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Comment on UUA and New Sanctuary Movement by TL Winslow

TL Winslow — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:29:55 +0000

The age-old pesky U.S.-Mexico border problem has taxed the resources of both countries, led to long lists of injustices, and appears to be heading only for worse troubles in the future. Guess what? The border problem can never be solved. Why? Because the border IS the problem! It’s time for a paradigm change.

Never fear, a satisfying, comprehensive solution is within reach: the Megamerge Dissolution Solution. Simply dissolve the border along with the failed Mexican government, and megamerge the two countries under U.S. law, with mass free 2-way migration eventually equalizing the development and opportunities permanently, with justice and without racism, and without threatening U.S. sovereignty or basic principles.

Click the url and read the details of the new paradigm for U.S.-Mexico relations.

Comment on Congratulations to New UUA President by Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:29:51 +0000

I just couldn't resist creating this commemorative poster of Rev. Pedro Morales' UUA Presidential election victory. If you can provide a better translation of "The President Of *The* Tiny Declining Fringe Religion" I will happily create a corrected version, but this one looks more or less OK. Needless to say I am counting on Rev. Morales having a healthy sense of humor.

Comment on Congratulations to New UUA President by Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:04:41 +0000

Oh well I guess you need not respond to my second comment now Joseph. What about the possibility of Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman replacing Rev. Kathleen Montgomery as UUA Executive Vice President?

Comment on Congratulations to New UUA President by Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:48:46 +0000

Congratulations go to your candidate Rev. Peter Morales and those who supported his bid for the Presidency of the UUA Joseph.

UUA President-elect Peter Morales won the UUA presidency decisively with 59 percent of all votes. He won 55 percent of the absentee vote (1,020 to 827) and 61 percent of the on-site vote (1,041 to 654). His margin of victory is 580 votes.

Comment on Congratulations to New UUA President by Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:51:14 +0000

Thanks for posting that comment Joseph. I *really* would be interested in hearing (well actually reading) your thoughts about that suggestion.

Comment on Congratulations to New UUA President by Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Any thoughts about my suggestion that Rev. Peter Morales could be, even *should* be, appointed as the Executive Vice President of the UUA if he is "runner up" in this UUA presidential election?

Comment on UUA Presidential Election 2009 by radicalhapa

radicalhapa — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:29:52 +0000

Hey Tim – (Eclectic Cleric)
I appreciate your response, and my immediate reaction is I’m glad to hear this from you as someone I’ve known for a good long time. I’m also conscious that the accomplishments of her ministry may ultimately not make her the best candidate for the UUA Presidency. It isn’t a contest for the most accomplished, but for the best person at the right time.

I’m also honestly concerned that someone who has not shown critical leadership along the margins of our Unitarian Universalist community – particularly with youth, multiracial families, and social justice (which may well be debated, so this is pure opinion based on my limited observation), throughout such a long and distinguished ministry, is indeed a symbol of the real challenge our Association of Congregations face.

This leads me to consider writing another post.

I really do appreciate this Tim, because the more nuanced dialogue is really hard to access, even for an experienced UUA activist like myself.

Comment on UUA Presidential Election 2009 by The Eclectic Cleric

The Eclectic Cleric — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:45:13 +0000

Hey Joey! — I don’t think anyone has ever accused me of being a UUA insider, but if you are looking for some positive reasons to support Laurel Hallman you might look at what I wrote on my blog last month just after sending in my absentee ballot. http://eclectic-cleric.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-vote-for-laurel-hallman.html As I say there, I’ve never met Peter personally and really don’t have much personal connection with Laurel either, but Laurel was literally changing the face and direction of our movement (with her “Living By Heart” materials) while Peter was still trying to figure out the parking situation at the Eugene Church (admittedly one of Unitarian Universalism’s most perplexing challenges). Likewise, I’ve never really seen a candid and detailed explanation of his own two-year tenure at the UUA, or why he chose to leave when he did to return to the congregation in Golden. Little things like that bother me a lot. Peter talks a great game, says all the right things, is clearly an attractive and charismatic figure capable of inspiring great loyalty among those who support him, and from my perspective (as a REAL outsider) is clearly running the slicker, more polished and carefully-orchestrated campaign. But there are a lot of loud silences in his campaign, and I’m always a little suspicious of people who seem a lot more skilled at GETTING a job than they are at DOING the job. I’m not saying that Peter fits into that category. But I can’t find anything in his resume to tell me differently; in fact, I can’t seem to find an actual resume anywhere at all. (This could just be my poor research skills, rather than the absence of same in his own campaign materials. Meanwhile, Laurel’s resume reflects a lifetime of accomplishments any minister could be proud of (and many of us are quietly envious of): Berry Street Essayist, Service of the Living Tradition Preacher, two very different successful long-tenured ministries, and on and on and on. She was elected as the 25 year speaker by my 1981 ordination cohort, and…well, isn’t that enough? I guess what I really meant to say is that it was enough for me….

Comment on UUA Presidential Election 2009 by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:51:26 +0000

Thanks for this, Joseph. It was helpful for me to read. I’m not endorsing anyone because I feel like I don’t know enough (and, um, the other point that I don’t think it matters much to anyone who I endorse), but I do like to know more about where people stand. I also wanted to give a shout out to less careful, more candid and less nuanced blogging. Sometimes I feel like that keeps us from writing anything. At least that is the case with me. (Of course, I know it can go the other way and be problematic… a happy medium is probably best…). Hope all is well with you and yours, Best, Elizabeth

Comment on UUA Presidential Election 2009 by Lynda Bluestein

Lynda Bluestein — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:09:17 +0000

How refreshing to read a candid and non-nuanced blog! I was asked early on to sign on to the Hallman list. I did not because I found no compelling reason to do so and it certainly seemed as if Rev. Hallman would be running unopposed. A friend of mine called me one day and asked “What would you think if I told you Peter Morales is going to run for President?” I said in a heartbeat, “sign me up!”