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Archive for May 4th, 2008

Hurrah for Bangor, Maine!

1 comment May 4th, 2008

I was listening to Prairie Home Companion last night (I know, it’s one of those liberal Public Radio shows).  They were broadcasting from Bangor, Maine.   Anyway, I learned that  most flights with servicemen and women returning from the middle east land in Bangor.   Has to do with the length of the runway and it’s location on the east coast.  So, what the city of Bangor does is to ensure that there are at least 200 citizens of the Bangor area to meet each and every flight.  This can be any time of day…24 - 7. They bring cookies, cheers and good wishes to those returning.  This story brought a tear to my eye.  Despite the the fact that this is a ridiculous conflict, I’m glad that the returning servicemen/women  receive a reception that reminiscent of the homecomings of old.

Jon Murray

Jon Murray

Jimmy Carter for Secretary of State

3 comments May 4th, 2008

Jimmy Carter has accomplished more in a week of negotiating in the middle east than what has happened in the past seven years of double talk and posturing from the Bush administration.  Common sense, honesty, intelligence, a knowledge of history and people skills are the ingredients for successful diplomacy.  Jimmy Carter has been the recipient of a lot of criticism over the the year, but, I sure miss his presidency.

Jon Murray

Jon Murray