Why the U.S. Must Invade Iraq Right Now

and

Why Maggie or Brad May or May Not be Mayor in May

Enemen, the world's oldest white rapper sez:

This war shit is fucked up, by cracky--
According to a Bush league book, the U.S. tack
Is have a "war" to change the ruler of Iraq.
The plan was made two years ago, in fact;
It says so in a newspaper in white and black:
A couple years ago, advisors laid the track.
So those desiring peace may never get it back
Until a change of rule occurs within our precincts,
States and federal seats of power, methinks.

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photo courtesy Chris Wissman, Carbondale Nightlife

Councilwoman Margaret "Maggie" Flanagan officially announced her candidacy for mayor today, flanked by her husband Ray "Of Light" Lenzi, Executive Director of Economic Development Center, at Carbondale City Hall, at about the spot where Sohn's Men Store stood, twenty or more years ago.

Maggie's mayoral concerns are summed by her as "A Renaissance Vision" --a 9 point list headed by "A Better Future for Carbondale." But since Brad Cole seems to be promising "A Superior Future for Carbondale," the choice will be difficult. Furthermore, while Maggie Listens, the youthful steward Brad Cole Listens Too, so what's a concerned voter to do? Read Linda Rush's coverage of Maggie's announcement in the Southern Illinoisan.

Then there's 24 year old James Mooney, ex-Marine who served at the White House, who's petitioning for a spot on the Council. That makes 4 or 5 petitions I've signed. In addition, Carbondale Nightlife's ace politics and culture reporter Chris Wissman has also thrown his party hat into the ring by submitting his own petition to City Hall yesterday.

There is talk of a debate among the council candidates in January, WEBCAST LIVE from Carbondale City Hall or Pinch Penny Pub, sponsored by Shawnee Network, Carbondale Times, Nightlife and the Carbondale Kiwanis organization.

piece out.