The World is watching …

While the fight for Democracy breaks out all over the World, we see the marches the violence against protesters who have finally had enough. We see what most are calling the Arab World in possible transition. A movement against dictators and clerics who have ruled with iron fists and have engaged in outdated ancient practices.

Remember … there is always strength in numbers

It is so hard to understand, believe, accept, or fathom that we are in the 21st Century yet there are people on the Continent of Africa dying at the hands of their own in the Arab World for wanting to be heard, for wanting to be participants in their own futures and this is not new. There are mothers with children, older men and women and students are coming out in droves protesting to let tell these dictators it is time for a change. In a desperate move to control the truth of what they are doing to their own people, dictators have tried to cut off all connections to the outside world. They insist and expect the world to believe that the U.S. is at fault, meddling in the process of change, which should happen slowly. When the protesters did not leave, most if not all these tyrants offered up some concessions to the people like crumbs while trying to divert responsibility until their patience ran out with tantrums and threats, crackdown, use extreme force, and death to those who refuse to obey. Tyrants obviously, act without remorse because the people no longer choose to be their little children, slaves and or pawns in the effort stay in power. It is my hope that the Militia or Mercenaries rise up against these despots. As I watched in horror, I ask myself if these people have even allowed themselves a chance to stop and consider what personal, freedom would mean for them and their families. I also wonder if they feel they deserve to be happy let alone want an opportunity a change from the old ancient ways to a life with the freedom to speak, better wages, human rights, actually be a participant in the process of life. Then, like so many others have compared the uprisings in the U.S. over bargaining rights that have been a part of the Middle Class for over forty years and the forty-one year revolution for freedom in Libya.

We all know that the demand to be heard these days is great and how amazing it is to see people on two different continents with similar reactions by those who control, who truly are working for an agenda that is one of great self-interest. This seemingly symbiotic thing going on, though we are worlds apart the Arabs must fear not evil to get the change they need and want … it means that any fear of authority is not an option… and the possibility of death.

The journey toward freedom is sometimes paved with danger

Other News …

**McCain’s economist says the GOP plan will cost about 700thousand jobs

**Budgets will take up most of the day in Congress and in various states trying to cut slash and burn programs

**President Obama says there is room for state flexibility in HCR

**Study says 1 in 5 are gamers

**Spending cuts will hurt the economy -dueling estimates …for more info: to go CNN read the article by Lex Haris  -& Economist Mark Zandi

**UN reports crisis on Tunisia-Libyan border -EU will hold summit on March 11th

**Questions about whether the Military is turning on the protesters are starting

**Study says half the men may have HPV

**commte overrides Mayor McGinns Veto for underground tunnel

**Gadhafi regime fails to  retake rebel-held town

**Chavez warns the US and says US just wants to invade Libya

**China harassing journalists US ambassador states -cracking down on possible protests …

**Tripoli has been barricaded and Gadhafi forces say they are ready -others are marching to Tunisia border

CSPAN …

Foreign Policy

Clinton Discusses Foreign Policy Priorities with Congress

U.S.’s Next Steps for Libya

http://c-span.com/Events/Clinton-Discusses-Foreign-Policy-Priorities-with-Congress/10737419883/

Congress Tackles Fed’s Spending Deadline

GOP two week CR to be debated

http://c-span.com/Events/Congress-Tackles-Feds-Spending-Deadline/10737419881/

On Capitol Hill

Bernanke Unveils ‘State of the Economy’ Report

First of two-day testimony

http://c-span.com/Events/Bernanke-Unveils-State-of-the-Economy-Report/10737419880/

Congress, White House Question the Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

http://c-span.com/Events/Congress-White-House-Question-the-Future-of-Fannie-Mae-and-Freddie-Mac/10737419893/

The National Governors Association concluded its 3-day winter meeting today with an address by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. Governors from across the country gathered to discuss issues facing states, including job creation and providing education that prepares workers to compete in a global market. http://c-span.com/Events/Bill-Gates-Addresses-Governors-on-Improving-Education/10737419825/

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi must step down and be held accountable for violence against the Libyan people. Recently, The U.N. Security Council voted for an arms embargo and other sanctions targeting the Libyan leader and his regime. Several countries, including the United States, have agreed to freeze the assets of the Libyan leader and his family. http://c-span.com/Events/Secretary-of-State-Clinton-Remarks-at-UN-Human-Rights-Council/10737419885/

Prime Minister David Cameron updated Members of Parliament on his recent trip to the Middle East and on the political situation in Libya with remarks from the British House of Commons in London. The British government has agreed to freeze the assets of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and his family. http://c-span.com/Events/British-Prime-Minister-David-Cameron-Remarks-on-Libya/10737419889/

State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley conducted a daily briefing and said a no fly zone around Egypt is just one of many options being considered by the U.S. and others. Mr. Crowley also said the U.S. Ambassador to Libya is in direct contact with opposition groups there. http://c-span.com/Events/State-Department-Press-Briefing/10737419888 / 

U.N. ambassador Susan Rice fielded questions from reporters on the situation in Libya at this White House Briefing. She called Libyan leader Gaddafi’s denials of violence in the region, “delusional” and that now is time for him to step down. http://c-span.com/Events/White-House-Briefing-with-Press-Secretary-Jay-Carney/10737419887/