org/
In order to present a musical tribute to September 11th on our show today, it took the right kind of music and lyrics. The pieces that were found were by both well known artists and those only known in their local areas. Below is a list of the pieces that were selected for this show and where you can find them to listen or download the MP3’s.
#1) Rowan Bagpipes mp3 - Chicago PD Pipes & Drums www.pdcpd.org/music.htm
#2) Hero – Enrique Iglesia www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
#3) Only Time mp3 – Enya www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
#4) One More Day - Diamond Rio www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
#5) We’ll Remember You mp3 – Unknown www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
#6) United We’ll Stand – Patricia Welch - www.patriciawelch.com/
#7) The Boys & Girls In Blue www.myspace.com/moonshiners
#8) God Bless America – Patricia Welch http://www.patriciawelch.com/
Other songs that were selected for this show, but were not able to be on the show due to some technical issues - but that will be on next week are:
#9) The Legacy – Doug & Pam Champagne, Ottawa, Canada http://www.thelegacy.ca/
#10) We’ll Remember You mp3 – Unknown - www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm
#11) The least We Can Do) –Aubrey Ray Hobson www.cdbaby.com/arhobson
As always, Jeff and I felt honored to be able to bring the music and voices today from home to our deployed troops and to our listeners wherever they are. On this date in particular, we again renewed our promise to keep this show going for our military members, our military families and our Veterans – and now for our Hometown Heroes, too. And we renewed our promise to stand up with our troops whenever they need us.
We are starting our 7th year this month here at Stardust Radio in our support of our troops and of those organizations and individuals who also support our troops. We implore that our listeners and Americans across the country step up and speak out on behalf of our military. Many cannot speak out for themselves as they are currently in harm’s way as they protect our freedom and our streets from terrorists or they are in a hospital bed, trying to recover from injuries they received while on duty against those who attacked our country on September 11th and more.
Stand Up - Speak Out - Be Silent No More!
God Bless You All & God Bless America!
Judi & Jeff
God Bless You All & God Bless America!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
New Book "Pentagon 9-11" Now Available
From a DOD release dated September 10, 2007:
The Department of Defense has announced today that the Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Naval Historical Center and with the assistance of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps historical offices, has published a detailed, carefully documented history of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon.
Copies are available today for sale from the U.S. Government Printing Office at 1-(866) 512-1800 or online at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/pentagon911.jsp .
"Pentagon 9/11"is the most comprehensive account to date of the attack and its aftermath, examining both the impact of the deadly assault on the Pentagon building and its occupants and the compelling rescue and recovery effort that followed.
Five authors, led by Office of the Secretary of Defense Historian Alfred Goldberg, worked from more than 1,300 oral history interviews to produce a sweeping narrative in words and pictures, including many previously unpublished photographs, that provides graphic testimony to the scale and force of the attack and the strength and courage of survivors, rescuers, and responders who fought the fires, ensured security, and cared for the dying and injured.
Publication of this important volume coincides with the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack.
The Department of Defense has announced today that the Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Naval Historical Center and with the assistance of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps historical offices, has published a detailed, carefully documented history of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon.
Copies are available today for sale from the U.S. Government Printing Office at 1-(866) 512-1800 or online at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/pentagon911.jsp .
"Pentagon 9/11"is the most comprehensive account to date of the attack and its aftermath, examining both the impact of the deadly assault on the Pentagon building and its occupants and the compelling rescue and recovery effort that followed.
Five authors, led by Office of the Secretary of Defense Historian Alfred Goldberg, worked from more than 1,300 oral history interviews to produce a sweeping narrative in words and pictures, including many previously unpublished photographs, that provides graphic testimony to the scale and force of the attack and the strength and courage of survivors, rescuers, and responders who fought the fires, ensured security, and cared for the dying and injured.
Publication of this important volume coincides with the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack.
Limbaugh Nailed This One
Limbaugh nailed this one~
Incredible, unforgivable and shameful. Read Below
Love him or loathe him, he nailed this one right on the head..........
By Rush Limbaugh:
I think the vast differences in compensation between victims of the September 11 casualty and those who die serving our country in Uniform are profound No one is really talking about it either, because you just don't criticize anything having to do with September 11. Well, I can't let the numbers pass by because it says something really disturbing about the entitlement mentality of this country. If you lost a family member in the September 11 attack, you're going to get an average of $1,185,000. The range is a minimum guarantee of $250,000, all the way up to $4.7 million. If you are a surviving family member of an American soldier killed in action, the first check you get is a $6,000 direct death benefit, half of which is taxable. Next, you get $1,750 for burial costs. If you are the surviving spouse, you get $833 a month until you remarry. And there's a payment of $211 per month for each child under 18. When the child hits 18, those payments come to a screeching halt.
Keep in mind that some of the people who are getting an average of $1.185 million up to $4.7 million are complaining that it's not enough . Their deaths were tragic, but for most, they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Soldiers put themselves in harms way FOR ALL OF US, and they and their families know the dangers. (Actually, soldiers are put in harms way by politicians and commanding officers.)We also learned over the weekend that some of the victims from the Oklahoma City bombing have started an organization asking for the same deal that the September 11 families are getting. In addition to that, some of the families of those bombed in the embassies are now asking for compensation as well. You see where this is going, don't you?
Folks, this is part and parcel of over 50 years of entitlement politics in this country. It's just really sad. Every time a pay raise comes up for the military, they usually receive next to nothing of a raise. Now the green machine is in combat in the Middle East while their families have to survive on food stamps and live in low-rent housing. Make sense?
However, our own US Congress voted themselves a raise. Many of you don't know that they only have to be in Congress one time to receive a pension that is more than $15,000 per month. And most are now equal to being millionaires plus. They do not receive Social Security on retirement because they didn't have to pay into the system. If some of the military people stay in for 20 years and get out as an E-7, they may receive a pension of $1,000 per month, and the very people who placed them in harm's way receives a pension of $15,000 per month.
I would like to see our elected officials pick up a weapon and join ranks before they start cutting out benefits and lowering pay for our sons and daughters who are now fighting.
Try Out Our New Chat Star To Listen To Our Live Shows
Instructions On How To Listen To Live Shows On Stardust Radio Using Your Computer Sound System or Chat Star – A New Feature At Stardust Radio
If you do not belong to Live 365, there are still two ways that you can listen to our live shows on Stardust Radio
1) Using Winamp or Real Player
Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
Go To Upper Right Corner
Under picture of microphone you will see:
If you are having problems listening to our station...click here for winamp or real player
Click where shown and your sound device will show up allowing you to start the sound from the station.
2) Using Chat Star Auditorium with Multi Media (Sound & Video)
Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
Scroll down to and then click on the Gold & White Chat Star box
You will see two boxes – If you are already a member, click on the member box.
If you would like to become a member to use the auditorium, click on the sign-up box. Fill out the information in the next screen. At some point in the sign up process, you will be asked to download the software to use Chat Star. It takes about 30 seconds and it is totally safe – no spyware or anything else. Chat Star is a totally family safe “community” and only legal and ethical software and behavior is allowed.
Next, you will be taken to the Chat Star Welcome page where you will see some highlights on some upcoming events and you will see a list of the “rooms” to your left. If you wish to listen to the United We Roll World Tour or any other show, just click on that room.
Once you have entered the United We Roll room, you can interact by typing in your questions or comments to the moderators and show hosts! Place your cursor in the small center box and type in your message. By hitting your “Enter” key, your message will be moved from that box into the upper box, where it will be visible to all in the auditorium.
Stardust has recently introduced Chat Star and is making rooms available at very reasonable corporate rates and is offering special arrangements to those involved in the support of our country.
If you have any questions, please let us know!
Judi & Jeff
Stardust Radio
nwflangel@embarqmail.com or
unitedweroll@stardustradio.com
If you do not belong to Live 365, there are still two ways that you can listen to our live shows on Stardust Radio
1) Using Winamp or Real Player
Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
Go To Upper Right Corner
Under picture of microphone you will see:
If you are having problems listening to our station...click here for winamp or real player
Click where shown and your sound device will show up allowing you to start the sound from the station.
2) Using Chat Star Auditorium with Multi Media (Sound & Video)
Go to http://www.stardustent.com/
Scroll down to and then click on the Gold & White Chat Star box
You will see two boxes – If you are already a member, click on the member box.
If you would like to become a member to use the auditorium, click on the sign-up box. Fill out the information in the next screen. At some point in the sign up process, you will be asked to download the software to use Chat Star. It takes about 30 seconds and it is totally safe – no spyware or anything else. Chat Star is a totally family safe “community” and only legal and ethical software and behavior is allowed.
Next, you will be taken to the Chat Star Welcome page where you will see some highlights on some upcoming events and you will see a list of the “rooms” to your left. If you wish to listen to the United We Roll World Tour or any other show, just click on that room.
Once you have entered the United We Roll room, you can interact by typing in your questions or comments to the moderators and show hosts! Place your cursor in the small center box and type in your message. By hitting your “Enter” key, your message will be moved from that box into the upper box, where it will be visible to all in the auditorium.
Stardust has recently introduced Chat Star and is making rooms available at very reasonable corporate rates and is offering special arrangements to those involved in the support of our country.
If you have any questions, please let us know!
Judi & Jeff
Stardust Radio
nwflangel@embarqmail.com or
unitedweroll@stardustradio.com
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Patriot Day Proclamation
Patriot Day, (September 11) 2007
A Proclamation by the President
of the United States of America
White House News
September 11, 2001, was a defining moment in American history. On that terrible day, our Nation saw the face of evil as 19 men barbarously attacked us and wantonly murdered people of many races, nationalities, and creeds. On Patriot Day, we remember the innocent victims, and we pay tribute to the valiant firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives so others might live.
After the attacks on 9/11, America resolved that we would go on the offense against our enemies, and we would not distinguish between the terrorists and those who harbor and support them. All Americans honor the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces, the dedicated members of our public safety, law enforcement, and intelligence communities, and the thousands of others who work hard each day to protect our country, secure our liberty, and prevent future attacks.
The spirit of our people is the source of America's strength, and 6 years ago, Americans came to the aid of neighbors in need. On Patriot Day, we pray for those who died and for their families. We volunteer to help others and demonstrate the continuing compassion of our citizens. On this solemn occasion, we rededicate ourselves to laying the foundation of peace with confidence in our mission and our free way of life.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2007, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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A Proclamation by the President
of the United States of America
White House News
September 11, 2001, was a defining moment in American history. On that terrible day, our Nation saw the face of evil as 19 men barbarously attacked us and wantonly murdered people of many races, nationalities, and creeds. On Patriot Day, we remember the innocent victims, and we pay tribute to the valiant firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives so others might live.
After the attacks on 9/11, America resolved that we would go on the offense against our enemies, and we would not distinguish between the terrorists and those who harbor and support them. All Americans honor the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces, the dedicated members of our public safety, law enforcement, and intelligence communities, and the thousands of others who work hard each day to protect our country, secure our liberty, and prevent future attacks.
The spirit of our people is the source of America's strength, and 6 years ago, Americans came to the aid of neighbors in need. On Patriot Day, we pray for those who died and for their families. We volunteer to help others and demonstrate the continuing compassion of our citizens. On this solemn occasion, we rededicate ourselves to laying the foundation of peace with confidence in our mission and our free way of life.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2007, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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